Iceland is a country of sharp contrasts. A place where fire and ice co-exist. Where dark winters are offset by the summer's midnight sun. A country where similar insular existence has spurred a rich and vibrant culture.
The Aurora Borealis takes its name from the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas. From September to April, Iceland is a hotspot for this magnificent lightshow.
the Aurora Brealis, more commonly referred to as the Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon created when particles emitte by the sun interact with the atmosphere in the Earth's magnetic field. This releases energy, causing luminous green streaks acorss the skies.
When making a trip to it is hard not to pay special attention to the country's namesake-namely, it's 4,500 square miles of glacier. Ice climbing on the glaciers is practiced year-round and takes place mainly on the Sólheimajokull and Svínafellsjökull glaciers in the south of Iceland, to which day trips are offered from Reykjavik (and Skaftafell)
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Ticket from JFK | $1100 |
Hotel for 2 per night | $150 |
Food per person per day | $80 |
Attractions and Activities per person | $200 |
Total Cost per day per person | $430 |