GuardTrailsDay 2 of 20 · Geysir · The Classic Ring Road & Geological Wonders
Day 2 — Gullfoss & Geysir Geothermal Area
A mixed day to your new base in Geysir, with 1 h 51 on the road.
Stage 4 · Geysir · Iceland
We sleep at Hótel Gullfoss, 3.5 km away
day 2 2 nights 1 h 51 on the road121 kmclimate favourable
Interest of the place — nature 20. Based on: waterfall; waterfall reached from the stage (Gullfoss).
- programme
- 6 h 30
- road
- 1 h 51
- Marveling at Gullfoss WaterfallInterest nature 20★★★★☆ · known in 46 languages — article “Gullfoss”“Gullfoss ("Golden Falls") is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland, between the municipalities of Bláskógabyggð and Hrunamannahreppur. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, and is included in "Golden Circle" tours of the countryside near Reykjavík.” — after Wikipedia3 h
- Soaking in the Secret Lagoon at FludirInterest nature 203 h 30
To add if time allows: Dining at the Geysir Glima Restaurant (2 h) · Exploring the Faxi Waterfall (3 h)
Bad-weather option — same kind — Observing Strokkur Geysir Eruptions
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On the way
Stops beside the road, chosen for their small detour — we say they are on the way, we do not promise to go through them.
Krýsuvík
A geothermal area featuring bubbling mud pools and steaming vents set against colorful hills.
45 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps
© photographed in 2004 by The original uploader was Reykholt at English Wikipedia — CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kleifarvatn
A large volcanic lake surrounded by dramatic black lava fields and steep mountains.
30 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps
© photographed in 2018 by Joe deSousa — CC0, Wikimedia Commons
Geysir
A famous geothermal field home to the active Strokkur geyser that erupts frequently.
60 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps
© photographed in 2009 by Chmee2/Valtameri — CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
