Sjonni's Travel Guide

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The Golden Circle is one of the most popular destinations in Iceland and for a good reason! With its close proximity to Reykjavik it is an ideal day trip to see the best of the Icelandic nature in one go. You could make your trip even more memorable by going snorkeling between the 2 tectonic plates in Silfra. It's a truly magical experience, so much so that there are many who travel to Iceland for this sole purpose.

The Northern Lights can be as hard to predict as the Icelandic weather but if you get lucky and catch them during your trip you are in for a treat. Seeing the lights dancing in the midnight sky is magical. Although I do not have much experience with the tours I added a few options.

Reykjavik has been nicknamed the smallest big capital in the world! With less than 200 thousand inhabitants it is nevertheless a bustling city full of beautiful architecture, culture, events, activities, shopping and restaurants. I added a few tours as options but I have not done the tours my self.

The South Coast is one of the most popular destination due to its closeness to Reykjavik and its varied and spectacular landscape. Within a few hours drive from Reykjavik you will pass waterfalls, glaciers, volcanos, black sand beaches and more places of interests. You can't go wrong with the south

Some people say the local culture in Iceland is so rich due to the inspirational landscape and nature all around us. Whether true or not, there is certainly no lack of cultural and local event of all kinds.

Iceland is probably one of the best places in the world to enjoy the great outdoors and whether you are looking for a leisurely stroll in the nature or an intense outdoor adventures, you can surely find an outdoor experience of a lifetime.

Children of all ages love experiences everything Iceland has to offer, including the local swimming pools, beautiful animals such as the Icelandic Horse, Whales and Puffins, and so much more the country has to offer families.

Iceland has become renowned for its natural geothermal spas and pools, ranging from remote fully natural hot springs to luxurious retreats. Not to mention the local swimming pools which you can literally find in every neighborhood and small town throughout the country.

Everywhere you go in Iceland you can find places to hike in the vast wilderness. We are surrounded with beautiful mountains, lakes and glaciers which all offer stunning views of the landscape on a clear day.

Here are some articles by local writers that I recommend checking out before your trip.