A Iceland it is one of those surprising countries in every sense, no matter the location. A land of contrasts, ice and fire coexist in a true open-air geology class.
Thus, the landscapes change with each kilometer and elicit a sincere “wow” from tourists.
Destination of the fifth season of CNN Travel & Gastronomy, Iceland goes beyond its capital Reykjavik and presents travelers with volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls and hot springs, to list the basics.
In addition to heart-pounding adventures, the country offers stunning scenery on a platter, where everything is literally an explosion of nature.
Next, from volcano to glacier, check out 5 basic activities to do on a trip to Iceland :
Active volcano hike

Iceland’s volcanic activity makes the country a fascinating place: it is located in a rift between two tectonic plates and there are about 30 active volcanic systems with at least one volcanic event every four years in the country.
When one of them erupts, it’s a real tourist rush to see the spectacle of nature up close. About an hour from Reykjavik, or 40 km, is one of the most special, the Fagradalsfjall volcano.
It extends over several prominences over a large terrain and the surroundings concentrate newly formed lava and volcanic craters. Tour operators offer guided tours of the site, where tours may also include round-trip transport from Reykjavik.
Interestingly, the volcano woke up from a sleep of six thousand years in 2021 when it erupted; the following year there was another eruption – this time without ash or interruptions in flights.
In addition to walking, one of the most special ways to visit the place is by helicopter, with an overflight and landing with the right to walk. There are companies that offer the tour from Reykjavik to Reykjanes Peninsula, where Fagradalsfjall is located. Helicopter rides can start from around 53,000 Icelandic kroner (about R$1,900).
Despite recent eruptions, walking around the site is not considered dangerous, as the volcanic activity here is not explosive. It is a safe place to visit, where the tourism agencies themselves encourage the visit.
Other active volcanoes can also be visited up close and offer tours, such as the Katla and the hekla the latter very close to the capital Reykjavik.
But if you want to understand even more how the volcanoes in the country work – and how they literally help to shape Iceland -, the tip is a visit to the lava center 1h30 from the capital, in the small village of Hvolsvöllur.
Source: CNN Brasil

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