Publisher's description:
To experience the destination as close as possible.
A Lonely Planet guide to immerse yourself in the culture, art of living and the grandiose landscapes of Iceland and live an immersive experience of the country. Look, walk, listen, smell, taste, a guide that appeals to all the senses to live intensely his stay.
Thematic introductory pages to approach the country from all angles: history and sagas, hot springs, gastronomy, volcanoes and glaciers, lost sites... The Icelandic regions not to be missed (Reykjavík, the Golden Circle, the Reykjanes Peninsula, Vestmannaeyjar (Vestmann Islands), the West Fjords, etc.) treated in the form of essential or unusual activities, walks and visits.
Maps of the main regions and keys to build your route in the blink of an eye.
Many proposals for nature and outdoor activities (diving in the Þingvellir national park, paddle in the Hvítá valley, approaching a volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula, discovering puffins on the Vestmann islands, swimming in springs hot water... everywhere!) to escape and marvel at the grandiose landscapes.
And always: practical information to prepare your stay and your visits.
A detachable map of the country with the essentials by region and suggested routes.
THE "DISCOVERIES AND EXPERIENCES" COLLECTION
A guide built around experiences to get off the beaten track, discover the must-see sites in an original way, change the way you travel: learn to cook, learn about local know-how, take the side roads in the company of locals , attend a demonstration of craftsmen, etc.
For each region, experiences for an immersion in nature and the grandiose landscapes: hiking on the most beautiful trails, paddling on wild waters, traveling the most beautiful roads by van or bike, diving in hot springs or crystal clear waves , discover an unexpected fauna...
A dynamic cartography, to build your trip at a glance.
Magazine pages written by experts on craftsmanship, the greatest books or films inspired by places, history, local secrets...
Tips for organizing your experiences as well as possible.
A very visual and airy model, punctuated with pictograms, photos and maps, for a clear and fun reading.
A detachable map of the country with on the front a presentation of the regions and their strong points, and on the back a topographic and road map with suggested routes.