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Northern Lights & Waters: Waterfalls, Churches and Lagoons of North Iceland

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by @tomas · 18 places · 1 · ~17h 11m / 🛣️ ~957 km / ~$144

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Day 1~2h 54m

Hvítserkur

1.Hvítserkur

North · viewpoint

"See the troll-shaped Hvítserkur basalt stack, best at low tide. 1 hour."

Reykjafoss

2.Reykjafoss

North · waterfall

"Visit Reykjafoss waterfall in Skagafjördur, a peaceful stop with few crowds. 1 hour."

3.Hamrar

North · campsite

"Relax at Hamrar, a scenic rural spot to end the trip. 1 hour."

Day 2~10m

"Wander the Botanical Garden, free entry, relaxing walk among plants. 1 hour."

5.Akureyrarkirkja

North · church

"Visit Akureyrarkirkja, the iconic white church overlooking the city. 30-45 min."

Day 3~1h 16m

6.Akureyri

North · town

"Explore Akureyri, capital of the North - stroll the town center. Half day."

Forest Lagoon

7.Forest Lagoon

North · lagoon

"Unwind at Forest Lagoon, a geothermal hot spring in the birch woods. 2 hours, evening soak."

Goðafoss

8.Goðafoss

North · waterfall

"Marvel at Goðafoss, the powerful 'Waterfall of the Gods'. 1 hour stop."

Skútustaðagígar

9.Skútustaðagígar

North · nature_reserve

"Walk among the Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters. 1 hour."

Day 4~2h 48m

Earth Lagoon Mývatn

"Relax at Earth Lagoon Mývatn, geothermal pools near the lake. 2 hours."

Hverir - Boiling Mud

"Explore the bubbling mud pots and hot springs at Hverir. 1 hour."

12.Asbyrgi Canyon

North · viewpoint

"Hike into the horseshoe-shaped Asbyrgi Canyon. 2 hours."

Húsavík

13.Húsavík

North · town

"Visit Húsavík, whale watching capital - enjoy the harbor and town. Half day."

"Browse the quirky Jaja Ding Dong souvenir shop. 30 min."

Day 5~10h 03m

Geosea

15.Geosea

North · lagoon

"Soak at Geosea geothermal baths with sea views. 2 hours."

16.Lækjarvík

North · other

"Wander the quiet coastal settlement of Lækjarvík. 1 hour."

Hrísey

17.Hrísey

North · island

"Take the ferry to explore Hrísey island. 2-3 hours."

18.The Arctic Henge

North · other

"Visit the mysterious Arctic Henge near Raufarhöfn. 1 hour."

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