Situated within South East Iceland’s incredible Vatnajökull National Park, the Skaftafell Nature Reserve was once a national park in its own rights, and is famous for its dramatic landscapes and adventure opportunities. Vast expanses of blue-white glaciers, jagged mountain peaks, thick green woodlands, and other-worldly black sands provide the chance to go hiking, ice cave exploring, glacier trekking, climbing, and more. The park is home to Iceland’s highest peak, Hvannadalshnjukur, offering an enticing challenge (you must, however, be accompanied by guides as it is next to an active volcano). The tallest waterfall in the country, Morsárfoss, is also located here, along with many others which present an exquisite display among the green trees. In spring, swathes of brightly coloured flowers appear. The park is known for its variety of insects, and is also home to Arctic fox and other small mammals.