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Iceland is a good destination for hikers

Author: Nordvac Experts
by Nordvac Experts
Posted: Sep 12, 2017

Whether you are looking to reduce stress or simply want to chill and make your holiday memorable, you should think of booking one of the adventurous Iceland hiking tours. This will help you dive into the nature and get immediate rewards.

Instead of leading a sedentary life, choose a good Iceland tour and start your expedition. You will be simply amazed to see a huge range of hiking trails here because Iceland is stuffed with a number of trails for hikers. You will find long trails that will take you across some of the most scenic landscapes in the most remote areas. You will also find short trails that are close by to the capital city Reykjavik.

When you will go hiking, you will find the hiking trails are well marked and the popular tracks are well-maintained in every season. You will also find information signs put up along the trails for the convenience of the hikers. And the short hiking Iceland tours are for those who like day trips and enjoy good time without using much stamina and without undergoing training.

In Iceland, you can also hike near the capital city Reykjavik. Here also in the capital city, the population gets sparse and the open space gets more inviting as soon as you leave the city center. Mount Esja is a snow capped mountain just nearby the capital which can be reached in 30 minutes. It takes about two hours to complete the trip. You can also head to Holy Mountain, Helgalfell, which is located near the town of Hafnarfjörður, about six miles from Reykjavik. It offers views of the Reykjanes peninsula.

If you want to enjoy hiking near to the Iceland capital city, head for the Reykjadalur valley close to the town of Hveragerði. It takes about 40 minutes from Reykjavik by car. You will enjoy the hike that is about 2 hours through the hot spring valley.

It is good to book an Iceland hiking package but you should not forget about safety. It should never be done without good preparation. Good preparation means checking the weather forecast, dressing in warm waterproof layers and choosing the best tour operator. A good tour operator will take care of your hiking needs and will customize a package depending upon your whishes. So, choose a tour operator that best suits your needs.

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