Introducing The Golden Circle
Gullfoss, Geysir and Þingvellir are unique sites commonly referred to as the Golden Circle. These sites make up Iceland’s major tourist destinations, offering visitors the opportunity to see a wild, roaring waterfall, spouting hot springs and the country’s most important historical area in one condensed, doable-in-a-day tour. Although they’re mobbed by coach parties year-round, they’re still worth visiting for their undeniable natural beauty.
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Hiring a car will mean you’ll be able to enjoy other nearby highlights. Nesjavellir is great for its surreal other-planet landscape; on clear days, the active volcano Hekla is a sublime sight; and there are interesting Viking ruins in the scenic Þjórsárdalur valley.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Re: Day trips from Reykjavik
by iheartreykjavik 10 September 2011
This page has a bunch of day tours from Reykjavík, can give you an idea as to what to do http://www.hostel.is/Tours/ The Blue Lagoon…
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Advice for 2 nights on Reykjavik,,,
by sweetcheeks_1 08 September 2011
Hello - We are hoping to visit Reykjavik for two nights for our first wedding anniversary in November. The question is will 2 nights…
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RE: Trip Report: Reykjavik and the Golden Circle
by Icelander 14 July 2011
Thanks for the feedback. Your blog entries will definitely help people find some things to see and do in Iceland.
