Amazing Adventure
DAY 1: Reykjavik to Snafels-peninsular .
From Reykjavik we head to Whalefjor (tunnel under the fjord). At Snefellsnes peninsular we'll stop at Bjarnarhofn shark-farm for taste of shark and Icelandic snaps. Horse riding tour before we head to Hoetel Budir late afternoon.
Snæfellsnes-glacie: 1446 metres (over 4800 feet) above sea level and one of the world's best-known glaciers.
Besides its singular beauty, it boasts a tremendous energy level. Many people, all around the world, claim it to be one of the earth's seven energy centers .
It has been a prominent theme of authors and inspired the composition of impressive works of literature. Worthy of mention is the story written by Nobel-prize winning author Halldór Laxness, "Christianity Under the Glacier," which descibes the special way of living here in the past. Also, the well-known story, "Journey to the Center of the Earth," by French author, Jules Verne , describes the glacier as the entry used by his characters to travel to the center of the earth.
• Accommodation: Hotel Budir
• Dinner: Hotel Budir
• Driving: Km: 210 km Time: 5-7 hours
• Experience: Taste of shark and horse ride
DAY 2: Snæfells-peninsular to Thingvellir.
Driving around Snafellsglacier and snowmobile ride to the top of this misteric glacier. After lunch at rest. Snjófell we head to lake Skorradal-valley for off road driving to the highland road to Thingvellir.
Thingvellir: In the last few decades, research has made it clear that Þingvellir is a natural wonder on a international scale, with the geologic history and the biosystem of Lake Þingvallavatn forming a unique entity, a magnificent showcase. Being able to witness the evolution and formation of new species in a place like Lake Þingvallavatn is of immense value. The Þingvellir area is part of a fissure zone running through Iceland, being situated on the tectonic plate boundaries of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The faults and fissures of the area make evident the rifting of the earth's crust.
• Accommodation: Hotel Vaholl at National park Thingvellir or Hotel Geysir
• Dinner: Hotel Valholl or Hotel Geysir (45 min from Valholl)
• Driving: Km: 210 km Time: 5-7 hours
• Experience: Snowmobile ride and off road
DAY 3: Thingvellir to Fishing lodge Ranga .
After lunch we´ll split the group in two.
A. Snorkel/hike: Half of the groups do snorkeling in Silver-craves. The craves is only 5 min walk from the hotel and we can take 12-15 in each group. The other A group will hike to the tectonic plate at Almannagja – canyon.
B. Lavacave excursion: From the hotel is 10 minutes driving to Gjabakkahellir (lava cave). Cave excursion for 1-2 hours with refreshment in the cave.
Lunch at Thingvellir and then group B for snorkel and group A for cave excursion. Early afternoon we head to hot spring Geysir and waterfall Gullfoss (Goldenwaterfall). Arrival at Fishing Lodge Ranga later afternoon.
• Accommodation: Hotel Ranga
• Dinner: Hotel Ranga
• Timing/driving: Km: 170 km Time: 4-5hours Activity: 3-4 hours
• Activity: Cave excursion – snorkeling - hiking
DAY 4. Ranga to Reykjavik :
After breakfast we do white river rafting at glacier river Hvita. Lunch at rest Red House on the south coast for lobster fiesta. Black beach driving and arrive at hotel in Reykjavik late afternoon.
• Accommodation: Center of Reykjavik
• Dinner: Down town Reykjavik
• Timing/driving: Km: 140 km Time: 4-6hours Activity: 1-2 hours
• Activity: Rafting and black beach driving
