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THINGS TO DO AND SEE when visiting Iceland for the first time

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#1 See the Northern LightsSeeing the colorful Northern Lights dance around the night sky over Iceland feels magical.

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#2Find a Remote Place to Camp Camping in Iceland is a great adventure and a budget-friendly way to travel around.

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#3Spot Whales and Puffins

Whale watching and puffin spotting are two of the most popular activities by visitors in Iceland, and for a good reason.

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#4Go Fly Fishing For Wild SalmonIceland's unspoiled nature, remote rivers and weather make it a world-class destination for fly-fishing.

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#5 Listen to Icelandic TunesOne might wonder how a nation with only ~330 thousand inhabitants could have as many world-renowned musicians (Björk, Sigur Rós, Kaleo, Of Monsters)?

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#6 Dip Into a NaturalHot Spring

You really can’t say you have truly experienced what Iceland has to offer unless you’ve dipped into at least one of the many natural geothermal hot springs.

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#7Hit the Road and Drive AroundRoad-trip around Iceland is a popular way to explore and see what this beautiful country has to offer.

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#8Immerse Yourself into Local CultureMany locals argue that Iceland’s rich cultural heritage is inspired by the mystical landscape, solitude and extremes of ice and fire.

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#9Explore the Great Outdoors There’s a reason why so many international films and TV series are made in Iceland, the landscape is out of this world (think the moon...)

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#10 Walk Into the Wild and Go HikingIceland is a spectacular country for hiking and trekking.

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