Our 5 day / 4 night camping tour takes you to our most beloved sights or as we like to call them „náttúruperlur / natural pearls“. With an experienced guide by your side you‘ll get to learn and experience so much more as you visit the Reykjanes peninsula, Snæfellsnes, Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon just to name a few.
First up is Seltún, a geothermal area, it lies on the fissure zone of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, making it a high-temperature area. Steam flows from the hot volcanic vents and boiling hot springs. The area is painted in earthly colors of golden brown, red, pink, blue, yellow, white and grey. A boardwalk winds through the area.
Our next stop takes us to Fagradalshraun. The direct translation is „beautiful-valley-mountain-lava-field“. In 2021 a volcano close by erupted forming the lava field. See for yourself the newly formed rock formations and basaltic lava.
It’s the largest mud pool in Iceland. It is 20 meters wide across a rim of mud and is boiling vigorously. Named after a female ghost that was laid there 400 years ago. After causing a great disturbance a priest set a trap for her and she fell into the spring.
Closeby we find Krýsuvíkurberg Cliff. With a fantastic view over the Atlantic and Valahnúkur mountain breaking down into the ocean, this one you cannot miss. The rich birdlife at the cliffs brings approximately 60.000 individual birds in the height of summer when they lay their eggs on the cliffs.
Next we reach the bridge between the continents. The bridge connects the European and the North American tectonic plates. They are continuosly drifting apart with great forces under the gaping rifts causing these large fissures to form. See for yourself the evidence and the effects it has on the country‘s geography.
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In Old Norse mythology berserkers were mighty warriors who fought their battles in a trance-like fury. However, we are not going to spoil the origin of the name of this area yet, listen to our guide once you arrive and you will be able to learn a lot about this 4.000 years old gem of nature.
It is claimed to be the most photographed mountain in the country, and for good reason. The beautiful waterfall Kirkjufellsfoss is closeby, let‘s visit that too.
Next up is Saxhóll, a 3000 year old, 100 meter high, dormant volcanic crater. Reach the top and enjoy the rewarding view.
Welcome to lava wonderland. Long ago there was a busy fishing village in this area. To earn their place on the fishing vessels the local men had to prove their strenght. Do you have what it takes?
A beautiful and charming fishing village. The local cliffs have been eroded by powerful waves over the centuries forming beautiful shapes. A statue of Bárður Snæfellsás (half man, half troll) is located here.
Let us visit Búðakirkja, a historic church located on the peninsula. Important historical artifacts were saved here in the 19th century, thanks to a woman named Steinunn. Let‘s have a look.
Unlike most of the beaches in Iceland, Ytri-Tunga has golden sand, rather than black. It is one of the most reliable place in Iceland to see seals. Your guide will lead you to the exact place, where you can find them.
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Our first stop of the day takes us to Þórufoss waterfall. It makes up part of the 25km river Laxá í Kjós which is renowned for its healthy population of Atlantic salmon.
The first Icelandic parliament was founded here in 930 AD. Take a walk from the European tectonic plate to the North-American one and enjoy the dazzling landscapes of the area.
Let‘s learn about Iceland‘s renewable energy. This geothermal area uses the heat to bake bread in the ground. Try the traditional rye bread with butter and tell us what you think.
You probably heard the term geyser, but did you know that it originates from Geysir, making it the most famous geyser in the whole world. The little brother, “Strokkur” is still active today and erupts every 5-8 minutes, so you will have enough time to set up your cameras in order to catch this spectacular activity.
Gullfoss is our next stop, the golden waterfall. Being one the most powerful on the whole continent, up to 130 000 liters per second are flowing down to the depths. If the weather is sunny enough, you will be able to spot the Langjökull glacier as well on the horizon.
Urriðafoss waterfall makes up part of the longest river in Iceland, Þjórsá River. It is by the edge of Þjórsárhraun lava field in beautiful and serene surroundings. The lava field is the result of the greates lava flow on earth since the Ice Age.
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A vast lava field. The direct translation of Eldhraun is „Fire Lava“ which suits perfectly as it was created in one of the greatest eruptions in recorded history and is the largest of its kind in the world.
Close to the town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur we find a hidden gem, the beautiful and dramatic Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon. Formed at the end of the last ice age approximately 10.000 years ago this beautiful and isolated ravine will take your breath away.
This oasis of diverse landscapes and features has a wealth of natural attractions, from cascading waterfalls to glacier lagoons and geological formations to black sand deserts.
On our way to the glacier lagoon, we‘ll visit Hofskirkja. One of the only six turf churches remaining in Iceland.
It is the most famous glacier lagoon in Iceland. This beautiful lagoon is filled with meltwater from an outlet glacier as well as icebergs breaking from the glacier.
Just accross the road we find the Diamond Beach, named after the clear ice that gathers on the black sand beach.
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Our first stop is the majestic Skógafoss waterfall, a local celebrity, that you might have seen on the popular Game of Thrones show. The waterfall is 60 meters tall and will leave you speechless. According to the local legend, there is some treasure hidden behind it, who knows, you might be lucky enough to find it.
Next up is Sólheimajökull glacier 11% of Iceland is covered by ice, and this particular one is an outlet glacier, connected to the fourth biggest glacier of the country, Mýrdalsjökull.
Next, we are traveling to the Reynisfjara black sand beach, which was once named as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the whole world. We believe, once you see this extraordinary area, you will understand why. The basalt columns, Reynisdrangar, situated next to the beach will amaze you as well. Furthermore, the guide will tell you about all the interesting stories and sagas that are connected to this place.
Vík í Mýrdal is the southernmost point in the country. This charming fishing village serves as the center of the region. We will visit the local church, which offers a great view of the whole settlement.
The day is still not over, our last stop will be the extremely popular Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which is located under the notorious Eyjafjallajökull volcano, which paralyzed Europe’s air traffic during its last eruption in 2010. If the conditions allow it, we walk behind a waterfall. We will also visit the nearby, hidden cousin, Gljúfrabúi, before heading back to Reykjavik. something to enjoy. It was first opened in 1891 and is still a popular go-to place among the locals in the area. The temperature of the water is around 38-40° Celsius and this is the perfect way to end this great day.
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