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This great Iceland travel package is a relaxed version of our most popular summer self-drive tour. Take a step back, slow down and take yourself on a round trip to many of the island’s finest natural wonders. Places visited include Þingvellir National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Gullfoss & Geysir, Lake Mývatn, and the amazing Snæfellsnes Peninsula. If you are looking for a slower-paced Iceland self-drive vacation, this itinerary is the perfect match for you!
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Please note that this itinerary can be adjusted and customized to meet your travel needs and preferences. The package can also be offered as a privately guided tour if a self-drive option is not what you had in mind for your Iceland experience.
SD-16
May - Sept
Self-Drive
13 days / 12 nights
Iceland
Welcome to your holiday in Iceland! It’s your time to explore this breathtaking country at a relaxed pace. After you clear customs, you will be transferred to your accommodation in the city center in Reykjavik. In the afternoon, you might want to explore some landmarks of the city like the Laugavegur shopping street, Hallgrímskirkja Church, and Harpa – Music & Conference Center. We recommend paying a visit to some of the many entertaining museums, such as the National Museum of Iceland, Reykjavík Art Museum, or Reykjavík Maritime Museum. Alternatively, you might want to soak in the geothermal waters of the newly opened spa just 15 minutes from Reykjavík – Sky Lagoon. In the evening, the restaurants will welcome you for a delicious, traditional dinner, which can be followed by celebrating your holiday by the Arctic Circle at some of the vibrant bars in the city center. Overnight in the heart of Reykjavík.
Today your Iceland travel begins for real! Pick up your rental car in the morning and start your day by driving to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rich with its incredible natural beauty and history. There you will be able to see how the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are diverging. Continue to the famous Geysir geothermal area and witness the great spouting spring, namesake of every other spring in the world. Even though Geysir itself has been dormant for decades, his brother Strokkur gets to erupt every 6 to 10 minutes, spouting water to the average height of 20 meters.
After a short drive, you are going to arrive at Gullfoss (Golden Falls), which has been voted as one of the 10 most beautiful waterfalls in the world. If you fancy grabbing some lunch, the area around both Geysir and Gullfoss is your place to go. From there, make your way towards the South Coast and drive through the farmlands, but make sure to make a stop at Kerið, a volcanic crater displaying its crystal-clear water. Stay the night in the area.
Today you will get to explore the Golden Circle area a little bit deeper and enjoy the many natural beauties of this famous region. We highly recommend having a soak in geothermal waters at either Laugarvatn Fontana, a spa located right next to a lake with amazing saunas, or at Secret Lagoon, which happens to be the oldest pool in Iceland. If you’re up for an easy hike, it’s worth taking a 6km walk to Brúarfoss waterfall that never fails to amaze with its bright blue water hue.
Not far away from the waterfall, you have the opportunity to enjoy the freshest ice cream that you can get! Efstidalur used to be a dairy farm, but it has been turned into a café offering the most delicious ice cream. Don’t skip having a delicious lunch at Friðheimar, a huge eco-friendly greenhouse that grows tomatoes and cucumbers, famous for its hearty tomato soup. If you would like to enjoy a fine dinner, the town of Selfoss is your place to go. Overnight at the same hotel as yesterday.
After breakfast, it is time to travel further east along the beautiful South Coast of Iceland. Shortly after leaving the Hella area, you will reach the spectacular Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Take the opportunity to enjoy a 360° view of the waterfall, as it is possible to walk behind it but remember to wear a waterproof outer layer – it can get quite wet! Don’t forget to have a look above, as you can get a very good view of Eyjafjallajökull volcano, famous for its 2010 eruption. Don’t skip paying a visit to the majestic falls of Skógafoss, with the impressive heights of 60 meters. If interested, visit the Skógar Folk Museum where you can see reconstructed turf houses and ancient artifacts on display. From there, continue to Dyrhólaey promontory with its impressive stone arch and Reynisfjara beach, with its black sand, stunning cliffs, and basalt columns. If you would like to explore this view from a slightly different perspective, we recommend having a horseback riding tour. If you wish, grab something to eat at the adorable town of Vík í Mýrdal and spend the night in the area of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Start your day by driving towards the direction of Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park where you’ll find many interesting hiking trails, including one to the waterfall Svartifoss, which drops from the edge of a wide cliff of basalt columns. Stop at Svínafellsjökull glacier fall, where the opening sequence of Batman Begins was filmed, to admire its sharp ridges and dramatic surface. The next stop on your itinerary is the jaw-dropping Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon that comes from the roots of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. During summertime, you can take an optional boat tour where you will sail between the icebergs while the local guides tell you the story about this great phenomenon. Don’t forget to go on the other side of the road to appreciate the beauty of sparkling icebergs on Diamond Beach. You stay the night close to Höfn.
Time to explore the tranquil and beautiful East Fjords of Iceland, a more secluded area, far from the crowds. Drive through the serene coastal villages towards the largest town in the east, Egilsstaðir. Keep your eyes wide open, as it’s not uncommon to spot some reindeer in this part of the country! Nearby Egilsstaðir, you can find the biggest forest that grows in Iceland, which is called Hallormsstaðarskógur. In ancient times, it was believed that a large worm monster lived in the lake by the forest, which happened to be our very own Loch Ness monster. It’s possible to take a 5km hike to a majestic waterfall called Hengifoss. With a height of 128 meters happens to be the third-highest waterfall in the country. If you fancy an optional detour, drive through a mountainous road to the village of Seyðisfjörður, a very colorful small town that many of our travelers have fallen in love with. Stay the night in the area.
Today you will drive North to the amazing and almost surreal Mývatn area. This shallow lake is known for its beauty and rich birdlife. Located in the zone of active volcanism, the lake was created by a significant lava eruption 2300 years ago. There is a variety of interesting sites to see around Mývatn. Visit the colorful Námaskarð geothermal area, explore the Skútustaðir pseudocraters, or take a relaxed walk between the extraordinary Dimmuborgir lava formations. If you wish, hike the crater Hverfjall, which towers 420 meters over mossy lava fields. An optional Lofthellir Lava Cave tour is possible to be booked with its greatest natural ice sculptures currently known in Iceland. After a whole day of exploring, make the most out of your Icelandic holiday and unwind in the warm geothermal waters of Mývatn Nature Baths. Stay the night in the area.
Today you will get to explore the beautiful area of Diamond Circle. Start the day by driving to the charming village of Húsavík, the capital of whale watching in Iceland. The fruitful waters of Skjálfandi bay provide the best opportunity to see and admire these gentle giants. Continue to the natural wonder of the forested Ásbyrgi canyon, which is shaped like a horseshoe. Proceed South and admire a distinctive cluster of columnar rock formations called Hljóðaklettar. The next stop on your itinerary is the most powerful waterfall in Europe that will take your breath away – Dettifoss. Don’t forget to take a moment to admire its dramatic surroundings. Alternatively, if you are planning to enjoy an extra relaxing day in Mývatn, there are plenty of incredible highlights in this area to fill your day with excitement and adventure.
Start the day by driving all the way to the town of Akureyri, which happens to be the second biggest city in Iceland and is often referred to as the “Capital of the North”. On your way, stop and enjoy the charming Goðafoss waterfall with its beautiful, bright blue waters. While in Akureyri, we recommend visiting the Botanical Garden, an oasis in the heart of this charming town. Take walk around the city center and stop by the Akureyri Church, situated on a hilltop overlooking the center of the town. If you wish, a horseback riding tour is possible to be arranged within close proximity from Akureyri. After a full day of sightseeing, it’s always a great idea to spend the afternoon in the town’s outdoor geothermal swimming pool & water park. Overnight in Akureyri or with the possibility of driving further west towards Skagafjörður.
It’s time to continue your Icelandic adventure! Leave Akureyri behind and start making your way to the beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula. If you are up for a long drive, you might want to take a detour through the magnificent and remote Tröll Peninsula. Alternatively, drive straight towards Snæfellsnes with a short stop at Hvítserkur, a distinctive 15 meters high basalt sea stack. Drive to the town of Borgarnes, where you can stop for a meal. Continue West to explore the fantastic Snæfellsnes Peninsula, which is often referred to as an “Iceland in Miniature”. It’s rich in mountain views, stunning beaches, or picturesque waterfalls, and a monumental glacier-capped volcano towers above it all. Snæfellsjökull glacier is often seen even from Reykjavík and it’s known for its supposed strong energy fields.
On this day, you have the opportunity to choose what kind of attractions you would like to see, depending on your energy levels and weather conditions. To find more about the must-see sites, please take a look at the next page. What’s more, Snæfellsnes has various tours to offer, such as: horseback riding, glacier hiking, whale watching, kayaking, or exploring lava caves. Alternatively, have a soak in one of the public swimming pools to relax after a long drive. You will find your accommodation in the area.
It’s your day to explore this magnificent part of Iceland! Start your day by driving towards Ytri-Tunga beach, which happens to be a home for a seal colony. Drive towards Búðir black church, which has turned out to be an iconic photo location. Make sure to visit Arnarstapi and Hellnar, where you will find dramatic coastline and rock formations, with waves crashing through their holes. Don’t skip exploring both Djúpalónssandur and Skarðsvík beaches. The distance between them is not big, but the contrast of their characteristics is mesmerizing. Drive through the charming fishing villages of Hellisandur and Ólafsvík up to the famous mountain of Kirkjufell. It made it to the Game of Thrones series, where it has been referred to as “a mountain shaped like an arrowhead”. Finish the day of exploring by strolling around the beautiful town Stykkishólmur and don’t skip hiking the cliff next to the harbor. Enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the restaurants with the freshest seafood you can get. Overnight at the same accommodation as the night before.
Before finishing your “ring road”, explore the gems and highlights of West Iceland, often referred to as the Silver Circle. Visit the Settlement Center in Borgarnes to learn more about Iceland’s earliest days and make sure to stop by the most powerful hot spring in Europe called Deildartunguhver. If you would like to take a dip in geothermal water, the sophisticated Krauma Baths is your place to go. West Iceland is also home to the country’s second-largest glacier Langjökull, which is perfect for exciting snowmobiling tours or exploring a network of man-made ice caves. Don’t skip paying a visit to Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, picturesque waterfalls powered by the glacial water from Langjökull. Hraunfossar is truly a unique waterfall, with bright blue waters flowing straight from underneath a lava field. Make your way all the way to Húsafell, a beautiful birch oasis with glaciers towering above the valley. Make your way to Reykjavík through an underwater tunnel, return the car and stay the night in central Reykjavik.
Your Iceland travel is coming to an end. How time flies when you’re having fun! You will be transferred to Keflavik airport in time for your departing flight. If you are leaving in the afternoon you can visit Sky Lagoon or Blue Lagoon before making it to Keflavik Airport (optional). Finish your Icelandic adventure right by soaking in the restorative geothermal waters and relaxing both your mind and the body. After that, you will be dropped off at Keflavik International Airport. Have a safe journey home!
Budget accommodations include shared facilities in guest houses, country hotels, farmhouses, etc. In some cases, the rooms might be equipped with a TV and a washbasin. The in-room amenities are limited and basic but they all adhere to a high standard of cleanliness.
Breakfast is included.
Comfort accommodations offer access to private facilities (shower and toilet). This type of lodges belongs to the 3-star hotel category. Most of these properties have an in-house restaurant. This section offers an upgrade in comfort and service compared to the budget category. Breakfast is included.
Quality accommodations offer private rooms with en-suite shower/bath and toilet. These rooms are the best available accommodations in 4-star hotels or the highest quality lodges in each region. Luxury accommodations - the highest class of lodges, suites, and penthouses - are available upon request. Breakfast is included.
Luxury accommodations include Suites and high-end rooms in Quality Accommodations. These types of lodges and resorts provide an upscale look and personalized services.
Classy, elegant, and comfortable, luxury accommodations strive to offer a first-class experience and top-quality services to ensure a truly extraordinary and memorable stay.
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Reykjavík is the capital and biggest city of Iceland with a population of approximately 124,000. It is the northernmost capital in the world. Despite its small size, you can find many attractions and museums, making Reykjavik a popular destination.
Reykjavík Old Harbour is fast becoming the new lively center of the city. There you will find museums such as Maritime Museum, the Northern Lights center and the Whales of Iceland exhibition. The harbour, which is quickly transforming into a modern city space, is also home to restaurants and cafes. A local favourite is ice cream shop Valdís, which makes fresh ice cream every morning and always offers new flavours.
Harpa is the famous concert hall and conference center located in Reykjavik. The building features a distinctive and original colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland. Its unique architecture makes it one of Reykjavik most loved landmarks.
Hallgrímskirkja Church is most certainly Reykjavík´s best-known landmark. The white concrete Church whose image is printed in many postcards, dominates the city. As a matter of fact its tower can be seen from almost every corner of Reykjavík. Its distinctive and futuristic exterior made the Church one of the most visited spots in Reykjavík.
Sky Lagoon is a newly opened spa and wellness center just 15 minutes outside Reykjavík. It is known for its 7-step ritual, a unique experience tightly connected to the roots of Icelandic culture. Bathe in the geothermal waters in an infinity pool, relax in a warm blanket of steam and revitalize your skin with a nourishing body scrub.
Laugavegur is the main shopping street in Reykjavik and it is located in the heart of the city. Its name means literally „wash road“ as this was once the route to the hot springs where many Icelanders took their clothes to launder. Today it is a vibrant and innovative street filled with designer ateliers, tourist gift shops, bars, and restaurants.
Þingvellir National Park is the most important historic and geological sites in Iceland. The area is part of a fissure zone running through Iceland, being situated on the tectonic plate boundaries of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Major events in the history of Iceland have taken place at Þingvellir and today the entire area is a protected national treasure.
Gullfoss, also called the Golden Waterfall, is one of the most iconic gems of the likewise named Golden Circle. The waterfall is located in the upper part of the River Hvíta. Gullfoss is actually two separate waterfalls, the upper one has a drop of 11 meters and the lower one 21 meters.
Geysir is the famous hot spring area located in the Haukadalur valley. The main attraction is known as Strokkur, which erupts energetically at regular intervals of 10 minutes or so its boiling waterjets can reach as high as 30 meters.
Kerið is a volcanic crater lake located in the area called Grímsnes in the South of Iceland, along the famous Golden Circle route. The crater walls are steep and often covered with Icelandic moss. The inside of the crater is a lake whose water is aquamarine colored due to the minerals from the soil. The crater is 55 meters deep and about 3000 years old.
Laugarvatn Fontana is a Spa & Wellness center built on natural hot springs. It is located at the Golden Circle area, you can enjoy steam baths or the geothermal pools while taking in the stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lake Laugarvatn.
The Secret Lagoon was created in 1891. This geothermal pool is the oldest one in Iceland! It opened to the public in 2005 and it offers showers, a bar & an eating area. It is conveniently located in the Golden Circle area.
Fríðheimar is a visitor-friendly tomato farm in South Iceland. It's also a country-style, family-run restaurant offering mouthwatering tomato-based dishes and drinks.
Right in the middle of the Golden Circle, you get a glance at the farm life in Iceland. This family farm has opened up for tourists and offers a variety of products straight from the farm, such as the famous ice cream, skyr, and feta cheese.
Brúarfoss is a beautiful waterfall with bright blue waters, located in the Golden Circle area. Take a 6km easy return hike to admire this true hidden gem.
Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous and visited waterfalls in Iceland. It located along the South Coast of the Country right by the road n. 1. The waterfall is part of the Seljalands river that originated from the famous volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull. The waterfall is approximately 60-meter high and it is famous for its path that leads visitor behind its powerful water flow.
Skógafoss is a waterfall located on the Skógá river on the South Coast of Iceland. This picture-perfect waterfall descends 60 meters from the cliffs. Before pouring down the cliffs becoming the famous waterfall, the river flows through the Skógárgil gorge.
The famous promontory named Dyrhólaey is located in the south coast of Iceland. From this peninsula, that once was a volcanic island, the views are stunning. Glacier, lava columns, the open sea. The highlight of this area is the lava arch that is standing in the ocean. Dyrhólaey is also well known for its puffin colonies during the summertime.
Reynisfjara is a famous black sand beach in the South of Iceland, just next to the village of Vik. Black sand, lava formations, and basalt columns make it a popular stop for all visitors.
Reynisdrangar cliffs are towering basalt-type rock formations situated near the shore of Reynisfjara black sand beach, on the South Coast of Iceland. The folk legend wants them to be the rocky representation of two trolls turned into stone after being caught by the sunlight after dawn.
The visitor center for the Vatnajökull national park is a source of information and support for weary travelers all year round. From Skaftafell hikers enjoy paths to Sjónarnípa, Svartifoss as well as the ever-popular glacier hiking tours, including a day climb to the highest summit in Iceland, Hvannadalshnúkur.
Svartifoss, or the Black Fall, is a beautiful waterfall in Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park. It falls off dark lava columns. The hike to the waterfall takes approximately 45 minutes.
Vatnajökull glacier is the 3rd largest glacier in Europe at 8100 km is the largest ice cap in Iceland and covers close to 9% of the entire country. The glacier is named after the lakes that can be found on top of the ice cap as the several active volcanoes melt the ice from below.
Jökulsárlón is a large glacial lake located in the Southeast of Iceland on the edge of the Vatnajökull National Park. The Lagoon developed into a lake after the glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The lake can be seen from Route 1 between Höfn and Skaftafell. The lagoon offers outstanding views of the ice cap and it is one of the most spectacular and loved, natural destinations in all Iceland.
The newly named Diamond Beach is a popular site for visitors in recent years. The icebergs floating out of the glacier lagoon wash up on the black beach and visitors get a chance to get up close with crystal clear ice.
This quiet little town in the area of Hérað is the capital of the east and sits on the banks of the Lagarfljót river with a population of 2300 inhabitants. This is one of the youngest towns in Iceland as urbanization began in the 1940s. Renowned for its warm weather in the summer and gorgeous northern lights in the winter.
Egilsstaðir has grown to become the largest town of East Iceland and its main service, transportation, and administration centre. It has an airport, college, and a hospital.
Seyðisfjörður is a fjord located in East Iceland. It is believed to be one of the most beautiful fjords of Iceland, surrounded by steep mountains with small rivers running down the sides. The town Seyðisfjörður is named after the fjord.
Hengifoss Waterfall, located in East Iceland, is the third highest waterfall in Iceland. The waterfall is 128 meters high and it is surrounded by basaltic rocks featuring red layers of clay between the lava strata.
Mývatn is a volcanic lake in northern Iceland. It is located in a geothermal area not far from Krafla volcano. The lake was formed by a volcanic eruption therefore the surrounding area is characterized by lava pillars and craters. The lake is also well known because of the rich waterbirds fauna that populates it.
Dimmuborgir is a field of unusually shaped lava formations located east of Mývatn in Iceland. The area consists of caves and rock formations resembling an ancient collapsed fortress. The lava tubes were formed by a lava lake flowing in from a large eruption in the Þrengslaborgir and Lúdentsborgir crater row to the East. The legend wants Dimmuborgir to be connecting earth with the infernal regions.
Skútustaðir is a chain of volcanic pseudo craters in the Mývatn area. They were formed by gas explosions when boiling lava flowed over the cool, wet surfaces about 2,300 years ago.
Mývatn Nature Baths, located in the popular Lake Mývatn Geothermal Area, is an impressive man-made hot-spring. The characteristics of the water are unique in many ways. It contains a large amount of minerals, is alkaline and well suited for bathing.
The high-temperature geothermal field Hverir at Námafjall is probably the closest earthlings can get to being on the planet Mars. This desolate area features steaming fumaroles, boiling mud pools with walking paths that reach all the way to the top of the nearby Námafjall where the view is nothing but spectacular.
Húsavík is a characteristic town on the north coast of Iceland. Income is supported by tourism and fishing. Until recently, Húsavík was the export harbor for silica that was extracted from nearby lake Mývatn. The village is well-known for being a center of whale watching in Iceland.
Ásbyrgi canyon is located in the north of Iceland on the Diamond Circle Road. The crater has the shape of a horseshoe and measures 3.5 km in length and over 1 km wide.
Hljóðaklettar(translates: sound rocks) or Echo Rocks like they are sometimes called are a collection of basalts columns. They are the remains of an ancient volcano's which have been eroded by the Jökulsá river. These unique formations, arches, and caves are one of a kind and it seems like they have formed in every direction. There are two marked paths in blue from the parking lot that is ideal for a short hike. They are an easy stroll, one will take about 30-40 minutes (1km) and the Circle path takes about 1, 15 -1,5 hours(3km). The paths that are marked in red are longer and a bit more difficult.
Dettifoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park in Northeast Iceland. It is part of the Diamond Circle and it is the considered the most powerful waterfall in Europe. The water of the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river descends from the nearby Vatnajökull glacier and falls for more than 44 metres, causing a massive, crashing spray. This the largest waterfall in Iceland in terms of volume discharge.
Goðafoss Waterfall is located in the Barðardalur area in the northeastern region of Iceland. The water of the river Skjálfandafljót falls from 12 meters height. The river originates in the Icelandic Highland and runs from the highland through the Bárðardalur valley. It is amongst Iceland larger waterfalls.
Akureyrarkirkja is an outstanding Lutheran Church in Akureyri designed by Guðjón Samúelsson. It is located in the center of the city, overlooking the town from the top of a hill.
Akureyri botanical garden is located in the southern part of the city, in North Iceland. The garden is exceptional for its extreme northern location. This is also known as a site of scientific research where it has been proven that shrubs, trees and other plants can survive on the edge of the Arctic.
Akureyri is the main town of northern Iceland. It is located at the base of Eyjafjörður Fjord and is the second largest urban area of Iceland. Akureyri is well known to be an important port and fishing center.
Hvítserkur is a 15 m high basalt stack on the eastern shore of the Vatnsnes peninsula, in northwest Iceland. The rock has two holes at the base, which give it the appearance of an animal of some sort who is drinking from the ocean.
Snæfellsjökull Glacier is a 700,000-year-old glacier-capped stratovolcano in western Iceland. The glacier-volcano is active and it is believed to be one of the seven energy centres of the earth.
Arnarstapi is a small fishing village at the foot of Stapafell mountain, between Hellnar village and Breiðavík farms, on the southern side of Snæfellsnes, Iceland. It is famous for its extraordinary columnar basalt and rock formations.
Kirkjufell is a stunning 463 m high mountain on the north coast of Snæfellsnes peninsula in Iceland. It is located near Grundarfjörður village.
Stykkishólmur is the largest town in Snæfellsnes Peninsula and also the gateway to the Westfjords via the ferry Baldur. It is a center of services and commerce for this region and it is based on tourism and on the fishing industry.
Kirkjufell is a stunning 463 m high mountain on the north coast of Snæfellsnes peninsula in Iceland. It is located near Grundarfjörður village.
In recent years, the black church in Búðir has gained a lot of popularity among photographers. This small church located in a picturesque place with mountains in the background is a wonderful picture opportunity. It's easily accessible and it can be found in the Southern part of Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Skarðsvík Beach is a truly exceptional gem that can be found in Snæfelssnes Peninsula. In contrast to many black beaches in Iceland, this one is known for its golden sands and turquoise waters. Even though it may remind of Mediterranean beaches, beware of the waves - they're exceptionally sneaky with strong currents.
Djúpalónssandur is a long stretch of a black pebble beach on Snæfellsnes Peninsula with stunning rock formations. It's also known for the remains of a British trawler, The Epine GY7, which wrecked there in 1948.
Deildartunguhver Hot Spring is the largest hot spring in Europe. It provides all hot water for the neighbouring villages.
Krauma is a luxurious geothermal spa located in West Iceland, featuring various steam rooms and hot pots powered by the water of Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful geothermal spring.
Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls coming from underneath Hallmundarhraun, a lava field formed by an eruption of the volcano situated under the glacier Langjökull. The waterfalls pour into the Hvítá river. Hraunfossar is located near Húsafell and Reykholt.
Barnafossar, also known as Bjarnafoss, is a series of rapids coming from out of the surrounding lava plains. The name means "Children´s falls".
The settlement center in Borgarnes tells the account of Iceland‘s famed Viking poet Egill Skallagrímsson as well as the story of the settlement of Iceland. This comprehensive exhibit tells the record of how Iceland was discovered, how the settlers traversed the Atlantic from Norway and Northern Ireland to establish a new commonwealth up to the institution of the general assembly of Alþingi in the mid 10th century.
Reykjavík is the capital and biggest city of Iceland with a population of approximately 124,000. It is the northernmost capital in the world. Despite its small size, you can find many attractions and museums, making Reykjavik a popular destination.
The Blue Lagoon is a famous geothermal spa located in Reykjanes peninsula nearby the International Airport of Iceland. It was formed during an operation at the nearby geothermal power plant. Reservations in advance are necessary for those who are planning a visit.
Sky Lagoon is a newly opened spa and wellness center just 15 minutes outside Reykjavík. It is known for its 7-step ritual, a unique experience tightly connected to the roots of Icelandic culture. Bathe in the geothermal waters in an infinity pool, relax in a warm blanket of steam and revitalize your skin with a nourishing body scrub.