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1 The excursions will show you all the contrasts of Iceland
2 The geothermal area Krýsuvík on the Reykjanes peninsula
For Nature Lovers: Icelandic Highlands Enjoy a variety of landscapes, colours and nat- ural wonders in Kerlingarföll, one of the pearls of Iceland, located in the highlands, between the Glaciers Hofsjökull and Langjökull. Stay overnight in a Mountain Resort in this wonder- ful area. This overnight tour is available as a pre-programme.
Planned itinerary pre-programme: DAY 1: Reykjavik Arrival at hotel Reykjavik. Day at your leisure and overnight.
DAY 2: Reykjavik/Drive to Kerlingarföll Leave Reykjavík and head to the Kerid Crater. Iceland is dotted with volcanic craters, and Kerid is one of the more dramatic. Created by an explosion followed by implosion of its cone, it now has a lake at is bottom. Continue your journey to the Geysir Geothermal Area with its multitude of hot springs, where the most active geyser, Strokkur, spouts every few minutes. Lunch will be served in the area. After lunch, you continue your drive to Gullfoss Waterfall. The ‘’Golden Waterfall’’ is the most famous of the country’s many waterfalls where the river Hvítá drops 32 meters into two falls, creating an awesome spectacle. Following your visit to Gullfoss, you will head onto Kjölur highland road, leading up to Highlands of Iceland. Ker-
lingarföll is your destination, a tall mountain range which is a part of a large volcano of 100 km2. You will stay overnight in the cozy Kerlingarföll Mountain Resort. The rooms are new and each room has a private bathroom with shower.
DAY 3: Kerlingarföll Enjoy your day in the Icelandic Highlands, with a hike around Hveradalir. The scenery of Hveradalir offers mini glaciers, high energy steam springs and arctic vegetation which to- gether create one of the most unique combina- tions of colours you can imagine. The spectrum features hues ranging from white snow to stones of shining black obsidian. Enjoy your day in this wonderful area. You can either relax or go to the man-made natural bathing facility in the area, which is about 25 minutes walking distance from the resort. Again, you will stay overnight at Kerlingarföll.
DAY 4: Kerlingarföll/Reykjavik, embarkation Depart from Kerlingarföll mountain range towards the Secret Lagoon in Fludir, a natural hot spring located in the small village of Flúðir. The Secret Lagoon is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland, built in 1891. Have a unique experience relaxing in warm water surrounded by several geothermal spots and a little geyser which erupts every few minutes. The water in the lagoon holds a temperature of 38-40°c all
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year and its natural surroundings and steam rising into the air gives the place a magical feeling. Head to Fridheimar and you will be introduced to Icelandic agriculture – the local market greenhouse production. There you will meet the local family who will share the story of how their joint passion for horses and horticulture became the basis for the enterprising establishment that it is today. Visit the greenhouse, amidst the fragrant aroma of fresh tomato plants and the buzzing of worker bees. Then it’s “bon appétit” and lunch is served. Following Fridheimar, you will head towards beautiful Thingvellir National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your visit to the park allows you to experience one of Iceland´s most spectacular landscapes. The area is surrounded by mountains which shelter a vast lava plain of green moss and wild flowers. This tour will end at the pier in Reykjavik on time for embarkation. FROM £1015pp * The price includes one night at a first-class hotel in Reykjavik incl. breakfast, two nights at Kerlingarföll Mountain Resort with half board, professional English-speaking driver guide during tour to Kerlingarföll, 3 x lunch or lunchbox, en- trance fee to Secret Lagoon (incl. towel), greenhouse visit. Not included: dinner at hotel in Reykjavik, drinks, gratuities. BOOKING CODE: CENREK8PRE
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