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Travel stories, tips, and guides to help you explore Iceland

  • Snæfellsnes
  • Day trips
  • Planning

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.

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  • 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.

5 min read
  • 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.

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