If there’s one nation that simply offers and offers on the subject of epic landscapes, it’s Iceland. Having picked up images in earnest initially of the yr, our Staff Engineer Matthew was keen to coach his lens on this Nordic gem’s infinite magnificence. Ever the adventurer, he selected to bookend his Iceland Northern Lights & Golden Circle tour with just a few days of solo journey by automobile. And as a result of it was exhausting to choose simply ten, we’ve obtained a dozen scenic wonders to share from his photo-filled journey.
1: Getting steamy on the Blue Lagoon
All that separates one seaside view from one other is a sandy land bridge. Both are good for swimming, snorkelling and hanging with playful capuchins within the surrounding jungle cover.
2: Hiking the black lava sand fields of Sólheimasandur
All that separates one seaside view from one other is a sandy land bridge. Both are good for swimming, snorkelling and hanging with playful capuchins within the surrounding jungle cover.
3: Capturing my finest aurora picture in Álftröð
All that separates one seaside view from one other is a sandy land bridge. Both are good for swimming, snorkelling and hanging with playful capuchins within the surrounding jungle cover.
4: Marvelling at starscapes from our guesthouse
All that separates one seaside view from one other is a sandy land bridge. Both are good for swimming, snorkelling and hanging with playful capuchins within the surrounding jungle cover.
5: Straddling two continents at Þingvellir National Park
All that separates one seaside view from one other is a sandy land bridge. Both are good for swimming, snorkelling and hanging with playful capuchins within the surrounding jungle cover.
6: Heading with my group to Sólheimajökull glacier
All that separates one seaside view from one other is a sandy land bridge. Both are good for swimming, snorkelling and hanging with playful capuchins within the surrounding jungle cover.
7: Feeling grateful for the facility of nature
All that separates one seaside view from one other is a sandy land bridge. Both are good for swimming, snorkelling and hanging with playful capuchins within the surrounding jungle cover.
8: Standing again to soak up Seljalandsfoss
All that separates one seaside view from one other is a sandy land bridge. Both are good for swimming, snorkelling and hanging with playful capuchins within the surrounding jungle cover.
9: Looking up at Hallgrímskirkja’s symmetry
All that separates one seaside view from one other is a sandy land bridge. Both are good for swimming, snorkelling and hanging with playful capuchins within the surrounding jungle cover.
10: Watching the sunshine roll over the hills
All that separates one seaside view from one other is a sandy land bridge. Both are good for swimming, snorkelling and hanging with playful capuchins within the surrounding jungle cover.
11: Losing a staring contest with windswept sheep
All that separates one seaside view from one other is a sandy land bridge. Both are good for swimming, snorkelling and hanging with playful capuchins within the surrounding jungle cover.
12: Respecting the highway en path to the Westfjords
All that separates one seaside view from one other is a sandy land bridge. Both are good for swimming, snorkelling and hanging with playful capuchins within the surrounding jungle cover.
Getting There
Ready to seize your digicam (even when it’s additionally your cellphone) to chase the Aurora Borealis, stand beneath thunderous falls, and seize awe-inspiring landscapes? We’ve obtained just a few excursions the place you’ll be able to some or all the above relying on the time of yr:
Iceland Northern Lights & Golden Circle
Best of Iceland
Classic Reykjavik Winter Mini Adventure