Iceland is a unique country, full of stunning places to explore: majestic waterfalls, icy glaciers, hot springs and black sand beaches. All this comes from the island’s position on tectonic plates, making it a geological and geothermal wonder and a gift for travellers.
Accompanied by an expert and staying in strategically located 3 and 4-star hotels, we travel through southern Iceland. A perfect combination of excursions and Northern Lights watching.
In Iceland, October marks the start of the strongest northern lights activity; the best time to see them is between December and March
Talk about Iceland is to speak of a destination where the forces of nature are overwhelming. Magma erupts violently from volcanoes, winds strengthen without warning, ice builds up layer upon layer, tectonic plates shift, waterfalls plunge with abandon and the earth takes on every imaginable colour. Together, these forces have shaped a landscape that draws in and mesmerises the unsuspecting traveller.
An alternative way to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Toast the New Year in faraway lands and replace the traditional grapes with olives, nuts or whatever you can find along the way.
Even if just for once, we suggest 12 destinations, or in other words, 12 trips to leave the fading year behind and start a new one doing one of the things you enjoy most: travelling.
Look at the travel selection in small groups, with itineraries designed to spend Christmas and/or New Year’s Eve in truly special places.
The Northern Lights, those glowing green lights appear on a clear night, dancing across the sky in a fascinating, incredible display. Nothing compares with the emotion of seeing an aurora sweep across the sky for the first time. The cold no longer matters; we forget hunger and every other need. No matter how late it is, we stay as long as this magical dance lasts.
Sunset, that special moment when day gives way to night. The beginning of the day’s end, when the sun casts almost horizontal light, the sky takes on extraordinary colours and the stars prepare to take the stage. With the moon’s permission, of course.
This is one of the moments photography lovers wait for to capture a great shot, or the perfect opportunity to share a beer and swap travel stories. In our many travel around the world You'll find the sunset that best suits you.. Here we have selected seven beautiful ones.
Once again, our office becomes the place to find first-hand information from specialists in each destination. We started in January with Iceland and Madagascar.
ICELAND
María López is a pioneer in opening routes in Iceland since 1980. Few people know this island so thoroughly, with its abundance of volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls and geysers.
On 29 January, Maria will visit our offices to introduce the different routes for 2014 and answer your questions about this fascinating island.
Our routes:
Hiking in the South and the Vestmannaeyjar Islands. Group departures
I travelled from north to south and went trekking in the Highlands.
Land of contrasts. Hiking route.
To find out more, join us on Wednesday 29 January at 19:30 at our offices in Barcelona
MADAGASCAR
Sergi Fromentin, friend and collaborator for years in Madagascar, is visiting Barcelona for a few days and taking the opportunity to present the routes planned for 2014 and answer all your questions.
Would you like to know more about the great island continent?
See more information about our routes:
Down the Tsiribihina River, the Tsingy and the south.
Madagascar
Malagasy Adventure
Discover Madagascar
Don’t miss it: 30 January at 19:30, at our Barcelona offices.