A TOUR THROUGH THE GRAND GOLDEN RING: A PEARL HIDDEN IN THE HEART OF ICELAND
If you want to know one of the iconic sites of all Iceland, you must visit one of its most famous corners located on the Southwest side of the nation. You can take a tour to Grand Golden Circle and enjoy one of the most memorable natural spectacles of your life. The best of all is you'll have the chance to travel each and every one of its spectacular landscapes in a tour of no more than 8 hours.
By preference of tourists and locals, the Grand Golden Circle is one of the most popular routes, a huge expantion of natural wonders stretching for around 300 kilometers in the village of Reykjavik.
INTERESTING SITES First, you must visit the Geysir geothermal area where you'll have the opportunity to observe how a stream of boiling water comes out more than 30 meters high in a show that is repeated every 8 minutes, almost as if the geyser was programmed in some way. Something really amazing!
If you were impressed with the Geysir, you could meet another geyser that will not leave you disappointed at all. The geyser Strokkur is another of the most famous in the country, where its water string reaches on average 15 to 20 meters high, but according to locals, can reach up to 40 meters. That is very high indeed. This geyser is located in the Haukadalur geothermal area, where you can also find natural pools of mud, steam chimneys, and algae deposits.
In the town of Gulfoss, you'll get to know an icon of nature, beautiful waterfalls located on the river Hvitรก. It's as elegant as beautiful, something like your eyes will never see again. The river is divided in two into a beautiful canyon of 32 meters deep.
WORLD HERITAGE FROM UNESCO TO THE WORLD Another place you can't miss is the Thingvellir National Park during your stay in Iceland. The place is a true gem of geology and the birthplace of one of the greatest cultural heritages of the entire planet. The site is located at the junction of the tectonic plates of North America and Asia, and it has a very rich history.
There, you can learn how they managed to become the seat of parliament in 930, their countless geographical and political battles, their commitment to people and constant evolution. UNESCO declared the place as a World Heritage in 2004. So if you're passionate about culture and knowledge, you'll surely fall in love with this place.
If you like to know amazing geological formations, you can visit one of the most famous volcanic craters of Iceland, the Kerid. Located in the south of Iceland, it has one of the most beautiful and crystalline lakes in the entire region. According to studies done in the place, the rock that composes the crater has around 3000 years of age.
We hope you decide to visit this place in the heart of Iceland, a warm spot on the Ice Island.
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