Keflavík International Airport 1 hr 30
mountain in southwestern Iceland (31 min) Thingvellir National Park (32 min) Protected beauty spot with dramatic rocky scenery, lakes & ridges plus a national historical shrine. Þingvallakirkja (Þingvellir church) (28 min) History and architecture Listasafn Árnesinga Art Museum (27 min) Art museum, art, and museum The Geothermal Energy Exhibition (38 min) Interactive exhibit at Hellisheidi Power Station on geothermal energy, utilization & sustainability. Sveitagarðurinn (8 min) The Cave People (25 min) Cave and museum Úlfljótsvatn Scout Center (5 min) Lake and camping Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River (31 min) Trail leading up the Reykjadalur Valley to a natural hot spring located within grand natural beauty. Nesjavallavirkjun (17 min) Major power plant where geothermal steam is converted to electricity, with a coffee shop. Grímsnes (17 min) Volcano, lake, and golf Þingvallavatn (21 min) Secluded rift valley lake featuring birch woodland, brown trouts & the great northern diver. Hengill (32 min) Vast volcano featuring hiking trails, hot springs & steaming, sulphurous fumaroles. Kerid Crater (16 min) This scenic lake occupies a volcanic crater ~3,000 years old & is reachable by foot. Geothermal park (27 min) Informational tours are available of these hot springs with foot baths & a geothermal kitchen. |