{"id":2471,"date":"2021-01-08T09:02:01","date_gmt":"2021-01-08T09:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heradsskolinn.is\/?p=2471"},"modified":"2022-10-13T14:40:17","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T14:40:17","slug":"adventures-in-south-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heradsskolinn.is\/is\/2021\/01\/08\/adventures-in-south-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventures in South Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Iceland is full of amazing landscapes that attract visitors from all around the world. There are a lot of opportunities for adventure and exploration. Even though the country is wonderful, South Iceland is said to be more tourist-friendly and accessible when compared to North Iceland.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Adventures South Iceland offers<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Whale watching Adventures South Iceland Reykjavik<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ensure that you don&#8217;t miss out on the gorgeous whales that Reykjavik has. Whales are the largest creatures on planet Earth and the best time to see them is during the summer season. This is the time when visitors have the chance to watch the White-beaked dolphins, the Minke whales, and even the Humpback whales.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Diving between two continents in Thingvellir National Park<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thingvellir National Park is a location that one shouldn&#8217;t miss as this is the place where you get to witness the boundary between two continents. The Silfra Fissure is a special place for snorkeling and diving between the two continents, namely North America and Eurasia. Silfra is situated at the center of the national park. One can witness the division of the two continents while diving or snorkeling.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Relaxing in the hot river above Hveragerdi<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Do visit Hveragerdi, a small Icelandic town where the hot river passes through the valley. Hot rivers are hard to find, but you have the chance to take a bath in this hot river called &#8222;Varm\u00e1.&#8220; Hike your way through the green valleys and geysers to make it to the hot river. It provides you with once in lifetime experience as you bathe in it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>HikingAdventures South Iceland<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Hiking through the colorful highlands of Landmannalaugar-<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The best option to uncover Landmannalaugar is to go along the Laugavegur trail from the hot springs region. Landmannalaugar is popular for its wide range of landscapes that are covered in an incredible 55 kms track. This track or trail is usually finished in around 2 to 4 days with possible stops at \u00c1lftavatn, Hrafntinnusker, Hvanngil, and Emstrur. Landmannalaugar can be reached reachable by bus or car during the summer season.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Hiking the Fimmvorduhals trail between Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull and Myrdalsjokul Glacier-<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">One of the very popular trails in Iceland is the Fimmv\u00f6r\u00f0uh\u00e1ls hiking trail (around 24 \u2013 30 kms). This path provides you with a challenging trek in versatile terrain along with fantastic sights of the \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk Nature Reserve and the Southern Coast of Iceland. This trail passes in between the Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull and M\u00fdrdalsj\u00f6kul glacier, then goes towards the lava fields from the other part of \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Swimming under a volcano in Seljavallalaug, Iceland&#8217;s &#8222;secret pool.&#8220;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Seljavallalaug is a sheltered outdoor pool (25 meters) in South Iceland. This pool was constructed in the year 1923, and it is referred to as &#8222;Iceland&#8217;s secret swimming pool.&#8220;Seljavallalaug can be reached by a 15-minute hike from Iceland&#8217;s Road 1. The pool can be found on the map, under the well-known Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull volcano. The perfect period to swim is between May and September.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Exploring the hidden Glj\u00fafrab\u00fai Waterfall<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The hidden waterfall known as Glj\u00fafrab\u00fai happens to be the neighbor of the famous Seljalandsfoss waterfall. There is absolutely no reason to miss the Glj\u00fafrab\u00fai waterfall as it is hiding behind a huge cliff. Glj\u00fafrab\u00fai is 40 meters high and can be noticed in its entire splendor by crossing a small river and then climbing up the cliff. Glj\u00fafrab\u00fai can be reached from the same road as the Seljalandsfoss waterfall.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Glacier walk on Solheimajokul Glacier<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The glacier walks on S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull glacier is probably the coolest walk on the southern island. S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull is neighbor to one of the largest glaciers in Europe called M\u00fdrdalsj\u00f6kull. This glacier walk is for individuals who are ready to take their adventure to the next level. You are going to be advised by an experienced guide during the entire trip on the glacier. All the required equipment will be handed to you at the meeting point. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Tandem paragliding Adventures South Iceland over the beautiful village of Vik<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The small town called Vik i Myrdal is regarded as the most attractive and secure place in Iceland. Vik is enclosed by various mountains and hills, the trembling ocean, black beaches, and a wide variety of bird species.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Ice cave tour at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The ice cave tour in Jokulsarlon will enable an individual to discover the hidden chambers nearby Vatnaj\u00f6kull glacier. These ice caves are rare to occur naturally and remain for a short period of time. The ideal time to opt for a cave tour is between October and March.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"_GoBack\"><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Cambria, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Adventures South Iceland <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">offers give you several opportunities like hiking, cave touring, paragliding and so on. Do not miss them, visit Iceland.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iceland is full of amazing landscapes that attract visitors from all around the world. There are a lot of opportunities for adventure and exploration. Even though the country is wonderful, South Iceland is said to be more tourist-friendly and accessible when compared to North Iceland. 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