Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, which translates as ‘Smoky Bay’, is the world’s most northerly capital city. It has become increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more travellers discover its hotbed of geothermal activity, demonstrated by a range of extraordinary sights including eerie lava formations, bubbling geysers, hot springs, volcanoes and glaciers.

The town itself sprawls out from the harbour and has all the trappings of a progressive European city fused with a beautiful old town, which boasts colourful architecture, whitewashed buildings and narrow streets. Our selection of excursions also explores the surrounding areas, from desolate moorland, thriving national parks and picturesque lakes, all imbued with beguiling folkloric legend.