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Godafoss Waterfall.

Justin Foulkes

Overview

Iceland’s mammoth and magnificent north is a geologist’s heaven. A wonderland of moonlike lava fields, belching mudpots, epic waterfalls, snowcapped peaks and whale-filled bays – this is Iceland at its best. The region’s top sights are variations on a couple of themes: the grumbling, volcanically active earth, and water and ice coursing towards the broad coast.

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Road-Tripping the Ring Road: Natural and Cultural Wonders of Iceland

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  1. 1Hiking along the volcanic craters, lava flows, and waterfall bases around Lake Mývatn
  2. 2Searching for puffins and whales on a guided wildlife cruise across Iceland’s glacial lakes
  3. 3Visiting the Golden Circle’s Geyser Geothermal Area, Strokkur Geyser, and Thingvellir National Park
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