Zanurz się w kwintesencji Islandii, wybierając tę 9-dniową wycieczkę, w trakcie której zobaczysz najpiękniejsze miejsca na wyspie, będąc pod opieką doświadczonego przewodnika, który zapewni nie tylko bezpieczeństwo na oblodzonych drogach, ale także sprawi, że będziesz podróżować w komforcie. Ten pakiet zawiera wycieczkę busem, w trakcie której będziesz polować na zorzę polarną, podróżując wzdłuż południowego wybrzeża, przez Fiordy Wschodnie, do jeziora Mývatn i Akureyri. Ta wycieczka jest idealna dla wszystkich, którzy chcą doświadczyć zimowej Islandii w prosty i wygodny sposób.
Twoja podróż rozpocznie się od transferu z lotniska, który jest pakiecie, oraz od pobytu w Blue Lagoon, po którym dotrzesz do Twojego hotelu w Reykjaviku. Później dołączysz do w pełni zorganizowanej wycieczki zakładającej objazd połowy wyspy, począwszy od Golden Circle. Zakończy się w Akureyri, gdzie złapiesz lot powrotny do stolicy.
Istnieje wiele sposobów na to, żeby Twoja wyprawa była naprawdę ekscytująca - możesz dodać wyjątkowe aktywności, takie jak: wędrówka po lodowcu Sólheimajökull lub jaskinie lodowe w majestatycznym lodowcu Vatnajökull znajdującym się w parku narodowym. Te jaskinie znikają każdego roku, co czyni je jeszcze bardziej wyjątkowymi, a Tobie dają możliwość przygody życia. Każdy dzień daje szansę na zobaczenie zorzy polarnej, chociaż jako zjawisko naturalne, nigdy nie może być zagwarantowane. Jeżdżąc po Islandii zimą masz najlepszą okazję żeby na nią zapolować i największe szanse dostrzeżenia tańczących na niebie kolorowych świateł Aurory.
Ten pakiet zawiera pełny komfort podróżowania zimą i w ramach tej wycieczki wybierzesz się do najsłynniejszych miejsc na Islandii, jak również do tych mniej znanych, poukrywanych z daleka od utartych szlaków. Nie wahaj się zarezerwować ten pakiet już dzisiaj - sprawdź jego dostępność wybierając datę.
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Informacja o wycieczce:
Dostępna: Lis. - Mar.
Czas trwania:
9 dni
Aktywności:
Wędrówka po lodowcu, Zwiedzanie, Polowanie na zorzę polarną, Zajęcia kulturalne, Jaskinia lodowa, Airplane
Poziom trudności:
Łatwy
Minimalny wiek:
8 lat
Języki:
English
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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.
The Golden Circle is a 300 km route to the 3 most popular natural attractions in Iceland. The Golden Circle consists of Geysir, Gullfoss and Thingvellir.
Geysir is a geyser that gives its name to hot springs all over the world. But although Geysir itself is not active anymore the area features spectacular hot springs such as the powerful Strokkur (spouting a vast amount of water every 10 minutes, regularly about 15-20 meters into the air), Smidur and Litli-Strokkur.
Gullfoss waterfall
The 'Golden Waterfall', is the second part of the Golden Circle, and one of the most beautiful and powerful waterfalls in Iceland, plummeting 32 meters into the river gorge of the popular rafting river Hvita. It is Iocated about 10 km from Geysir.
Thingvellir national park
The largest attraction of the Golden Circle is Thingvellir National Park. The Icelandic parliament was founded there in 930 and remained until the year 1798.
Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important places to visit in Iceland, not just for its historical and cultural values, but for also its magnificent landscape.
Thingvellir is surrounded by a beautiful mountain and volcano range and is the site of a rift valley, where the tectonic plates meet, marking the crest of the Mid-Atlantic ridge.
Of particular note at Thingvellir are the magnificent Almannagja gorge, and the beautiful lake Thingvallavatn, the largest lake in Iceland. The popular Gjabakkahellir lava cave is also in the area.
The fissure Silfra is located by Thingvallavatn, Iceland's largest lake, and is famous for its clear waters and popular for diving and snorkeling, as you can literally swim between continents.
Stretching from the wide Eastfjords mountain range, set with many small fjords, through the fertile Fljotsdalsherad district and towards the highlands, East Iceland is a vast area of incredible nature, striking contrasts and fascinating history and culture.
East Iceland is characterised by a large number of fjords, surrounded by high villages. Fishing villages can be found by most of them.
From Seydisfjordur a ferryboat goes to Scandinavia, and the town also hosts the popular annual festival LungA. Neskaupsstadur features two highly popular annual festivals, Neistaflug and Eistnaflug, as well as being the home to a highly interesting museum and close to fascinating nature.
The main airport of East Iceland is in Egilsstadir, the largest town of the East and its main centre for service, transport and administration.
Further inland is the fertile agricultural district Fljotsdalsherad (see the link above). Natural birchwoods are in the area, the most famous being Hallormsstadaskogur, the largest forest in Iceland. Big rivers run through the district and by their estuaries many seals may be found.
Up in the mountains is also the Karahnjukar Hydroelectric Power Station, the construction of which led to hot debates and continues to do so. The station serves the aluminium smelter by Reydarfjordur.
The impressive mountain Snaefell is close by, Iceland's highest freestanding mountain. East of Snaefell is the highland oasis Eyjabakkar, one of the largest nesting place for the pink footed goose in the world.
Of particular cultural note in Fljotsdalsherad is the cultural and history center Skriduklaustur. In the middle ages a monastery stood there, and in the 20th century, Icelandic author Gunnar Gunnarsson lived there. Gunnar wrote such masterworks as Adventa (e. The Good Shepherd), Svartfugl (The Black Cliffs), Saga Borgaraettarinnar (Guest the One-Eyed, made into the Danish film Borgslægtens history in 1919) and the autobiographical novel cycle Fjallkirkjan ('The Church on the Mountain' published in English as Ships in the Sky and The Night and the Dream).
Reindeer roam the mountains of East Iceland and a large number of migratory birds land near Hofn in Hornafjordur, in the Southeast, on their way from Skotland, returning back to Scotland in late summer.
Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier stretches to the boarders of East Iceland.
North Iceland is very popular area in Iceland and contains some of the best attractions on the island. Akureyri is the capital of North Iceland and is the second largest "city" in Iceland. Around 20.000 people live in North Iceland.
The North coast has four major fjords (or bays) with mountain ridges between them and each of the fjords has corresponding agricultural districts.
More attractions in the amazing Thingeyjasysla are mentioned below. Note that the first three areas are geologically speaking ancient formations, while Thingeyjasysla is recent and full of volcanic activity, young lava fields and tuff mountains.
Siglufjordur and Grimsey island are also part of the north but listed separately.
Eyjafordur
In Eyjafjörður is the capital of the North, Akureyri with 17.000 inhabitants. It is a very charming town and highly popular with travelers, so we advise you not to miss it. Many cruisers land in the port of the town.
The older part of Akureyri is particularly worth a stroll. If you like skiing or snowboarding, one of the best skiing sites in the country is located nearby.
We also recommend the botanical gardens there, fine restaurants and many interesting museums, such as Davidshus and Nonnahus, dedicated to the memory of poet David Stefansson and Jon Sveinson, author of the Nonnabaekur ('Nonni’s books').
Not far from Akureyri is the unique turf framhouse of Laufas, a museum and a prime example of the old architecture and farmlife. Also not far from Akureyri are the submarine geothermal silica cones of Strytur, a natural wonder and an excellent place for a dive.
One of Iceland's most beloved poets, Jonas Hallgrimsson was born in Eyjafjordur, at the farm Hraun in Oxnadalur valley and the knife-edged lava peaks there are particularly stunning. Also essential when traveling in the area is the beautiful and peaceful island Hrisey, often called 'The Pearl of Eyjafjordur'.
Siglufjordur
Siglufjordur has the distinction of not falling under the regular four part division, as it straddles the border of Eyjafjordur and Skagafjordur. Here we highly recommend the herring era museum and the folk music museum. Indeed, Siglufjordur hosts an annual folk music festival that is truly worth experiencing.
Hunathing
Among major attractions in Hunathing are the Regional Museum at Reykir in Hrutafjordur, the Seal Watching Center at Vatnsnes and the Arnarvatnsheidi heath, with a large numbers of ponds and lakes full of trout.
Skagafjordur
In Skagafjordur, the largest town of which is Saudarkrokur, we particularly recommend the historical bishop’s seat of Holar and the agricultural university there, the Glaumbaer museum, and Drangey island.
Thingeyjarsysla
Thingeyjarsysla county is the home of the beautiful waterfalls Godafoss and Aldeyjarfoss as well as the amazing Lake Myvatn with its fascinating pseudocraters and rich birdlife.
Near Myvatn is the chaotic lava field Dimmuborgir, a truly amazing sight (and paid homeage to by the Norwegian Black Metal band of the same name).
Husavik is the whale watching capital of the North so don’t miss that one either.
At the Melrakkasletta peninsula you can see fascinating birdlife and there is good trout fishing to be made there. Seals may be sighted as well as whales off the coast. The vegetation is rich and this is an ideal place to enjoy the midnight sun. Northern lights may also be spotted from late August to early April.
Grimsey
Far north, straddling the Arctic Circle is Grimsey island, the northernmost inhabited territory of Iceland, with a population of about 100 people. It is renowned for its fishermen, its rich vegetation and birdlife.
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.
Akureyri, ‘The Capital of the North’ is a town in the fjord Eyjafjordur in North Iceland. It lies just 100 km away from the Arctic Circle. It is Iceland’s second-largest urban area with a population of about 17,800.
Economy
Akureyri is an important fishing centre and port, but in the last few years tourism, industry, higher education and services have become the fastest growing sectors of the economy.
An international airport is located about 3 km from the center. A large number of cruisers also stop at Akureyri. One of Iceland's best skiing sites is found by Akureyri, at Hlidarfjall.
Traditionally Akureyri has survived on fisheries and some of Iceland’s largest fishing companies, like for example Samherji, have their headquarters there. Other large companies include Brim, Nordurmjolk, and Vifilfell hf, the largest brewery in Iceland.
FSA/Akureyri Hospital is a major employer in the area and is one of two major hospitals in Iceland.
Akureyri has excellent facilities for travelers and is located a short drive from many of Iceland’s top natural, cultural and historical attractions.
Nature & Landscape
Akureyri is surrounded by mountains, the highest one being Kerling (1538 m). The area around it has rich agriculture and a beautiful mountain ring.
The innermost part of the fjord, Pollurinn ('The Pool') further lends the town a special character. The climate in Akureyri is generally very pleasant.
The islands Hrisey in the middle of Eyfjordur and Grimsey, straddling the Artic Circle, both belong to the municipality of Akureyri. Hrisey is often called 'The Pearl of Eyjafjordur' and Grimsey 'The Pearl of the Artic' and these beautiful and peaceful islands are highly popular with travelers.
History & Culture
During World War II the town was an important site for the Allies and the town grew considerably after the war, as people increasingly moved to urban areas.
Akureyri has a strong cultural scene, with several bars and renowned restaurants. Folk culture in general is more prevalent there than in Reykjavik. During the summer there are several notable festivals in Akureyri and its surroundings.
Sites of interest in Akureyri include the brand-new Hof concert hall and Akureyri’s many museums, The Nature Museum, Nonnahus, a.k.a. Jon Sveinsson Memorial Museum, for the writer, David's house or David Stefansson Memorial Museum, for the poet, Akureyri Art Museum.
Akureyri also has several churches, Akureyrarkirkja being the most notable, as well as beautiful botanical gardens. The old town is particularly charming, ideal for a nice walk.
Jökulsárlón is Iceland’s most famous glacier lagoon. Conveniently located in the southeast by Route 1, about halfway between the Skaftafell Nature Reserve and Höfn, it is a popular stop for those travelling along the South Coast or around the circular ring road of the country.
Geography
As a glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón is a lake that is filled with the meltwater from an outlet glacier. In this case, it is Breiðamerkurjökull, a tongue of Europe’s largest ice cap, Vatnajökull.
It stands out, however, due to the fact that it also fills with icebergs breaking from the glacier, some of which tower several stories high.
These icebergs, other than their scale, are notable for their colouration. Although they are, as expected, largely white, most are also dyed electric blue in part, with black streaks of ash from eruptions centuries past.
When the icebergs finally make it across the lagoon, they either drift out to sea or wash up on the nearby shore. Because of the way they glisten against the black sands of Breiðamerkursandur, this area has been nicknamed ‘the Diamond Beach’.
In spite of being a rather recent formation, Jökulsárlón is the deepest lake in the country, with depths reaching 248 metres. With a surface area of 18 square kilometres, it is also growing to be one of the largest.
History
Jökulsárlón has not been around since Iceland’s settlement; it only formed around 1935. This was due to rapidly rising temperatures in the country from the turn of the twentieth century; since 1920, Breiðamerkurjökull has been shrinking at a dramatic rate, and the lagoon has begun to fill its space.
Today, the expansion of Jökulsárlón is accelerating. As recently as 1975, it was just 8 square kilometres, and now that size has more than doubled.
In the relatively near future, it is expected that the lagoon will continue to grow until it becomes a large, deep fjord.
Though a dark omen for Iceland’s glaciers and ice caps in general, the retreat of Breiðamerkurjökull has resulted in an incredibly beautiful, if temporary, site. This has not been overlooked by Hollywood.
Jökulsárlón has been featured in the James Bond films A View to Kill in 1985 and Die Another Day in 2002, 2001’s Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and 2005’s Batman Begins.
In 2017, Jökulsárlón was enveloped into the Vatnajökull National Park, thus it is now fully protected by Icelandic law.
Wildlife
Because of the wealth of herring and capelin that the tides bring into the lagoon, Jökulsárlón is somewhat of a hot-spot for Iceland’s wildlife.
In summer, it is a nesting site for Arctic Terns; stay well away from this area, as these birds are notorious for the fierceness with which they protect their eggs, dive-bombing the heads of any they see as a threat. Skuas also nest on the lake’s shores in this season.
Seals can be reliably spotted here throughout the year, swimming amongst or else hauling out on the icebergs. Jökulsárlón provides them with a safe haven to rest and socialise, especially considering the waters of southeast Iceland are renowned for their population of orcas.
Vatnajökull is the largest ice cap in Iceland and the third largest glacier in Europe, covering 8% of the island's landmass. Vatnajökull Glacier can be found in the south west of Iceland and is a popular spot for glacier hiking and ice caving tours.
Facts about Vatnajökull
Surface: 8,100 km2
Average thickness: 400 - 600 m
Maximum thickness: 1,000 m
Height: 1,400 - 1,800 m
Highest peak: 2,200 m (Hvannadalshnjúkur)
Information about Vatnajökull
Vatnajökull Glacier belongs to the greater Vatnajökull National Park, which encompasses the former national parks Skaftafell, in the southwest, and Jökulsárgljúfur, in the north. Vatnajökull's highest summit is Hvannadalshnjúkur which rests on top of a stratovolcano known as Öræfajökull.
Underneath the glacier rests some of the most active volcanoes in the country, the most notable being Grímsvötn, Öræfajökull and Bárðabunga. Volcanic activity in the region has occurred on and off throughout the centuries, and many geologists believe that such a period is overdue for immediate future. If their calculations are correct, it would mean significant volcanic activity for Vatnajökull over the scope of the next half century.
The glacier boasts of over 30 outlet glaciers, which are channels of ice that flow out of ice caps but remain constrained on the sides of the valley. The major outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull include Dyngjujökull in the north, Breiðamerkurjökull and Skeiðarárjökull to the south. To the west, one can find the outlet glaciers Síðujökull, Skaftárjökull and Tungnaárjökull.
Glaciers are in constant motion underneath their weight; as they form over the centuries, the accession of snow exceeds its melting, creating a constant "push" on the ice cap. Each year, due to the melting ice water, new ice caves form that disappear come spring.
Numerous rivers run out of Vatnajökull, making up some of the greatest glacial rivers in Iceland:
Tungnaá (west)
Köldukvísl (west)
Þjórsá (west)
Jökulsá á Fjöllum (north)
Skjálfandafljót (north)
Jökulsá á Brú (north east)
Jökulsá í Fljótsdal (north east)
Jökulsá í Lóni (south)
Hornafjarðarfljót (south)
Jökulsá á Breiðamerkursandi (south)
Skeiðará (south)
Núpsvötn (south)
Hverfisfljót (south)
Skaftá (south)
Vatnajökull National Park
Vatnajökull National Park, in its current state, was established in June 2008. The park now covers an area of 14.141 km2, making it the second largest national park in Europe. Vatnajökull National Park has 14% coverage over the whole island of Iceland.
Rivers divide the highland plateau to the north of the park; an area that sees massive glacial flows in the summertime. The volcanic table mountain Herðubreið towers over this particular region, along with volcanoes Askja, Snæfell and Kverkfjöll.
The canyon Jökulsárgljúfur was carved out by glacial floods centuries ago. At the upper end of the canyon, you'll find Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Further north, the horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi is believed to have formed when Óðinn's horse, Sleipnir, stepped his foot down from the heavens.
East around Snæfell, one can find wetlands and ranges, home to roaming herds of wild reindeer and abundant birdlife. Steep mountain ridges make up the south side of Vatnajökull, where outlet glaciers crawl in between the ridges onto the lowlands. The sandy plains of Skeiðarársandur also lie to the south as they reach out to sea. The glacial river Skeiðará runs through this vast desert.
One of Iceland's most visited landmarks is the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, which sits at the head of outlet glacier Breiðamerkurjökull. There, large icebergs that have broken off the glacier gather to float in the lake before ending up in the Atlantic Ocean, or on the nearby Diamond Beach.
The volume of Vatnajökull reached its peak around 1930 but has since been in a steady process of decline. Because of rising levels of global temperature, approximately over the last 15 years, Vatnajökull has on average lost about a metre of its thickness annually.
If temperature levels continue to rise, the glacier could be all but gone nearing the end of the next century, leaving only small ice caps on top of the highest mountain summits.
Myvatn is a beautiful lake with many small islands in the north of Iceland, the fourthlargest lake in the country. Along with its surrounding area, the lake is one of Iceland's most amazing natural attractions.
Some of the islands in Myvatn are pseudocraters, formed by steam explosions. The lake has rich birdlife and more species of ducks than anywhere else in the world. As for vegetation, it is one of the few places in the world that grows Marimo, also known as Cladophora ball, Lake ball, or Moss Balls in English, a species of filamentous green algae (Chlorophyta).
The Myvatn nature baths are also renowned throughout the world, a perfect place to relax, surrounded by breathtaking landscape.
Close to the lake is Dimmuborgir, a fascinating area of dramatic and chaotic lava. Norwegian symphonic metal band Dimmu Borgir takes its name from the the lava field, and it continues to inspire travellers from all over the world.
The Myvatn area is definitely one of the most beautiful places in Iceland. Don´t miss it!
Dimmuborgir (e. ‘Black Forts') is a large area of chaotic lava, situated right east of Lake Myvatn, in North Iceland. With its dramatic view, Dimmuborgir is one of Iceland's most popular attractions.
The area is composed of various volcanic caves and rock formations, reminiscent of an ancient collapsed citadel. In folklore the Dimmuborgir lava field has been connected with hell, Satan was to have landed there after being cast from heaven and the Norwegian symphonic black metal band derives its name from the region.
Husavik in Skjalfandi Bay in North Iceland is called the whale watching capital of the world.
Whale watching is highly recommended from Húsavík and visiting the village whale museum. Other places that visitors might like to visit are the wooden Húsavíkurkirkja church, built in 1907, and the civic museum for culture and biology, which amongst other things features a stuffed polar bear and ancient boats, bearing witness to the history of seafaring in Iceland.
In Húsavík you'll find cute cafés and restaurants offering tasty treats, and you'll have a gorgeous view over the Skjálfandi Bay from this small town of about 2,000 inhabitants.
Skogafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the island with an astounding width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters.
This is one of the most popular waterfalls in Iceland for travellers to visit. It is located in South Iceland, not far from Skogar, which itself features a highly interesting regional museum. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall often produces a single or double rainbow on sunny days.
Seljalandsfoss in the river Seljalandsa in South Iceland is one of the most sought waterfalls in the country.
Seljalandsfoss has a narrow cascade but is one of Iceland's highest waterfalls, at 63 meters. The waterfall is highly picturesque and has the rare distinction that one can actually walk behind it.
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.
The glacier volcano of Eyjafjallajokull (1651 m) is located at the borders of the South Icelandic highlands. It featured prominently in world news in 2010 when ash from its eruption halted air traffic in Europe.
An ice cap of about 100 km with several outlet glaciers covers the caldera of Eyjafjallajökull that stands at the height of 1651 meters. The diamaeter of its highest crater is around 3-4 km2 wide and the rim has several peaks.
Eyjafjallajokull glacier volcano lies north of Skogar, and to the west of Myrdalsjokull glacier and the massive volcano there; Katla.
Eyjafjallajokull is thought to be related geologically to Katla in Myrdalsjokull and eruptions in the former have often been followed by eruptions in the latter.
The 2010 eruptions
The end of 2010 saw some small seismic activity that gradually increased and resulted in a small eruption in March of 2010, characterized by a flow of alkani-olivine basalt lava.
This first stage lasted until April 12th and created the volcanic craters Magni and Modi at the Fimmvorduhals trail. They are so far Iceland's newest vocanic craters, and still eminate steam with lava glowing under the surface.
However it was the second phase of the eruption that started on April 14th that created the huge ash cloud that rose about 9 km into the skies.
This eruption halted air traffic in Europe for days, and its estimated that as many as 107.000 flights may have been cancelled during the week it lasted.
The ejected tephra measured around 250 million cubic meters. This ash cloud lasted for six days and some more localized disruption continued into May. The eruption was officially declared to be over in October 2010, as the snow on the glacier had ceased to melt.
Future volcanic developments?
Eyjafjallajokull erupted in years 920, 1612 and again 1821-1823.
Its latest eruptions were the two that occurred in 2010.
Future volcanic developments remain unclear. The area is still highly active and can be quite unpredictable. It continues, however, to be closely monitored by The Icelandic Meterological Office.
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.
Strokkur (Icelandic for "churn") is one of the most famous hot springs in Iceland and belongs to the famous Golden Circle.
Strokkur is a fountain geyser in the Geysir geothermal area in the southwest part of the country, east of Reykjavik. Strokkur is a powerful hot spring and an impressive sight. It erupts about every 4–8 minutes and spouts water to a height of 15 – 20 m, sometimes up to 40 m.
Reykjanes is a peninsula in Southwest Iceland, characterised by immense lava fields, volcanoes and strong geothermal activity.
Volcanic & Geothermal Activity
The peninsula runs along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where the Eurasian and the North American tectonic plates are drifting apart. Because of this geological setting, the whole peninsula is extremely volcanically active, covered with lava fields and volcanoes and small earthquakes are very common there.
During the middle ages, many eruptions occurred in Reykjanes, but no eruptions have been recorded there for the last 500 years.
The main geothermal areas of Reykjanes are Gunnuhver, Krýsuvik and Svartsengi. Various mud pools and fumaroles can be seen at Gunnuhver while Krýsuvik is characterised by hot springs and mud pots that bestow multicoloured hues upon the soil. The green crater lake Grænavatn is also an impressive sight.
Svartsengi is home to a geothermal power station that produces 76.5 MW of electricity from the 475 litres of 90° C warm water that gush from the earth per second. The mineral-rich surplus water fills up the Blue Lagoon spa.
Nature & Wildlife
Reykjanes' cliffs are teeming with birdlife. Its best-known bird colony resides in Krýsuvikurbjarg which is the nesting place of approximately 80 thousand seabirds. North of Krýsuvíkurbjarg is Kleifarvatn, the largest lake on the peninsula and one of the deepest in Iceland.
Reykjanes is hammered by some of the most breathtaking breaker waves in the world. A short drive from Krýsuvík is Selvogur where one is able to witness some of the country's greatest waves. On Reykjanestá, the southwest tip of the peninsula, the waves are known to reach heights of 20-30 meters.
The peninsula's north side is dotted with fishing villages and towns, most notably Keflavík, Sandgerði, Garður and Vogar. Grindavík town is located on the south shore of the peninsula.
Miðnesheiði
Near Keflavík is the Miðnesheiði heath, where the international airport, Leifsstöð (also known as Keflavíkurflugvöllur or ‘Keflavík Airport’) is located.
The World-Famous Spa
On the southern tip of the peninsula is the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, an ideal place for relaxing and bathing.
Myrdalsjokull is a glacier in the south of the Icelandic highlands. It is the country's fourth largest glacier, covering nearly 600 km2. It's highest peak reaches around 1500 meters. Under the icecap is the volcano Katla.
Katla is active and has had at least 16 eruptions since the year 936, usually erupting every 40-80 years. It's latest eruption was in 1918. Myrdalsjokull is to the north of the village Vik and east of the famous Eyjafjallajokull glacier volcano. The popular Fimmvorduhals trail lies between the two glaciers. Due to Eyjafjallajokull's eruption in 2010 the area is closely monitored.
Skaftafell is a nature preserve in Oraefasveit. It used to be a national park of its own but joined the larger Vatnajokull National Park in 2008.
Skaftafell is notable for its rich flora, growing between sands and glaciers, and overall for its amazing and contrasting scenery. You can take short and easy trails to the waterfalls Svartifoss and Hundafoss, as well as Skaftafell glacier, with the mountain Kristinartindar and Morsardalur valley further off.
Skaftafell is also the perfect base camp for those seeking to climb Iceland’s highest peak, Hvannadalshnukur.
Egilsstadir is the largest town in East Iceland, with a population of 2257 people as of 2011. It is located on the banks of the river Lagarfljot in the wide valley of the fertile Fljotsdalsherad district.
Egilsstadir is the main center for service, transportation and administration in East Iceland.
The town provides all basic services and features an airport, a college and a health center. Egilsstadir also has an annual jazz festival that we can recommend. The town is furthermore close to many of East Iceland's and indeed Iceland's main attractions and as a center of the area, many East Iceland tours are directed from there.
Reynisdrangar are rock formations situated near the shore of Reynisfjara beach by the coastal village Vík í Mýrdalur on the South Coast of Iceland.
The formations are large and impending sea cliffs, made up of the rock type basalt, that serve as a vital part of the area’s allure as they shoot dramatically out of the ocean under the looming cliffs of Mt. Reynisfjall.
The village of Vík only houses around 300 permanent inhabitants, but on a daily basis, travellers scouting the South Coast make their way there to visit what has been voted as one of the most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world. The beach of Reynisfjara, however, can be highly dangerous if proper caution is not taken. As is evident from how the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash upon Reynisdrangar, the currents here are strong, and sneak waves can easily carry anyone that’s standing too close out to sea. The beach is not for wading, but for admiring, and especially the mighty surf bursting on the base of these rocky cliffs.
Folklore
There is an Icelandic folk tale that explains the origin of the pillars’ eerie appearance. According to legend, a couple of trolls were busy dragging a stranded three-masted ship to shore when the sunlight hit them and turned them into pillars of rock for all eternity. In fact, numerous rock formations in Iceland carry with them tales of trolls or elves, and one has only to look at them to fathom why.
Surroundings & Wildlife
An alternative view of the bewitching cliffs and their surrounding sea can be enjoyed by venturing up Mt. Reynisfjall, by a road to the west of the village. The mountain furthermore functions as a puffin colony every summer, from April to September, meaning guests can enjoy the view in good company. Other birds can be seen gliding around the cliffs such as Arctic terns, fulmars and seagulls.
The South Coast of Iceland is the country's most visited sightseeing route, along with the Golden Circle.
The famed South Coast shoreline stretches from the greater Reykjavík area and is dotted with natural wonders such as cascading waterfalls, volcanoes both active and dormant, black sand beaches and glacier lagoons.
Geography, Nature & Wildlife
Iceland is divided into eight geographical regions. Out of these, the Southern Region is the largest, as it spans over 24.000 square kilometres with its administrative centre in the municipality of Selfoss.
What is known as the South Coast embodies the shoreline of this particular region. The area consists of a lowland that is mostly composed of marshlands, bays and cultivated pastures that are met by a series of black beaches where the estuaries to the east and west of the district close off the coastal body.
Underneath the soil rests a vast lava field, known as Þjórsárhraun. Its edges reach several hundred metres offshore where the ocean waves crash upon them, thereby protecting the lowland from the invasion of the sea. This results in the South Coast being unusually lacking in the deep fjords that so distinctly characterise the rest of Iceland's shore line.
The region boasts vibrant bird life during all seasons. It is not only rich with both marshland birds and seabirds but also migrating birds such as the North Atlantic puffin. Some species stay throughout the harsh Icelandic winter, including the northern diver, the loom and various species of gulls and ducks.
Highlights of the South Coast
The South Coast offers an unprecedented array of natural wonders that draw thousands of visitors each day. When driving the route from Reykjavík City, the highlights in their correct order are:
These attractions count for but a fraction of what the South Coast has to offer. The vast sand plains of Sólheimasandur are home to a crashed DC-3 Plane Wreck, and close to Seljavellir by the Skógar Village there's Seljavallalaug, one of the oldest swimming pools in Iceland.
The Diamond Beach is the name of a strip of black sand belonging to the greater Breiðamerkursandur glacial plain, located by the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon on the South Coast of Iceland.
Breiðamerkursandur
Breiðamerkursandur is a glacial outwash plain located in the municipality of Hornafjörður. The sand stretches approximately 18 kilometres along Iceland’s South Coast, more specifically from the foot of Kvíárjökull Glacier to the famed glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón, that nests by the foot of Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier. Both glaciers count amongst the 30 outlets of Vatnajökull, Iceland’s largest ice cap.
The outwash plain was formed when three of Vatnajökull’s outlet glaciers, Breiðamerkurjökull, Hrútárjökull and Fjallsjökull, flowed forward due to volcanic activity and ground the rocks of the underlying surface, creating and pushing forward the glacial sediments. Such sand plains are a common part of the Icelandic landscape, due to the island being volcanically active as well as boasting numerous ice caps. The terminus (the tip of a given glacier) also dug deep into the ground and left what is now the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
Jökulsárlón Icebergs
The Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is one of the most famed and visited attractions in Iceland. Floating on the lagoon are enumerable ice bergs that have broken off the resident glacier, creating an ever-changing scenery of incredible allure.
The river Jökulsá connects the lagoon to the Atlantic Ocean, meaning that these icebergs eventually drift out to sea where they are polished by the waves before floating back to the black sands of Breiðamerkursandur. The name "Diamond Beach" comes from the white ice on the black sand appearing like gemstones or diamonds, as they often glisten in the sun and sharply contrast their jet black surroundings.
2 noce w Reykjaviku (dostępne są różne poziomy zakwaterowania; śniadanie wliczone w opcji Comfort i Quality; więcej informacji poniżej)
Standardowe wejście do Blue Lagoon (możliwa zmiana na wyższy poziom) i transfer
7-dniowa wycieczka z przewodnikiem przez południe, wschód i północ Islandii
6 nocy w różnych hotelach (śniadanie w cenie, prywatne łazienki w zależności od dostępności)
Polowanie na zorzę polarną
Szczegółowy plan podróży pełen ciekawych i praktycznych informacji na temat islandzkiej przyrody, historii i kultury
Lot z Akureyri do Reykjaviku
Podatki
Transfer z krajowego lotniska w Reykjaviku do hotelu
Dodatkowe aktywności (możesz wybrać je w trakcie rezerwacji)
Loty poza wymienionym
Lunch i obiad
Co zabrać:
Ciepłe ubrania, warstwy wodoodporne i wiatroodporne
Porządne buty górskie
Aparat fotograficzny
Strój kąpielowy
Dobrze wiedzieć:
Zorza polarna to naturalne zjawisko, dlatego też nie ma gwarancji, że w trakcie pobytu uda się ją zobaczyć - dołożyliśmy jednak wszelkich starań, aby zmaksymalizować szanse zobaczenia zorzy pod warunkiem, że będzie dobra pogoda. W przypadku ekstremalnych warunków pogodowych może się zdarzyć, że aktywność zostanie anulowana. Jeśli Twoja wybrana wycieczka zostanie anulowana, pomożemy Ci w organizacji i rezerwacji innych aktywności w miarę możliwości, a ewentualna różnica w cenie zostanie zwrócona.
Plan
Dzień 1 - Przylot i Blue Lagoon
Witamy na Islandii! Po przylocie na międzynarodowe lotnisko w Keflaviku, skorzystasz z lotniskowego transferu, który przez postrzępione pola lawowe zabierze Cię do Reykjaviku. Pomiędzy Keflavikiem, a stolicą znajduje się słynne na całym świecie SPA Blue Lagoon, które oferuje mleczno-błękitną wodę bogatą w lecznicze minerały. To idealny sposób na odpoczynek po długim locie. Wizyta w Błękitnej Lagunie jest zawarta w tym pakiecie, więc masz szansę spędzić tam tak wiele czasu, ile potrzebujesz, zanim pojedziesz do Reykjaviku. W zależności od godziny Twojego przylotu, możesz spędzić resztę czasu na eksplorowaniu stolicy Islandii, pełnej klimatycznych kafejek, świetnych restauracji, bogatej architektury i życia kulturalnego. Noc spędzisz w Reykjaviku.
Preferowany nocleg w Reykjavíku
Reykjavík Comfort
Fosshótel ma cztery 3-4-gwiazdkowe hotele. Wszystkie najważniejsze atrakcje, kafejki, restauracje, muzea oraz całe życie nocne znajdują się w niedalekiej odległości. Wszystkie hotele oferują prywatne pokoje z łazienkami i darmowe wifi. Śniadanie jest wliczone w cenę.
Reykjavík Quality
Alda to czterogwiazdkowy hotel usytuowany przy Laugavegur, głównej ulicy handlowej w Reykjaviku, w centrum miasta. Prywatne pokoje z prywatną łazienką. Goście mogą bezpłatnie korzystać z siłowni, sauny oraz wanny z hydromasażem. Darmowe wifi. Śniadanie jest wliczone w cenę.
Dzień 2 - Gejzery, wodospady i Golden Circle
Twoja podróż rozpocznie się od dołączenia do minibusa, w którym znajdziesz doświadczonego przewodnika oraz współpasażerów. Planem na dzisiejszy dzień jest najpopularniejsza na Islandii trasa - Golden Circle. Pierwszym przystankiem będzie park narodowy Þingvellir, który został wpisany na listę UNESCO, ze względu na wartość historyczną (tam powstał najstarszy na świecie demokratyczny parlament - Alþingi). Dodatkowo park leży na styku dwóch płyt kontynentalnych, które stworzyły szczeliny, jaskinie, kanion i niezwykłe formacje skalne.
Później udasz się do doliny geotermalnej Haukadalur, pełnej bulgoczących błot i aktywnych gejzerów. Znajdziesz tam gejzer Strokkur, który wybucha co kilka minut wyrzucając z siebie słup wody sięgający 20 metrów. Ostatnim miejscem dzisiejszego dnia będzie przepiękny wodospad Gullfoss, który potężną kaskadą spada z dwóch “stopni”, wprost do wąwozu. Noc spędzisz niedaleko wioski Hella. Nie zapomnij sprawdzać czy na niebie pojawiła się zorza polarna!
Dzień 3 - Południowe wybrzeże i wędrówka po lodowcu
Trzeciego dnia wyjedziesz z Hella i ruszysz przez południowe wybrzeże. Znajduje się tam wiele słynnych atrakcji, więc przygotuj ciepłą kurtkę i aparat fotograficzny. Pierwszym przystankiem będzie wodospad Seljalandsfoss, mierzący 60 metrów wysokości i stanowiący jedno z najpopularniejszych tego typu miejsc na Islandii. Kolejnym przystankiem będzie wodospad Skógafoss, wyjątkowo piękny, pod którym często tworzą się tęcze. Tego dnia miniesz gigantyczne lodowce, łącznie z Eyjafjallajökull, który w 2010 roku sparaliżował ruch lotniczy w Europie oraz trzeci największy lodowiec na Islandii - Mýrdalsjökull.
Twój przewodnik zabierze Cię do lodowca Sólheimajökull, po którym możesz wybrać się na opcjonalną wycieczkę używając całego niezbędnego sprzętu (wybierz tę aktywność w trakcie rezerwacji). Twoją finalną destynacją będzie wioska Vik, obok której zobaczysz czarne piaski plaży Reynisfjara i będziesz podziwiać “skalny zamek” Reynisdrangar, wystający z morza. Noc spędzisz w Vik, relaksując się i polując na zorzę polarną.
Dzień 4 - Skaftafell i jaskinie lodowe
Czwartego dnia będziesz kontynuować wycieczkę przez południowe wybrzeże, aż do rezerwatu Skaftafell, należącego do parku narodowego Vatnajökull. Ten obszar jest pełen ścieżek turystycznych, łącznie z tą prowadzącą do niezwykłego wodospadu Svartifoss, którego kaskada wyraźnie odznacza się od czarnych, bazaltowych skał.
Kolejnym przystankiem jest ważny punkt programu - laguna lodowcowa Jökulsárlón, pełna pływających bezwładnie po błękitnym jeziorze gór lodowych oderwanych od lodowca Vatnajökull. Zaraz obok znajdziesz “diamentową plażę”, która pełna jest czarnego, drobnego piasku i krystalicznych kawałków lodu, mieniących się w słońcu. Dzisiaj będziesz mieć również niezapomnianą okazję zobaczenia najprawdziwszych jaskiń lodowych, do których dotrzesz przy pomocy specjalnie zmodyfikowanego Super Jeepa (wybierz tę aktywność w trakcie rezerwacji). To jedno z tych wyjątkowych miejsc, które odwiedza się raz w życiu, i które zadowolą wszystkich miłośników przyrody, ekstremalnych wrażeń oraz fotografów. Noc spędzisz na południowym wschodzie Islandii.
Dzień 5 - Dzikie Fiordy Wschodnie
Piątego dnia swojej wycieczki przejedziesz przez intrygujące Fiordy Wschodnie pełne zniewalających widoków, nietkniętej natury, wysokich gór wystających z morza. To idealna okazja do tego, aby poczuć ten specyficzny rodzaj pustki i piękna, które w połączeniu stanowią kwintesencję Islandii. Ilość przystanków dzisiejszego dnia jest uzależniona od warunków pogodowych, natomiast Twój rewelacyjny przewodnik zrobi wszystko co w jego mocy, żeby dotrzeć do najbardziej niezwykłych miejsc.
Po przejeździe przez największy islandzki las - Hallormstaðarskógur, udasz się do “stolicy wschodu” - Egilsstaðir. To przytulne miasto leży przy brzegu jeziora Lagarfljót, domu legendarnego morskiego potwora, którego porównuje się do szkockiej Nessi. Noc spędzisz w Egilsstaðir.
Dzień 6 - Jezioro Myvatn
Szóstego poranka opuścisz Fiordy Wschodnie i udasz się na północ. Destynacją dnia będzie jezioro Mývatn, które skrywa wyjątkowe piękno islandzkiej przyrody. Otaczający go obszar jest aktywny geotermalnie - znajdziesz tam między innymi bulgoczące błota w Námaskarð, skalną twierdzę Dimmuborgir i intrygujące kartery Skútustaðagígar. Jeżeli którekolwiek z tych miejsc wygląda znajomo, jest to zasługą serialu HBO - “Gra o tron”, który był kręcony między innymi w tamtych lokacjach.
Następnie udasz się busem do Húsavík, miasteczka leżącego przy zatoce Skjálfandi. Miejscowość oferuje zanurzenie się w fascynującą historię Islandii oraz relaks pomiędzy wąskimi uliczkami. Noc spędzisz w okolicy Mývatn.
Dzień 7 - Akureyri i Północ
Tego dnia opuścisz obszar Mývatn i odwiedzisz dwa przepiękne fiordy na północy. Pierwszym z nich jest Siglufjörður, otoczony majestatycznymi górami z każdej strony, z wąskim przesmykiem doliny. Znajdziesz tam nagradzane muzeum “wypraw śledziowych”, gdzie dowiesz jak jak wielkie znaczenie dla kraju, od zawsze, miało na Islandii rybołówstwo.
Kolejnym fiordem jest Eyjafjörður, jeden z najgłębszych tego typu na wyspie, który znany jest z idyllicznych krajobrazów. Twój przewodnik zabierze Cię do najlepszych punktów obserwacyjnych, żeby w pełni poczuć moc, jaką skrywają te tereny.
Ostatnim miejscem będzie “stolica północy” - Akureyri, największe miasto i obowiązkowy punkt dla wielbicieli białego szaleństwa. Będziesz mieć szansę nie tylko zwiedzania, ale również ostatnich zakupów, spróbowania kawy w klimatycznych kafejkach czy lokalnej kuchni w jednej z rewelacyjnych restauracji w mieście. Noc spędzisz w Akureyri.
Dzień 8 - Powrót do Reykjaviku
Po nocy spędzonej w “stolicy północy” będziesz mieć czas na dalsze eksplorowanie Akureyri, bądź od razu udasz się na lot powrotny do Reykjaviku. Lot powrotny do stolicy jest zawarty w tym pakiecie i zaoszczędzi Ci bardzo dużo cennego czasu, który możesz wykorzystać na inne aktywności na Islandii.
Kiedy wrócisz do Reykjaviku, tylko od Ciebie zależy wykorzystanie czasu wolnego, który może być rewelacyjnie zagospodarowany biorąc pod uwagę możliwości jakie oferuje stolica Islandii. Noc spędzisz w Reykjaviku.
Preferowany nocleg w Reykjavíku
Reykjavík Comfort
Fosshótel ma cztery 3-4-gwiazdkowe hotele. Wszystkie najważniejsze atrakcje, kafejki, restauracje, muzea oraz całe życie nocne znajdują się w niedalekiej odległości. Wszystkie hotele oferują prywatne pokoje z łazienkami i darmowe wifi. Śniadanie jest wliczone w cenę.
Reykjavík Quality
Alda to czterogwiazdkowy hotel usytuowany przy Laugavegur, głównej ulicy handlowej w Reykjaviku, w centrum miasta. Prywatne pokoje z prywatną łazienką. Goście mogą bezpłatnie korzystać z siłowni, sauny oraz wanny z hydromasażem. Darmowe wifi. Śniadanie jest wliczone w cenę.
Dzień 9 - Pożegnanie z wyspą
Dzisiaj kończy się Twoja wycieczka. Spakuj swoje walizki i skorzystaj z transferu na lotnisko, który dowiezie Cię wystarczająco wcześniej, przed Twoim wylotem. Mamy nadzieję, że Twój pobyt w zimowej Islandii będzie czymś, czego nigdy nie zapomnisz i do czego z radością będziesz wracać. Spokojnej i bezpiecznej podróży! Do zobaczenia na Islandii!
Noclegi w Reykjaviku
Poniżej znajdziesz dostępne poziomy zakwaterowania. Rezerwacja Super Budget zostanie zrealizowana w hostelu w pokojach wieloosobowych. W przypadku rezerwacji typu Comfort i Quality, rezerwacja pojedynczych osób zostanie zrealizowana w pojedynczych pokojach, podczas gdy rezerwacje 2 lub więcej osób zostaną zrealizowane w pokojach dwuosobowych lub trzyosobowych. Jeśli podróżujesz z innymi osobami, ale wolisz pokój jednoosobowy, zrób osobną rezerwację. W przypadku wycieczek kilkudniowych z przewodnikiem, poziom zakwaterowania nie może zostać zmieniony. Zawsze staramy się uwzględnić specjalne prośby - pamiętaj, że mogą one generować dodatkowe koszty.
Super Budget
Pokoje lub łóżka w pokoju wieloosobowym ze wspólną łazienką w pensjonacie lub hostelu takim jak HI Hostel. Znajdują się w obrębie stolicy. Śniadanie nie jest wliczone.
Comfort
Pokoje z prywatną łazienką w hotelach trzygwiazdkowych, takich jak Fosshótel Barón lub przytulne guesthousy. Znajdują się w centrum miasta lub w pobliżu. Śniadanie jest wliczone w cenę.
Quality
Pokoje w designerskich, czterogwiazdkowych hotelach w centrum miasta z prywatną łazienką (w absolutnie najlepszych lokalizacjach w centrum) takich jak hotel Alda. Śniadanie jest wliczone w cenę.
Ubezpieczenie na wypadek odwołania rezerwacji
To ubezpieczenie gwarantuje, że w przypadku odwołania rezerwacji tego pakietu otrzymasz pełny zwrot pieniędzy, minus koszty ubezpieczenia 5.000 ISK za osobę. Odwołanie rezerwacji musi być zrobione przynajmniej 48 godzin przed planowanym startem pakietu. Aby odwołać rezerwację i otrzymać pełny zwrot skontaktuj się z naszym biurem obsługi pisząc na maila info@guidetoiceland.is, nie później niż 48 godzin przed rozpoczęciem pakietu. Pamiętaj, że to ubezpieczenie pokrywa jedynie pełne odwołanie całego pakietu, a więc nie pokrywa odwołania pojedynczych aktywności i serwisów w ramach pakietu. Koszt tego ubezpieczenia jest niezwracalny i niemożliwy do przeniesienia.
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