Favourite Experiences: Cruising through the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Climbing behind the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Exploring the black sand beach in Vík On my last day in Iceland, I went on a fifteen-hour tour with Gray Line called South Coast and Glacier Lagoon. Although this was by far my longest day, it was also one of my … Continue reading Iceland: The South Coast
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Iceland: The Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Favourite Experiences: Hiking along volcanic cliffs from Arnarstapi to Hellnar Climbing through 8000 year old lava tubes at the Vatnshellir Cave Taking in the views of Kirkjufell from Kirkjufellsfoss About a two-hour drive north-west of Reykjavík, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula has some of Iceland’s most diverse landscapes. Before I left for Iceland, I got a couple … Continue reading Iceland: The Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Iceland: Reykjavík and the Golden Circle
Favourite Experiences: Looking out over Reykjavík from the top of Hallgrimskirkja Watching the Strokkur geyser erupt Swimming in the geothermal waters at the Blue Lagoon Reykjavík was my home-base during my stay in Iceland and I really enjoyed getting to know the town. Reykjavík is small and very walkable (especially if the weather is good!). … Continue reading Iceland: Reykjavík and the Golden Circle