Islandia es un país de inigualable belleza y con este viaje a tu aire por la península de Snæfellsnes en invierno, lo podrás comprobar por ti mismo. Las escarpadas costas e imponentes volcanes harán de este viaje una experiencia inolvidable.
En este viaje tendrás la oportunidad de ver fiordos, experimentar la cultura vikinga, visitar una cueva de lava, hacer increíbles fotografías, caminar por el borde del cráter de un volcán, ver dos parques naturales y varias imponentes cascadas. El popular Círculo Dorado también forma parte de este excitante viaje. Con suerte, también podrás disfrutar de la aurora boreal durante tu viaje.
Por si te parece poco, también tienes otros extras si quieres incluirlos en tu viaje, como por ejemplo, montar a caballo, snorkeling, la cueva de lava y la Blue Lagoon (Laguna Azul).
Información general
Información sobre la excursión:
Disponible: Sep. - Abr.
Duración:
6 días
Actividades: Snorkeling, Aventura en Cuevas, Senderismo, Motos de nieve, Super Jeep, Montar a Caballo, Ver Ballenas, Hacer Turismo, Aurora Boreal, Baño en aguas termales, Cueva de hielo, Viajes a tu aire
Dificultad: Fácil
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The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa and is the single most popular attraction in Iceland.
The water is rich in silica and sulphur that helps make your skin shine like a baby. The Blue Lagoon also operates a Research and Development facility that helps find cures for skin ailments using the mineral-rich water.
The temperature in the bathing and swimming area is very comfortable, and averages 37–39 °C (98–102 °F). There´s a restaurant there and it´s a truly romantic and beautiful place one should not miss while in Iceland.
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and the northernmost capital of a sovereign state in the world.
Despite a small population (120.000 and more than 200.000 in the Greater Reykjavik area), it is a vibrant city that draws an ever increasing number of visitors. It is the financial, cultural and governmental centre of Iceland. It also has a reputation of being one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world.
Geography
The city of Reykjavik is located in southwest Iceland by the creek of the same name. Throughout the ages, the landscape has been shaped by glaciers, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and the area is geothermal. Much of the current city area area was subglacial during the Ice Age, with the glacier reaching as far as the Álftanes peninsula, while other areas lay under the sea. After the end of the ice age the land rose as the glaciers drifted away, and it began to take on its present form.
The coastline of Reykjavik is set with peninsulas, coves, straights and islands, most notably the island of Videy, and seabirds and whales frequent the shores. The mountain ring as seen from the shore is particularly beautiful. Mount Esja is the highest mountain in the vicinity of Reykjavik and lends its distinct feature to the whole area. This majestic mountain is also highly popular for climbing. Other notable mountains that can be seen from the seaside are Akrafjall and Skardsheidi and on clear days one may even see as far to the legendary Snaefellsjokull glacier, at the end of the Snafellsnes peninsula.
The largest river to run through the city is Ellidaa in Ellidaardalur valley, which is also one of Iceland‘s best rivers for salmon fishing.
Transportation
There are no trains or trams in Iceland, but most people travel by car. The city also operates a bus system. There are two major harbours in town, the old harbour in the centre and Sundahofn in the east. The domestic Reykjavik Airport is located at Vatnsmyrin, not far from the city centre and close to Oskjuhlid and Perlan. The international Keflavik Airport at Midnesheidi heath then lies around 50 km from the city. Cars, jeeps and bicycles can be readily rented in the city and many organized tours are also being offered.
What to See & Do in Reykjavik
The local arts scene is strong in Iceland, with both annual events and single ones, many of whom have hit the international stage. For the annual ones please check our articles Best Annual Events in Iceland and the Top Ten Festivals in Iceland. Major events taking place in Reykjavik include the Iceland Airwaves, Gay Pride, RIFF (The Reykjavik International Film Festival), The Reykjavik Literature Festival, Cultural Night, the Reykjavik Arts Festival, Food & Fun, the Reykjavik Fashion Festival and the Sónar music festival.
Among famous people from Reykjavik are artists Bjork Gudmundsdottir, Sigur Ros, writers Halldor Laxness (born in Laugavegur) and Arnaldur Indridason and mayor Jon Gnarr. For more well-known and fairly-well known Icelanders, check our article on the subject.
You might also want to check our article on some of the many things to see and do in Reykjavik, such as visiting the city‘s many museums, exhibitions and galleries, checking out live music, visiting the Harpa music hall or the theatres, visiting the lighthouse at Grotta, the main shopping street of Laugavegur, visiting the old harbour and the flea market, going on a bird- and whale watching tour or visiting Videy island. We also have a top ten list of things to do.
Make sure to visit the public square of Austurvollur, one of the city‘s most popular gathering places, where you‘ll also find the national parliament, Althingi, the state church a statue of independence hero Jon Sigurdson, as well as cafés, bars and restaurants. Austurvollur was central in the 2008 protests, along with Laekjargata, home to the House of Government. You are also not likely to miss the great church of Hallgrimskirkja that towers over the city from the hill of Skolavorduholt, wherefrom you‘ll get a great view of the city.
Try a walk by the city pond, greet the many birds that frequent the area and visit the city hall, stationed by its banks. The Hljomaskalagardur is a beautiful park that lies by the pond, it ideal for a nice walk and sometimes concerts get held there. Further off is the campus of the university of Iceland, the Nordic house and the Vatnsmyri wetland, a particularly pleasant place, but be mindful of not disturbing the wildlife there and keep to the pathways.
For a nice swim on a warm day, we particularly recommend Nautholsvik beach.
Visit the Laugardalur valley, home to one of the city‘s best swimming pools, as well as the Asmundarsafn gallery, a beautiful botanical garden and a domestic zoo. A walk by the Aegissida beach, with it‘s old fishing sheds, in the west part of Reykjavik also holds a particular charm. The aforementioned Elllidaardalur valley is also a popular resort.
Another place that offers one of the city‘s best (and free) views is Perlan, up in Oskjuhlid hill. The hill itself is a popular resort, with over 176.000 trees and great opportunities for walking and cycling.
Travel to Alftanes to see the president‘s house at Bessastadir, which is also a historical site in it‘s own right, having been the educational centre of Iceland for centuries. Nearby is a beautiful lava field, Galgahraun, well worth a visit, though there is currently an environmental struggle going on as to it‘s future state.
The city is furthermore a short drive from many of Iceland‘s major attractions, most famously the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. In close vicinity you‘ll also find the Heidmork preservation area, a favourite pastime resort of the people of Reykjavik, as well as the Blue Mountains, one of Iceland‘s most beloved skiing venues.
Finally, we‘d like to stress that these are only some suggestions of the many things you might check out in Reykjavik. Whatever you choose to do, we hope you‘ll be able to make the most of your visit and we wish you a pleasant stay in our capital.
Snæfellsjökull (1446 m) is an ice-capped volcano found on the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland.
Though many consider Snæfellsjökull to simply be a particularly impressive ice cap, it is, in fact, a 700,000-year-old glacier-capped stratovolcano. The mountain is actually called "Snæfell" (Snowy Mountain), though the “jökull” (Glacier) is often added to help distinguish it from other mountains of the same name. For the first time in recorded history, Snæfellsjökull had no snow or ice at its peak in August 2012, causing concern amongst locals that climate change is threatening the nature of the mountain.
On clear days, one can see Snæfellsjökull from Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik, approximately 120 kilometres away over Faxa Bay, making for an impressive sight—and a tick off the bucket list if you can’t make it to travelling across the Peninsula itself. The volcano makes up just a small part of the larger Snæfellsjökull National Park.
History
Nearby villages include Hellissandur, Rif and Ólafsvík, all of which were commercial and fishing hubs throughout the peninsula’s long history of human inhabitance. Fishing took off primarily in the 13th-Century, with fishing stations being built in all areas with easy access to the open ocean.
One notable example would be the settlement of Dritvík, one of the largest fishing stations in Iceland at the time, utilising around 40–60 boats and employing between 200–600 people. Fishing in the region declined during the 19th century due to a change in Iceland’s fishing practises, though it is still an important source of livelihood for those living on the Peninsula.
Snæfellsjökull has, for centuries, been considered to be one of the world’s ancient power sites, a source of mysticism, energy and mystery for the peninsula’s superstitious population. This likely has something to do with the stratovolcanoes place in the Icelandic sagas; the feature takes a prominent role in Bárðar saga Snæfellsáss, a late 14th-century saga that tells the story of Bárður, half-human-half-troll, who became the “guardian spirit of Snæfellsjökull.”
In Literature
Snæfellsjökull serves as the entrance to a fantastical subterranean world in Jules Verne’s classic 1864 novel “Journey to The Centre of The Earth.” Given its central place in the novel, Snæfellsjökull has become one of the most popular spots for visitors in Iceland and has inspired a wealth of writers, poets and artists.
Since “Journey to The Centre of The Earth”, Snæfellsjökull has appeared in the Blind Birds trilogy by Czech SF writer Ludvík Souček (partially based on Jules’ work) and in Under The Glacier, a novel by Iceland’s only Nobel laureate, Halldor Laxness.
Nearby Attractions
Along with the glacier, attractions include the two nearby basalt cliffs called Lóndrangar and the many fascinating lava formations at the beautiful Djúpalonssandur beach, such as the arch rock Gatklettur. At Djúpalonssandur, one can also test their strength just as the ancient sailors once did with the four "strength" stones, Amlóði ('Useless'), Hálfdrættingur ('Weakling'), Hálfsterkur ('Half Strength') and Fullsterkur ('Full Strength'). In the area, one can also explore the Saxhóll volcano crater and 'the singing cave' Sönghellir, which is named after the loud echoes inside.
Geysir is a famous hot spring in Haukadalur valley in South Iceland. Part of the ‘Golden Circle', Geysir gives its name to hot springs all over the world.
Though Geysir itself is hardly active anymore, the area features spectacular hot springs such as the powerful Strokkur, which spouts a vast amount of water every 10 minutes, around 15-20 meters into the air, Smidur and Litli-Strokkur.
North of Geysir are fumaroles, i.e. unlike the hot springs that emit hot water, only steam and gas emanate from these. You may be able to observe bright yellow stains at the fumaroles, this is native sulphur, which crystallizes from the steam. At the southern part of the geothermal area, called Thykkuhverir, you‘ll find various mud pots. Such mud pots are actually fumaroles that boil up through surface water/groundwater and may become steaming fumaroles during dry spells, rather than the usual boiling mud pots.
About 2 km from Geysir is an old preserved natural pool called Kúalaug. One can bathe in it and it has room for 3-5 people at a time, but care should be taken, as the area around the pool is very delicate. The temperature is 39-43°C, depending on how you are positioned in the pool. The water is slightly muddy, as the pool is built on soil, and the bottom is slippery due to algae, so caution is advised.
In Haukadalur there has also been tree planting in recent times and today the forest Haukadalsskógur is one of the largest in South Iceland. Aspen, various types of pine, and other plants have been tried out there and experiments and research continue. We also recommend visiting the tree museum, built in the memory of forester Gunnar Freysteinsson. There are good paths and roads in the forest and the wood is specially designed to accommodate wheelchairs.
Haukadalur has been a church site since ancient time. The current wooden church was last rebuilt in 1938 but the variety and appearance of the church dates back to 1842, making it one of the oldest of its kind in Iceland.
Haukadalur is indeed a historical place. It was settled during the age of settlement and scholar Ari “The Wise“ Thorgilsson grew up there. The first pastoral school in Iceland was also built there.
For accommodation, Hotel Gullfoss is about 7 km from the Geysir area, and closer still is the Hotel Geysir.
Gullfoss (translated to ‘Golden Falls’) is one of Iceland’s most iconic and beloved waterfalls, found on the Hvítá river canyon in south Iceland. The water in Hvítá river travels from the glacier Langjökull, finally cascading 32m down Gullfoss’ two stages in a dramatic display of nature’s raw power.
Because of the waterfall’s two stages, Gullfoss should actually be thought of as two separate waterfalls. The first, shorter stage of the waterfall is 11m, whilst the second stage is 21m. The canyon walls on both sides of the waterfall reach heights of up to 70m, descending into the 2.5km long Gullfossgjúfur canyon (geologists indicate that this canyon was formed by glacial outbursts at the beginning of the last age.)
In the summer, approximately 140 cubic metres of water surges down the waterfall every second, whilst in winter that number drops to around 109 cubic metres. With such energy, visitor’s should not be surprised to find themselves drenched by the waterfall’s mighty spray-off.
In the early days of the last century, Gullfoss was at the centre of much controversy regarding foreign investors and their desire to profit off Iceland’s nature. In the year 1907, an English businessman known only as Howells sought to utilise the waterfall’s energy and harboured ambitions to use its energy to fuel a hydroelectric plant.
At the time, Gullfoss was owned by a farmer named Tómas Tómasson. Tómas declined Howell’s offer to purchase the land, stating famously “I will not sell my friend!” He would, however, go on to lease Howells the land, inadvertently beginning the first chapter of Icelandic environmentalism.
It was Tómas’ daughter, Sigríður Tómasdóttir, who would lead the charge. Having grown up on her father’s sheep farm, she sought to get the lease contract nullified, hurriedly saving her own money to hire a lawyer. The ensuing legal battle was an uphill struggle; the case continued for years, forcing Sigríður to travel many times by foot to Reykjavík if only to keep the trial moving. Circumstances became so difficult that Sigríður threatened to throw herself into the waterfall if any construction began.
Thankfully, in 1929, the waterfall fell back into the hands of the Icelandic people. Today, Sigríður is recognised for her perseverance in protecting Gullfoss and is often hailed as Iceland’s first environmentalist. Her contribution is forever marked in stone; a plaque detailing her plight sits at the top of Gullfoss.
Restaurant / Cafe
Besides Gullfoss, visitors can enjoy the views from Gullfoss Cafe, a locally run delicatessen that serves a wide variety of refreshments and meals. The menu has options to tantalise everyone’s taste buds; hot soups, sandwiches, salads and cakes. There is also a shop on site where visitors’ can browse and purchase traditional Icelandic souvenirs.
Thingvellir is one of the most important sites to visit in Iceland for its landscape, history and cultural value.
The Icelandic parliament was founded in Thingvellir in 930 and remained there for centuries.Thingvellir is surrounded by a beautiful mountain range and is the site of a rift valley, marking the crest of the Mid-Atlantic range. Today it is a natural park, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and considered a vital part of the ‘Golden triangle’ (with Geysir and Gullfoss). Of particular note is the magnificent gorge Almannagja, which marks the eastern boundary of the north American plate and into which the beautiful waterfall Oxararfoss falls.
Other notable attractions within the park include the beautiful lake Thingvallavatn, the largest lake in Iceland, the Silfra fissure, one of the world's top dives, and Gjabakkahellir, one of Iceland's most interesting lava tubes.
Hraunfossar in Borgarfjordur district is a series of beautiful waterfalls formedby rivulets streaming from a short distance out of the Hallmundarhraun lava field.
The lava field flowed from an eruption of one of the volcanoes lying under the glacier Langjokull. The waterfalls pour into the Hvita river from ledges of less porous rock in the lava. These are some of the most magnificent falls found in Iceland and not to be missed.
Deildartunguhver, by Reykholt, in Borgarfjordur district, has the highest flow rate for a hot spring in Europe.
The flow rate of Deildartunguhver is 180 liters/second and water emerges at 97 °C. The place is also unique for being the only place in the country where the hard fern grows.
Snaefellsnes is a large peninsula extending to the west from West Iceland ending with a national park, Snaefellsjokull National Park, where the glacier towers over the scenery, as can sometimes be seen from Reykjavik, lending its beauty to the area.
Snaefellsnes peninsula
The peninsula stretches over 100 km to the west as a mountain ridge that includes active volcanoes and is unique in the variety of mountains found.
A few small and beautiful villages are located on the south side and a few fishing villages are on the north side: Rif, Hellissandur, Olafsvik, Grundarfjordur and Stykkisholmur. The last one is highly popular for travelers, featuring a volcano museum and a ferry that takes you across the fascinating Breidafjordur bay to Brjanslaekur on the south border of the Westfjords.
Other museums you might want to check out are the Maritime Museum at Hellissandur, the regional museum Pakkhusid at Olafsvik, and, last but not least, the shark museum at Bjarnarhofn, indeed listed as the nr. 1 Snafellsnes attraction by Lonely Planet Travelers. Also, many of the Icelandic sagas take place at Snaefellsnes.
Snaefellsnes has an abundance of interesting sights. At the national park, you can witness the impressive lava formations of Djupalonssandur creek and test your strength on its four stones, see the two massive lava formations that compries Londrangar, explore the Saxholl volcanic crater and enjoy the echo of 'The Singing Cave', Songhellir. You may also hike on the majestic Snaefellsjokull glacier. The glacier has strong ties with folklore and was the setting for Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Other sights we can recommend at Snaefellsnes recommend include Raudfeldsgja canyon, east of the national park and the rugged and colourful Berserkjahraun lava field, near Bjarnarhofn, on the north side of the peninsula.
Last, but not least, Snaefellsnes is one of the main setting forLaxdaela saga. Chieftain Snorri godi, Gudrun Osvifursdottir, Bolli Thorlakssson all lived there as well as his namesake Bolli Bollason, the first West Norse member of the Varangian guard, an elite unit of the Byzantine army. Iceland's most famous mass murderer, Axlar-Bjorn, also lived at Snaefellsnes.
Stykkisholmur is a town of about 1100 people in Snaefellsnes. It is a center of service and commerce in the area and the ferry Baldur sails from there over to Brjanslaekur in the Westfjords.
The main industries of Stykkisholmur are fishing and tourism and the town has an excellent natural harbour. Breidafjordur, from which the Baldur ferry sails, is riddled with islands and has fascinating flora, bird- and sealife, such as whales, and sailing through the fjord is highly popular for travelers. Tasting shellfish straight from the sea is also a great treat. The regional museum in Stykkisholmur is worth a visit, positioned in a beautiful old house built in 1828, as well as the country's oldest weather station,dating from 1845.
Hellnar is an old fishing village on the westernmost part of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. It used to be one of the largest fishing stations of the peninsula, the oldest record of seafaring there being from 1560.
At the shore are spectacular rock formations. Among them is a protruding cliff called Valasnos. Tunneling into the cliff is a cave renowned for its changing colourful hues, according to the light and sea movement. Large colonies of birds also nest in the area.
At Gvendarbrunnar a.k.a. Mariulind you can taste excellent spring water which is said to have healing powers.
Hellnar hosts the guesthouse for Snaefellsnes National Park and has a very interesting exhibition about the economy of former times and on the geology, flora and fauna of the national park.
Borgarnes is a town of less than 2000 people, located on a peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjörður. It's a commerce centre for a large part of western Iceland.
Borgarnes' main industry is service and commerce. It is near to many natural attractions and the view over the fjord and its mountains is highly scenic. The river Hvítá runs through this valley but should not be confused with its namesake, which is the home of Gullfoss and one of Iceland's major rafting rivers. Among major cultural attractions of Borgarnes are the Settlement Centre and the Centre for Puppet Arts.
For those with children, or wanting to bring out their inner child, we recommend the Bjössaróló environmental playground which Björn Hjörtur Guðmundsson spent years developing, using salvaged materials for all the play equipment. Here you'll find slides built into the surrounding hillocks, many slings, a jungle gym, spinning top and several lookout points. There's also a castle, an old boat, seesaws and a climbing dome. Courting couples have also been attracted to the place. In short, it's renowned as the best playground in the country, a wonderland of endless fun activities. It further gives an excellent view of the sea, so guests can take in the breathtaking scenery.
Arnarstapi is a village in the southern part of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. The area has several old and charming houses with interesting stories to them and is furthermore renowned for its beautiful nature.
The beach holds a particular attraction. It has an eroded circular stone arch, called Gatklettur, and three rifts, Hundagja,Midgja and Musagja. The interplay of spectacular waves and the light of the sun creates a fascinating spectacle. Large colonies of the arctic tern also nest in the area.
An old horse trail through the lava field Hellnahraun is highly popular for hiking, due to the impressiveness of the surrounding landscape.
Kirkjufell (“Church Mountain”) is a distinctly shaped mountain found on the north coast of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula, only a short distance away from the town of Grundarfjörður.
Kirkjufell takes it’s name from its resemblance to a church steeple, sharpened at the top with long curved sides. From other angles, the mountain can resemble a witch’s hat or even a freshly scooped ice cream.
Photography at Kirkjufell
Peaking at 463 m, Kirkjufell holds the honour of being Iceland’s most photographed mountain. Throughout the centuries, Kirkjufell’s striking slopes have acted as a visual landmark for seafarers and travellers.
Walking distance from Kirkjufell, one can find the photogenic waterfall Kirkjufellsfoss (“Church Mountain Falls”), an excellent subject for photographers who can easily frame the mountain in the background. Despite its relatively diminutive height, Kirkjufellsfoss’ three-pronged falls make the waterfall particularly stunning, even for Iceland.
At the base of the mountain, visitors will also be able to find a lake; on calm and clear days, this lake reflects a perfect mirror image of Kirkjufell, only adding to the fantastic photo opportunities around this area. On top of that, the colours of Kirkjufell change with the passing seasons; the summer see it a lush green, full of life, whilst the winter months scar the mountain’s face with a mask of barren brown and white.
Fans of the HBO series Game of Thrones will recognise Kirkjufell as a shooting location from Season 7 of Game of Thrones. The mountain is showcased from the scenes ‘beyond the wall’ when Jon Snow, The Hound and Jorah Mormont, among others, brave the wilderness in hopes of catching an undead wight. Having seen it in a vision, The Hound acknowledges Kirkjufell as “[...] the mountain like an arrowhead.” Even the Games of Thrones producers can’t resist capturing the mountain on celluloid!
Hiking Kirkjufell
There is a fairly steep trail to the top of Kirkjufell, from where there are magnificent panoramas of the surrounding fields, coastlines and rivers. The mountain takes roughly an hour and a half to ascend, and one and a half hours back to the bottom.
Alongside this mountain-track is a steeper route to the peak which involves two points where one needs to rope-climb. This route should never be attempted in the winter, and never without a certified guide. Given the steep elevation, it is highly recommended that you bring a sturdy pair of hiking boots, snacks and water to the trail.
Getting to Kirkjufell
Kirkjufell is extremely close to Grundarfjörður, a small town on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, approximately two hours drive from Iceland's capital city, Reykjavik. From Grundarfjörður, one travels ten minutes west down Route Snaefellsnesvegur 54 to the base of Kirkjufell. Visitors have plenty of parking space to choose from, all free of charge.
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Itinerario
Día 1 - Llegada a Islandia + La península de Reykjanes
Recoge tu coche en el aeropuerto internacional de Keflavík antes de dirigirte a tu hotel en el centro de Reykjavík. De camino podrás explorar la península de Reykjanes y su impactante costa.
Una vez hayas hecho el check-in, el resto del día eres libre de explorar a tu antojo una de las más peculiares capitales de Europa. Aprovéchate de los abundantes museos, galerías de arte, restaurantes y cafés que hay a tu disposición antes de pasar tu primera noche en Reykjavík.
Alojamiento para Reykjavik
Reykjavík ecnómico
El Capital Inn es un hotel de 2 estrellas situado a 3 km del centro de la ciudad, a pocos pasos del centro comercial Kringlan y de la playa geotérmica de Nauthólsvík. Habitaciones privadas con lavabo pero baño compartido. Wi-Fi gratis. El desayuno no está incluido.
Reykjavík Confort
La cadena Fosshótel tiene cuatro hoteles de 3-4 estrellas situados en y alrededor del centro de la ciudad de Reykjavík. Hay un corto paseo desde todos sus hoteles a las atracciones principales, cafés, restaurantes, museos y a los centros neurálgicos de la vida nocturna. Todas ofrecen habitaciones privadas con baño privado. Wi-Fi gratis. El desayuno está incluido.
Reykjavík Superior
Alda Hotel es un hotel de 4 estrellas situado en Laugavegur, la principal calle comercial de Reykjavík en el centro de la ciudad. Habitaciones privadas con baño privado. Acceso gratuito a una sala de fitness con sauna y bañera de hidromasaje. Wi-Fi gratis. El desayuno está incluido.
Día 2 - Crater Volcánico y Cascadas
Comenzarás tu segundo día viajando hacia el norte, cruzando el túnel submarino de Hvalfjarðargöng (hay que pagar peaje) que te llevará hasta tu primera parada en el pueblo de Borgarnes, hogar en el pasado de algunos de los vikingos más influyentes de las sagas islandesas.
Recuerda visitar la exhibición sobre los asentamientos islandeses antes de continuar hacia el norte.
El siguiente punto de interés serán las cascadas de Hraunfossar que surgen de la forma más imprevista del terreno. Si estás interesado en pozas termales de agua caliente, aprovecha para ver Deildartunuhver, ya que te pillará de camino.
La parada estrella del día será el cráter volcánico de Grábrók, al cual podrás acceder tras una corta caminata desde el aparcamiento. Pasarás la noche en la península de Snæfellsnes. Recuerda estar atento por las noches para ver si la aurora boreal hace acto de presencia.
Preferred accommodation by Snæfellsnes
Snæfellsnes Budget
Hof Guesthouse is situated on the southern side of Snæfellsnes peninsula, just a few hundred metres from the beach. Private bedrooms with shared bathroom, living room and kitchen. Free access to a hot tub. Free Wi-Fi in public areas. Breakfast not included.
Snæfellsnes Comfort
Fosshotel Stykkishólmur is a 3 star hotel centrally located within the town Stykkishólmur. Spacious hotel with a view towards the bay. Private bedrooms with private bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included.
Snæfellsnes Quality
Hotel Búðir is a 4 star hotel on the southern side of Snæfellsnes peninsula, with a view towards Snæfellsjökull glacier and to the sea. Private bedrooms with private bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included.
Día 3 - El Parque nacional de Snæfellsjökull
Hoy tendrás la oportunidad de explorar más zonas de la península de Snæfellsnes, descubriendo sus pintorescas montañas, el famoso fiordo de Kolgrafarfjörður, rutas de senderismo y los pueblos costeros que se encuentran desperdigados por la costa.
El monte de Kirkjufell se encuentra próximo al pueblo de Grundarfjörður habiéndose convertido en uno de los paisajes más icónicos de toda Islandia.
Pasa el resto del día explorando la zona y sus gentes antes de dirigirte al parque nacional de Snæfellsjökull. Este se encuentra dominado por el imponente stratovolcán del mismo nombre. Este fué el volcán que Julio Verne mencionaba en su libro "Viaje al centro de la tierra". Pasarás la noche en la zona de Hellnar.
Preferred accommodation by Snæfellsnes
Snæfellsnes Budget
Hof Guesthouse is situated on the southern side of Snæfellsnes peninsula, just a few hundred metres from the beach. Private bedrooms with shared bathroom, living room and kitchen. Free access to a hot tub. Free Wi-Fi in public areas. Breakfast not included.
Snæfellsnes Comfort
Fosshotel Stykkishólmur is a 3 star hotel centrally located within the town Stykkishólmur. Spacious hotel with a view towards the bay. Private bedrooms with private bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included.
Snæfellsnes Quality
Hotel Búðir is a 4 star hotel on the southern side of Snæfellsnes peninsula, with a view towards Snæfellsjökull glacier and to the sea. Private bedrooms with private bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included.
Día 4 - Costa - Cueva de Lava Vatnshellir
El comienzo del cuarto día es ideal para aquellos que quieran hacer alguna de las actividades extra que hay disponibles en la península. Tienes a tu disposición hacer un tour en motos de nieve en el glaciar de Snæfellsjökull, montar a caballo en la playa de Hellnar, o explorar la cueva de lava de Vatnshellir en un tour privado.
Hacer senderismo entre Hellnar y el pueblo pesquero de Arnarstapi, con una línea costera afilada y caprichosas formaciones de basalto es algo que recomendamos. Pasarás otra noche en Hellnar.
Preferred accommodation by Snæfellsnes
Snæfellsnes Budget
Hof Guesthouse is situated on the southern side of Snæfellsnes peninsula, just a few hundred metres from the beach. Private bedrooms with shared bathroom, living room and kitchen. Free access to a hot tub. Free Wi-Fi in public areas. Breakfast not included.
Snæfellsnes Comfort
Fosshotel Stykkishólmur is a 3 star hotel centrally located within the town Stykkishólmur. Spacious hotel with a view towards the bay. Private bedrooms with private bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included.
Snæfellsnes Quality
Hotel Búðir is a 4 star hotel on the southern side of Snæfellsnes peninsula, with a view towards Snæfellsjökull glacier and to the sea. Private bedrooms with private bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included.
Día 5 - El Círculo Dorado
Un clásico de los puntos de interés es el Círculo Dorado. La primera parada es Thingvellir, el lugar donde reside el antiguo parlamento islandés y donde el país adoptó formalmente la religión cristiana hace más de 1000 años. La importancia de este lugar es inmenso, desde el punto de vista histórico y geológico. Es posible también hace submarinismo en la grieta de Silfra si te es de interés.
La zona de Geyser es la siguiente parada y en donde tendrás la oportunidad de ver el famoso geíser Strokkur lanzando a gran altura sus aguas La última y no menos importante atracción del Círculo es la cascada "dorada" o Gullfoss. Cuando hayas explorado la zona a tu antojo, volverás a Reykjavík donde pasarás la última noche de tu viaje
Alojamiento para Reykjavik
Reykjavík ecnómico
El Capital Inn es un hotel de 2 estrellas situado a 3 km del centro de la ciudad, a pocos pasos del centro comercial Kringlan y de la playa geotérmica de Nauthólsvík. Habitaciones privadas con lavabo pero baño compartido. Wi-Fi gratis. El desayuno no está incluido.
Reykjavík Confort
La cadena Fosshótel tiene cuatro hoteles de 3-4 estrellas situados en y alrededor del centro de la ciudad de Reykjavík. Hay un corto paseo desde todos sus hoteles a las atracciones principales, cafés, restaurantes, museos y a los centros neurálgicos de la vida nocturna. Todas ofrecen habitaciones privadas con baño privado. Wi-Fi gratis. El desayuno está incluido.
Reykjavík Superior
Alda Hotel es un hotel de 4 estrellas situado en Laugavegur, la principal calle comercial de Reykjavík en el centro de la ciudad. Habitaciones privadas con baño privado. Acceso gratuito a una sala de fitness con sauna y bañera de hidromasaje. Wi-Fi gratis. El desayuno está incluido.
Día 6 - Retorno
Si sales por la tarde del aeropuerto de Keflavik, quizás te interese relajarte en el famoso Spa de la Laguna Azul (Blue Lagoon) o darte una vuelta por la agreste península volcánica de Reykjanes- recuerda no demorarte demasiado y no pierdas el vuelo!
Alojamiento
Debido a la creciente demanda de Islandia como destino turístico y dada la baja disponibilidad hotelera, las agencias de viajes en Islandia no pueden garantizar hoteles específicos antes de la reserva. Guide to Iceland, siendo una de las mayores agencias de viajes del país y teniendo una gran influencia en el sector de los viajes, siempre te podemos proporcionar el mejor alojamiento disponible en el momento de tu reserva. A continuación puedes ver nuestra recomendación de alojamiento. Si el alojamiento que deseas está ya reservado, te buscaremos un opción alternativa de la misma categoría. Puedes elegir la calidad de tu alojamiento durante el proceso de reserva. Cuanto antes reserves para asegurarte que tienes el mejor alojamiento y al mejor precio.
Económico
Habitaciones con baño compartido en casas de campo, guesthouses y hoteles, con buenas ubicaciones cerca de las mejores atracciones. El desayuno NO está incluido.
Confort
Habitaciones con baño privado en hoteles de tres estrellas o guesthouses de calidad, con buenas ubicaciones cerca de las mejores atracciones. El desayuno está incluido.
Superior
Habitaciones con baño privado en un hotel de cuatro estrellas o habitaciones superiores en un hotel de tres estrellas de calidad en los mejores lugares de Islandia. El desayuno está incluido.
Modelo de coche
Guide to Iceland tiene una gran selección de vehículos y buscamos ofrecerle el mejor coche a través de una selección de empresas de alquiler de coches que ofrecen vehículos de calidad y excelente servicio. Debido a la creciente demanda de Islandia como destino turístico y la limitada disponibilidad, desde las agencias de viajes en Islandia no podemos garantizar un coche 100% específico. Cuanto antes se formaliza la reserva, mayor es nuestra flexibilidad y mejor será el precio. Puede elegir entre coches de transmisión manual o automática, y todos nuestros coches de alquiler están equipados con GPS y seguro CDW básico. A continuación puede ver las categorías de vehículos que tenemos en oferta. Le invitamos a ponerse en contacto con nuestro asesor de viajes para incluir más seguros o cambiar el modelo de coche si lo desea o para solicitar algo en específico.
Económico
Un pequeño coche con tracción 2WD que está bien para moverse por carreteras asfaltadas, como un VW Polo, Toyota Yaris o similar. Este tipo de coche no se puede usar en carreteras de montaña
4X4 Confort
Un coche todo-terreno 4WD (4x4) que es apto para viajar por la mayoría de caminos de grava o con nieve, como un Toyota Rav4 o similar. Este tipo de coche permite acceder a zonas de montaña.
4x4 de Lujo
Vehículo todo-terreno de lujo 4WD (4x4) como un Toyota LandCruiser o similar, apto para todas las carreteras y para acceder a toas las carreteras de montaña que estén abiertas. Este es el vehículo recomendado para viajar por carreteras de montaña o F Roads
Seguro de Cancelación
Este seguro garantiza que puede cancelar la reserva del paquete y recibir un reembolso completo, menos el costo del seguro de 5.000 ISK por persona.
La cancelación debe hacerse dentro de un mínimo de 48 horas antes de la hora de inicio dicho tour. Para cancelar su reserva y reclamar su reembolso, simplemente comuníquese con nuestro equipo de atención al cliente escribiendo un correo a info@guidetoiceland.is con más de 48 horas antes de la hora programada de comienzo del producto confirmando su cancelación.
Tenga en cuenta que este seguro sólo cubre la cancelación total de este paquete completo. No cubre cancelaciones de actividades y servicios individuales dentro del paquete. El costo del Seguro de Cancelación no es ni reembolsable ni transferible.
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