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Kirkjufell
, Iceland
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Blue Lagoon
, Iceland
The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland.
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Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón, Iceland
Jökulsárlón is a large glacial lake in southeast Iceland, on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park
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Solheimasandur
, Iceland
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Skaftafell
Skaftafell, Iceland
Skaftafell is a wilderness area in Iceland's Vatnajökull National Park. Its huge glaciers include Skaftafellsjökull and Svínafellsjökull. Trails lead to Kristínartindar Mountain and to the Svartifoss waterfall, which tumbles over black basalt columns. Morsárdalur Valley and the Bæjarstaðarskógur woodlands lie to the west. East, Öræfajökull Volcano is known for its soaring, ice-capped peak, Hvannadalshnúkur.
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Hellnar
Hellnar, Iceland
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Góðafoss Waterfall
, Iceland
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Haukadalur
Haukadalur, Iceland
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Mývatn Lake
Reykjahlíð, Iceland
Mývatn is a shallow eutrophic lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of Iceland, not far from Krafla volcano. The lake and its surrounding wetlands have an exceptionally rich fauna of waterbirds, especially ducks.
Great Escapes: Land of Fire and Ice - Iceland
Travel Pockets took a 7-day road trip in Iceland beginning in Reykjavik and ending in Kirkjufell with stops in Solheimasandur and Myvatn along the way. Each destination offered a different atmosphere with dramatic, berathtaking scenery. The travelers claim it was "probably the best road trip" they'd ever experienced. Watch their video and we bet you'll be checking airfares to Iceland!
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