Publisher's Synopsis
Marco Polo Pocket Guide Iceland: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips
Explore Iceland with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that Iceland has to offer…
Iceland is a land full of contrasts, surprises and secrets. In the ancient volcanic landscape you feel you've been transported back to the time when the earth was first created. The country's greatest treasure is its unique natural world, and medieval sagas are part of the national cultural heritage. Marco Polo Iceland, small enough to slip into your pocket, takes you to thunderous geysers, massive glaciers, fascinating deserts of lava, black beaches, steep cliffs and breath-taking waterfalls. Become an adventurer and set off on a riding or glacier tour. Unwind in hot pots, warm baths. Experience the midnight sun weaving its magic and the beguiling enchantment of the polar lights. Or go shopping in the lively mini-metropolis of Reykjavik… This is Iceland!
Your Marco Polo Iceland Pocket Guide includes:
- Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this wonderful country. Discover where you can walk through an ice tunnel, where it's good value to camp and where you can go diving between continental plates.
- Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' Iceland experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself.
- Sightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area so you can easily plan your trip.
- Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Iceland. Experience all of Iceland's unique character with these personal tours.
- Iceland in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Iceland includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip.
- Touring App - you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again!
- Road Atlas and pull-out map - we've included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. A small street map of Reykjavik is also included.
Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Iceland to show you around this wonderful country. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Iceland has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.
