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SNOWMOBILING Langjökull and other icy white glaciers just wait to be conquered. You choose your method, snowmobiles, snow trucks, ropes and axes or dog sleighs, all are available in Iceland. GOLDEN CIRCLE At Thingvellir amazing rock formations captivate the eye; craggy lava fields, serrated fissures and impressive canyons. Each and every one is in itself a world waiting for exploration. Thingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site so it's preserved for the whole world to enjoy. Gullfoss and Geysir are also well known attractions en route. BATHING IN HOT SPRINGS Geothermal energy like you would not believe. Hot pools and rivers out in the open where people can bathe. It is a wonder- ful adventure to experience the power of the Earth and feel the heat beneath the surface. EXPLORING CAVES Have you ever wondered what the insides of a volcano look like? Þríhnúkagígur gives you the unique opportunity to find out. This impressive 200 m deep crater is accessed from the top in an elevator and the myriad of colours make the trip down a true once in lifetime experience. BLUE LAGOON The world famous Blue Lagoon makes use of the geothermal energy in an innovative way to benefit your health and well- ness. RIVER RAFTING River rafting in Hvítá river is fun and gets your heart pumping and the adrenalin surging through your body. Enjoy impres- sive scenery while rushing through the waters of Hvítá. HEIÐMÖRK The kaleidoscopic light in Iceland delights not only artists and photographers. The midnight sun in the summer casts a scar- let glow over the surroundings and Northern Lights dance across black skies in winter. You don't have to go far, just outside the city limits in Heiðmörk Park, you can experience these natural phenomena in a delightful way. EMPOWER YOURSELF Snæfellsjökull is a perfectly shaped cone volcano and said to be, by Indian new age gurus, one of seven power stations scattered around the world. In 1991 extra terrestrial contact was expected to take place here and Michael Dillon the predic- tor gathered at the roots of the mountain with his followers to wait on the 5th of November. The Martians decided to sail past that day but this wonderful mountain is beautiful both seen from Reykjavík and up close. KLEIFARVATN AND SELTÚN Kleifarvatn is a unique still lake only a short distance from Reykjavik. The water is extremely deep and therefore likely that a monster lurks under the still surface. Nearby is the wonderful geothermal area Seltún with bubbling hot pools and sulfata- ras and Grænavatn a crater filled with water of the most amazing green hue. STOKKSEYRI AND EYRARBAKKI They are quaint little fishing villages on the South Coast. Old timber houses decked with corrugated iron have been beauti- fully renovated adding to the charm and authenticity of these lovely villages. Fishermen have rowed from here since Iceland was first settled although the coast was a treacherous landing place and the surf outside often dangerous. Today, however, the sea is first and foremost an enjoyment. 83

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