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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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  • Cruise
  • Shore excursions

A Day in Reykjavík by Cruise Ship

Which port, how far each tour goes, and choosing between a small-group tour and a private guide

One day, one all-aboard time: how to choose between the Golden Circle, the South Coast and Snæfellsnes from Reykjavík's cruise port.

3 min read
  • 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.

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.

4 min read