On our last day touring Iceland, we stopped at Seljalandsfoss waterfall before heading to the Reykjanes Peninsula. There, we took some time to relax at the Blue Lagoon. We concluded our day with a Northern Lights cruise. Shortly after departing the hotel, we made a pit stop at Seljalandsfoss, a…
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Iceland Day 4
Due to today’s unpredictable Icelandic weather, we’ve had to adjust our itinerary. Initially, we had set our sights eastward, with plans to explore the enchanting Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, the picturesque Skaftafell National Park, and the expansive Vatnajökull Glacier. However, safety comes first, and the current conditions have made these visits…
Iceland Day 3
We began our day by backtracking the route we took home the previous day, leading us to the Skógar Museum. En route, we came remarkably close to the E15 volcano, passing within just a few miles. I found it surprising to see individuals residing and working so near to such…
Iceland Day 2
Today, we explored the Golden Circle, a notable route near Reykjavik. Covering around 300 kilometers, this path connects the capital with the southern regions and offers sights of three significant landmarks of Iceland. Þingvellir National Park is a geologist’s dream. It’s located in a rift valley formed by the separation…
Iceland Day 1
After an overnight flight, our plane touched down at Keflavik Airport in the early hours. The cold Icelandic air was a stark contrast to the plane’s cozy interior as we disembarked. Navigating the airport’s corridors, we met our enthusiastic tour leader. Together, we boarded a bus that took us through…