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Land of Fire and Ice
Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history.
Population: 338,349
Capital: Reykjavik
Currency: celandic króna (ISK)
Official languages: Icelandic
Different ways to move around: Long-distance buses offer a good service, hitchhiking can be long but its common, renting a car is expensive (rough roads at some places)
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All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien
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Iceland attractions
Godafoss Falls
Godafoss is off of route 1, between Myvatn to the east and Akureyri to the west. If you are taking
Myvatn Lake
The easiest way to get there is by renting a car. Drive east from Reykjahlíð and take a left at
Dettifoss Falls
You can get there by car. Take Road 864 off of Road 85 and it will will bring you to
Snaefellsnes peninsula
It is 6 hours drive from Reykjavik. There are tours you can book from Reykjavik if you don’t wanna drive.
Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon is only 20 minutes drive from Keflavík Airport and 50 minutes from Reykjavík. The SmartBus company meets all
Silfra Diving Spot
It is about 60 km from Reykjavik to Silfra. The easiest way to get there is to book a one-day
Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel
The easiest way to get there is to rent a car, and drive there by yourself. It is located on
Kerid Crater
The easiest way to get there is to drive there yourself. The crater is located along the Golden Circle route
Great Geysir
The easiest way to get there is to drive yourself, or by booking a guided excursion. It is approximately an
Gullfoss Falls
The most common way to get to the waterfalls is by car. It is an hour and thirty minute journey.
Fjadrargljufur canyon
The most common way to get there is to drive yourself. The drive takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes,
Landmannalaugar natural reserve
The best way to get to the reserve is to drive south via Road 1, aka “the Ring Road”, and
Solheimajokull Glacier
The Glacier is located right off of the Ring Road, about a two-hour drive from Reykjavík. You can also jump
Reynisfjara Beach
By car or by booking a guided group tour.There are plenty of signs easily directing you to the black sand
Thorsmork Valley
You should drive there by yourself. Note, that only 4×4 vehicles are allowed to make the journey! The other option
Skogafoss Falls
Skogafoss is a two hour drive from Reykjavik. Follow the Ring Road eastwards from Reykjavik, and you will be able
Skaftafell Cave
We recommend hiring a guided tour for this attraction. It is somewhat risky to go there alone without experience and
Svartifoss Falls
You have to drive to the Visitor Centre in Skaftafell where the hike to the waterfall begins.
