Iceland. Hot Springs
There is an amazing island in the north of the Atlantic Ocean, which contains so many natural attractions that it could be declared a UNESCO property. Ostrovnoye is spread over an area of just over 103 thousand km 2, some of which are occupied by volcanoes, geysers, lakes, forests and waterfalls.
Since this is a maritime country, the main industries that generate income for the state are the fishing and processing industries.
People live along the coast, so a trip to Iceland allows you to save time to fully explore it.
Capital of Iceland
Reykjavik is the country's northernmost capital in Europe and home to the majority of the country's population. The city was founded by the Viking Ingolf Anarson in 874, who, after appealing to the gods with a request to indicate where to build a new settlement, threw 2 sticks into the water. Where they washed ashore, the first farm grew up, which became the basis of Reykjavik.
The hot springs surrounding the town give it its name, which means “smoking bay” in Icelandic. There are several features of the capital that distinguish it from others:
- Firstly, the city is recognized as the cleanest on the planet, and this is due to the fact that there is not a single industry in it. As guests of the city note, the air there is so clean that people who come from large cities and industrial areas feel dizzy.
- Secondly, in 2000 it was recognized as the most cultural capital in the world according to UNESCO.
- Thirdly, city residents are so accustomed to each other’s honesty and decency that they do not lock the doors of their houses and cars.
- Fourthly, this is the only city on the planet where the parliament existed for more than 1000 years and was not disbanded during periods of war or crisis.
- Fifthly, the weather in Iceland, namely in Reykjavik, is conducive to sightseeing without fuss and fainting from heatstroke or freezing. On the hottest summer day, the temperature rarely rises above +15, and in winter the average is -6 degrees.
These are not all the distinctive features of the city. For example, its old architecture is often converted farmhouses with outbuildings that have been converted into shops, bars and museums. To experience its beauty, purity and originality, you can find out what tour operators offer to Iceland and purchase those that pay maximum attention to Reykjavik.
National parks of the country
Iceland has three national parks, one of which, Thingvellir, is included in the list of natural heritages of the world according to UNESCO. Although it is the oldest in the country, its area is only 5,000 hectares. Next to it, the youngest nature park, Vatnajökull, which was organized in 2008, seems like a giant. It occupies 12% of the island's area and is the largest in Europe.
Travelers who prefer eco-tourism to all other beauties of the world (Iceland has something to boast about in this regard) should definitely visit here. The most famous object of the park is its glacier of the same name. Its size is simply amazing. It covers an area of 8100 km2, and its thickness ranges from 400 m to 1 kilometer.
The most amazing thing is that 7 volcanoes are still active under it, which make it “cry”, resulting in the formation of stunningly beautiful caves with hot springs and lakes located on the surface. A trip to Iceland is unlikely to be forgotten if you take a swim in one of the underground springs, as the local population does.
The third national park is located in the west of the island and has the unpronounceable name Snæfellsjökull. This is also a glacier, but much smaller. Not only is it interesting, but also the villages that nestle near it. See a real fishing village where old traditions have been preserved, visit an open-air museum, go fishing with local fishermen, eat the freshest seafood in local restaurants - these are the types of tours to Iceland that active people choose.
Blue Lagoon
Another natural phenomenon that has no equal in Europe is the Blue Lagoon geothermal complex. The azure-colored water, steam smoking above it, equipped wooden platforms, bridges, stairs to the source and an emerald frame of moss growing along the shore - all this makes your vacation truly unforgettable.
The spring water has healing and antibacterial properties, has a good effect on the immune system, and contains silicon, quartz and microelements from algae. The resort operates all year round, as the temperature of the source is always +16 0 or higher.
It is important to remember that visiting many natural sites in the country requires a fee, so you should find out the prices in advance. Hundreds of thousands of people visit Iceland every year, and visiting the hot springs brings good income to the country. For example, entry to the Blue Lagoon for an adult will cost 30 euros. For children under 13 years old - free of charge, disabled people and teenagers from 14 to 18 years old are given a 50% discount.
Famous volcanoes
Often operators offering tours to Iceland advertise it as a land of ice and fire, and in general this is true. Part of the country is covered with glaciers, and the other with active and extinct volcanoes. There are some famous ones among them.
Another attraction with the unpronounceable name Eyjafjallajökull awaits guests in the southern part of the country. Its height is 1666 m, and the crater reaches 4 km in diameter.
This giant slept for 200 years. During this time, it was covered with a glacier until its activity began in 2009, which lasted until May 2010. Hundreds of thousands of tremors were recorded during the volcanic eruption. For example, in March, in just one day, 3,000 of them were counted with a force of 1-2 points.
The Eyjafjallajökull volcano immediately became famous, as its 3 eruptions, which occurred with some interruption, threw ash to a height of 8 to 13 km, which meant it entered the stratosphere. All flights in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and parts of the UK were suspended; for example, on April 15, 2010 alone, a total of 6,000 flights were canceled in these countries.
Today, Eyjafjallajökull is a landmark that many tours to Iceland offer to visit. Particularly impressive above its crater.
No less popular among tourists is the Laki volcano, which consists of 115 craters running one after another for as much as 25 km. Some of them are active, others have been sleeping for hundreds of years. Its most famous eruption was the “explosion” of 1783-1784. He destroyed 20% of the country's population, almost all livestock. Due to emissions of gases and ash, famine occurred in Europe. Today it is visited by 8,000 people a year on a jeep tour. You can choose such tours to Iceland, although you should remember about safety when visiting such places and be sure to use the services of a guide or conductor. For the safety of both volcanoes and people, Icelanders have specially equipped paths with boardwalks, from which it is better not to leave.
Waterfalls
Tourism in Iceland is primarily associated with the natural attractions of this country, and waterfalls are one of their manifestations. There are so many of them that not all of them even have names. Iceland is at its best in the summer, when glaciers begin to melt and water flows increase significantly, which affects the power and beauty of the waterfalls.
The most famous of them, Gullfoss, consists of two steps, one of which is 21 meters high and the other 11 meters high. There is information that they once wanted to build a hydroelectric power station on it, and a legend that the daughter of engineer Thomas threatened to throw herself into its waters if her father destroyed this natural beauty.
It is not known what prevented people from disfiguring this natural object, but today thousands of people come to stand on the observation decks near this majestic miracle and enjoy its power.
For those traveling around Iceland by car, there is a unique opportunity to live near such a miracle. Skógafoss waterfall cascades down from a height of 60 meters, and very close to it there is a campsite where you can sit comfortably and admire the stunning view of this beauty.
Iceland's tourism is famous for its extreme sports, which people so often lack in everyday life. A visit to the 196-meter Glymoor waterfall is a prime example. This natural wonder has a natural arch on one of its steps, and nearby there are caves that are included in some Iceland travel packages. A trip to this natural beauty will cost an average of 70 euros, which also includes visits to extinct volcanoes.
Rivers of Iceland
Since there are waterfalls in this country, it means that there are rivers that give birth to them. They are absolutely not suitable for navigation, as they have countless rapids, but they are a real joy and challenge for rafting lovers. This sport is one of the most popular in Iceland.
The longest rivers in the country are the rivers with unpronounceable names - Tjoursau (230 km) and Jökulsau au Fjödlum (206 km). They originate in glaciers, and if the first flows into the Atlantic Ocean, the second flows into the Greenland Sea.
When tourists think about what to see in Iceland, one of the interesting activities will be a visit to the Elfusau River, which is famous for its width at the point where it flows into the Atlantic. It reaches 5 km, which makes it the deepest and richest salmon river in the country. Its spills are a truly majestic and often dangerous natural phenomenon.
Resorts in Iceland
Icelandic tourism has nothing to do with the understanding of the word “resort” to which travelers are accustomed. There are no beaches with hot sand and warm sea, but still thousands of people come here every year to spend time at local resorts and improve their health.
All of them are associated with thermal springs, which, like nothing else, have a wonderful effect on the human body, launching programs for self-healing and increasing immunity.
Western Iceland is the most popular due to its huge number of attractions. There are mountains here, the air of which has an invigorating effect on visitors, and geysers, and glaciers, and forests, and lakes full of fish, and bird colonies, and geothermal springs, and whales. The latter chose the western part of the country for recreation and food.
If the weather in Iceland allows, then travelers will find Langisandur - a golden beach. Located in the west, the country's oldest settlement, Reykholt, is famous for its outstanding sons. The most famous composers of the 13th century lived and worked here. Once upon a time, great Vikings lived in these parts, whose exploits are immortalized in the history of the Icelandic people. Here you can meet a diverse tourist crowd - climbers, fishing enthusiasts and those who like to explore the fjords and admire their beauty.
Customs of the country and people
To fully appreciate the beauty of this country and its traditions, you need to know when Iceland is most hospitable. The season for tourism here is from July to October. It is during this period that the island is warm, there is less moisture, and all the famous festivals and national holidays of the country take place.
What will help you get to know Icelanders better than participating in one of the festivals? Musical gatherings are especially popular. If earlier these were mainly folk groups, then since 1980, for example, rock (Iceland Airwaves) and jazz festivals Reykjavik Jazz Festival began to be held in Reykjavik.
By tradition, all Icelanders know how to knit, even men. Their traditional sheepskin sweaters and jumpers are still considered the warmest and are popular all over the world.
The peculiarity of the people of this country is their friendliness towards foreigners with complete internal closeness. Citizenship here is difficult to obtain, and expats must change their name to a traditional Icelandic one.
Just like hundreds of years ago, they lead a quiet lifestyle, rarely leave the borders of their country, and are rather indifferent to their own attractions.
Hotels and cuisine of Iceland
You should be aware that prices in Iceland are high compared to other European routes. There are excursions, souvenirs, food, and accommodation - everything is quite expensive. If you choose hotels in Iceland, the cost of living in them depends on the location. In the capital, it will range from 3,000 to 12,000 rubles. per day, in other cities - from 2000 to 11600 rubles. per day. A room from the locals that can be rented online will be cheaper.
Traditional Icelandic cuisine can be tasted in any cafe and restaurant, as they prefer to treat guests to hearty and simple food, but if you wish, you can also find Asian food and fast food here. The most popular dishes are shark and whale meat, lamb, dried fish with special sauces, and sweets - buns.
Amazing facts about Iceland
This country can surprise even experienced travelers:
- Many tourists mistakenly think that Iceland “dies” from the cold in winter, but in fact in the inhabited part of the country the temperature rarely drops below -6 degrees.
- Residents of the country do not have surnames, but simply add the father’s name with the ending son in boys or daughter for girl.
- Every Icelander, in addition to his main profession, also masters a creative specialty, for example, a designer or an artist.
- has not changed for more than 1000 years.
This country was created to amaze, so it’s worth exchanging another warm shore for its cold and unique beauty.
Thermal springs are the calling card of this country of eternal ice. Swimming in their waters will bring vacationers real pleasure and will have a beneficial effect on health and skin.
Features of thermal springs in Iceland
Natural hot springs in Iceland have special cosmetological and healing properties. Thus, those tourists who decide to explore the country may “accidentally” discover a “wild” spring or visit public swimming pools (vacationers should pay attention to Laugardalslaug, which has a jacuzzi, saunas, water slides for little guests, outdoor and indoor pools) and public hot springs (the Nautholsvik geothermal beach is of interest - there is white sand there, and hot water is poured into a multi-meter pool, the temperature of which is +38-42 degrees all year round; in winter you can visit it from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and in summer – from 10 am to 7 pm).
Of no less interest is the valley of Haukadalur geysers, among which the Great Geyser stands out. Since 2003, during eruptions, it “shoots” hot water to a height of 10 meters approximately 3 times a day (previously, the Geyser erupted 8 times a day). During the rest period, the Geyser becomes a lake, the depth of which is 1.2 m.
And those who find themselves in Grjotgja in cold weather should definitely take a dip in the local hot waters.
Blue Lagoon
The water temperature in this geothermal lake is +38-40˚C, and it also contains silicon, salt, quartz, white clay and blue-green algae. Here you can not only swim to get rid of cellulite, calm frayed nerves, rejuvenate, solve skin and dermatological problems, but also undergo a course of necessary procedures (masks, peelings, wraps, thermal baths) in the local thermal complex “Blue Lagoon”. There, in addition to the outdoor swimming pool, guests will find changing rooms and showers, where you can use shampoo and shower gel for free, as well as waterfalls, saunas and a bar, where everyone will be invited to enjoy the taste of vitamin cocktails and alcoholic drinks.
It is worth noting that for the purpose of convenient movement for guests of the complex, numerous bridges are provided, and for those who are interested in the closed part of the lagoon, access to which is limited - Exclusive Bath and Lounge (maximum capacity - 12 people; there are separate recreation areas, rooms for changing clothes, etc.).
Useful information: opening hours: from 9-10 am to 8-9 pm; cost of visit: 33-40 euros.
Hveravetlir
“Valley of Hot Springs” is famous for its thermal baths. In winter, everyone will be able to swim in pools with hot thermal water, and in summer they can also plunge into nearby reservoirs, where the water is cooler. It is worth noting that the most famous source is Eyvindahver.
Landmannalaugar
Landmannalaugar attracts tourists here with its rhyolite mountains (they are painted in blue, yellow, white, green, turquoise) and geothermal springs - unique natural pools filled with warm water (next to each there are signs that display information about the water temperature). Bathing in them is available throughout the year, as a result of which everyone will be able to cope with depression, stress, migraines, and get rid of back pain.
In addition, in Landmannalaugar you can ride a horse and stay in a guest house (it can accommodate more than 70 people).
If you want to stay in this area for a few days, pitching a tent, it is best to plan a trip here in July-August. And if your plans include visiting the most interesting places and swimming in the hot waters of Icelandic springs, then it makes sense for you to join the trekking route called “Landing on Mars”.
Snorralaig
Snorralaig is the oldest thermal spring and is located in the village of Reykholt. It is worth noting that the water temperature often fluctuates sharply, making the water unsuitable for swimming (it is too hot for this).
The first mention of the spring was reflected in the writings of the Icelandic writer Snorri Sturluson, who is known to have used it for bathing as a natural heated pool. Today Snorralaig is surrounded by stone slabs, and not far from the source there is a tunnel that can be explored if desired.
If you decide to stay closer to the source, 20 km from it you will be able to find the Guesthouse Milli Vina guest house (you can order breakfast and dinner to your room there).
Deildartungukver
The water temperature of the Deildartungukver spring is +97 degrees (180 liters of water flow per second). And nearby you will be able to find the unique Blechnumspicant fern growing in this area.
Since the times of the Vikings, Iceland has been famous for its hot springs, which are located throughout the country. It is worth noting that hot water in the homes of residents of the Icelandic islands comes directly from thermal springs, so there is no need to use heating systems. It's no wonder that the country's residents always look so young.
have many medicinal and cosmetic properties, which has already been confirmed by many doctors and cosmetologists. It is the springs that attract most tourists here. Moreover, it is possible to visit both equipped sources and wild ones. You can simply stumble upon the latter while exploring the area.
If the trip consists of visiting these wonderful waters, then it is better to immediately go to the equipped thermal springs of Iceland. At the same time, every tourist can choose a vacation to their liking and budget, because there are public swimming pools with thermal water, the entrance to which costs little money, as well as expensive spa resorts offering a wide variety of services. Let's look at the most popular of them.
First of all, let's highlight health complex "Blue Lagoon", located in the southwest of Iceland. There is a lake with thermal water, the temperature of which is +37 O - +40 O C. The composition of the water includes elements such as silicon, quartz, clay, salt, blue and green algae. In addition to bathing in the spring, clients can undergo a variety of cosmetic and therapeutic procedures (masks, wraps, peelings, etc.). Guests can take a shower and leave their things in the locker rooms. The cost of one visit will be approximately 40 euros; the Blue Lagoon is open from nine in the morning to nine in the evening.
Another popular place is Landmannalaugar, which attracts not only with thermal springs, but also with unique rhyolite mountains with yellow, white, green and turquoise colors. Near each thermal spring pool there is a sign indicating information about the composition and temperature of the water. You can swim in the waters of the springs all year round, but if you want to relax in nature, for example, spending the night in tents, then it is best to come in the summer. Tourists can also go horseback riding here and spend the night in a guest house nearby.
One of the oldest thermal springs in Iceland counts Snorralaig. It is located in the small village of Reykholt. The water temperature in the Snorralaig springs fluctuates greatly, so it is not always possible to swim here. It itself is surrounded by stone slabs, and not far from it there is a tunnel through which you can walk and explore. A guest house was built 20 km from the source for those who want to relax and explore the area in more detail.
The amazing Reykholt hot spring, with a water temperature of +97 O C, - Deildartungukver. Water vapor evaporating in the air is visible from afar in clear weather. A unique fern, Blechnumspicant, grows near the spring. Therefore, if you want to see this plant and admire the beautiful scenery, then you should definitely come to this place.
Iceland's hot spring valley is considered Hveravetlir. It is located on the way to the Kjolur Mountains. There are excellent and wonderful views here - glaciers alternate with lava fields. It will also amaze you that swimming in thermal springs takes place next to snow-covered areas.
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Experience the healing powers of Iceland's famous geothermal springs. Perhaps they are the ones who keep the secret of youth and beauty.
One of the peculiarities of Iceland is that the water taps in the homes of local residents flow clean and, moreover, healthy water straight from natural geothermal springs. Perhaps this is why Icelanders remain young and beautiful for so long? In addition, there is not even special equipment for heating water - nature itself took care of this.
What is so special about Icelandic hot springs, if thousands of travelers often come to the country for them, and swimming in geothermal pools is recommended not only by cosmetologists, but also by doctors?
The fact is that local hot springs have unique healing properties due to the presence of minerals, sea salt, sulfur and blue-green algae. These substances have a beneficial effect on the skin and can cure various dermatological diseases.
Hot springs can be wild, but there are also well-maintained ones, such as the popular Blue Lagoon complex. Here, a wonderful geothermal resort has been built around natural pools, a visit to which is not only useful, but also very pleasant.
Firstly, the Blue Lagoon is located in a magnificent place: around there are bright greenery, mountain landscapes and lava piles, and the water itself has a simply unreal milky blue hue. Secondly, you can relax here even in winter - the water maintains a temperature of up to 40 degrees.
And a pleasant bonus for true romantics will be the opportunity to visit the resort at night, under the gorgeous starry sky of Iceland.
Working hours:
from 1.06 to 30.06 — 09:00—21:00
from 1.07 to 15.08 - from 09:00 to 00:00
from 16.08 to 30.08 - from 09:00 to 21:00
from 1.09 to 31.05 - from 10:00 to 20:00
During the New Year and Christmas holidays it is closed (from 23.12 to 01.01 for opening hours, see the website).
In this article I will tell you about a unique phenomenon of Icelandic nature, which I was lucky enough to see many times, about geysers. About what they are and where you can see them in Iceland.
Geysers, as a phenomenon, are found only in zones of volcanism and high seismic activity, where earthquakes and movements of the earth's crust often occur. There are quite a few seismic zones on our planet, but this does not mean that geysers are present in all zones. Geysers are such a unique phenomenon on Earth that they can be counted on the fingers of one hand. Iceland is the only country in Europe that has geysers. And on a global scale, besides Iceland, geysers are found only in a few countries: in Russia (in Kamchatka), in the USA (in Yellowstone National Park), in Chile and in New Zealand.
Iceland is the world's largest volcanic island. The natural processes taking place in its depths actively continue in our time. occur in Iceland with enviable regularity, on average every 4-5 years. And earthquakes happen every day, fortunately for people, they are insignificant, but instruments record them.
Thanks to such high seismic activity, the island of Iceland is literally crammed with thermal areas, where natural boiling water, hot mud and hot steam come to the surface from the depths of the earth. Figuratively speaking, we can say that at a shallow depth under the island of Iceland there is a huge natural “stoker” that works properly and continuously supplies people with free sources of geothermal energy. This is what grateful Icelanders use with success.
One of these thermal areas, the most famous in Iceland, is located in the southwest of the island, at a distance of about 120 km. from Reykjavik, in the Høykadalur valley. This area is called the Valley of Geysers. Here, located close to each other, many large and small hot springs come to the surface of the earth. At any time of the year, hot steam spreads over the warm soil of the Høikadalur valley:
Large and small natural cauldrons are filled with bubbling boiling water, the temperature of which reaches almost 100 degrees Celsius. Boiling water pours over the edges of the “pans”, forming hot streams that collect into a hot river. This very active and noisy “pan” is called Litli-geysir, What does "small geyser" mean? Sometimes tourists are shown this number: a metal string bag with raw eggs is dropped into Litli-geysir. After 10 minutes, the string bag is taken out and asked to make sure that the eggs are hard-boiled.
Here, in the Valley of Geysers, you can see colored earth and craters filled with boiling water of incredible colors. One of them, a round crater, regularly changes the color of the water. Sometimes the water is brown, sometimes greenish. You never know in advance what color of water you will see in this crater:
Two more craters, under the general name Blesi, are unusual and very beautiful. They have an irregular shape and are connected to each other by a small spiller. But, despite this, each of the craters has its own, different from the other, color of boiling water: one has ultramarine, the other greenish:
It was here, in the Høykadalur valley, that a hot spring began to gush out regularly at the end of the 13th century. The Icelanders called this phenomenon Geysir, What does “flowing with a stream” mean? Subsequently, this Icelandic word began to be called all the gushing hot springs on Earth. Thus, a geyser is not just a hot spring, of which there are many on Earth. A geyser is precisely a FOUNTING HOT SPRING, the emissions of which are repeated after a certain period of time.
The Geyser itself (or Great Geyser) was actively gushing for several centuries, until the beginning of the 20th century. It regularly threw out a fountain of boiling water and hot steam to a height of 40-60 m. Then, after the next earthquake, it became less active and gradually calmed down. At the moment, it is not active, although in its crater one can clearly see how air bubbles rise from the depths of the channel to the surface of boiling water. But there are no emissions.
But another geyser is actively working, which is called Strokkur Strokkur. It was born at the end of the 18th century, after an earthquake, and for more than two hundred years it has been gushing with variable activity, regularly shooting fountains of boiling water and steam to a height of 20-30 meters. Strokkur and the Great Geyser are close to each other. This is clearly visible in the photo below: the right cloud of steam is the result of Strokkur’s shot, the left cloud is steam above the crater of the Big Geyser:
Each shot of Strokkur is a real natural show, the details of which cannot be predicted in advance. Geyser Strokkur behaves as if it were a living organism that has a mood. He changes the time intervals between shots and the height of the fountains. Sometimes, within a minute, it shoots several times in a row, sometimes the pause lasts up to 10 minutes or even longer. I am sure that Strokkur really likes to be the center of attention, watching the patient spectators-tourists, frozen in anticipation of his next shot.
Regardless of the duration of the pause, each ejection occurs in strict sequence. At first it seems that Strokkur seems to begin to “breathe”, drawing air into his lungs for the next shot. The water in its crater either rises slightly, overflowing over the edges, or falls down. Inhale - exhale, inhale - exhale. This can go on for several minutes:
Then, when a sufficient volume of air has accumulated deep in the channel, everything happens very quickly, literally in a split second. A transparent green bubble suddenly swells above the crater, from which, to the enthusiastic exclamations of onlookers and tourists, a fountain of boiling water and steam noisily shoots upward:
Then the Strokkur fountain falls from top to bottom with hot rain, sometimes falling on tourists, and merges into the crater funnel, gradually filling it to the brim. Then, for a few minutes everything calms down and preparations begin for the next shot. Strokkur begins to “breathe” again, taking in air...
I want to watch Strokkur gush over and over again. And, of course, take photos and videos of this amazing action, capturing unique moments and admiring their diversity. For the convenience of spectators, several benches are installed in different directions from it, from which you can watch the shots of the geyser for hours.
In the Valley of Geysers, next to the parking area, there is an excellent tourist center, including a large souvenir shop, two cafes, and toilets. There is also a gas station and the Geysir Hotel with a first-class restaurant. After looking at the fountains of Strokkur to your heart’s content, wandering around the valley and working up an appetite, it’s nice to go into the warm building of the center, have a hearty meal, buy souvenirs and move on to the Golden Waterfall Gullfoss, the distance to which from here is about 10 km.
Tourists from all over the world come to the Valley of Geysers to see this miracle of nature with their own eyes. Tourists come and go, but only one local stays here forever. He constantly keeps his watch, guarding the Valley of Geysers:
The nature of Iceland is in constant motion, and in the Valley of Geysers, too, something is changing all the time. New tiny hot springs make their way to the surface of the earth, new gurgling “pots” appear. Nobody knows whether this unique place will survive in the future. Perhaps, after the next earthquake, a new geyser or geysers will appear, or the Great Geyser will wake up again, or vice versa, Strokkur will calm down and stop gushing. Or maybe the Valley of Geysers will cease to exist altogether.
While you have the opportunity, I advise you to take advantage of the moment, come to Iceland and see the geyser, this miracle of nature, with your own eyes. No photographs can fully convey the real smells, sounds and impressions of meeting this amazing phenomenon.
And the best option for visiting the Valley of Geysers and two other unique natural attractions of Iceland: Thingvellir National Park and Gullfoss Waterfall, located nearby, is a day-long private excursion with a Russian guide “Golden Ring”, which starts and ends in Reykjavik. The excursion will give you, without exaggeration, a stunning experience.