A trip to Iceland has adventures galore, for the country takes visitors on a ride like never before. The landscape here looks more like a scene from a movie such as
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, or from a fantasy series like the
Game of Thrones. Of course, Iceland became a prime location for both! A dream trip for those with a knack for adventure and explorations, Iceland is best experienced on a solo trip. Here, we have a comprehensive guide to some of the best experience in Iceland; experiences that will keep you on your toes.
Blue Lagoon
You really cannot resist the lure of visiting the largest man-made geothermal pool in the world. The Blue Lagoon is located in a lava field that is fed by water from a geothermal plant. A lure to those with an interest in wellness, this pool-cum-spa sees people from all over the world, in for a dip or two in its sulphur and silica rich water. The water here has medicinal properties and is definitely a boon in the otherwise cold Iceland temperature.
Golden Circle
A route that stretches for almost 300 km, starting from Reykjavik, it is a clear favourite with everyone, who has been to Iceland. We suggest that you opt for a self-drive tour rather than a guided one, and get awed by the charms that include the Strokkur geysers, Gullfoss Waterfall, Grotta Lighthouse, Kerio Crater Lake. It takes around 6-7 hours to drive complete a tour of the Golden Circle if you are in for some leisurely exploring.
Nautholsvik
If the idea of a thermal pool sounds passe, Iceland can take it a notch higher with its geothermal beach! Yes, you read that right. Nautholsvik is where you can have a sauna experience even as the cold ocean water keeps coming in. Nautholsvik attracts an impressive number of tourists with its lagoon-like setting, complete with astonishing sea walls that guard visitors from direct sea currents.
Thingvellir National Park
No trip to Iceland can be complete without a trip to this national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir is the only place on the planet’s crust, where you can see the gap between two tectonic plates—North American and Eurasian. The very topography of this place will leave you stunned. Another fact that deserves a mention here is that the park has been a favourite shooting location, including some parts of the Game of Thrones.
HallgrÃmskirkja
Behold! HallgrÃmskirkja is the tallest church in the country and deserves all the attention that it is bestowed with. Built over 38 years, it is a feast for the photographers out there. Its location, at the top of a hill, makes it a vantage point as well and will definitely get you some of uninterrupted, photogenic views of the capital city.
Thrihnukagigur
Iceland is all things adventure, and Thrihnukagigur surely seals the deal if you harboured any confusion about the fact. A dormant volcano, this is one of the most visited sites in the country and is a great visit if you have a couple of hours to spare. You will be hiking across a lava field to reach the crater, where you will be lowered inside the volcano by a trolley. A great adventure is what awaits you at Thrihnukagigur, and you should not miss it for anything, our word.
Silfra
A trip to Silfra is the strongest competition to a day out at Thrihnukagigur; that because the thrill of getting inside a volcano can only be paralleled with an ocean dive between two tectonic plates! What makes it all the more different from any other diving spots in the world is the stark visibility underwater; this fissure has astounding visibility even when you go as deep as 230-260 ft.
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