Day 1 -The Golden Circle Classicis our bestselling day tour! Follow in the footsteps of the vikings of old as you walk down into therift valleywhere the American and Eurasiancontinental platesare literally pulling apart atÞingvellir National Park, aUNESCO World Heritage Siteand the birthplace of theoldest existingparliament. Witness the steaminggeothermal springsas the ground trembles and hot water spouts spectacularly skywards from the famousStrokkur Geyserat home of the one-and-only original geyser and Iceland's most iconic natural attraction. Experience the magnificence and power ofGullfoss Waterfall, a set of glacial river cascades falling 32 meters into anarrow canyonwith a thunderous roar. Best part, this is all done within 8 hours!
When night falls we set off in search of the magical and mysteriousNorthern Lights.
Day 2 - theSouth Coastawaits. Leaving Reykjavik we drive eastwards along the southern coastline and explore a volcanic and glacial wonderland. On clear days, Hekla, the infamousEyjafjalljökull volcanoesalong with the Westman-Islands can be seen rising in the distance as you approach theSolheimajökull Glacier, a photographers delight and the first stop on the tour. The next destination is the otherworldlyblack beachknown asReynisfjarawhere the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash upon theblack sandsfrom which the seemingly man-made hexagonalbasalt columnsrise to cliffs filled with nesting sea birds. After taking in your fill of the amazing geological formations, the tour will continue onto the small village ofVíkwith a church upon a hill overlooking three volcanic stone columns, said to betrolls turned to stonealong the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
After Vík, the trip back towards Reykjavik will take you to the powerfulSkógafoss waterfallwhere a short walk up a flight of stairs will reveal one ofIceland´s most scenic views. From here we will head to the final stop, the 60 meter highSeljalandsfoss Waterfallfamous for the hidden pathway leading behind and around this stunning sight. With some luck and sunny weather conditions,rainbowsmay add to the spectacular experience at each waterfall.