Wybierz się z nami na trzydniową wycieczkę, żeby zobaczyć słynne miejsca w Golden Circle i na południowym wybrzeżu, dodatkowo eksplorując jaskinie lodowe, lodowce oraz polując na zorzę polarną. Ta wycieczka jest idealna dla wszystkich, którzy szukają klasycznej trasy po Islandii, do zrealizowania w kilka dni. W jej trakcie będziesz mieć możliwość odwiedzenia popularnych miejsc, takich jak obszar geotermalny Geysir oraz laguna lodowcowa, które są znane na całym świecie. Dodatkowo szansa wejścia do jaskini lodowej dodaje tej wyprawie czegoś specjalnego. Ten cud natury tworzy się w trakcie zimy, więc w rzeczywistości niewiele osób ma szansę być jego świadkiem.
Rezerwując tę wycieczkę, Twoje trzy dni spędzone z nami, będą w pełni zorganizowane. Biorąc pod uwagę wyzwanie jakim jest połączenie wycieczek z noclegami na Islandii, nasza oferta jest najbardziej optymalna; dodatkowo nie musisz się martwić o prowadzenie samochodu po oblodzonych drogach, bo jest to zadaniem wykwalifikowanego, doświadczonego przewodnika. Zapewniamy cały niezbędny sprzęt potrzebny na lodowcu oraz podczas eksplorowania jaskini lodowej. Jedyną rzeczą o której musisz pamiętać są porządne górskie buty, ciepłe ubrania, aparat fotograficzny. Zarezerwuj teraz i wybierz się z nami do zimowej krainy marzeń. Sprawdź dostępność wybierając datę.
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Informacja o wycieczce:
Dostępna: Lis. - Mar.
Czas trwania:
3 dni
Aktywności: Wędrówka po lodowcu, Zwiedzanie, Polowanie na zorzę polarną, Jaskinia lodowa
Poziom trudności: Łatwy
Minimalny wiek: 10 lat
Języki: English
Obszar:
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.
Jokulsarlon is a glacier lagoon in the south of Vatnajokull national park that is easily reached by the Ring Road.
Covered in thick glacial ice until the 1930’s when the glacier started retreating, the lagoon today measures 7 square miles (20 km2). More than 300 feet of ice still breaks away each year, reshaping the lagoon and filling it with icebergs - causing an alarmingly beautiful sight.
The water is freezing cold and contains a mixture of salt and freshwater giving it a blue-green color. There is plenty of fish and birdlife by the lagoon and the vast sand area of Breiðamerkursandur, and hundreds of seals stay there in winter.
Vatnajökull is the largest ice cap in Iceland and the third largest glacier in Europe, covering 8% of the island's landmass.
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 the stratovolcano known as Öræfajökull.
Underneath the glacier rest some of the most active volcanoes in the country, the most notable being Grímsvötn, Öræfajökull and Bárðabunga. The volcanic activity of the glacial area occurs at intervals throughout the ages, and many geologists believe such a period is scheduled to happen in the immediate future. If their calculations are correct, it would mean a 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 to valleys. The major outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull include Dyngjujökull in the north, Breiðamerkurjökull and Skeiðarárjökull to the south; and Síðujökull, Skaftárjökull and Tungnaárjökull to the west.
Glaciers are in constant motion underneath their weight, as they form over centuries when the accession of snow exceeds its melting. 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
The 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 with a 14% coverage of the island of Iceland.
The combined forces of volcanic and geothermal activity, glacial rivers and ice make up the different features of incredible landscapes that together give Vantajökull National Park its unique qualities.
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, wetlands and ranges are 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.
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.
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.
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.
The world-famous Reynisfjara shore, near the village Vik in Myrdalur on Iceland's South Coast, is widely regarded as the most impressive black-sand beach in Iceland.
Reynisfjara is a black pebble beach and features an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns resembling a rocky step pyramid, which is called Hálsanef. Out in the sea are the spectacularly shaped basalt sea stacks Reynisdrangar. The area has a rich birdlife, including puffins, fulmars and guillemots.
The waves at Reynisfjara are especially strong and unpredictable, and fatal accidents have occurred at this beach, so people are advised to take extra care when visiting the area.
According to folklore, two trolls attempted to drag a ship to land but were turned to stone as daylight broke, turning them into the Reynisdrangar stacks, clearly visible from the beach.
Vik in Myrdalur valley is the southernmost village on the Icelandic mainland, located 186 km from the capital Reykjavik.
Vik is important as a service centre for the inhabitants and visitors of the marvellous Reynisfjara beach.
Reynisfjara is widely considered one of the most beautiful beaches on earth (see for example Islands Magazine). This black pebble beach boasts an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns called Gardar, which resembles a rocky step pyramid and out in the sea are the spectaculary shaped basalt sea stacks Reynisdrangar. The area has rich birdlife, including puffins, fulmars and guillemots.
W pierwszy dzień zostaniesz odebrany z Twojego miejsca zakwaterowania i rozpoczniesz eksplorowanie najpopularniejszej trasy na Islandii - Golden Circle. Jest ona sławna z powodu trzech miejsc, które odwiedzisz. Pierwszym z nich jest park narodowy Þingvellir (jedyne dziedzictwo na Islandii wpisane na listę UNESCO). Leży dokładnie pomiędzy dwiema płytami tektonicznymi, a sam obszar jest fascynujący ze względu na geologię oraz przepiękną naturę. Jest także najlepszym miejscem na świecie, aby zobaczyć stykające się kontynenty. To również tam utworzono w 930 roku pierwszy parlament- Alþingi, który kontynuuje swoje prace w Reykjaviku. Drugim miejscem, które odwiedzisz jest obszar geotermalny Geysir. Od największego z nich, wszystkie gejzery na świecie zaczerpnęły swoją nazwę. W tym momencie jest nieaktywny, ale drugi - Strokkur, wybucha co 10 minut wyrzucając wodę na wysokość 40 metrów. Okolica jest przepiękna, z niesamowitymi kolorami oraz gorącymi źródłami rozsianymi dookoła. Trzecią lokalizacją jest Gullfoss, znany także jako “złoty wodospad”, który spada wprost do wąwozu. Kiedy jest dobra pogoda, dla zwiedzających jest otwarta jedna z platform do obserwowania, znajdująca się zaraz przy wodospadzie. Noc spędzisz nieopodal, w okolicy Hvolsvöllur. Nie zapomnij spoglądać co jakiś czas w niebo, w poszukiwaniu zorzy polarnej.
Dzień 2 - Południowe wybrzeże i wędrówka po lodowcu
Drugiego dnia wybierzesz się przez południowe wybrzeże. Obszar ten jest znany z bogactwa zabytków i niebywale zróżnicowanych krajobrazów, które możesz oglądać z drogi podczas jazdy. Pierwsze miejsca, w których się zatrzymasz, to dwa wodospady: Seljalandsfoss i Skógafoss. Pierwszy z nich jest znany głównie z tego, że można go obejść dookoła. Drugi natomiast jest szerokim wodospadem, obok którego znajdują się ścieżki turystyczne prowadzące do niesławnego wulkanu Eyjafjallajökull. Następnym przystankiem będą spektakularne pęknięcia i szczeliny podczas Twojej wyprawy po jęzorze lodowca Sólheimajökull. Zapewniamy cały niezbędny sprzęt oraz przeszkolenie przed wyruszeniem, jak również opowiemy Ci o historii lodowców. Po tej przygodzie ruszysz południowym wybrzeżem na wschód. Następnym przystankiem jest czarna plaża Reynisfjara, imponujące skały Reynisdrangar oraz Dyrhólaey. Po krótkim przystanku w Vik, udasz się do rezerwatu Skaftafell i będziesz cieszył się zachwycającymi krajobrazami, pod samym lodowcem Vatnajökull. Następnie udasz się do zatoki lodowej Jökulsárlón, która często określana jest jako islandzki klejnot. To właśnie tutaj setki brył lodu pływają po spokojnym jeziorze, tworząc nieziemski spektakl. Kiedy wreszcie któraś zostanie wyrzucona na brzeg, jest obmywana przez atlantyckie fale. Noc spędzisz w okolicy Jökulsárlón.
Dzień 3 - Jaskinie lodowe i powrót do Reykjaviku
W trzeci dzień będziesz eksplorowac spektakularne jaskinie lodowe w lodowcu Vatnajökull. Te niezwykłe cuda natury pojawiają się jedynie zimą, a wejście do nich jest mocno uzależnione od pogody (a tym samym możliwość wejścia do nich stanowi rzadką okoliczność). Zanim wejdziesz w tą zdumiewającą przestrzeń, otrzymasz raki i kask. Po wszystkim wrócimy do Reykjaviku. Droga jest długa, ale obiecujemy, że będzie spektakularna. Twój przewodnik opowie o wszystkim co przegapiłeś dzień wcześniej.
Noclegi
Ze względu na zwiększony popyt na usługi turystyczne w Islandii i niską dostępność, firmy oferujące wycieczki po Islandii nie mogą zagwarantować konkretnego zakwaterowania. Jednak zawsze zapewniamy najlepsze dostępne zakwaterowanie, w momencie dokonywania rezerwacji. Poniżej widać nasz pierwszy wybór noclegów. Pierwszy nocleg - pokój w hotelu Hvolsvöllur i Hótel Eyjafjallajökull. Druga noc - Hótel Höfn i Hótel Vatnajökull. Jeśli te miejsca są w pełni zarezerwowane w czasie trwania wycieczki, znajdziemy alternatywne rozwiązanie o tym samym standardzie.
Hótel Hvolsvöllur
Standardowe pokoje z łazienką w 3* hotelu w Hvolsvöllur. Śniadanie jest wliczone w cenę.
Hótel Eyjafjallajökull
Pokoje typu standard z prywatną łazienką w hotelu na południowym wybrzeżu Islandii. Śniadanie jest wliczone w cenę.
Hótel Höfn
Standardowe pokoje z prywatną łazienką w 3* hotelu w największym mieście w południowo-wschodniej Islandii. Śniadanie jest wliczone w cenę.
Hótel Vatnajökull
Pokoje typu standard z łazienką w 3* hotelu w pobliżu Höfn. Śniadanie jest wliczone w cenę.
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