The Nordic island of Iceland has become an incredibly popular place to travel in recent years. If you haven't gotten a chance to visit the country's spectacular nature, now is the time. Check out the country's awe-inspiring locations.
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Hornstrandir
This quiet nature reserve has sweeping cliffs that drop directly down to the ocean. You can take hiking and boating tours of the area.
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Blue Lagoon
The nutrient-rich elements of the Blue Lagoon's water make it a great place to soak your body.
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Gullfoss Waterfall
This massive waterfall plummets 105 feet down into a canyon.
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Kirkjufellsfoss
Visit this waterfall if you're feeling adventurous — there's a challenging climb to the top.
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Strokkur Geyser
This fountain geyser is in a geothermal area right next to the Hvítá River. It can be viewed by visitors doing the popular Golden Circle tour .
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Skaftafell Waterfall
Located in Vatnajökull National Park , this waterfall is a breathtaking place to hike to.
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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Take a boat tour of the area to get an up-close-and-personal look at the glaciers.
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Asbyrgi Canyon
This canyon is made up of a massive horseshoe-shaped rock formation .
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Reynisfjara Beach
One of the coolest things about Iceland is its plethora of basalt columns. This beach has a ton of them and black sand as well.
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Grjótagjá
This lava cave has a thermal spring — but don't jump into it! It's super hot.
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