Day 1 Reykjavik and Golden circle

6:13AM  Sunrise and  8:42 PM sunset


Airport to   Hafnrfjordur

 Driving map 

1) Oskjulid
2)Perlan
3)Sudurgata, Tjornin
4) Harpa
5) Hallgrimmaska
Bruad & Co  - vegan Breakfast (ranked #1  @triipadvisor)


1) oskjuhlid  - on clear day can see Snaefellsnes
2) `Perlan  (geyser  simulator)
3) Sudurgata

In afternnon we ll follow a route known as the Golden Circle, where some of Iceland’s most precious natural gems can be found. First up is a visit to Thingvellir National Park. Thingvellir is a place of great importance from a geological and historical perspective, as well as a park of exceptional natural beauty. From Thingvellir National Park, continue to the Great Geysir geothermal area. The area hosts dozens of geysers and hot springs, the most powerful of which (Strokkur) erupts every 8 minutes or so with such force that the boiling hot water jets 15 to 20 meters into the air. Continue further to the Golden Waterfall, Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most majestic waterfall. When viewed in sunny weather, the mist layers many rainbows on top of one-another, giving the waterfall its beautiful crown. Before heading to your lodging for the night, visit the impressive volcanic crater, Kerið, and the town of Selfoss. 

Highlights: 
Þingvellir National Park :   http://www.thingvellir.is/english.aspx

• Standing on both sides of the oxara river, find ruins of budir (booths)
• Logberf - Lava
• PinfVallavatn : biggest lake from Langjokuul g;acier 

Laugavatan:  https://www.fontana.is/en new geothermal spa ;Linden exellent restaurant
Geysir Geothermal Area  http://geysircenter.is/ ( see 3D)  
Gullfoss Waterfall :http://gullfoss.is/ ; Strokkur the wolrd most's reliable Gyser 
Kerlingarfjoll two hour on 4WD beyomg  Gullfoss ( Skipping)
Kerið Crater 
Selfoss Town 
Hella Town 

Optional Extra: 
Snorkeling 


More  Details:

Gullfoss, "Golden Falls" in Icelandic, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland. The Hvítá River flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages (11 m and 21 m) into a 32 meter deep crevice. (Info from Wikipedia).

 

For more photos and infomration, go to the Gullfoss web site, www.gullfoss.is