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The Scenic South & Reykjavík

Reykjavik

Reykjavik

Reykjavik - the most northerly capital in the world

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Geysir

Geysir

The famous Strokkur Geysir about to erupt

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Skogarfoss

Skogarfoss

The fallinf water curtain that is Skogarfoss

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Seljalandsfoss

Seljalandsfoss

Seljalandsfoss

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The Scenic South & Reykjavík

Soak up Southern Iceland’s unique cocktail of sights: the falling water curtains that are Skógarfoss and Seljalandsfoss; the rock stacks at Reynisdrauger; Vestmannaeyjar where parts of the ground are still warm from the last volcanic eruption there; Thor’s Wood where you can gently hike or vigorously white water raft and the Golden Circle’s trio of spectaculars. And afterwards, contrast with a few days of Reykjavík’s urban cool atmosphere.

Things To Do and See

Skógarfoss and Seljalandsfoss: Seljalandsfoss spills straight off the fell side dropping into a shallow pool behind which run pathways magnifying the water’s sound. Skógarfoss similarly drops straight down into the pool below, in front of which you can stand on the gravel river bed watching your surrounding world disappear in white mist.

Porsmork: Thor’s wood with its dwarf willow and birch is a haven in summer for everybody, from hikers to city partygoers looking to recover from the night before in pastoral surrounds. Whether you want eco or action ∫órsmörk is the place to be with everything from marked hiking trails to white water rafting adventures, although the latter need to be booked in advance.

The Golden Circle: A tourist board slogan of course but, despite that, an unmissable trio of sights that are a ‘must do’ for every Iceland visitor. The double fall at Gullfoss and its turn through 90º makes it unique; the eponymous Geysir area gave the world the name and Strokkur although a little arthritic still spouts impressively.

DAY 1: UK – REYKJAVÍK

Scheduled flight to Reykjavík.

Collect hire car at the airport and drive to and overnight at Hotel Ranga for three nights.

DAY 2 & 3: HELLA

At leisure.

DAY 4: HELLA- REYKJAVÍK

Drive to Reykjavik and overnight at Hotel Centrum.

DAY 5: REYKJAVÍK – UK

Drive back to Keflavík Airport, drop off car and return flight to UK.

Hotel Ranga

Built in log cabin style but with 4 star hotel luxury, the Ranga has 52 superior and de-luxe rooms, 7 suites in a 'New World' pavilion and a sybaritic Royal Suite [which has actually housed a Royal in the person of the King of Sweden].  Set against a backdrop of Mount Hekla, the hotel, which started life as a private fishing lodge, has over the years spawned de-luxe rooms, a restaurant with a ‘Surf a Turf’ signature dish; outdoor hot tubs; suites themed and furnished around the six continents, Royal Suite and Lounge Bar. Notwithstanding such development the hotel has done it all whilst keeping its very personal owner driven style and ambience.