The golden circle is must for anyone
stopping over in Iceland! This tour gives you a brief introduction to
the natural wonders contained within this volcanic islands harsh
environment. Vast expanses of lava fields are filled with large
craters full of crystal clear spring water. These lava fields are met
by extensive grasslands fringed by glaciers and snow peaked
mountains.
Gulfoss waterfall is one of the
showcases of the tour. Although frozen on the exterior during the
winter, it still pours water over its edges and through the canyon
creating a picturesque winter scene while nearby thermal pools are
venting heat. They provide the needed nutrients for vibrant colonies
of microorganisms that grow on the edges of bubbling mud pits and
spouting geysers.
The trip ends with a stop in the middle
of Pingvellir National Park to watch the sunset. This site is where the European and North American tectonic plates drift apart and creating the lakes and volcanoes that make up this epic
landscape. This introduction to Iceland's out of
this world scenery will surely inspire and amaze.
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