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From our Iceland travels
Stjórnarfoss
A quieter waterfall stop near Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Worth a short pause if you are already passing through, rather than a detour of its own.
Jökulsárlón
Easy to combine with Diamond Beach just across the road, though we would not assume ice will be lying on the black sand when you arrive.
Ásbyrgi
Allow real time here instead of squeezing it into an already rushed northern driving day. The canyon floor walk is what makes the stop.
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