Get a skinful of ale in a very different way with a visit to a newly opened beer spa on Iceland's north coast. The Bjórböðin Beerspa & Restaurant offers spa treatments in Kambala wood hot tubs filled with beer, water, hops and yeast – and each of the tubs comes with its own beer tap with ales provided by the associated Bruggsmiðjan microbrewery.

Hour-long soaking spa sessions are available for one or two people, with prices starting from 6,900 kroner (£50) for a single tub, 13,000 kroner (£93) for a double and 20,000 kroner (£143) for an outside hot tub offering views over Hrísey island, mountains and Þorvalds valley.

Bjórböðin can be visited as part of Magnetic North Travel's week-long Circular Self-Drive Iceland itinerary. Starting at Iceland's Keflavik International Airport outside Reykjavik, the trip includes visits to Gulfoss Waterfall, the black sand beaches of Vik, the eastern fjords, lava formations and Europe's largest national park, Vatnajokull.

Guests can also explore the highlights of the Lake Myvatn area, including the mystical volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudo craters at Skutustadir and the Krafla volcanic area, before driving via Godafoss waterfall en route to Akureyri, the charming 'capital' of North Iceland. More adventurous travellers can swap the car for a 4X4 experience to the uninhabited interior of Iceland via the Kjolur highland track.

Seven nights' B&B is from £1,595 per person, including seven day's car hire, and an Icelandic SIM with 1GB of data and unlimited local texts and calls. 4x4 hire is available for a £300 supplement. International flights are extra.

Images of the beer spa can be found here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsm52wLjD

All Magnetic North Travel holidays include a 24/7 emergency line, concierge service and personalised travel documents. To book, call 01664 400 103 or see magneticnorthtravel.com.

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EDITORS' NOTES

Based in Leicestershire, Magnetic North Travel is a UK-based boutique tour operator specialising in Canada, Scandinavia and the Nordic countries. It covers the full extremities of the Magnetic North including Russia. Founded in 2009 by Laura Greenman after honeymooning in Sweden, the company's focus is primarily wilderness, nature, and outdoor adventures for independent travellers and small groups. The company offers a year-round programme with winter being the busiest season. The company's specialism is unique experiences that immerse guests into the region, whether it be with a local guide, a food experience or nature-based adventure.

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