The Great Tours: Iceland

Learning what makes Iceland such an unparalleled place to visit and explore.

Exploring how volcanoes make Iceland a geologically active region like few others on the planet.

Looking backwards in time to learn how Iceland comes to have so much ice.

Investigating some of Iceland's many lakes, rivers, lagoons, waterfalls, hot springs and geysers.

The cultural birth of Iceland begins with the arrival of the first humans.

Following along as early Nordic settlers grow grains and cereals, then turn to sheep farming.

Surveying pivotal moments in Iceland's journey to becoming an independent country.

The island's changing relationship between humans and the environment.

Iceland's volcanoes, lakes, marshes and coasts are home to a breathtaking number of birds.

Diving below the surface for a look at Atlantic cod, Greenland sharks and more.

Enjoying meeting Iceland's various mammals on land and sea.

Considering some of Iceland's non-native and often invasive species of plants and animals.

Learning how the Icelandic people's relationship with food is tightly linked to the land and sea.

Be it folkloric sagas or crime novels, Iceland has something for all readers.

Exploring Iceland's contemporary art and music through its history of carvings and oral poetry.

Sculpted by fire and ice, Iceland's parks and reserves are breathtaking to behold.

Exploring Iceland's century-long effort to reforest the country.

Given its connection to nature, Iceland has often been at the forefront of long-term sustainability.

Strolling through the streets of Reykjavík; the hub of Iceland and home to most of its citizens.

Mighty glaciers have carved western and eastern Iceland into beautiful, scarred fjords.

Venturing onto Iceland's north-central region for a look at some of the many unmissable sights.

A whirlwind tour of Iceland with stops along the eastern and southeastern parts of the island.

There are many spots in Iceland that offer visitors more remote, rugged experiences.

Iceland's growth in tourism has created opportunities and challenges.