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ou may wonder why EXPLORE, Inc. is offering trips to Iceland when we specialize in predominantly Africa and the Indian Ocean! Well, why not – it’s a fascinating country and a great way to begin your safari or cultural African experience. There is no greater contrast to seeing the Northern Lights and then going on to see the Serengeti migration or diving the coast of Mozambique!
You will be stunned by the landscape and its wild, rugged beauty. It surpasses anything that you have imagined Iceland would be like. The amazing diversity of natural features in this fabulous country are truly unparalleled.
Nowhere else in the world can you witness tremendous icecaps and glaciers, spouting geysers and volcanoes (hopefully dormant), raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls, a multitude of birds, cavorting whales just offshore and underground lava tube caves that stretch for miles. And of course there is the extraordinary beauty of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) – the best months for viewing the lights is from November through April. Don’t be put off by the thought that Iceland is a cold country and covered in ice. Summers are surprisingly warm and green (although you won’t see the lights during this time, other adventures are possible in the warm season), and winters not as cold as you might expect. We always begin your tour in Reykjavik, (the northern most capitol in the world) on a Friday or Saturday as it’s a must that you experience the pub crawl (runtur) when practically the whole population goes out on the town until the wee hours of the morning! There is a reason that Reykjavik is considered the most chic weekend getaway for sophisticated Europeans… its fantastic music, fashion and nightlife are part of the magic. |
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