Popular places to visit in Iceland
Iceland is one of the best international destinations that you should definitely visit. This Nordic island country is one of the most sparsely populated countries in Europe, and it has multitudes of attractive and adrenalin-rush sights to explore. However, choosing the right package from numerous Iceland tours that travel companies offer can become a little confusing and time-consuming. Therefore, a list of the best places has been given below which you might not want to miss out when visiting Iceland.
The Golden Circle
One of the popular guided Iceland tours among tourists, the Golden Circle comprises breathtaking views of the historic Thingvellir National Park, the majestic Gullfoss waterfall, and the first geyser called Geysir.
The northern lights
Perhaps this is the only reason why you’d want to visit Iceland in an off-season. This natural phenomenon occurring against the backdrop of the mountains at night is extremely mesmerizing.
Volcano trekking
Among the many Iceland tours, this is yet another exceptional and high-adrenaline excursion. Thrihnukagigur volcano is one of the many volcanoes that have been dormant for centuries.
Snorkeling in the Arctic
Snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the Arctic is an experience of a different level and should definitely make the itinerary of your tour.
Glacier hiking
Iceland has a large number of volcanoes and an equally high number of glaciers. Sólheimajökull glacier is one such glacier in Iceland, which is a favorite among hikers.
Snæfellsnes peninsula
One of the off-beat Iceland tours, this tour will take you through the Kirkjufell mountain, Snæfellsjökull glacier, and Berserkjahraun lava field. It will take you through rocky coastlines, waterfalls, lava fields, mountains, and more.
Natural glacier ice cave
Vatnajökull glacier is one of the biggest glaciers in Europe. It also has a naturally-formed crystal ice cave. There cannot be a better place for those beloved selfies.
Game of Thrones filming locations
This is a new entry in the list of Iceland tours. The popular TV show, Game of Thrones, filmed in many locations in Iceland and the show’s popularity has made those places immensely popular among Game of Thrones fans.
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