The trip starts with a stop at Þingvellir National park. Þingvellir is a UNESCO world heritage site and the original birthplace of the oldest existing parliament in the world. In addition it is the place where the great tectonic plates of America and Europe meet and the rift valley is clearly visible.
Next we walk through the geothermal area of Geysir, the home of the one and only Geysir. There the ground gurgles, bubbles and super heated water escapes from the ground with enormous force. Next we stroll down to Gullfoss, the undisputed queen of Icelandic waterfalls. Gullfoss is an amazing sight, the water rushes down three steps of lava layers with breathtaking power and grandeur.
Pickup: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00-8:30 from the 15.06 to 15.09; Everyday 9:00-9:30 from most of the hotels and hostels in Reykjavík from 16.09 to 14.06.
Level of difficulty: Medium
Duration: 10 - 11 hours
Included: Pick-up from Reykjavík, a visit to Þingvellir National Park, Geysir and Gullfoss, lunch and river rafting on Hvítá river.
Age limit: 10 years