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Talk about a sweet deal: Icelandair’s groundbreaking Stopover program<\/a> (which actually dates back to the 1960s) allows travelers to stay up to seven nights in Iceland at no additional cost on either the outbound or inbound flight between 16 North American and 27 European gateways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, you can effectively get two vacations in one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Iceland is no longer a hidden gem; in fact, the Nordic island has been getting more and more rave reviews in recent years, and the tourist infrastructure has developed accordingly, making it hard to know where to start. I have spent quite a bit of time in Iceland and have seen most of the southern and western parts; here are five destinations to start your Iceland itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden Circle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This quintessentially Icelandic expedition encompasses some of the Iceland\u2019s most photographed and notorious sights, including the tectonic rift at \u00deingvellir National Park<\/a> (where it\u2019s not only possible but strongly encouraged to walk in) and the literally boiling Strokkur geyser, as well as the multi-tiered Gullfoss waterfall and Keri\u00f0 crater lake. Nearby is the Laugarvatn Fontana wellness centre<\/a>, featuring natural hot springs and geothermal pools \u2013 a quieter, cheaper, and more tranquil alternative to the Blue Lagoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tour can technically be done is just a few hours time, making it ideal for travellers with limited time on their hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reykjavik city break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Not to be outdone by Iceland\u2019s stunning landscapes, the peculiar capital city<\/a> is home to a thriving culinary scene proudly fuelled by its profound Nordic roots, as demonstrated at both Matur og Drykkur<\/a> and Kopar<\/a> restaurants. The backdrop? Only Reykjavik\u2019s peaceful yet lively harbour, dotted with colourful fishermen lodges. There\u2019s plenty to do between meals, as well, like the admiring view from atop Perlan<\/a> or Hallgrimskirkja, grabbing artisan coffee at Reykjavik Roasters, visiting the Viking Settlement Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhilarating adventures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It would be an understatement to say that thrill-seekers will have a field day in adventurous Iceland! Go deep into Europe\u2018s second largest glacier at Langj\u00f6kull, hike up Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull \u2014 the glacier that inspired Jules Verne\u2019s Journey to the Centre of the Earth<\/em> \u2014 explore all-natural ice caves at J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n, scuba dive in the world\u2019s clearest waters at the tectonic drift<\/a> in \u00deingvellir National Park, mingle with birds and whales on a kayaking expedition in the West Fjords or trek on one of the world\u2019s most active volcanoes, Hekla \u2014 which, funnily enough, is nicknamed the \u201cGateway to Hell\u201d. Iconic, much?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snaefellsness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Often described as Iceland in a nutshell<\/a>, this 90-kilometre long charming peninsula does indeed comprise an impressive concentration of the Iceland\u2019s most evocative attractions: glaciers (Langj\u00f6kull, Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull), oddly shaped mountains (Kirkjufell), waterfalls (Hraunfossar, Kirkjufellfoss), adorable fishing villages (Stykkish\u00f3lmur, Grundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur), dramatic beaches and cliffs (Gatklettur, L\u00f3ndrangar, Hellnar, Arnarstapi, Dj\u00fapal\u00f3nssandur), lava fields (Berserkjahraun), and saga-related sites (B\u00e1r\u00f0ar Saga statue). This is the perfect destination for Icelandair stopover first-timers on a mission to fully grasp what Iceland is about, with just a handful of days on their hands to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scenic South coast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This is a very busy Icelandair stopover trip: the attractive seven-day road trip<\/a> will take you to the East Fjords and back and along some of Iceland\u2019s most jaw-dropping vistas. Notable and worthwhile stops include Seljalandsfoss, Seljavellir, a concealed man-made hot spring pool right at the foot of Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull, the Westman Islands, Skogarfoss, the Folk Museum<\/a>, Dyrholaey and the Reynisfjara black sand beach, Vatnaj\u00f6kull glacier and the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n glacier lagoon, the picturesque fishing hamlet of Hofn, and, lastly, the stunningly beautiful east fjords \u2013 all of which will be awash with Icelandic horses and lush lupine expanses. This is the lengthiest possible way to fully take advantage of a stopover in Iceland, but it\u2019s also one of the most rewarding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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