6-Nights Best of Iceland - Explorations – Small Group

Borgarnes

Borgarnes is a picturesque town in Iceland, located approximately 75 km from Reykjavik. Visitors wishing to get in touch with Icelandic nature can visit the nearby lava caves, Hraunfossar waterfalls, Deildartunfuhver hot spring and the Snaefellsnes Glacier. Outdoor activities are plentiful in Borgarnes, with hiking, fishing, bird watching, golfing, horseback riding and swimming.

Reykjavik

The fire, frost and water symbolized by the red, white and blue of Iceland’s flag are manifested in this land. Reykjavik, or Smoky Bay, was so named in 874 A.D. by Ingolf Arnarson when he sighted the numerous hot springs on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Today this remarkably pollution-free city is wrapped around a sweeping bay and has managed to retain its charming Old-World atmosphere. A pastiche of red-blue-and green-roofed houses together with the tall gray tower of Hallgrim’s Church dominate the skyline. In Old Town, many of the wooden buildings have been lovingly restored and stand side by side with modern timber and concrete structures. There are fine museums and art galleries; historic pubs present activity in late afternoon. The beautiful countryside outside of Reykjavik includes such natural wonders as volcanoes, geysers, glaciers, mountains and spectacular waterfalls.