Following the island tour, we boarded Zodiac rafts and headed toward the steep basalt cliffs just beyond the harbour entrance. Later, as we craned our necks and gazed upward toward a grassy ridge above the cliffs, we noticed several men moving about holding what appeared to be butterfly nets. Our guide explained that they were puffin catchers who spend the day prowling around the cliffs snaring as many puffins as possible in their nets. Generally, if visitors are not amazed by the volcanoes, glaciers or endless array of bird life, breeching whales will elicit a 'wow' or two. The flight to Keflavik International Airport takes approximately four and a half hours.
Most visitors join tours in Reykjavik to visit the natural wonders across the island.
Those who prefer to travel independently can rent a car and proceed at their own pace along the 1,400-km ring road that circles the island. Allow seven to 10 days to drive the entire circle. Icelandair Holidays offers a comprehensive array of tours and packages for both groups and individuals. We welcome your feedback. All rights reserved.