Top Iceland Motor Sports - page 21

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the Silver Circle! We kick off with a scenic drive into the majestic Hvalfjördur, a sprawling 30-kilometer fjord brimming with nature's wonders and captivating history. The drive from Reykjavik to the fjord takes about 1 hour. Once we get to the fjord, we will drive along it making a few stops for pictures. After another 1 hour drive, we will reach Deildartunguhver, one of Europe's largest hot spring, located right next to Krauma spa, where you can opt to take a relaxing bath. We then head to Reykholt, an ancient town steeped in medieval Icelandic manuscript studies. Another short drive will take us to the spellbinding Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. We then drive for about 1 hour to the town of Borgarnes, with its interesting Settlement Museum, revealing the tales of Iceland's first Viking settlers. Another similar drive will then take us back to Reykjavik.

NEW! During this trip you will see Newest Black Lava Flow and Grindavik Ghost Town! 1. From Reykjavik, we drive to Raufarhólshellir (lava tunnel), where a local guide will tell us all about its spectacular colors and rock formations. 2. After we head to the beautiful Reykjanes Peninsula - one of Iceland’s geological gems, a place rich in geothermal energy, seismic activity, and tectonic movements. 3. After we will stop in Grindavik - a town partially damaged by the recent eruption. We’ll take a lunch break and have time to see the newest black lava flow, large cracks in the ground, and the eerie remains of the ghost town. 6. In the end of the day we will make a stop at the Blue Lagoon. You will have time to walk take pictures or enjoy a coffee in the cafe overlooking the blue pool. If you wish, you can take a bath in the warm lagoon while enjoying a drink or put some silica mask over your body. (Entrance tickets are not included in the tour price and must be purchased in advance).

Begin your private tour with a pickup in Akureyri, either from your accommodation or the port. Head to your first stop, the magnificent Godafoss waterfall. Spend time taking in the views and snapping photos before continuing to Lake Myvatn. Next, visit Grjotagja, the famous Game of Thrones cave, and then head to Hverir, the famous Hell's Kitchen geothermal area. If time will be not too short according with tourist availability the last visit will be Víti (meaning "Hell"), Located near the Krafla caldera, it features a vivid, turquoise-blue geothermal lake in a crater. Conclude your tour with a visit to the botanical gardens and downtown Akureyri, where you can enjoy shopping before returning to the ship. Any requests can be addressed to the driver to arrange visits to alternative attractions in the city or along the route, he'll comply according to timing availability.

Enjoy a unique perspective on Iceland's rugged nature on this buggy tour from Reykjavik. Pull on your provided snow suit, jump onboard your 4-seater 4x4 buggy, and head out on a thrilling ride through an otherworldly landscape of lava and moss, splashing through streams and making photo stops at viewpoints along the way.