Wild North from Reykjavík

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 12 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Bifröst, a walk through twin craters
Kolugljúfur, two scenic waterfalls in a giant canyon
Borgarvirki, the columnar basalt fortress
Vatnsnes, the home of the largest seal colonies in Iceland
Hvammstangi, a quiet and peaceful town

All about the trip

We begin our tour with a visit to Bifröst. On the way towards the north, we will stop for a pleasant walk through twin craters Grábrók and Grábrókarfell. The Grábrók crater was formed in a fissure eruption approximately 3400 years ago.

Kolugljúfur is a magnificent 2 km long and 20-25 m deep canyon with waterfalls, which are named Kolufossar due to the local folktale about the Troll woman Kola. A drive through the side of the canyon and looking at this peaceful river as it drops into the gorge divided as two scenic waterfalls is a powerful experience. This sight is simply magnificent.

Borgarvirki also known as the “Citadel” is a columnar basalt fortress and a volcanic plug. It is a unique natural phenomenon, altered by humans in earlier centuries. There are steps leading up to the top. As you reach the top, there is a wide panoramic view over a large part of the region and a viewfinder is in place to help locate some of the important landmarks.

Our next stop, Vatnsnes, is one of the biggest colonies of seals in Iceland. Do not miss this incredible spectacle of seals basking on the rocks and observing you with their curious eyes. You will get closer to nature than you had ever imagined.

Next stop is Hvammstangi. It is the only town of the peninsula. A quiet and peaceful place. A typical area full of charm, beautiful landscapes, great views of the mountains.

The last checkpoint is Hvítserkur. It is the most famous Icelandic rock. You can see many birds shelter in every corner of the rock cut out by the erosion of the ocean. Hvítserkur rock offers a landscape which constantly moves at the rhythm of time and tides. It delivers a stunning and powerful sight and show. You could have the sensation that the rock is alive.

What is included in the price

Guide
Pick-up and drop-off

What is not included in the price

Lunch, water or snacks

Instructions

What to take with you?

We recommend to wear warm clothes and proper shoes.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange pick-up from Reykjavík hotels. Please let us know by email (info@tryiceland.com) where would you like to be picked up.

Meeting place information:

your hotel in Reykjavík

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

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Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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