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Iceland: a stopover of fire in a land of ice

Whether it's a simple stopover on a transatlantic flight, or a more in-depth trip to discover the island's treasures, Iceland has a lot to offer foreign travellers. Guide to Iceland, the largest travel platform in the "land of ice", offers various options for exploring the country during a MICE stay or a simple stopover.
Guide to Iceland
The Golden Circle is one of the not-to-be-missed sights on a trip to Iceland.

So close, and yet so far away... A 3h30 from ParisIceland has yet to reveal all its secrets to French travellers, who are now invited to discover this unique destination during a stopover on a business trip, or as part of a MICE event. Contrary to appearances, the " land of ice "is not so isolated. On the contrary: theKeflavik airport has even become a regular stopover on transatlantic routes frequented by business travellers. And the destination is capable of charming this busy clientele for just one stopover... In a few hours the traveller can set off on a voyage of discovery of the region. Blue LagoonThis famous hot spring is just 20 minutes from the international airport. An ideal place to relax between flights, in a supernatural setting... Other hot springs can be found not far from the airport. Reykjaviklike the Secret Lagoon or spa geothermal Laugarvatnas explained by Guide to Iceland on its dedicated website.

Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon, a famous hot spring, is just 20 minutes from the international airport.

By giving themselves more time, travellers are invited to reach Reykjavikthe world's most northerly capital, just 45 minutes from the airport. From the surprising Hallgrímskirkja church at the ultra-modern Palais des Congrès, "Harpaby way of LaugavegurThis human-sized capital lends itself perfectly to an express visit... all the better to convince visitors to take a real Icelandic break!

Hallgrímskirkja
A capital on a human scale, Reykjavik can be explored in a day, from Hallgrímskirkja church to the Harpa congress centre, via Laugavegur, the shopping street with its colourful facades.

Because if theIceland lends itself easily to an express discovery, the destination undoubtedly deserves a more thorough exploration. In just a few days, travellers are invited to conquer the aptly named "Golden Circle and its famous trilogy: the National Park of Thingvellir - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the bubbling site of Geysirand the Gullfoss. This tour of Iceland, which can be completed in a single day, offers a host of options for travellers, as detailed on the Guide to Iceland platform: snowmobile sessions on the glacier, horse riding or even diving into the Silfra fault...

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Guide to Iceland, the largest travel platform in Iceland, lets you compare and book activities directly online, as well as accommodation and car hire, all in French.