Tag: volcano
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Day 11: Hiking Fagradasfjall – A Volcano Adventure in Iceland

The author shares their adventurous trip to Iceland, specifically a planned hike to see the Fagradasfjall volcano. Despite windy conditions causing them to stop short of their destination, they enjoyed the scenery, laughter, and good food, ultimately experiencing a fulfilling day and looking forward to exploring Reykjavík.
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Day 10: Exploring the Golden Circle – Geysers and Waterfalls of Iceland

The day was spent exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle, beginning with a stay at Hotel Litli Grysir. Key sites included the Great Geysir, Strokkur, and waterfalls such as Gulffoss and Brúarfoss. The trip concluded with a visit to Thingvellir National Park before returning to Reykjavik for typical Icelandic cuisine.
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Day 5: Adventures in Iceland – From Breakfast to Waterfalls (Northeast)

The adventure in Iceland began with a lakeside breakfast, followed by visits to stunning locations like Dimmuborgir’s lava formations, Hverfjall volcano, and Grjótagjá cave. Highlights included the powerful Dettifoss waterfall and Canyon Stuðlagil, before reaching Borgarfjarðarhöfn, a puffin paradise, concluding the day with a delightful five-course dinner.
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Day 4: Whale Watching and Relaxation in Myvatn (North)

Today, we traveled less with three short trips, starting from Akureyri to Goðafoss, followed by whale watching in Húsavík. We enjoyed a relaxing thermal bath in Mývatn and stayed overnight in a guesthouse by the lake and a dormant volcano, making for an exciting yet calming day filled with wildlife sightings.
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Day 2: Exploring Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula (West)

The day was spent exploring Snaefellsnes Peninsula, featuring stunning black volcanic cliffs, multiple waterfalls, a volcano crater, lighthouses, and a shipwreck on a black sand beach. After a scenic journey, a delicious meal was enjoyed at a harbor restaurant, followed by a night at the transformed Hotel Franziskus in Stykkishólmur.
