Iceland - 3 Wonderful Days

Iceland – 3 Wonderful Days Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajikull and Snifellsjkull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. Population – 390 000 Reykjavik Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland and world's northernmost capital, is a vibrant, walkable city of 139,000 inhabitants, serving as the cultural heart and primary hub for exploring Iceland's dramatic nature. Top attractions include the iconic Hallgrimskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall, geothermal pools (like Laugardalslaug), and the Laugavegur shopping street. Famous Rainbow Street is full of unique and interesting shops. The street is striped in rainbow colours as a sign of joy and support for diversity. Hallgrimskirkja - Look up at the unique curved facade and expansive side wings of Hallgrimskirkja, a 74.5-meter-tall Lutheran Church set in the city’s centre. Climb to the top of the clock tower for panoramic views of Reykjavik’s iconic monuments and colourful buildings. Perlan Museum Ice Cave and Glaciers Exhibition. An ice cave in Reykjavik. Explore Perlan's amazing ice cave and the dramatic interactive Glaciers exhibition that offers a fascinating glimpse into Icelandic glaciers. Northern Lights Show. Guaranteed northern lights views, the first ever 8K northern lights planetarium film. Observe northern lights as you’ve never seen them. Volcano Show. Geldingadalir volcanic eruption. Get a fascinating insight into the Geldingadalir eruption that began in March 2021 at Fagradalsfjall and lasted several months. Observation Deck. Amazing 360 degree views of Reykjavik. The observation deck lies on the top of the hot water tanks and encircles the entire dome to give an amazing view of Reykjavik and the surrounding area. Check out the amazing Perlan museum website - https://perlan.is/exhibitions Blue Lagoon This famous Iceland lagoon is a manmade geothermally heated spa, which is located on the Reykjanes Peninsula – around 50 minutes from Reykjavik. It was founded in 1981 and quickly became one of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions. The lagoon's milky waters are rich in minerals and help soothe skin conditions. Check out the Blue Lagoon website for more details - https://www.bluelagoon.com/day-visit/the-blue-lagoon Golden Circle Tour The Golden Circle tour has a local guide and passengers will visit the famous ‘Thingvellir’ national park; the oldest parliament in the world, and place where you can see the gap between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, and you will walk between them during your stop there. You will also visit ‘Gullfoss’, or the ‘Golden Waterfalls’, one of the largest and most powerful waterfalls in Iceland. Perhaps in a different visiting order, but of course you will also go the famous Geysir, where you will see the Icelandic hot springs in action. Finally, you will visit ‘Fridheimar Tomato Farm’, a family-owned green house complex, where you will learn all about the geothermal benefits in Icelandic agriculture, and of course about their delicious tomato production. If the smell of tomatoes captivate you, we can recommend that you treat yourself to some tomato soup (or any other of their fresh tomato-based meals), or even a tomato beer if you are Gullfoss Waterfall The Gullfoss Waterfall is fed by the powerful Hvita River, which originates from the Langjokull Glacier. The water flows through Iceland’s rugged landscape before dramatically plunging over the two-tiered cascade. Gullfoss is made up of two distinct stages: the first drop is 36 feet (11 meters), followed by a second, larger plunge of 69 feet (21 meters). Together, these stages create an incredible display of nature’s power. Flanked by towering canyon walls that reach up to 230 feet (70 meters) high, Gullfoss plunges into the majestic Gullfossgjufur Canyon. This deep ravine, geologists believe, was formed by violent glacial floods at the end of the last ice age. How to become an Icelandic in 60 minutes (Harpa Concert Hall) 'How to become Icelandic in 60 minutes’ is shown at the Harpa concert hall. This brilliant and amusing stand-up comedy show will take you through all the quirks in the Icelandic culture and language, and the only requirement afterwards is that you know how to correctly pronounce the famous Icelandic volcano “Eyjafjallajokull” #Iceland3wonderfuldays #Iceland #Bluelagoon # Reykjavik