The Golden Circle

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What to See and Do in the Golden Circle

  • Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Oxafoss
  • Great Geysir
  • Strokkur Geysir
  • Gullfoss waterfall
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What Kids Will Love In The Golden Circle

 All of the above and:
  • Hiking the Mid Atlantic Ridge -  walking between North American continent and the Eurasian continent.
  • Watching the powerful Oxafoss and Gullfoss waterfalls and have fun getting sprayed by the waterfall.
  • Waiting for and watching the geysers erupt
  • Have the kids watch for wild Icelandic horses while you are driving and compare them to the horses they see at home
  • Have them count the number of sheep they see while driving
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Where to Eat in Golden Circle

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Geysir Center - Right across from the Geysir area is Geysir Hotel and Center.  A food court type area.  Tons of options.