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A Self-Drive Tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula – Day Two
You’ve completed the first day of your 2-day itinerary exploring the Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. Now it’s time to begin day two! We’ll be visiting some of the peninsula’s more well-known sights, such as Snaefellsjökull National Park and Kirkjufell mountain. These names may or may not ring a bell now, but both have their respective places of importance...
The Diamond Circle: Highlights of a Land Shaped by Fire
Volcanoes have shaped much of Iceland’s history and identity. They’ve also literally shaped the country’s landscapes, from the black sand beaches of Vik to the basalt columns of Svartifoss. Part of Iceland's Diamond Circle route features three different types of natural attractions related to these fiery giants. The turquoise Viti caldera in the Krafla volcanic fields shows us the...