A number of Iceland’s most beautiful and historically significant
locations can be found within a short distance of each other. Among
them, you will find Gullfoss – The Golden Falls – where the mighty River
Hvítá plunges into a narrow, dark canyon. On sunny days a rainbow
glitters in the spray above the raging torrent.
Nearby is
Geysir, an area of hot springs that gave the English language the term
geyser, a surprising phenomenon where a huge fountain of scalding water
intermittently spouts from the ground.
A short drive across the
barren heath leads to Þingvellir, a national park which is now a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Geological forces are relentlessly pulling the
surface of the earth apart, and the growing gap between the Eurasian and
American tectonic plates can clearly be seen. It is also the site of
the world’s oldest parliament, a place of great cultural and historical
significance for Icelanders.
Departure: 09:00
Pickup: From all major hotels and guesthouses in Reykjavík ca. 30 minutes before departure.
Duration: 8 - 9 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy
Included:
Coach fare, English-speaking guide every day, German on Tue & Sat,
French on Thu & Sun and Scandinavian on Fri, entrance to the Geysir
museum.
Not included: Lunch and refreshments.