Námaskarð Pass is a geothermal area on the mountain Námafjall, in north Iceland, less than half an hour’s drive from Lake Mývatn. It is located by Route 1, which encircles the country. Connected to

Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir Kirkjubæjarklaustur (referred to locally as ‘Klaustur’) is a village of approximately 200 inhabitants in the Skaftárhreppur municipality of South Iceland. Explor

Faxi is a wide, serene waterfall in South Iceland. It can be found in the Tungufljót River. Explore this region on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above by Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Kkaefer. No edits made. Faxi and the Golden Circle Faxi falls is approximately twelve kilometres (se

Viðgelmir is the largest lava tube in Iceland at 1585 metres (5200 ft) long. It is located in the country’s west and is one of the most popular destinations for lava tubing. Explore this area while

Østfjordene i Island er en 120 kilometer lang kyststrækning fra Berufjörður i syd til den lille fiskerby Borgarfjörður Eystri i nord. Ud af landets samlede befolkning på 335.000 mennesker bor kun a

Varmahlid is a small village by Highway Route 1 in Skagafjordur. It is a popular nesting place and resort. Varmahlid features a hotel, a restaurant, a tourist information centre, a shop with touri

Vatnsleysufoss, otherwise known as ‘Faxi’ or Faxafoss, is a small waterfall on the Tungufljót river, near Reykholt, Iceland.  Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above 

Þríhnúkagígur is a dormant volcano in west Iceland, famous for its enormous magma chamber. It is the only magma chamber in the world that can be entered, and has a depth of 213 metres (699 feet). E

Hvannadalshnúkur, or Hvannadalshnjúkur, is the highest peak of Öræfajökull volcanic glacier in Vatnajökull National Park and the tallest mountain in Iceland. Its latest measurement finds it to be 2,

Sólheimasandur is a vast area of sand and gravel along the South Coast of Iceland, between the cliffs of the interior and the modern shoreline. It was built up by immense glacier bursts sweeping fr

Lagarfjlót is a narrow lake in the east of Iceland, also known as Lögurinn. This feature is best known for its natural beauty, its fishing, and its folklore. Explore this region on a self drive to

Faxaflói is a large bay in west Iceland, between the Reykjanes and Snӕfellsnes Peninsula. It faces Reykjavík and is a hot spot for puffin and whale watching. Explore the area on a Snaefellsnes Peninsula tour. Activities in Faxaflói Bay Whale watching tours head into Faxaflói from Reykjavík thro

Hraunfossar ('Lava Falls' in English) in Borgarfjörður district is a series of beautiful waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming out of the Hallmundarhraun lava field. It is located in West

Foss á Síðu is a historic farm in Southeast Iceland, renowned for its folklore and natural beauty. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons,

Hjálparfoss is a waterfall (or, officially, a pair of waterfalls that conjoin) in South Iceland. Explore a wide range of tours on one of these South Coast tours. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Co

Krýsuvík is a geothermal area located on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Southwest Iceland. Explore this region on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo by Regína Hrönn. Geothermal activity at Krýsuví

Photo from Unforgettable 1 Hour Caving Tour of Vatnshellir with Transfer from Hellissandur Vatnshellir Cave is a lava tube on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and a popular site for caving tours. Explore a

Gatklettur ("Hellnar Arch") is a famous, naturally formed stone arch found between the villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.  Explore the best of this region on a tour of