Expeditions to Iceland

Iceland is still a little-known island that, despite its small size, has a lot to offer. Although this destination is just taking root in the collective consciousness of travelers, it attracts more and more visitors every year, which is why it is worth seeing it now, before it is trampled by hordes of tourists. Carter invites you to Iceland in truly luxurious style.

It is worth visiting the island in summer. In June and July we can enjoy white nights, when it doesn't get dark at all and the sun hides below the horizon for only 2 hours. During these months, there is a good chance of good weather - on the warmest days, temperatures even reach a dizzying 20°C. However, you must bear in mind that the local weather tends to change every 5 minutes, and in one day you can experience literally several seasons - a snowstorm, an autumn downpour, and then a beautiful summer sun.

Iceland is a unique place. It gives the impression that it was taken out of another reality, it rather resembles an alien planet. Naturally, nature plays the leading role here - raw, majestic and awe-inspiring. The rough nature of volcanoes, glaciers, tectonic fissures and lava fields is softened by the omnipresent lush green grass and moss. Buildings and human settlements are rare here (the entire country is inhabited by just over 360 people), but when you come across them, it is impossible to deny their unique charm.

Direct, 4-hour flights from several Polish cities make the country really easy to reach. Iceland will be appreciated by people who like to travel on their own terms, by renting a car. We will be happy to prepare a package of flights, car and accommodation so that you can experience such an adventure on your own. Of course, for people who prefer to have a private guide at their disposal who will lead the entire trip on site, we offer such luxurious trips, tailored exactly to your preferences.

What is worth seeing in Iceland?

What can you see in Iceland? We hasten to answer:

Waterfalls – there are literally thousands of them all over the island. Apart from the most famous and impressive ones, on practically every road, sooner or later you can come across a stream or a minor cascade. The most impressive are Gullfoss, Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Dettifoss and Glymur.

Glaciers - the largest of them, Vatnajökull is the second largest mass of ice in all of Europe. In total, all of Iceland's glaciers cover nearly 12% of the entire country. You can not only view them from a distance, but also explore their surface. In the Skaftafell national park, it is worth going trekking in crampons and with an ice ax on the Svínafellsjökull tongue. You can enter the flat Langjökull on board a powerful off-road vehicle. A real gem is Lake Jökulsárlón, where you can sail on a boat among floating, huge blocks of ice.

Volcanoes – while driving around Iceland, from time to time you can see characteristic volcanic cones on the horizon. Many of them are still active, but fortunately their eruptions are extremely rare. The most famous is Eyjafjallajökull - a tongue twister which in 2010, after a huge emission of dust, blocked air traffic over Europe. The Eldfell volcano, on the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, is also extremely interesting - during the eruption in 1973, in a place where there was nothing, a volcanic mountain almost 300 m high rose in one night!

Fjords - thanks to the activity of mountain glaciers, you can admire many characteristic valleys on the island with sea bays. Most of them are, of course, in the distant and isolated region of the Westfjords, but after only a 1-hour drive from the capital you can also reach Hvalfjörður, also known as the whalers' fjord.

Mountains and valleys – Iceland is an extremely undulating island. There are plenty of plains here, and most of the landscape consists of mountains and hills. Some of them have a characteristic shape, such as the soaring Kirkjufell, others captivating with their colors, such as the rainbow Landmannalaugar. There are also many unusual valleys hidden among the mountains, such as the Thórsmörk valley, cut by glacial rivers, or the Thingvellir valley, which is a tectonic gap between Eurasia and North America.

Black beaches and lava fields - which owe their black color to the volcanic origin of the sand - delight with their scenery and can be found in many corners of Iceland. The most famous, Reynisfjara, is additionally decorated with basalt columns and rock spiers protruding from the sea. The picturesque Diamond Beach is located right next to the Jökulsárlón glacial lake that flows into the sea, from which ice blocks are carried by the waves to the black beach.

Hot springs - the showcase of the island is the world-famous Blue Lagoon spa complex, with its water that has healing and skin-smoothing properties. However, Iceland is literally full of geothermal springs and they can be found in virtually every corner of the country. One of the most amazing is the hot Reykjadalur river, flowing in a beautiful valley, with prepared swimming areas.

Reykjavík – although people come to Iceland primarily for the nature, it would be a mistake to skip its capital. Reykjavík has an amazing, avant-garde atmosphere, provincial and cosmopolitan at the same time. It is full of great eateries, street art and charming architecture. It is worth taking a walk through its quiet streets.

Iceland individual sightseeing tour

Holidays and relaxation in Iceland are an original form of relaxation. Each organized in CARTER trip to Iceland is created individually and is tailored to your preferences. We plan the trip together and create a tour program. Together we decide on the dates of the stay, the best time of year and discuss attractions, budget and the expected standard of accommodation. Our travel programs to Iceland include the island's greatest attractions and the best possible hotels and accommodations. Individual travel is a great solution for demanding travelers, both groups of friends, families and couples. Company trips and incentive trips to Iceland it is also a popular form of rewarding employees and business partners.

Boutique travel agency CARTER organizes trips to Iceland for lovers of natural SPA, nature and photography, as well as for families with children.

Trips to Iceland with a local guide are full of knowledge and experience

Iceland is an extraordinary mixture of elements such as fire and ice. It's best to explore the island with local guides and local drivers who know their own country like no one else. Thanks to your commitment and extensive knowledge the best guides to Iceland you will learn all the secrets and attractions of the island, such as volcanoes, ice caves, taste local culinary specialties, and see the northern lights. Helicopter flights and tours around Iceland they save time and enable quick movement, this is crucial if travelers only have, for example, a week to get to know the island. Thanks to helicopter transfers, guests can optimize their time and you will be able to unhurriedly enjoy great local cuisine, visit unusual places, meet extraordinary people or bathe in hot springs in several places. Most importantly, you will also be able to indulge in your hobbies such as trekking, extreme sports, filming or photography. You can explore Iceland on your own, but it will not be the same experience, because a local Icelandic guide will show you places off the beaten track, often even inaccessible to tourists.