Iceland

The Blue Lagoon

Iceland’s most famous geothermal pool is the country’s top tourist attraction. It might be crowded and expensive but there’s nothing like it in the world. This huge, milky-blue spa is fed by mineral-rich heated seawater from the nearby geothermal plant. Add the silvery towers of the plant, rolling clouds of steam, and people covered in white mud, you’ll think you are in the twilight zone.

Watch the Northern Lights

From September to April the Northern Lights become more visible. These dancing lights are a one of the greatest natural wonders in the world. From the clear, dark northern skies of Iceland, nothing will impede your view of nature’s greatest dance.

Reykjavík
 
This hip capital is awash in thriving cafes, high energy clubs, friendly pubs, and a brightly colored old town with rows of wood houses clustered together. It’s like more like a giant small town than a city. However, this city is one of the trendiest in the world as Icelanders are obsessed with design, technology, and architecture. Reykjavik is one of the most expensive cities in the world- but it just got a lot cheaper. Take advantage now.

Thingvellir National Park

This national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site is interesting for two reasons: It is the original site of the longest running parliament in the world and it’s also where the North-American and European continental shelf plates are being torn apart. Pretty cool, huh?

Gullfoss

Iceland’s most famous waterfall tumbles 105ft into a steep-sided canyon, kicking up a wall of spray. On sunny days, the spray creates shimmering rainbows over the gorge. This is a truly amazing spectacle and a rewarding scene after a nice hike.

Jökulsárlón (The Jökulsár Lagoon)

Breiðamerkurjökull glacier retreated very quickly from 1920 to 1965 leaving this breathtaking lagoon, which is up to 190 meters deep. Icebergs float in the lagoon all year and you can watch as chunks of ice crash into the lagoon.

Glacial Trek

During the winter months, the glaciers get a bit sturdier and groups of tourists are led across them. There’s no better way to see the glaciers than walk across them. Release your arctic explorer across the glaciers of Iceland.