Pixsoul photographer Jowy has visited Iceland three times before, and this year he even brought along many friends to experience Iceland’s blue ice, white snow, and black sand. So what is it about Iceland that keeps Jowy coming back every year?
1. Visit a volcanic lake
The volcanic lake was formed about 6,500 years ago and is one of the seven major volcanic crater lakes in the area. With a depth of 7 to 14 meters, the water is crystal clear, and the minerals in the lake display different colors as the light changes.
2. Admire the breathtaking geyser
Within Iceland’s Golden Circle lies a large geyser area with around 50 geysers. Among them, the Geysir geyser erupted with a water column as high as 60 meters in the 14th century. After earthquakes over 2,000 years, it has weakened to 50 meters but remains the world’s second-largest. Meanwhile, the Strokkur geyser erupts every few minutes, shooting a 15-20 meter water column — truly a 100% sighting spot!
3. Capture the Northern Lights
One thing you must do in a lifetime: capturing the Northern Lights. Record the feeling of the moment. Iceland lies entirely within the Aurora Belt, so as long as the weather permits and with a bit of luck, you might just capture the beautiful aurora.
4.Visit the glacier lagoon featured in films
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon was once a filming location for Titanic and James Bond’s “Die Another Day.” Originally a glacier, it melted into a lake in 1934 due to global warming, becoming the glacier lagoon we see today.
5. Glacier hiking
Skaftafell Glacier, which appeared in the Hollywood blockbuster “Interstellar,” features glacier landscapes that look otherworldly. Local experts will guide you on how to use glacier gear such as ice axes and crampons, and take you to find the filming locations from “Interstellar.”
6. Explore ice caves
Ice caves form at different times and locations each year, so you can find local experts to guide you in searching for blue ice caves.
7. Experience the Blue Lagoon hot springs
The Blue Lagoon is one of the must-do experiences in Iceland. Rich in minerals, the Blue Lagoon has beautifying effects and helps relax the mind, washing away fatigue.
8. Photograph magnificent waterfalls
Skógafoss Waterfall (Rainbow Waterfall) is one of Iceland’s largest and most spectacular waterfalls. With a width of 25 meters and a height of about 60 meters, when sunlight shines on the water curtain, it creates a beautiful rainbow — a truly breathtaking sight.
Gullfoss Waterfall (Golden Waterfall): Iceland’s second-largest waterfall, divided into two tiers, appears golden due to the light refracted through the mist.
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (Water Curtain Waterfall): Standing 50 meters tall, there’s a path behind the waterfall where visitors can walk and view it from behind.
9. Explore the mysterious black sand beach
The black sand beach is ranked among the world’s top 10 most beautiful beaches. The expanse of black sand is said to be the result of a witch’s magic, but it’s actually volcanic rock turned into black sand due to intense heat during eruptions. Nearby, you can also see basalt column formations.
10. Visit the capital, Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland. Legend has it that when settlers arrived here in the 9th century, they saw white steam rising from the shore in the distance and mistook the hot spring vapor for smoke, hence naming the place “Reykjavik,” which means “Smoky Bay” in Icelandic.
Pixsoul Iceland 10-Day (8-Night) Deep Nature Exploration Tour – October 2019
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