Travel to the South Shore
Details: Golden Circle excursion
Make your way to the Great Geysir, watch the Hvítá river disappear into the earth at the Gullfoss waterfall, and watch the Strokkur erupt. The experience all the geological diversity that Iceland has to offer with a visit to the Tingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that falls on a rift between two tectonic plates.
Details: Great Geysir Strokkur
Nearby, the "Great Geysir" Strokkur spouts and sprays water 30-35 meters in the air every 3-8 minutes. Photographers will have to be quick, or they'll miss the eruptions, which last only a couple seconds. Around the site are lots of colorful hot springs, steaming vents, warm streams, and psychedelic algae and mineral deposits.
Details: Gullfoss waterfall
If Iceland had a star attraction, then Gullfoss is certainly it. This waterfall is not necessarily the largest in Iceland, but is by far the most impressive. Here, the river Hvita drops a total of 32 meters in two falls. The canyon above them is 70 meters deep and 2.5 km long. When the sun is shining, you are likely to see a rainbow through the ample spray that forms.
Details: Thingvellir National Park visit
Visit Thingvellir National Park, the most significant historical site in Iceland. The Alpingi, the original site of the Icelandic Parliament, was established there in 930 CE. The long deep cracks give the landscape the appearance of a crevassed glacier. The peaks are covered by snow, surrounding the country's largest lake, Lake Thingvallavatn. Here, you can enjoy a range of spectacular walks with beautiful scenery.
Details: Travel to Hvolsvollur
To the south of Thorsmork likes Hvolsvollur, a small village of about 700 people. Many tourists stop here, as it is an ideal location between Reykjavik and the South Coast. In the beautiful Icelandic, countryside, you can enjoy the amazing scenery that Iceland has to offer.