Thakgil, spelled "Þakgil" in Icelandic, is a canyon in South Iceland with campsites and hiking trails.  Hiking and camping enthusiasts often visit Thakgil on self-drive tours and spend a night

Hrunalaug Hot Spring is a secluded natural bathing area in the gorgeous and rugged Southwest Iceland countryside. Visiting the hot springs is an excellent way to unwind from a day of adventuring. You could cap off a family-friendly 1.5-hour South Iceland horse riding tour with a soak in the hot s

The Ofaerufoss waterfall, spelled Ófærufoss in Icelandic, is a spectacular sight in the Icelandic Highlands.  The waterfall is located in an off-the-beaten-track location where trekking is required. Travelers may also see it through this Highlands Hiking Tour or a Sightseeing Flight Tour over Landm

Landeyjahofn is one of two ports where visitors can catch the ferry to the Westman Islands, also known as Vestmannaeyjar in Icelandic. Given the popularity of the Westman Islands, Landeyjahofn is a stopover for many people. It’s an excellent starting point for a private 10-hour tour or the 12.5-hou

Sturlungalaug hot springs, Guðmundarlaug in Icelandic, is a small natural pool located on the eastern part of the Snaefellsness Peninsula.  The hot spring is situated on an off-the-beaten path, making it perfect for self-drive tours exploring the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Some of those tours include this Northern Lights Self Drive Tour of Snaefellsnes Peninsula and the South Coast, this Self Drive Tour of the Ring Road and Snaefellsnes, and this Budget Tour of the Ring Road and Snaefellsnes.  The Sturlungaulag hot spring has lovely natural surroundings and isn't far from cliffs, mountains,

The Fljotsdalur valley is a vast and lush oasis in East Iceland, home to beautiful attractions of waterfalls, a lake, grasslands, and hiking trails.  Travelers taking a self-drive tour in Egilsstadir