Explore a dazzling array of natural wonders on a cruise to Iceland<\/a>. You can walk between tectonic plates, watch geysers erupt, and stand at the edge of a massive waterfall on the same<\/em> tour. During summer, you\u2019ll get the unique thrill of the Midnight Sun and in winter, the elusive Northern Lights<\/a>. Few places have Iceland\u2019s stunning variation in terrain.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to experience Iceland\u2019s breathtaking natural beauty on guided tours:<\/p>\n<\/div> Golden Circle Tours from Reykjavik<\/a> visit three of Iceland\u2019s most incredible sites.<\/p>\n At Thingvellir National Park, walk between tectonic plates and see Europe\u2019s oldest national assembly, then stop at the majestic Gullfoss\u2014a two-tiered waterfall\u2014to watch rainbows dance above the cascading water. A visit to the geysers is also on the list. Strokkur, the most entertaining of the geysers, shoots a spray up to 131 feet (40 meters) into the air.<\/p>\n There are a few options for Golden Circle Tours. Find the one that works for you in our shore excursions.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Volcanoes give Iceland its lunar-like surface. Lava fields are vast, open fields where lava once flowed. Some lava fields still fume with tendrils of steam; others are blanketed in thick green moss. There are many Iceland guided tours to experience the \u201cfire\u201d of the Land of Fire and Ice.<\/p>\n The Iceland Tomorrow: The Ancient Ring of Fire<\/a> circles the active 2,635-foot Hengill Volcano, a few miles outside Reykjavik.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, take a helicopter tour<\/a> over the Reykjanes Peninsula to get an eagle eye view of rugged coastlines and craters. If you\u2019re not into heights, you can go into a lava tube via the Let\u2019s Go Volcano!<\/a> tour.<\/p>\n Bathing in a geothermal spring is part of Icelandic culture and key to staying happy in all weather. Hot springs are gathering spaces where locals go to catch up. You can take a guided tour of the iconic Blue Lagoon<\/a> from Reykjavik. Once in the lagoon, float up to stations to slather on a silica mask or sip a drink.<\/p>\n The Blue Lagoon is just the beginning. There are hot springs all around Iceland. Some are resort-like facilities with pools and spas and others are more secluded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Iceland boasts 109 fjords and 269 named glaciers. On cruises to Isafjordur<\/a>, take the Fjords & Flowers<\/a> tour to the staggering cliffs of Isafjordur for excellent views of the glittering fjord and the picturesque farms along its banks.<\/p>\n To experience Iceland\u2019s glaciers, ride a super-truck from Reykjavik into the countryside on the Glacier Safari<\/a>. Traverse glacial ice and snow to the Ice Cave, a magnificent, artificial cave 100-feet beneath the glacier\u2019s frozen surface. Learn how glaciologists use the cave to study the glacier.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for inspiration for your next children\u2019s book, Iceland is the place to go. There are fascinating creatures all around the country, from charcoal-gray arctic foxes to wooly sheep roaming the hillsides, to shaggy-haired horses and rainbow-beaked puffins.<\/p>\n Cruise to Vigur Bird Island<\/a> from Isafjordur harbor to see puffins, eider ducks and arctic terns. Stroll around the island to spot birds enjoying their natural habitats.<\/p>\n Iceland is Northern Europe\u2019s<\/a> whale-watching capital. Take a whale-watching tour<\/a> to watch for the humpbacks as well as blue, fin and minke whales that call Iceland home. The chances you will see a whale are high.<\/p>\n In Iceland, a horse isn\u2019t just a horse (of course). They have swooping side-parted manes, a unique gait, and a smaller stature. See a horse show<\/a> or take a riding adventure<\/a> into the countryside.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Inspired by Iceland? 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Golden Circle Tours<\/h2>\n
![\"Waterfall](\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iceland-waterfall-2.webp\" "\\"Waterfall")
<\/span><\/div>Watch rainbows dance over waterfalls.<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2. Volcanoes & Lava Fields<\/h2>\n
3. Iceland\u2019s Hot Springs<\/h2>\n
![\"View](\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iceland-geyser.webp\" "\\"Geyser")
<\/span><\/div>Watch geysers spray up into the air.<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
4. Fjords & Glaciers<\/h2>\n
5. Creatures of Iceland<\/h2>\n