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Reykjavík, Iceland

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  • Reykjavík, Iceland

    Snowmobile Langjokull Glacier

    Visiting Iceland during winter? Put this adventure on your list. It was easily one of the highlights of our trip, as I'm sure it will be for you as well. From Reykjavik, our group hired drivers to take us up to the basecamp of one of the few snowmobiling tour guide serves that runs tours during w...
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  • Seltjarnarnes, Iceland

    Photograph the Northern Lights at Grotta Lighthouse

    5.0
    While I was in Iceland for 10 days, I was blessed enough to see the northern lights every single night. Because of all the opportunities, I was able to learn some lessons about them.The best times to see the northern lights in Iceland are late fall, early winter, or early spring. It will only get...
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  • 63.941629,-21.397384, Iceland

    Explore the Lava Tunnel, Raufarhólshellir

    Take the tour of the lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. The Lava Tunnel offers guided tours, which are absolutely amazing. The experience was once in a lifetime and was even more interesting in the winter months-- with snow falling through the v...
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  • Suðurstrandarvegur, Iceland

    Explore the Mossy Lava Fields near Grindavik

    5.0
    If you drive 20 minutes east past the town of Grindavik along road 427 the landscape changes drastically and you'll find yourself in an enormous lava flow covered in vibrant moss. Take a left on road 42 to get off of the main road and when the road splits after about a 1000 meters take a right on...
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  • Reykjadalur, Iceland

    Hike to Reykjadalur Hot Springs

    4.4
    2.4 mi / 682.4 ft gain
    The trailhead to start your journey to the Reykjadalur hot river is located at the Hot River cafe near the town of Hveragerði. A large parking lot is available, and the option to grab a coffee or snack at the cafe before heading out. The trail is wide and very easy to follow with a steady incli...
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  • Glymur Trailhead, Iceland

    Hike Iceland's Tallest Waterfall: Glymur

    5.0
    This amazing waterfall empties into a giant, beautiful canyon and with such a short hike, the reward is well worth the time. There are several caves to walk through and smaller waterfalls along the hike, which are all equally awesome to shoot. This is a great spot to hit up on your drive around t...
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  • Path into the Blue Lagoon, Iceland

    Swim in Iceland's Blue Lagoon

    4.4
    The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is one of the country's most famous attractions. The pristine blue waters are a result of volcanic activity. The water is naturally heated and soothes the skin. The drive from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon takes about an hour. Upon arrival, you will find a large parking ...
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  • Garður, Iceland

    Photograph Gardur Lighthouse, Iceland

    2.5
    If you are like most travelers to Iceland, your time is spent around the ring road and Reykjavik. For those with extra time to spare and seeking solitude not far from the city, the old lighthouses of Gardur are a great place to spend a sunset.  On the far tip of Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula lies...
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  • Biskupstungnabraut, Iceland

    Visit Kerið Crater Lake

    3.3
    0.3 mi
    Kerið Crater is located in southern Iceland, along the popular golden circle. It is about 15km north of Selfoss, off of highway 35.  The caldera was formed not by an explosion, but by the depleting levels of magma which collapsed the volcanic cone into the emptied magma chamber. The brightly colo...
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  • Glanni-Paradis Road, Iceland

    Explore Glanni Waterfall

    3.0
    0.3 mi / 0 ft gain
    Glanni Waterfall is in the western region of Iceland right off the main Ring Road. It's the perfect place to get out and stretch your legs for a quick 15 minutes.Starting at the parking area, walk towards the signs with hiking trail directions (to the right). From here you'll see a maintained gra...
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  • Hálsasveitarvegur, Iceland

    Hraunfossar (Lava Falls)

    5.0
    1 mi / 20 ft gain
    A lesser known Icelandic waterfall, Hraunfossar is nonetheless beautiful and quite unique! Flowing out from beneath a gigantic lava flow, there is a magical quality to enjoying the subtlety of a waterfall resulting without a river above-ground feeding it. Hraunfossar could be viewed as a gigantic...
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