The highlands - Hot Springs – Waterfalls - Volcanic Craters
Hrauneyjar lies at the the centre of the forbidding highlands and our route takes us first through the Thjórsádalur Valley stopping at Hjálparfoss, one of Iceland’s loveliest waterfalls, before continuing into the extraordinary mountainscape to the water-filled Ljótipollur crater and the hot springs of the Landmannalaugar oasis.
This is your opportunity to bathe in the natural hot waters or join a short guided hike before heading for active Mount Hekla, the queen of Icelandic volcanoes.
Weather and geological conditions allowing we will drive to a height of 950 meters up the side of the volcano to capture the astounding views.
We arrive at your hotel in time for dinner.
Day 3. The Golden Circle and Langjökull glacier
Gullfoss – Langjokull – Geysir - Þingvellir
This classic tour begins from the South towards the thundering rainbow-ringed Gullfoss, the golden waterfall.
From Gullfoss we drive to the mighty Langjökull glacier and also have the option of a snowmobiling, river-rafting or quad-biking. These activities are not included in the tour price.
We drive into the thermal landscape around iconic Geysir with the erupting hot springs.
Onwards to serene Lake Laugarvatn and to Thingvellir, our National Park and site of the World’s oldest parliament.
Thingvellir National park is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The entrance to Thingvellir is a walk through the Almannagjá gorge, visible evidence of plate tectonic activity on the European-American fault-line which still today is pushing the two continents apart and creating Iceland, geology’s youngest country.
Return to Reykjavík in time for dinner.
Depending on the season and weather there is every chance you will see the Midnight Sun or the Northern Lights.
Optional pick up and drop off from airport:
Alternatively a combination visit to the Reykjanes Peninsula and the Blue Lagoon.
Depending on conditions this tour may operates in reverse beginning with the Golden Circle and ending with the South Coast.
Pick up: Around 09.00 am
Group size: 3 minimum. Language: English.
Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Accommodation: 2*, 3* or 4* well-appointed hotels.
Nb. For bathing bring your own swimsuit and towel.
For price and information please E-mail us.
amazing@amazingtours.is