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Golden Circle
The golden circle consists of the 3 most popular tourist places in Iceland; the national park Thingvellir, the waterfall Gullfoss and the famous Geysir.  We recommend that everyone visit these places and experience these special nature pearls.  A drive up to the highlands is also highly recommended; there you will be able to explore Uxahryggi, Kaldadal and experience the renowned Kjöl road.
 
Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi comprises of great natural beauty and there you will find one of the most beautiful beaches on the whole Snæfellsnes. The place is very popular among tourists, where people go to enjoy the nature and the enchanting glacier, Snæfellsnesjökull, Arnarstapi is a place that you should definitely have in your travel plans.
 
Mývatn
Again the natural beauty at Lake Mývatn is amazingly captivating; it’s a place where the fire metabolism have sculpted the landscape for centuries. Lake Myvatn is one of the biggest lakes in Iceland (36,5 km2) and is famous for its bird life. It is believed that you will find more duck types here than in any other place on the earth.
 
Ásbyrgi
The canyon Ásbyrgi is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in Iceland.  It is surrounded by cliffs that get higher the further you go in and reach up to 100 meters.
 
Skaftafell
Skaftafell is a national park where you will find great natural beauty, good weather and a fantastic selection of hiking paths.  The combination makes Skaftafell the ultimate place to visit for those who want to enjoy the outdoors in Icelandic nature.  Skaftafell encompasses of multifaceted services to tourists and it is for sure that no one will go home untouched.
 
Jökulsárlón
The Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón is a unique natural pearl where huge icebergs drift on the glacier lagoon.  The sea is also connected to the lagoon and is therefore a blend of sea and fresh water.  In areas where food can be found in the lagoon, you will see seals and birds in their natural habitat. Here you can go for a 35min sail around the lagoon in a special wheel boat with a guide who will tell you everything there is to know about the lagoon.

 

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