ith lunar landscapes, (the Americans practiced for their
first moon landing here), hot water springs, volcanoes, glaciers and geysers, Iceland is a memorable destination for all visitors.
Our groups stay in the world's most northerly capital, Reykjavik - which provides a perfect base from which to explore the other-world terrain of this unique country.
STS are happy to arrange Geography excursions and tailor-made itineraries to suit your exact requirements, please contact us for a quote.
Blue Lagoon
Drive through the bizarre lava formations of the Reykjanes Peninsula with its many craters, lava caves and impressive fissures. Visit the geothermal fields at Krysuvík where the mountainside steams and boils, and walk through the bubbling mud pools and steaming vents. See the sulphur deposits that were once used in the production of gunpowder. Continue to Grindavík to view the cliffs, harbour, fishing fleet and take refreshment. Continue to the Blue Lagoon, formed by the runoff from the geothermal power station of Svartsengi. Bathe in the lagoon amid clouds of vapour with moss covered lava formations in the distance. After an invigorating swim we board the coach and return to Reykjavík for a free evening and the opportunity to indulge in optional free time activities.
Travel eastward with distant views of Mount Hekla and the islands of Heimaey and Surtsey. Stop at the village of Hveragerði, where natural hot springs heat greenhouses full of tropical fruit, vegetables, salads and flowers. Stop at the Kerið to see the 55m deep lake that fills the extinct volcano's crater, and continue to the rainbow misted waterfall at Gullfoss, renowned for its breathtaking beauty. Drive on to Geysir to see Strokkur, the hot geyser that spouts up to 20m every few minutes, and visit the Geysir Multimedia Centre. Around the site are many colourful hot springs, steaming vents, warm streams with psychedelic algae and mineral deposits. Explore the Thingvellir National Park, an ancient open air meeting place of the Vikings and an area of great geological interest where the forces of plate tectonics are clearly visible (The Mid Atlantic Rift).
Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, has all the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature and culture. It is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides.
Meet your guide, and drive south to the wild sandy coastline at Eyrarbakki, with its numerous historical wooden buildings. Continue to Stokkseyri, built on the 8,000 year old jórsá lava flow and through the rich farmlands from where, on a clear day you can see the famous shield volcano of Mount Hekla. Travel around the base of Mount Eyjafjöll past the spectacular waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss. Continue to Skógar where the white heights of the glacier of Eyjafjallajökull rise above. Drive on to the glacial outwash plains and basalt columns near Vík. Above the green hills rises Myrdalsjökull glacier, under which lies Katla, one of Iceland's most notorious volcanoes.
