Gulfoss and Geysir Express - Afternoon Tour

In one afternoon, this popular excursion enables visitors to experience some of the most exciting natural phenomena Iceland has to offer.

You will visit Pingvellir, where the Icelandic parliament Alpingi was established in 930. Geologically it is unique since here the tectonic plates meet, that is America and Europe, and these continents are slowly drifting apart. In 2004 Pingvellir was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List and is now one of eight hundred such places in the world that have been honoured by UNESCO.

There will be time to stop and view the waterfall Gullfoss, the spouting hot spring of Geysir and Strokkur and the colourful volcanic crater Kerid. Continuing your journey to Hveragerdi town, a small but beautiful horticultural town where you will see how geothermal energy has been harnessed to create unique greenhouse cultivation. You will then travel over a mountain heath back to the capital. Although this trip is an "express" tour, you will be visiting some of the very best known historical sites and natural phenomena in the country.

Schedule Details Departs:

Daily
1 January to 31 December

Unavailable Dates:

• December 24

Departure Point: Departure point is from hotels and guesthouses in the Reykjavik area. Please indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking. You MUST also call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm your hotel details directly. Their contact details will be listed on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking. Departure Time: 1:00pm Return details: Return point is to hotels and guesthouses in the Reykjavik area. Itinerary:

This very popular excursion enables people with limited time to enjoy the most renowned natural phenomena and places of interest of the country in one afternoon. The main attractions are The National Park Thingvellir, where the ancient parliament of the country was established in 930 and a highly interesting geological area, the majestic Gullfoss/Golden Waterfalls and the mixed high and low temperature area containing a few spouting hot springs, Geysir, Strokkur and others.

The collapsed crater Kerid is on the itinerary as we proceed to the horticultural community Hveragerdi, where the geothermal energy is widely exploited for the greenhouse cultivation of all kinds of vegetables, exotic fruit, and flowers. After an enjoyable stop, we continue over the mountains to the capital.

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