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Travel stories, tips, and guides to help you explore Iceland
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula in a Day
Snæfellsjökull, the coast at Arnarstapi, Djúpalónssandur and Kirkjufell, and how the long day works
A glacier-capped volcano, sea cliffs, black beaches and Kirkjufell: what you see on Snæfellsnes, how long it takes, and the safety rules on its beaches and mountain.
- Snæfellsnes
- Day trips
- Planning
- South Coast
- Day trips
The South Coast in a Day
Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara: what each stop involves, and how to stay safe on the black beach
Waterfalls, an arch in the sea and a black sand beach: the classic South Coast day from Reykjavík, stop by stop, with the beach safety rules that matter.
- Northern lights
- Winter
Northern Lights in Iceland: A Realistic Guide
When to come, how to read the forecast, and what a tour adds
No one can promise the aurora on a given night. Here is what decides it, how to read the Icelandic Met Office forecast, and how to give yourself the best chance.
- Golden Circle
- Day trips
The Golden Circle: A Practical Guide
Hveragerði, Kerið, Geysir, Gullfoss and Þingvellir, with a bakery start and a hot-spring finish if you reverse the route
Start at Almar Bakari in Hveragerði, then explore Kerið, Geysir, Gullfoss and Þingvellir. Reverse the route for an optional Reykjaböð finish.