{"product_id":"b0b39mmwsq","title":"Route 1 and Beyond - A Self-Drive Guide to Iceland: The East Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003eFar away from the bright lights of Reykavík, the East Coast of Iceland is a tranquil and peaceful realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll discover a photographer’s paradise, where flower-filled summer meadows and snow-capped mountains provide a glorious contrast with the bright blue sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFabulous Fjords  -  slowly wind your way from one tiny hamlet to another\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoute 1 hugs the shoreline as it snakes in and out of the steep-sided Eastfjords, passing little farmsteads along the way.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough many are uninhabited, each fjord has its own character and grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural harbours offer a reminder of earlier times, when tiny fishing villages clung to the shores here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes longer than you might think to get from one place to the next here, but the Eastfjords are ideally suited for “ slow travel ”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the Ring Road was completed, many of these villages were only accessible by steep mountain passes. Often cut off by snowfalls, the locals depended on supplies by sea or air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you zoom by, think of the challenges faced by Iceland’s road builders, tunnelling under mountains and glaciers, and bridging vast river deltas to connect the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelax and enjoy the tranquillity of these idyllic landscapes on a 250km stretch from Höfn to the regional hub, Egilsstaðir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife of the East  -  watch for reindeer, seals and puffins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this quieter, less-populated area, you’ll have a better chance to see reindeer and seals and maybe even an Arctic Fox! In the summer months, this is where you can get up close to puffins at their breeding grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA journey into  Austurland  is well worth the time it takes to get there - here's a little of what you'll see!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52835686383832,"sku":"YSL58581","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/61HBuU-HR1L._SY1500.jpg?v=1793264068","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b0b39mmwsq","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}