Many intrepid travelers have already experienced Iceland's Golden Circle, but you can be the first of your friends to explore Iceland's Diamond Circle.

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History and Hollywood collide at the Vestrahorn Viking Village at the foot of Mount Vestrahorn. The weather-beaten wooden structures of this Viking Village are actually a replica - built in 2010 for a movie that was never filmed.

The Northern Lights are glorious waves of colorful light that dance in the sky. Your best chance to spot this elusive phenomenon is between September and April.

The charming harbor town of Husavik is Iceland's whale-watching capital. It's featured in the Will Ferrell comedy, "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga".

Reynisfjara's Black Sand Beach and rock formations are formed by volcanic forces meeting the power of the sea. It has an other-worldly vibe and has been used as a setting in the Game of Thrones, Star Wars, and Star Trek features.

At Vok Baths, you can experience the age-old Icelandic tradition of bathing in natural geothermal waters as you float in hot tubs on this beautiful lake. The hot water is said to be the purest in Iceland, and the scenery is spectacular.

Iceland's capital city is a lively place, with nearly two-thirds of its population. It's got a thriving art and music scene, with great restaurants, bars, bookshops, and cultural attractions.

The Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is dotted with crystal-blue icebergs, and then to nearby Diamond Beach, where you can marvel at glistening natural ice sculptures on the black sands.

The Icelandic Horse is a fascinating creature: all are descendants of those brought by the Vikings, and are known for their surefootedness and their extra gait, the "tolt". Admire the distinctive Icelandic horse in a demonstration at Eldhestar Horse Farm.

Glaumbaer Farm is a museum that displays old-fashioned turf houses and gives visitors an insight into life in Iceland in centuries past.

Godafoss is one of Iceland's largest and most spectacular waterfalls, located in north Iceland on the Diamond Circle. The waterfall flows over a 100-foot wide rock from heights that range from about 30 feet to 55 feet.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall offers an amazing and dramatic experience: in good weather, visitors can walk a trail to go behind the 200-foot cascade.

The best way to visit Iceland and venture to its lesser-known Diamond Circle is with CIE Tours - their new Icelandic Explorer tour takes you to see the iconic scenic highlights, and gives you so much fascinating culture and heritage.