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Private Tour in Iceland with Einar Páll Svavarsson, local expert and guide
Private tour with a local expert .Learn about natural wonders, geology, history and Iceland with Einar Páll in his 4x4 modified jeep.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 8, 20258 min read
Glymur is the highest waterfall in Iceland
Glymur waterfall, with a cascade of 198 m, is the highest waterfall in Iceland. Glymur is part of the river Botnsá in Hvalfjörður
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
May 8, 20252 min read
Ring Road drive in Iceland is the best road trip itinerary
One of the best ways to explore Iceland is by renting a car and driving on the Ring Road. Here is your best itinerary.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 8, 202533 min read
Brytalækir or ‘The Purser’s Brook’
Located northeast of the glacier Mýrdalsjökull, by the Highland 4X4 F-road Syðri Fjallabak, is Brytalækir
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 8, 20253 min read
Seljalandsfoss and the best time to visit for photography
The best time of year to take stunning photos of Seljalandsfoss waterfall is from the end of May until the beginning of July.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 8, 20252 min read
Bjarnarfoss waterfall at Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Bjarnarfoss Falls is an impressive waterfall right by road 54 on the main road when you traverse the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 7, 20253 min read
Gígjökull glacier tongue development in times of global warming
Notably, Gígjökull, a substantial glacier, has exhibited signs of advancement in 2024.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 7, 20254 min read
Grænavatn lake Reykjanes Peninsula
Just a few kilometers south of the Geothermal area Seltún at Krísuvík is a small lake, Grænavatn (Greenlake).
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 7, 20252 min read
Þjófafoss waterfall in the river Þjórsá
Þjórsá river that stretches from the Icelandic Highland all the way to the south shore in the Southern Region
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 7, 20253 min read
Ásbyrgi canyon, camping and hiking
The canyon Ásbyrgi, in the northeastern part of Iceland, is a joy to behold and a pleasure to visit
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 6, 20253 min read
Hólmatungur in Jökulsárgljúfur canyon
Hólmatungur is a fascinating part of the canyon Jökulsárgljúfur in the northeast region of Iceland. If there is a hidden gem in this country
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 6, 20253 min read
10 most interesting Landscapes natural wonders in Iceland
There are few places on the planet where you can see, experience, and visit as many natural wonders as you can in Iceland.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 6, 20257 min read
Háifoss the second-highest waterfall in Iceland and how to get there
Háifoss waterfall is one of the highest and most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 6, 20253 min read
Sveinstindur mountain
Sveinstindur mountain is one of the best places in Iceland to get a good view of the Highland and probably one of the best viewing places
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 6, 20253 min read
Foss the waterfall at Síða farm by the Ring Road
Foss á Síðu (Waterfall at Síða) is a farm right on the Ring Road in Iceland in the Southern Region, east of Kirkjubæjarklaustur village.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 6, 20252 min read
Rif and Hellissandur villages in Snæfellsbær municipality
Rif and Hellissandur are two tiny villages, situated merely three kilometers apart, on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, with a population of 600
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 5, 20254 min read
Hveradalir valley is a geothermal wonderland
Hveradalir (the valley of hot springs), in the middle of the Icelandic Highland, is one of Iceland's most extensive and fascinating areas.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 5, 20255 min read
Múlagljúfur Canyon: how to find and hike
Múlagljúfur Canyon is a stunning destination in Iceland that remains relatively undiscovered compared to many of the country's other places.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 5, 20254 min read
Eyrarbakki small and charming village on the south shore
Even after the Danish–Icelandic Trade Monopoly was abolished, trading continued at Eyrarbakki up until the early 20th century.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 5, 20255 min read
Kálfshamarsvík basalt column cove
The main attractions at Kálfshamarsvík cove are the unusual and stunning formation of basalt columns, the lighthouse, and pebble beach.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 5, 20253 min read
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