Reykjavik Sightseeing and Gulfoss and Geysir Express Tour
Starting from USD $107.91 per person
start date: 2009-10-20
end date: 2009-12-27
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Highlights of your morning include:
- The Presidential residence at Bessastadir home to Iceland's President.
- Visit the town of Hafnarfjordur, famous for having one of the largest settlements of elves, dwarves and other mystical beings known as the "hidden folk". You will also visit the old fishing harbor and when possible, the famous fish market.
- Restaurant Perlan is built on water tanks that hold the city's hot water supply. Enjoy the spectacular view over Reykjavik and its surroundings.
- Hofdi House where the all-important summit between President Ronald Reagan and Secretary General Mikhail Gorbachev took place in 1986.
- Hallgrimskirkja church, one of the tallest structures in Iceland.
- Laugardalur's sport and recreation area, a geothermal heated outdoor swimming pool and sculptures crafted by Asmundur Sveinsson.
In the afternoon, your tour continues with the Gulfoss and Geysir Express half-day trip. The tour begins with a visit to Thingvellir, a geologically unique place where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. The Icelandic parliament Althingi was established here in 930, and in 2004 Thingvellir was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List.
You will also see the majestic and beautiful waterfall Gullfoss, the incredible spouting hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur. After a visit to the village of Hveragerdi, with its large greenhouses cultivating all manner of fruit, vegetables and flowers, the tour returns to the capital.