Description
Summary
Description
Combine an adventure tour and a classic sightseeing trip on the same day, with buggy riding in the morning and the Golden Circle in the afternoon.
Your day begins with pickup in Reykjavik and a short drive to the buggy base camp. Here, you're introduced to your vehicle for the morning and given all the protective gear you need. After the safety briefing, you set out into Iceland's nature. No previous experience is needed.
The route takes you along Hafravatn Lake over varied terrain and up to the top of the mountain known as Reykjavik Peak. From the summit, you can take in and photograph the views of the Hengill mountain range, Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant, Faxafloi Bay, the capital region, the Blafjoll mountain range, and Esja Mountain.
The ride ends when you descend the trails back to base camp.
After the buggy tour, you are dropped off at BSI Bus Terminal, where you can grab a bite to eat before you join a coach bus for the Golden Circle tour.
The Golden Circle is Iceland's most popular sightseeing route, made up of Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss Waterfall. The order of the stops depends on conditions and your guide.
Thingvellir National Park is a valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. It is known for its geology, forests, and springs, but is best known for its history. Iceland's parliament, the Althing, was founded here in 930 AD and still meets today, in Reykjavik.
The Geysir Geothermal Area is one of Iceland's best places to see fumaroles, hot springs, and geysers. The most active of these is Strokkur Geyser, which erupts every 4 to 16 minutes and usually shoots water 49 to 66 feet (15 to 20 meters) into the air.
Finally, you visit Gullfoss Waterfall, 'the golden waterfall', where the Hvita River drops 105 feet (32 meters) in two tiers into a canyon. Its viewing platforms let you see its scale and power.
After these sights, you return to Reykjavik in good time for dinner.
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