This is, without a doubt, the excitement of the night excursions of Aurora Borealis, hunting in the wilds of Iceland, which attract the majority of visitors in the winter. Nevertheless, the land of fire and ice is equally impressive during the day, and some of the most popular activities are day trips to stunning island sights and scenes. A day trip, following the Golden Circle trail, is an absolute must for travelers exploring the dramatic landscape of Iceland.
Departure from the city
Hunting Aurora borealis is best done as far as possible from the glare of city night lights. Most hunt guides will lead viewers to extremely remote areas for the best possible experience. While outside the bustling bustle of the city of Reykjavik, you can join group tours or register for an independent tour of the Golden Circle. Be sure to set off early, as there is plenty of room to cover and you don’t want to miss out on any of the main attractions.
Tingvellir National Park
The first stop in the Golden Circle ring is Thingvellir National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has both geographical and cultural significance for Iceland. The park is part of the crack zone that passes through Iceland, and you can even see the rifting of the earth's crust on the surface of the earth. This site of natural beauty is also historically important, since it was the original home of the Icelandic parliament - the Althing, which was created back in 930. Tingvellir received the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
Great geyser and Strokkur geyser
The second stop in the loop of the Golden Circle - Iceland's stunning geysers, once the Great Geyser and the Strokkur Geyser. The powerful, natural jet of the jet, which extends 20 meters into the air from Strokkur, is simply breathtaking. The pungent smell of sulfur in the air and the surrounding bubbling hot pools are a constant reminder to visitors of the power of this nature. The Strokkur Geyser and the Great Geyser have been around for more than 10,000 years and are still impressive.
Gullfoss waterfall
After the evenings of exciting hunting on Aurora Borealis, it is difficult for many to think that everything is equally beautiful. However, the final stop in the Golden Circle adventure is the Gullfoss waterfall, which is renamed its awe-inspiring majesty. The huge cave, which hangs up the swift waters of the waterfall, is 61 feet wide and makes a wonderful finale for a trip to the Northern Lights.
A trip to Iceland, filled with the nights of Aurora Borealis' hunt, will be a trip to remember. However, there are many beautiful sights and scenes on the island to fill your days between a night hunting holiday. The golden circle is simply stunning and not overlooked.
