A Land of Otherworldly Natural Wonders
Iceland is a geological wonderland where the forces of nature are on dramatic display. This island nation sits atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates diverge, creating a landscape of active volcanoes, vast glaciers, thundering waterfalls, and bubbling geothermal hot springs unlike anywhere else on Earth.
The famous Golden Circle route introduces visitors to three iconic sites: the erupting Strokkur geyser, the powerful Gullfoss waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park, where Viking settlers established one of the worlds oldest parliaments in 930 AD. Beyond these highlights, the Ring Road encircles the entire island, revealing black sand beaches, glacier lagoons filled with icebergs, and remote fjords of staggering beauty.
Iceland also offers remarkable cultural experiences, from the creative and cosmopolitan capital of Reykjavik with its vibrant music scene and innovative cuisine, to traditional turf houses and ancient saga sites. And from September through March, the northern lights put on one of nature's most spectacular shows, painting the Arctic sky in shimmering curtains of green, purple, and pink.
