How about a road trip with an icy twist? Marvel at the Northern Lights, and wonder at whales and waterfalls galore.
For road trip fanatics or first timers, this will be the experience of a lifetime. Just you, your best friends, your favourite classics playing, and the open road. Route 66 may be the well-known option, but for those adventurous souls who yearn to go off the beaten track: Iceland's Ring Road is calling out to you!
As with any road trip, you are going to have to do a little bit of advanced planning to be able to see the sights in all their glory.Vatnajökull glacier's crystal ice caves must be booked before arrival to avoid disappointment, for example. The stunning natural caves are only reachable during the winter, and they are quite dauntingly dangerous. Hire a guide to get the most out of your visit, and discover their depths.
The Sólheimasandur Plane Crash site may be tricky to locate, but it's all the more rewarding for the challenge involved in finding it. Wander through the spooky remains of the 1970s US Navy plane for an interesting diversion on your trip.
Whale watching should be top of your list, and the fjords near Akureyri are the ideal location to see minke, humpback and bottlenose whales. There is just something so magical about seeing these majestic creatures in the flesh, and it's an experience you will never forget.
On the practical side you might want to practice your night driving so that you can enjoy spending some of your road trip in the dark when the Northern Lights are visible.
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