Day Tours from Maunin Olara Holiday Cottage Iceland
Day Tours from Maunin Olara Holiday Cottage Iceland
Daytours from www.holidaycottageiceland Maunin Olara
Visit The Blue lagoon: Get onto the main road, take the second exit from the roundabout and get onto road no 38. Drive along this until you get on to route 427, this is a gravel road, but will not be problematic. En route visit Strandarkirkja - this is a beautiful, small church that Icelanders believe helps bring good luck. You will then come to Krisuvik, which is an intersting stop for veiwing some hot springs, but these are not for swimming in as it is an old sulphure mine. Keep on 427 west bound to Grindavik and on 426 you wil find the SPA Blue Lagoon. For the return journey, take route no 41 the Keflavik Reykjavik road and then on to route 1 towards Maunin Olara.
Geysir and Gullfoss: Take road 1 eastbound, then turn left onto road 35, stay on 35 to Geysir, this is approx one hour drive. A further few km takes you to Gullfoss waterfall. On your way back, get over to route 37, via Laugarvatn and on to the new 365, This will take you to lake Thingvellir, and then on 36 down towards Selfoss and Hveragerdi.
Seljalandsfoss and Thorsmork National Park
On R 1 eastbound drive through Selfoss and on another 60 minutes till you reach the waterfall Seljalandsfoss. This is an intersting waterfall where one can walk behind the water. You are now also on r 249 which, given you have a 4x4 vehicle, you can drive across a few rivers to the bottom of the valley. You will now surrounded by three glaciers, Myrdalsjokull, Tindfjallajokull and the most famous of the all, Eyjafjallajkull. Do go carefully here, and we suggest you go in a convoy with other 4x4s, or hire a guide - www.icelandertours.com as rivers can be diffucult or at times impassible.
Staying in Hveragerdi
You will find a lovely swimming pool in Hveragerdi. It is very clean, well maintained, warm water and options of 2 hot tubs with different tempratures. There is also a steambath and good showers. For indoor swimming facilities and hot tubs, go to the NLFI health centre where there is also a vegetarian restaurant. Wander around the greenhouses in town and see how the Icelanders make the most of their geothermal powers. If you are interested in hiking and swiming in natural geothermal water, the obvious thing to do is to drive to the bottom of Reykjadalur and go for a 40 minutes walk each way to the warm water. Bring your own swimmwear and towel as you will be in nature with no facilities. Safer Travel with Marine and Weather Instruments Immensely Helpful Germany Travel Advice Tips for travelling cheaply How To Prevent Getting Heavier This Holiday Season Car Hire Faro, Top Of The List To Ensure A Great Holiday Typical Destinations and What to Expect From Your Western Caribbean Cruise Experience Know About Financial Advice And Thrifty Traveller See Nature's Wonder By Taking Colorado River Rafting Trips What Do Travel Agents Perth Do For You? Have a Happening Holiday in Hua Hin Reasons Why You Need Travel Agents Perth Movers Long Beach –Get Value for Your Money Inspiring Denver Airline Travel