In Iceland, there are many ways to spend your days. One way is to drive the Golden Circle. Basically, this circular route allows you to check out a lot of popular tourist places in Iceland. For instance, you will visit a lot of hot springs, waterfalls and a lake on the way.

If you tour Iceland, it will give you an opportunity to explore the natural spaces of the destination. Given below are a few popular sites that you may see while driving. Don’t forget to make a note of these places before you leave.

A Pro Tip:

If you want to complete your tour in a day, we suggest that you choose a car that has a GPS installed in it. Plus, the tank should be full. If you don’t have access to GPS, you can use your phone to download the Golden Circle map for your guidance.

Actually, having access to GPS will allow you to take the right route and you won’t get lost during your journey. Therefore, it’s much better to have a vehicle that can show a GPS-supported map on the LCD screen. Alternatively, you can use Google Maps on your own Android or iOS phone.

Let’s check out the sites you should visit.

Þingvellir National Park

Þingvellir National Park can be found in a volcanic area. Also, the landscape consists of flat areas and mountains. Actually, the flat areas are not flat; they are lava fields covered with grass.

The rift valley is the main attraction of the Þingvellir National Park. It came into existence when two tectonic plates were separated during the continental drift. It’s interesting to note that this is one of the very few places on Earth where you can have a stroll between two tectonic plates. This is an amazing experience that not many people get the chance to enjoy.

Öxarárfoss

Inside the Þingvellir National Park, Öxarárfoss is a beautiful waterfall. Although you may not believe it, this waterfall is not natural. In fact, it’s a man-made waterfall, which was made in the 9th century. However, it looks quite natural at first sight.

According to experts, the waterfall was constructed in order to provide water for the Icelandic parliament members.

Haukadalur Geothermal Geysirs

Haukadalur is on the list of most popular attractions on Iceland. This geothermal site features several erupting geysers. However, the two most common ones are Strokkur and Geysir.

Gullfoss Waterfall

Although Iceland has a number of waterfalls, Gulfoss is the most popular one. You can find this on the river called Hvita. You will see the water flowing down towards two mountainous areas.

The term Gullfoss means Golden. Upon seeing this waterfall, you will know why it is called Gullfoss. Without any doubt, this waterfall is one of the most beautiful on Iceland. If you go there at the right time, you will witness a rainbow over the waterfall.

Crater Kerið

This is another great place to visit. Crater Kerið came into being around 6500 years back, according to experts. Most experts are of the opinion that it was the result of a volcanic eruption. In the lake, the blue water makes the crater look fascinating. You can stand far away and enjoy the beauty of the lake or you can go down and get a closer look. Either way you can enjoy the spectacular views.

Long story short, these are some of the best sites to visit when you are in Iceland on a tour. If you have never visited these sites, we suggest that you do so in your next holiday tour. Hopefully, you will have tons of fun on your next tour.



Source by Shalini M