Lonely Planet. Iceland 2013

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Iceland is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Splash around in the Blue Lagoon's geothermal water, catch a glimpse of the celestial Northern Lights, or take a boat trip among the icebergs; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Iceland and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Iceland Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, literature, cinema, music, politics, wildlife, and cuisine Over 37 local maps Useful features - including Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), Ring Road Planner, and Outdoor Adventures Coverage of Reykjavik, the Westfjords, the Highlands, North Iceland, East Iceland, South Iceland, the Golden Circle, Southwest Iceland, the Eastfjords, Akureyri, Hunafloi, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Iceland, our most comprehensive guide to Iceland, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Scandinavia guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Brandon Presser, Carolyn Bain, and Fran Parnell. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

“A mythical kingdom ruled by elves and Arctic energy, Iceland is where the past meets the future in an elemental symphony of wind, stone, fire and ice.” Brandon Presser, Lonely Planet Writer

Getting you to the heart of a place

• Amazing experiences Inspirational images, activities information and destination highlights.
• Plan the perfect trip Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.
• Get off the beaten tracks Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique.

Special features

• Outdoor activities feature
• Ring Road planner
• Wildlife-watching guide
• Cultural background

We tell it like it is
Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is. "Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other." —New York TimesThe ultimate, most comprehensive guide to travelling in Iceland includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Iceland.This guide is the result of in-depth research by three dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Iceland, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed.Regions covered: Reykjavik, Southwest Iceland & the Golden Circle, West Iceland, The Westfjords, North Iceland, East Iceland, Southeast Iceland, The HighlandsInside Lonely Planet Iceland:- Full color styling and images- Clear, easy-to-read color maps - A brilliant new page layout for fast and hassle-free reading while on the go- Itineraries organized by region or length of trip - Up-to-date... "Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other." —New York Times The ultimate, most comprehensive guide to travelling in Iceland includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Iceland. This guide is the result of in-depth research by three dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Iceland, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. Regions covered: Reykjavik, Southwest Iceland & the Golden Circle, West Iceland, The Westfjords, North Iceland, East Iceland, Southeast Iceland, The Highlands Inside Lonely Planet Iceland: Full color styling and images Clear, easy-to-read color maps A brilliant new page layout for fast and hassle-free reading while on the go Itineraries organized by region or length of trip Up-to-date... Lonely Planet Iceland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Splash around in the Blue Lagoon's geothermal water, catch a glimpse of the celestial Northern Lights, or take a boat trip among the icebergs; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Iceland and begin your journey now! A mythical kingdom ruled by elves and Arctic energy, Iceland is where the past meets the future in an elemental symphony of wind, stone, fire and ice. This book provides amazing experiences, inspirational images, activities information and destination highlights.