Iceland

The dramatic terrain of Iceland, known as the land of fire and ice, encompasses volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, waterfalls and fjords. Many trips feature the geologically and historically significant Thingvellir National Park. Here, the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and the Icelandic parliament first assembled in 930.

Iceland is also home to Vatnajokull, one of Europe's largest glaciers; the famous Blue Lagoon, a mineral-rich geothermal pool set within a large lava field; and traditional horse farms and ancient Viking sites. Visits to the capital, Reykjavik, often include the 19th-century Parliament House, Austurvollur Square and Tjornin Lake.