Iceland is the land of ice and fair. Hugging the Arctic Circle, the volcanic landscape of this island nation has shaped some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. From black sand beaches strewn with bejeweled ice chunks to lava gushing like a river down vast barren plains, Iceland is truly a sight to behold.
Iceland tops the list of many travel bucket lists. But with so much to see and do, how do you create your own Iceland bucket list itinerary? In this video, we will take a look at some of the most popular places to visit and things to do in Iceland.
Hallgrímskirkja - Modernist church inspired by the rock formations of the Black Falls
Blue Lagoon - Unwind and relax at a geothermal spa in the blue waters of this warm lagoon
National and Saga Museums - Museums that trace Iceland's rich Viking history
Drive the Golden Circle - A smaller 300 kilometer (186 miles) route that takes you to the three most popular natural attractions in Iceland
Þingvellir National Park - A park sitting in a rift valley where you can see the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates emerging from the earth
Silfra Fissure - Go snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure
Geysir & Strokkur - Active geysers in the Haukadalur valley on the slopes of Laugarfjall hill
Gullfoss - The most popular waterfall in Iceland and must on your Golden Circle route
Head out on the Ring Road - Take a road trip around the country on Route 1 (Ring Road) covering 1328 km (825 miles). This classic tour will take you to all the major highlights of Iceland.
Kirkjufell - Drive north from the capital and take a detour to Kirkjufell, the first stop on your drive around the country
Turf houses in Akureyri - Traditional Icelandic grass-roofed houses that kept the Vikings warm during the harsh winters
Goðafoss - Situated along the Ring Road, the Skjálfandafljót river falls over 12 meters
Whale watching at Husavik - Head north to watch blue whales, killer whales, harbor porpoises, minke whales, and humpback whales.
Húsavík is Iceland’s premier destination for whale watching"
Myvatn - Famous for scenic villages, volcanic rock formations, craters, lava fields, and warm baths
Dettifoss - A fall that drops a 100-meter and is one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe
Drive east to the Stuðlagil Canyon - A stunning blue glacial river flowing through a canyon of giant basalt pillars
Head south to Vestrahorn Mountain - Dramatic mountains rising out of the Atlantic Ocean on the south coast
Jökulsárlón - Glaciers and lakes at the edge of the Atlantic
Diamond Beach - Black sand beach strewn with iceberg chunks
Ice Caving - Go ice caving in the Skaftafell ice caves of the Vatnajökull Glacier
Reynisfjara - Black sand beach with towering basalt rock formations
Dyrhólaey - Catch the sunset over the arched coast of Dyrhólaey
Landmannalaugar - Go hiking on vivid rhyolite mountains that look like a painter's palette
Sólheimasandur - Iconic DC plane wreck
Skogafoss - One of the biggest waterfalls in the country, dropping over 80 meters
Seljalandsfoss - Stunning waterfall that drapes a small cave.
Northern Lights - Witness the awe-inspiring dance of the Northern Lights
These are some of the most recommended experiences in Iceland and must do on your visit to this island nation.
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