Heading towards Reykjavík after dinner we drive through the mountain plateau area of Hellisheiði. Ascending to the Hellisheiði plateau you will see the beautiful glow of Hveragerði’s geothermal greenhouses.
It’s time for the big show and with luck we have the cold clear weather for a glimpse of this spectacular phenomenon of nature. Watch in awe as the night sky comes alive.
NOTE: If weather condition seem unsuitable we’ll discuss your itinerary for the day accordingly.
As we approach the geothermal area of Haukadalur, home of the great Geyser, chances are good you will see the reliable Strokkur geyser erupt in 5 to 7 minute intervals.
This geyser spouts boiling water to as height of approximately 25 to 30 meters. We will stop at the Geysir site with plenty of time to explore the hot springs and view several eruptions of Strokkur.
We then head up the road to the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall cascading down the two teired drop of the white colored Hvita river, with its powerful glacial run-off waters.
Our day starts with your expert driver and guide welcoming you onboard one of our special Mountain Taxi super jeeps.
We’ll collect you from your hotel or place of stay in Iceland at 13:00 or 11.00 departure to include the snowmobile option
Our first stop is Thingvellir National Park, home of Iceland´s ancient parliament. After a 15 to 20 minute walk through the park where we will experience first hand the dramatic mid-Atlantic ridge,
We head eastward on the mountain road Lyngdalsheiði with great views of the rugged lava fields on the hills above Laugarvatn.
We will drive north onto the beginning of the famous Kjölur interior mountain road. It is the second longest of the roads through the Highlands of Iceland, since the first times of Icelandic settlement and is mentioned in the Icelandic sagas.
Here we approach Iceland’s second largest glacier – Langjökull.
Depending on the weather and snow conditions you can enjoy our snowmobile option. 1 hour standard, longer trips available on request.
After exploring these spectacular wonders of nature, a lobster feast awaits in the seaside town of Stokkseyri on the south coast of Iceland .
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•LOBSTER FEAST
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•We will stop for dinner at the famous seaside restaurant in Stokkseyri where we will enjoy a delicious langoustine lobster feast
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•We will stop at Gullfoss during our tour, where coffee, tea and sandwiches are available (not included).
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•Complimentary soft drinks and light refreshments are provided en route.
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•Passengers may bring their own refreshments.
MT08 NORTHERN LIGHTS ADVENTURE
THE MYSTERY & MAGIC OF NATURE | From $176 per person
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