It may be the land of fire and ice, but one of our WT Adventurers discovered that Iceland is also a land brimming with lush valleys, sparkling waterfalls, and fascinating wildlife. Oh, and she also witnessed the phenomenal northern lights on our recent Iceland Expedition! Check out her awesome photos below.

Dyrholaey beach in Iceland
Endless black sand beach from the cliffs of Dyrholaey

Iceland far exceeded my expectations. The landscape is surreal, pristine, raw and wild. The hikes were epic with amazing views of glaciers and waterfalls. We had exceptional weather, which allowed us to see all the majestic views.

Geysir Hot Springs
Turquoise geothermal pools at Geysir Hot Springs
Puffins nesting on the cliffs of Dyrholaey
Puffins nesting on the cliffs of Dyrholaey

Puffins, Arctic foxes, Icelandic horses, geysers, and icebergs are some of the amazing things you see on a typical day in Iceland. The scenery was so beautiful, even getting from “here” to “there.”

Glymur waterfall in iceland
The amazing hike to Glymur included crossing logs and rocks on the river and wading across the top of the waterfall
Gullfoss Iceland
Enormous glaciers produce huge waterfalls like Gullfoss
Haifoss waterfall
The steep trail to the base of Haifoss was well worth the effort when we were greeted by a beautiful rainbow
Sunset in Hofn Iceland
Sunset in Hofn
Winding roads of Iceland
Long roads of Iceland
Icebergs in Jokulsarlon Glacier lagoon Iceland
Icebergs in Jokulsarlon Glacier lagoon
Moss covered lava Iceland
Moss covered lava
northern lights Iceland
The phenomenal northern lights dancing across the sky

We were fortunate enough to the see the Northern Lights on more than one occasion. The food was amazing as well. My favorite was the fresh Atlantic salmon and Arctic char—not to mention the amazing bread. The locals are so friendly and are happy to help with any questions you have. And soaking in the hot springs at the end of a long day is a great way to relax and rejuvenate for the next fun-filled day of adventure. Thank you, Iceland!

Typical scenery along the highway in Iceland
Typical scenery along the highway
River above Skogafoss waterfall
River above Skogafoss waterfall
Skaftafellsjokull glacier in Vatnajokull National Park
Beautiful Skaftafellsjokull glacier in Vatnajokull National Park
Kristinatindar in Vatnajokull National Park
View from the summit of Kristinatindar in Vatnajokull National Park
Group photo at Skaftafellsjokull glacier
Beautiful weather on our 11-mile hike following Skaftafellsjokull glacier
Reynisfjara Beach in Vik Iceland
Reynisfjara Beach in Vik
Shadow of Hallgrimskirkja Church from the bell tower in Reykjavik
Shadow of Hallgrimskirkja Church from the bell tower in Reykjavik
Sheep in Iceland
Morning wake-up calls (baaa) in Iceland

—Text and Photos by five-time WT Adventurer Mary Nicolini, Iceland Expedition.

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