The package is 3 days and 2 nights or 4 days/3 nights and the accommodation is at the same place during the entire tour.
Day suggestion 1 (recommended first day): SOUTH COAST - FISHING VILLAGES
Drive from Reykjavik via Hellisheidi heath to the small town of Hveragerdi, an interesting community whose history and existence has been entirely built on top of hot springs that are found in and around the town. Visit the new geothermal area which broke through the earth's surface following earthquake activity in 2008. Continue along Olfusa River to the coast and visit the small fishing villages of Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri. Visit the Ghost Centre, walk along the shore line or take an optional kayak tour.
Interesting places to visit in the area:
- Ghost Centre in Stokkseyri Village,
- Kayak tour from Stokkseyri,
- Maritime Museum at Eyrarbakki.
Day suggestion 2: SCENIC NATURE AND BIRD EXPLORATION
Drive along the spectacular south coast with sweeping landscape of sandy deserts, rocky shores and rolling farmland, sandwiched between snow-capped glaciers, mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the beautiful Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls and enjoy exploring the rocky headland of Dyrholaey*, where thousands of puffins nest during the summer.
*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in the spring from the middle of May until June 23rd.
Interesting places to visit in the area:
- Saga Centre in Hvolsvollur,
- Snow scooter tour on Myrdalsjokull glacier,
- Glacier hike on Solheimajokull glacier,
- Skogar folk museum.
Day suggestion 3: GOLDEN CIRCLE
Spend the day enjoying scenic and historical highlights of the south coast. Visit Gullfoss waterfall, the famous Geysir geothermal area and the UNESCO site of Thingvellir National Park, which is also the site of the ancient Icelandic parliament. The park is situated in a stunning volcanic landscape, on the border of Iceland's largest natural lake.
Interesting places to visit in the area:
- River rafting in the Geysir area,
- Cave tour close to Thingvellir,
- Geysir Geocentre.
Day suggestion 4: THE HIGHLAND INTERIOR (for 4wd cars only)
Drive into the highlands and visit Landmannalaugar, a magnificent area surrounded by colorful rhyolite mountains. You will have the possibility to bathe in a naturally warm geothermal pool. Continue to Thjorsardalur valley with the famous Hekla volcano close by. Visit the stunning natural gorge of "Gjain", a true oasis at the edge of the central highlands.
Interesting places to visit in the area:
- ATV-quad biking in Þjorsardalur,
- Thjodveldisbaerinn farm - a reconstructed Viking farm from the time of the Icelandic Commonwealth from the year 870 to 1262.
Day suggestion 5 (recommended last day): THE ENCHANTING REYKJANES PENINSULA
Drive to the south coast of Reykjanes Peninsula. Visit the popular Strandarkirkja church on your drive along the coast. Legend has it that seamen in mortal danger made a promise to build a church on the coast if they survived. Today, people with various problems still seek help at the church. Drive to Krysuvik geothermal area and visit the sulphur springs at Seltun. Nearby, Lake Kleifarvatn offers a unique landscape. Travel along the coast through the fishing village of Grindavik driving towards the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is a unique natural pool of geothermal seawater in the middle of a moss-covered lava field. It is known for its special properties and its beneficial effect on the skin and attracts visitors from all over the world.
Interesting places to visit in the area:
Excellent hiking trails in Seltun leading up to the mountain Sveifluhals,
The Blue Lagoon,
Saltfisksetur (Salt Cod Museum) in Grindavik,
Reykjanes Peninsula on an ATV/Quad bike or on a regular bicycle,
Horse riding tour among lava fields and along the coast line.
Prices
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