Glaciers, Geysers And Waterfalls

Glaciers, Geysers And Waterfalls (EDCZS)

Duration: 8 days (may vary)
Areas: Iceland
Tour types: Nature & Wildlife

Description

We split our time in Iceland between the rugged south coast and the lively capital Reykjavik. Our first base at Drangshlid looks south across the coastal plains to the sea. Behind us lies the massive Myrdalsjokul ice-cap, from whose heights tumble the Solheimjokul glacier and the famous Skogafoss waterfall. We spend a full day exploring the glacier just a few miles from our guest house and another day snowshoeing in the hills behind the waterfall, offering inspirational views of the ice cap and ocean. Moving back west, we take in the 'must-see' sights of Gullfoss waterfall, the geothermal waterspouts at Geysir, and historic Thingvellir with its lake and volcanic rift scenery. Then from our Reykjavik base we take day trips for further snowshoe exploration to Mount Hengil and the Glymur waterfall

Tour itinerary

Day 1:

Start Reykjavik.

Day 2:

Snowshoe walk in the hills behind Skogafoss waterfall.

Day 3:

Day of glacier exploration using crampons and ice-axe.

Day 4:

Visit Seljelandsfoss, Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir en route to Reykjavik.

Day 5:

Snowshoe around Mount Hengill, a geothermal area with steam-vents and hot springs.

Day 6:

Excursion to Glymur waterfall (highest in Iceland) or Mt. Skardsheidi, depending on snow conditions.

Day 7:

Free day in Reykjavik for optional excursions.

Day 8:

End Reykjavik.