Hiking travel guide

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With its rugged and varied landscapes, taking walking holidays in Iceland is an excellent idea if you want to experience the country's natural beauty. Over half of the country is more than 400 m above sea level and you will find that although there are few marked walking trails in Iceland, there are still plenty of places you can go hiking. You will find both tourists and locals alike enjoy strapping on their hiking boots and setting off to discover the great outdoors.

One of the reasons that walking holidays in Iceland are so popular is the variety of scenery that you will come across. From lakes and mountains to lava flows and glaciers, you really will be spoiled for choice when it comes to natural spectacles during walking holidays in Iceland.

For any hikers who would rather have a guide on their walking holidays in Iceland, this can be easily arranged. It is important to remember if you are setting out on your own that you take adequate provisions and clothing with you, as well as telling someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.

As well as the spectacular scenery, you may be lucky enough to spot some of the native wildlife during your walking holidays in Iceland. For birdwatchers, Iceland provides the chance to see large colonies of seabirds such as razorbills and puffins, as well as great skuas, arctic terns and eider ducks. If you take a route along the coast during your walking holidays in Iceland, you may also be lucky enough to spot some whales or dolphins as they pass by.