The Highland Road & Golden Circle Tour



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Duration: 11h
Location: Kaldidalur Pass, Kaldidalur, Iceland | Kaldidalur, Iceland


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Contrasts of Iceland—volcanic desert & majestic waterfalls
Astonishing beauty of UNESCO-listed Þingvellir National Park
Spectacular highland crossing & glacial ice towers
Hot springs & founding site of the world's oldest parliament
Awe-inspiring geyser with eruptions up to 299 feet (70 m)

Inclusions:
Guided tour of the Highland Road and Þingvellir National Park
Roundtrip transportation to and from central Reykjavik
Hotel pickup
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Extraordinary scenery is the main theme of this leisurely adventure under the Nordic summer sun. Venture into the Highlands, marvel at hot springs and majestic waterfalls, and then cross the Kaldidalur valley to arrive at the UNESCO-listed Þingvellir National Park, an area of astonishing beauty.

Visit Deildartunguhver, Europe's highest-flow hot spring at 48 gallons (180 l) per second. Then admire a spectacular series of waterfalls at Hraunfossar, which streams out from a lava field, and Barnafoss, a waterfall associated with many Icelandic folktales. Afterward, cross the Kaldidalur valley on a highland pass and see towering glacial ice caps and a vast grey desert made of volcanic ash.

A scenic drive takes you to the breathtaking landscapes of Þingvellir National Park. This is where the North American and European tectonic plates meet, and where in 930 AD, the oldest parliamentary institution in the world was founded. Today, the area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Complete your tour with a visit to the 2-tier, 105-foot (32-m) Gullfoss waterfall, and stand in awe at The Great Geysir as it hurls hot water up to 299 feet (70 m) in the air during its frequent eruptions.



Cancellation Policy: 4 days
Know before you book: Children 11 and younger are complimentary., This activity is not wheelchair accessible., Tour stops vary.

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