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8 Amazing Alternatives to Iceland's Most Touristed Spots

Take your family off the beaten path to incredible, lesser-known spots

Published on: February 02, 2018

8 Amazing Alternatives to Iceland's Most Touristed Spots

Thingvellir National Park
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Thingvellir National Park is one of three iconic spots in the famed Golden Circle. Photo credit: Wikimedia

Instead of the Golden Circle...

While the Golden Circle (Thingvellir National Park, the Strokkur Geysir and the Gullfoss Falls) is a good day trip, its popularity is partly due to convenience. Don’t be afraid to skip the Golden Circle and see something else just as amazing. A few ideas: Southern Iceland’s black sand; the diverse landscapes of Snaefellsnes peninsula; Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon; an ice cave; "Game of Thrones" filming sites; or try scuba diving inside the continental rift.

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