Kjölur and Golden Circle Exploration from Reykjavik
Reykjavik, Iceland
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 14 hours
A unique experience of awesome and untouched wilderness, along one of the most popular roads to the heart of the Highlands with rocky deserts, craggy mountain peaks, glaciers, volcanoes, hidden valleys, hot springs & the famous national park.
Highlights of the Tour: The Kjölur Route (In the footsteps of former outlaws), Geysir & Strokkur (Hydrothermal features & erupting hot spring), Gullfoss (Amazing powerful waterfall), Langjökull (The second largest glacier in Iceland), Hofsjökull (A glacier, force of nature), Kerlingarfjöll (The colourful mountain, valley of trolls), Þingvellir (Nature & History at the National Park)
Highlights of the Tour: The Kjölur Route (In the footsteps of former outlaws), Geysir & Strokkur (Hydrothermal features & erupting hot spring), Gullfoss (Amazing powerful waterfall), Langjökull (The second largest glacier in Iceland), Hofsjökull (A glacier, force of nature), Kerlingarfjöll (The colourful mountain, valley of trolls), Þingvellir (Nature & History at the National Park)
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A unique experience of awesome and untouched wilderness, along one of the most popular roads to the heart of the Highlands with rocky deserts, craggy mountain peaks, glaciers, volcanoes, hidden valleys, hot springs & the famous national park.
Highlights of the Tour: The Kjölur Route (In the footsteps of former outlaws), Geysir & Strokkur (Hydrothermal features & erupting hot spring), Gullfoss (Amazing powerful waterfall), Langjökull (The second largest glacier in Iceland), Hofsjökull (A glacier, force of nature), Kerlingarfjöll (The colourful mountain, valley of trolls), Þingvellir (Nature & History at the National Park)Itinerary details of the tour :
Kjölur: The mountainous centre of Iceland, with its glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields is like nothing else you have ever experienced. A true pearl for all nature lovers, far away from the world’s turmoil. You will discover the fascinating wilderness of one of the most popular and inaccessible highland roads of Iceland. The Kjölur route, only accessible during the summer, is intimately associated with many legends and mysteries of Icelandic history. Discovered by the earliest settlers and recorded in the Book of Settlements, Kjölur area was known for outlaws, thieves , ghosts and evil spirits. The desert and hard conditions of the region provided them a shelter. This unique road offers amazing natural treasures and breathtaking panoramas.
Geysir & Strokkur: perfect examples of the raw power of Icelandic nature. Geysir is a set combining hot springs, a dome and a volcanic cone, which are the remains of an old volcano. Geysir may reject a column of boiling water in the air, up to 70 meters. Strokkur is extremely active. Every 5 or 10 minutes, hot water rises up from it and could reach 30 meters up. Its power as much as its regularity always impress the visitors.
The waterfall of Gullfoss is named “The Golden Waterfall” due to the rainbows that offers golden colours above the gorges on days with good weather. The waterfall up of 32 meters. The water rushes noisily in a large canyon. Some bright droplets, hanging in the air, decorate it. When the weather is fine, you will be able to go down next to the falls and approach closer to the gorges.
Langjökull and Hofsjökull: We continue our journey on the road near “The Long Glacier”. If the weather is clear we will be lucky to see Hofsjökull, the third largest glacier in Iceland and the largest active volcano in the country.
Kerlingarfjöll: The mountain massif Kerlingarfjöll is the main ornament in the chain of mountains and glaciers framing the Kjölur area. Formed by a volcanic eruption, Kerlingarfjöll is a fascinating place with an incredible flow of colours due to the diverse geology of the mountain. The volcanic rhyolite stones of shimmering red brings out the wonderful colours of yellow and green of the numerous hot springs and rivulets. The place have been used as a filming location several times for the stunning, dramatic surroundings and landscapes. The colourful volcanic system is crossed by gorgeous valleys and offers a lot of hiking paths – suitable for all, in this peaceful and remote place.
Þingvellir: An unusual place in the world. Over thousands of years the geological movements have formed what is now the land of the national park. The nature is luxuriant, some flamboyant colours contrast with the dark ground.
Highlights of the Tour: The Kjölur Route (In the footsteps of former outlaws), Geysir & Strokkur (Hydrothermal features & erupting hot spring), Gullfoss (Amazing powerful waterfall), Langjökull (The second largest glacier in Iceland), Hofsjökull (A glacier, force of nature), Kerlingarfjöll (The colourful mountain, valley of trolls), Þingvellir (Nature & History at the National Park)Itinerary details of the tour :
Kjölur: The mountainous centre of Iceland, with its glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields is like nothing else you have ever experienced. A true pearl for all nature lovers, far away from the world’s turmoil. You will discover the fascinating wilderness of one of the most popular and inaccessible highland roads of Iceland. The Kjölur route, only accessible during the summer, is intimately associated with many legends and mysteries of Icelandic history. Discovered by the earliest settlers and recorded in the Book of Settlements, Kjölur area was known for outlaws, thieves , ghosts and evil spirits. The desert and hard conditions of the region provided them a shelter. This unique road offers amazing natural treasures and breathtaking panoramas.
Geysir & Strokkur: perfect examples of the raw power of Icelandic nature. Geysir is a set combining hot springs, a dome and a volcanic cone, which are the remains of an old volcano. Geysir may reject a column of boiling water in the air, up to 70 meters. Strokkur is extremely active. Every 5 or 10 minutes, hot water rises up from it and could reach 30 meters up. Its power as much as its regularity always impress the visitors.
The waterfall of Gullfoss is named “The Golden Waterfall” due to the rainbows that offers golden colours above the gorges on days with good weather. The waterfall up of 32 meters. The water rushes noisily in a large canyon. Some bright droplets, hanging in the air, decorate it. When the weather is fine, you will be able to go down next to the falls and approach closer to the gorges.
Langjökull and Hofsjökull: We continue our journey on the road near “The Long Glacier”. If the weather is clear we will be lucky to see Hofsjökull, the third largest glacier in Iceland and the largest active volcano in the country.
Kerlingarfjöll: The mountain massif Kerlingarfjöll is the main ornament in the chain of mountains and glaciers framing the Kjölur area. Formed by a volcanic eruption, Kerlingarfjöll is a fascinating place with an incredible flow of colours due to the diverse geology of the mountain. The volcanic rhyolite stones of shimmering red brings out the wonderful colours of yellow and green of the numerous hot springs and rivulets. The place have been used as a filming location several times for the stunning, dramatic surroundings and landscapes. The colourful volcanic system is crossed by gorgeous valleys and offers a lot of hiking paths – suitable for all, in this peaceful and remote place.
Þingvellir: An unusual place in the world. Over thousands of years the geological movements have formed what is now the land of the national park. The nature is luxuriant, some flamboyant colours contrast with the dark ground.
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