Reykjavík Grapevine - nóv. 2019, Blaðsíða 16

Reykjavík Grapevine - nóv. 2019, Blaðsíða 16
The Reykjavík G rapevine Best of Iceland 2019 16 BEST OF ICELAND 2019 South Over volcanoes and under a glacier Best Road Trip The South Coast Route One South Iceland’s south coast is the road trip dreams are made of, and there are countless things to experience and discover along the way. “The whole shoreline is spectacular, and no one spot is like another,” said the panel. “You’ll see waterfalls, lava fields, active volcanoes, black beaches, glacier tongues, flood plains, natural bathing spots, wildlife, and all the local life of the lovely seaside villages.” Whether it’s your first time of your fiftieth, it just never gets old. E2-S1 Advanced Option Friðland að Fjallabaki The Highlands If you’re driving a 4x4 and it’s summer- time, head to the one-off region of Friðland að Fjallabaki. “This exuberant drive takes you along an unforgettable road up into the Highlands,” said the panel. “You’ll see views that are hard to put into words.” Camp at Landmannalaugar to extend the adventure. J3 Easy Option Reykjanes Ring Reykjavík-Grindavík-Sandgerði The Reykjanes peninsula is a treasure trove in its own right, with many thrilling tucked away secrets—and it’s easily doable in a single day. “Drive past the Kleifarvatn lake to the Seltún geothermal area,” said the panel. “Loop past Grindavík, Gunnuhver, Reykjanesviti, Sandgerði, and back to Rey- kjavík. A perfect day.” J3 Best Sightseeing Tour Ice Cave Tour Vatnajökull Close to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, the ice caves of Vatnajökull are a sight to be- hold. As the summer meltwater begins to freeze, the caves assume new shapes, each in its own unique way. When it has recently snowed, the textured walls are breathtaking. Don’t forget your camera or your warmest clothes. D2 Runners Up Glacier Hike Various locations and suppliers The best way to get up close and personal with a glacier is an guided ice hike. With an experienced glacier guide, a helmet and crampons provided, it’s safe to hike up a glacier tongue, taking in the deep blue hues and shining icefalls, and learning about gla- ciers’ features. Sólheimajökull and Skaf- tafellsjökull are both ideal. Inside The Volcano Operated by 3H-Travel After a short hike, descend into the dormant Þríhnjúkagígar volcano and wit- ness a side of the earth one could rarely experience. “There’s something bizarrely humbling and emotional about standing in the Rothko-esque empty belly of a vol- cano,” said one panellist after seeing this natural wonder. E2 Best Action Tour Snorkelling at Silfra Þingvallavatn Going snorkelling in the rift between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates took our panel’s collective breath away. “It’s overwhelming in the most mag- ical way,” they said. “There are so many sights and sensations all around you—it’s truly something you won’t be able to expe- rience anywhere else.” The tour is tailored to individual preferences, and can be made more athletic or relaxed, with divers hov- ering in the sub-zero water in their thick floatation suits. H1 Runners Up ATV Tour & Snowmobiling Sólheimar, various suppliers From the Arcanum tours reception at Sól- heimajökull you can either go snowmobil- ing on the top of Mýrdalsjökull, or motoring over the black sands of Sólheimajökull on an ATV. Both are just stunning—highlights include a view of the distant Westman Is- lands, or the famous DC-3 plane wreck, respectively. J5 Ice Climbing Various locations and suppliers Another way to get close to a glacier is to take an ice climbing trip. With expert guides, you’ll soon master the technique of scaling an ice wall. “There are plenty of places to do it,” said the panel. “It’s harder than it looks, but thoroughly rewarding.” Note: never venture onto a glacier without an experienced guide. Browse these tours and more at L A U G A R V A T N I H É R A Ð S S K Ó L I N N 1928 HOSTEL SINCE 2013 SCHOOL SINCE Find the spirit of friendship and love in Laugarvatn. You are always welcome www.heradsskolinn.is LOVE A ND PEACE IN LAUGARVATNLove and Peacein Laugarvatn
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