Golden Circle and South Coast Tour: Iceland’s Natural Wonders
This comprehensive tour combines two of Iceland’s most popular routes, offering a diverse showcase of the country’s stunning landscapes and geological marvels.
Golden Circle Highlights:
- Þingvellir National Park: Walk between tectonic plates
- Geysir Geothermal Area: Witness erupting geysers
- Gullfoss Waterfall: Marvel at the powerful “Golden Falls”
South Coast Attractions:
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall: Walk behind the cascading water
- Skógafoss Waterfall: Experience the raw power of nature
- Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach: See basalt columns and sea stacks
- Vík: Visit the charming coastal village
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon: Watch icebergs float in the lagoon
- Diamond Beach: Photograph ice fragments on black sand
Tour Details:
- Duration: Typically 2-3 days
- Best time: Year-round, but summer offers milder weather
- Transportation: Guided tours or self-drive options available
Key Features:
- Diverse landscapes: Waterfalls, beaches, glaciers, and geothermal areas
- Flexibility: Can be customized based on interests and time
- Photography opportunities: Countless scenic vistas
- Wildlife spotting: Chances to see seals, Arctic foxes, and various bird species
This tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Iceland’s southern region, showcasing its most iconic natural wonders and providing unforgettable experiences.
Overview
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.
The origin of the word “travel” is most likely lost to history. The term “travel” may originate from the Old French word travail, which means ‘work’. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.
It also states that the word comes from Middle English travailen, travelen (which means to torment, labor, strive, journey) and earlier from Old French travailler (which means to work strenuously, toil). In English we still occasionally use the words “travail”, which means struggle. According to Simon Winchester in his book The Best Travelers’ Tales (2004), the words “travel” and “travail” both share an even more ancient root: a Roman instrument of torture called the tripalium (in Latin it means “three stakes”, as in to impale).
Trip Highlights
- The Glacial Lake of Floating Icebergs
- Icy Gems on Obsidian Sands
- The Black Falls Amidst Columnar Basalt
- Panoramic Viewpoint of Europe's Largest Ice Cap
