DAY 3: Borgarfjordur - Glanni and Grabrok - Vididalur Valley - Hofsos - Siglufjordur
Elven waterfall – Intriguing Crater – Lava Rock Canyon – Seaside Basalt Columns
Breakfast at your hotel. Start the day with getting to know beautiful Borgarfjörður on a refreshing hike. The hike will visit Glanni, a multi-tiered waterfall rumoured to be a home for elves and trolls. You will then visit the 3,500 year old Grabrok crater, which has hiking trails taking you to the top of the crater for remarkable views over moss-covered lava fields. Continue your scenic journey as you cross Holtavorduheidi plateau, the gateway between North and South Iceland. Head to the Vididalur Valley and its rushing river. Here you will hike in Kolugljufri, a lava rock canyon that leads to a hidden waterfall. Continue to the charming village of Hofsos and take a short stroll down to Stadarbjargarvik inlet to admire the group of beautifully geometric basalt columns located right at sea level. Drive on to the stunning Tröllaskagi (Troll Peninsula) with its amazing views of mountains and fjords, en route to Siglufjordur, a town within a fjord of the same name.
Overnight stay in Siglufjordur for the next two nights. Dinner is on your own at one of the town‘s charming restaurants. Tonight recharge your body and soul with a soak in the hotel’s geothermal hot tubs. With a view over the harbour and the fjord, the hot rubs are a perfect setting for relaxation.
Nature walk information for Glanni waterfall:
Distance: 350 m / less than a mile
Elevation: Very little
Walking time: About 10 minutes
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Hiking information for Grabrok:
Distance: Varies
Elevation: 1.000 m / 328 ft
Walking time: About 1 hour
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Hiking information for Kolugljufur:
Distance: Varies, route chosen by guide
Elevation: Very little
Walking time: About 30 minutes to 1 hour
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Nature walk information for Stadarvikurbjarg:
Distance: Minimal
Elevation: Very little
Walking time: About 5-10 minutes
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Please note this is a general guide. Actual times may vary based on weather and trail conditions.