IcelandOf geysers, hot springs, and colorful northern lights

The next day, you will continue towards Hella, where you will spend the next few days staying at the beautiful Hotel Ranga and going on a variety of exciting excursions every day. Visit the geyser area and explore the geothermal basins. Some of the volcanic hot springs are still active today, and you can marvel at an eruption about every eight minutes. The Gullfoss waterfall is also one of the highlights of the region: with its two perpendicular cascades, it is an icon among waterfalls and one of the most famous in Iceland.

Be sure to visit the Secret Lagoon, an area with hot springs and a small geyser. The Secret Lagoon is located right in this geothermal area. You can bathe in the 38 to 40°C hot water surrounded by steam from the hot springs all year round. A unique experience on your trip!

In the evenings, you can go in search of the Northern Lights. In northern latitudes, this effect is known as the aurora borealis, caused by collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun and gases in the atmosphere, such as oxygen and nitrogen. The name Aurora Borealis is derived from Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas.

Today, your journey continues towards Jökulsarlon, where you will explore more highlights of Iceland's south coast, where the rugged landscape allows you to experience the power of nature up close. Take an ice walk on the Solheimajokull and experience the hidden world of frozen water that has shaped the landscape with its amazing ice formations and sinkholes within the glacier. The Skaftafell Nature Reserve in Öraefi is also worth a visit: the landscape is very similar to the Alps and has been shaped over thousands of years by various influences of fire and water.

Hike for about 45 minutes to Svartifoss waterfall, which plunges down a drop of about 20 meters. The hike also takes you past three other waterfalls: Thjofafoss, Hundafoss, and Magnusarfoss. Another highlight is Diamond Beach, where you can see blocks of glacier ice that look like gems or diamonds on the black sand.

After these eventful days, your journey now takes you to the famous Blue Lagoon, where you can spend two relaxing days at the Retreat at Blue Lagoon. Stop off at Fjadrargljufur Canyon on the way and discover the formation that dates back to the Ice Age around two million years ago. A short hike to Systrafoss waterfall with views of the hills of Kirkjubaejarklaustur is also one of the highlights of the day.

Once you arrive at the Retreat at Blue Lagoon, you can relax, unwind, and reflect on the past few days. Enjoy treatments featuring three treasures from the depths of the earth: silica, algae, and minerals. The many health benefits of the water and minerals in this region will greatly enhance your serenity and well-being.