Golden Circle with 6 stops and Northern Lights Private Tour
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Day 1 – Borgarfjörður Valley, Waterfalls, and Viking Heritage
We start the tour in West Iceland. You will be picked up in the morning by a guide and a driver and you will be heading straight towards the mountain Esja, which overlooks Reykjavík. Driving along side it you will reach Hvalfjörður fjords, the name of it translates to “whale fjord”. You will enjoy the features of the area, towering snow capped mountains and open fields. You will be able to see an old abandoned naval base, which was occupied by the British during WWII.
After Hvalfjörður you will head on to Borgarfjörður, a region filled with historical heritage, Viking sailors reached land and settled there after leaving their homeland.
Reykholtsdalur valley is your next location, there you can learn all about the forces of Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring. From there you will journey to the village of Reykholt, where Snorri Sturluson, the poet, lawmaker and historian used to live during the Middle ages. Snorri wrote many codices that are invaluable records of mythology and the Old Norse language.
Not far from there are you will find two very different but equally beautiful waterfalls, Hraunsfossar and Barnafoss. Hraunfossar are a series of streams rushing through dark lava fields and Barnafoss, a bright blue stream speeding through a narrow ravine.
You will then head to your accommodation for a restful sleep. Keep an eye out for the magical Aurora at night, especially if the sky is starry and clear.
Day 2 – Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Prepare to explore amazing things like, lava fields, dreamy waterfalls, dark caves, black and white beaches, historical locations and the mighty Snæfellsjökull Glacier of the west. The glacier played an important role in the novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth, by Jules Verne, where it was the opening point to a great underground journey. You will have a nice breakfast and then head out for an adventure where you will be exploring the underground.
Once you have reached the Snæfellsnes Peninsula you will visit Gerðuberg Cliff, a large basalt column wall. Next you will be able to explore a white sand beach at Ytri-Tunga, which is unusual for Icelandic beaches, most of them have black sand. The sand in Ytri-Tunga is golden and the location is great for spotting seals.
The village of Arnarstapi is your next destination, a small fishing village surrounded by basalt ravines and lava pillars. You can see old fisherman landing spots and you can follow a path leading you along the coast with the Atlantic Ocean waves crushing against Gatklettur arch rock.
You will head to Djúpalónssandur, a black pebble beach, to get there you will trek through a unique field of lava pillars and rocks, a very special location, unlike anything else. When you reach the beach you can walk on the pebble shore and take in all the incredible features of the location.
Afterwards, the iconic Kirkjufell mountain will welcome you with all of its unique features. As you may know, the mountain was featured in the popular series, Game of Thrones and has become one of Icelands most popular sites.
On your way back to the capital, you will past Hraunsfjörður, a beautiful fjords surrounded by mountains covered in snow you will be able to see the dark lava field of Berserkjahraun, and your guide will give you some knowledge about the road’s construction.
Remember to keep a look out for the magical sight in the sky when it gets dark, the Northern Lights with their unbelievable colours cant wait to put on a show for you. You then will reach your accommodation in Reykjavík in the evening where you can relax, that concludes your journey to West Iceland.
Day 3 – The Golden Circle You will visit the famous Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir and the surrounding Geothermal Area. In Thingvellir, Iceland’s first parliament was founded in the year 930 AD. Also, Thingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage due to its visible tectonic plates on the surface.
At Haukadalur Geothermal Area you'll see Strokkur erupting every five to ten minutes, and the original Geysir that has named all geysers worldwide.
The Golden Circle has its name from Gullfoss, which means "The Golden Waterfall". Its water from the glacial river Hvítá, rushes down two tiers of a 32 meters fall. The day also includes a visit to the sapphire blue Bruarfoss waterfall.
Day 4- South Coast & Glacier Hike de eerste stop is bij Seljalandsfoss waterval waar je kunt lopen achter de tuimelende waterstroom en voel de trillingen van het water raken de grond Dorstig? doe gewoon je mond open Direct ernaast is de waterval Gljúfrabúi die nauwsluitend verscholen in een kloof verborgen voor de meeste Gljúfrabúi betekent eigenlijk Canyon Dweller in het Engels Om de waterval te bereiken, moet je eerst je evenwicht testen door te stuiteren op rotsen die in de rivierbedding liggen Een mislukking betekent onmiddellijke voetnatheid en een goede lach door je co-travellers Skorge meters die zich voorbereiden op het ontmoeten van de parel van Reyn Coast, Skógafoss-spuitval.
Day 5 – Jökulsárlón & Blue Ice Cave , a 200m deep glacial lake fed by Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Europe’s largest glacier. Fed enormous icebergs all year round the lagoon is usually filled with ice that floats south. We walk alongside the glacier lagoon enjoying the magnificent views and dead silence of Icelandic nature. Diamond Beach On the other side of the road the icebergs from Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon float into the Atlantic Ocean where they are quickly thrown back to shore by the tide and winds. This black sand beach is full of smaller ice rocks in all shapes and sizes, sparkling like diamonds in the daylight. The ice itself comes in all shades of white and blue forming beautiful contrasts, guaranteed to make your Instagram account pop!
And to make the experience even better we end with an Ice cave tour from Jökulsárlón, where you'll meet our guides, hop into our super jeep and take on an amazing journey up the glacier where the blue ice caves are. There you'll enter the unique phenomena which is the blue ice cave. What are you waiting for? Come and join us to check all the fun stuff we can do in the southern region, including glacier hiking! This is the ultimate Icelandic experience with a small group and experienced guide guaranteed. Start your adventure now by booking a date.
Vandaag begint uw tweedaagse sightseeing van het westen U gaat van Reykjavik naar het verkennen van lavavelden, watervallen, lavagrotten, witte en zwarte stranden en nog veel meer.
Op weg van Reykjavík rijdt u langs de berg Esja die uitkijkt over de hele stad Reykjavík Binnenkort komt u in de schilderachtige fjord van Hvalfjörður (walvisfjord) Als u eenmaal uit Hvalfjörður bent komt u in een andere fjord, Borgarfjörður.
De eerste attractie van de dag is Europa's krachtigste warmwaterbron, Deildartunguhver, waar het bailingwater uit de grond borrelt, voel je de hitte van de hete stoom De volgende stop is Reykholt, een van de belangrijkste historische locaties in IJsland Dit was de thuisbasis van Snorri Sturluson die een van de belangrijkste figuren van de Middeleeuwen was Na het verlaten van Reykholt zie je twee watervallen, Hraunfossar en Barnafossar Hraunfossar is een reeks beekjes die door het donkere lavaveld stromen Barnafoss waterval is een lichtblauwe waterval die door een smalle kloof stroomt.
U overnacht in de omgeving van Borgarfjörður Aangezien dit een wintertour is, maakt u kans op het noorderlicht als het weer en de noorderlichtvoorspelling het toelaten.
Vandaag verken je het magische schiereiland Snæfellsnes De eerste stop van de dag zijn de kliffen van Gerðuberg, van daaruit ga je naar het witte zandstrand Ytri-Tunga Witte stranden zijn niet gebruikelijk in IJsland, dus dit is een heel interessante stop. Dan is het naar Arnarstapi met zijn magische kustlijn. Dit gebied is omgeven door basaltravijnen en grotten, je kunt de Atlantische Oceaan tegen de dramatische kliffen zien razen.
Volgende stop zal Djúpalónssandur zijn, zwart kiezelstrand Ga naar het strand, dan zul je door een doolhof van vrijstaande lavapilaren moeten lopen.
Throughout the day you will have Snæfellsjökull glacier watching over you. Snæfellsjökull was used as the entrance to the center of the earth in Jules Verne’s classic sci-fi novel. You will actually have the change of entering the center of the earth through Vatnshellir cave if you fancy.
De laatste maar niet in het minst stop van de dag is de meest gefotografeerde berg van IJsland, Kirkjufell.
Today you will be set out to see Iceland’s most famous route: The Golden Circle. You’ll get the chance to experience everything that the area has to offer, including geothermal areas, waterfalls, and our favorite locals.
The Geysir geothermal area hosts hundreds of colorful hot springs and two geysers, erupting hot springs. One is called “Geysir” and name giving for all the geysers in the world. Today, however, it erupts very seldom. The other geyser is called “Strokkur” and erupts every 5 minutes up to 40 meters.
A stunning volcanic crater with a lake in the middle which formed in an eruption 3,000 years ago. Some believe that it was formed in a vast explosion. The more likely theory is that the volcanic cone collapsed into its own magma chamber after the eruption finished. Kerið is the perfect location to learn more about Icelandic geological history and observe a mind-blowing natural wonder
The melting water from Iceland´s second biggest glacier, Langjökull, falls into a deep canyon forming the majestic “Golden Falls”. On a sunny day, you can see the glacier Langjökull in the distance and enjoy a rainbow in the mist of the waterfall, an Instagram blockbuster waiting to happen!
We visit the place where the two tectonic plates, the North American and the Eurasian plate, are moving away from each other. Few places in the world offer a better and clearer view of this massive geographic activity. The biggest natural lake in Iceland is also located at Thingvellir National Park and hosts a great variety of fish and bird life. Thingvellir is also an important place for Icelandic national history. At Thingvellir Icelanders founded their parliament in 930 a.d. where the chieftains had their annual meeting every summer. The name “Thingvellir” translates to “Parliament Plains”.
The adventure begins with he powerful theatrics of Seljalandsfoss. Bring a raincoat and you’ll be able to make the short hike behind the falls. The scene behind the fall and the trembling ground from the power of the falling water makes for an automatic Instagram blockbuster!
Further east along the coast is Skógafoss waterfall. Skógafoss is an incredibly picturesque sight. Tucked in a little gorge, the river Skógá tumbles down a 60 meter cliff before continuing down the landscape towards the Atlantic Ocean. Alongside the gorge a staircase can take you to the shelf above the waterfall for stunning views. See if you can count your steps on your way up.
We will hike an outlet glacier spawning from the one of the largest glaciers in the country, Vatnajökull. After meeting our highly trained glacier guides and strapping on our safety and glacier equipment, including helmets, harnesses, crampons and ice axes we hike on the ice for an hour and a half. A spectacular experience and opportunity to learn more about this breathtaking and increasingly rare natural phenomena. Skaftafell area has been used as a filming location for many famous TV shows and films, such as Game of Thrones, Interstellar, James Bond, and others… Follow the steps of your favorite characters into the glacier!
The journey continues with a super jeep ride to explore the ice cave. We recommend wearing waterproof hiking boots that cover your ankles and have hard sole. Iceland’s nature is dominated by glaciers and it is only possible to explore them with a certified guide and safety equipment. Your guide will share with you his expertise about the ice caves, allowing you to truly appreciate this amazing natural phenomenon – spoiler alert… it will be blue.
Arriving at our hotel in the Southeast, you will move into your room, have dinner and then meet your guide for further information about the Northern Lights. If the sky is clear and the forecast is good your guide will walk out with you in the vicinity of your hotel a good spot to hunt the famous Aurora Borealis
The first stop of the day is Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, a 200m deep glacial lagoon fed by Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Europe’s largest glacier. Enormous icebergs come from Breiðamerkurjökull all year round so the lagoon is usually filled with ice that floats south. Try walking alongside the glacier lagoon enjoying the magnificent views and dead silence of Icelandic nature.
On the other side of the road the icebergs from Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon float into the Atlantic Ocean where they are quickly thrown back to shore by the tide and winds. This black sand beach is full of smaller ice rocks in all shapes and sizes, sparkling like diamonds in the daylight. The ice itself comes in all shades of white and blue forming beautiful contrasts, guaranteed to make your Instagram account pop!
Later, we visit the black sand beach of Reynisfjara where the Atlantic coastline presents massive waves hitting the unique basalt columns in the cliffs above the sand. Rock pillars in the water and the cliffs of Dýrhólaey are seen in the distance. This area of the south is also a paradise for bird lovers, as puffins and dozens of other unique species nest on top of these cliffs in the summertime from June to August.
Leeftijd limhet voor Glacier Hike is 8 jaar oud.
Leeftijdslimiet voor ijsgrot is 6 years old.
Toiletstops: U heeft volop kansen op een badkamerpauze en om onderweg snacks te kopen.
Voedsel: We stoppen bij locaties zoals benzinestations en kleine winkels waar u snacks/broodjes en drankjes kunt kopen.
Tijdens de lunch stoppen we ook op locaties waar je warme lunchmogelijkheden vindt.
Voor het diner hebben alle hotels restaurants, zodat u kunt kiezen of u daar wilt dineren.
Bijna overal worden veganistische of vegetarische opties aangeboden
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