Ms. Barley's Iceland Adventure

Culture, shopping and scenery beckon as you make your way through the first permanent settlement in Iceland’s history. You’ll explore the boutiques and cafes of historical Laugavegur street, walk along the grounds of Iceland’s “White House,” and catch a glimpse of history at the Hofdi House, where Reagan and Gorbachev held their famous summit in 1986. Finally, you’ll take in the beauty of the city and its surrounding mountains from the viewing deck at the Hallgrimskirkja Church.

Hallgrimskirkja, the Church of Hallgrímur, which is dedicated to the most renowned sacred poet of Iceland, Hallgrímur Pétrusson. Hallgrímsjirkja towers over the center of Reykjavik, with a 73m high tower that we can ascend. It is home to an impression 25 ton, mechanical action organ, designed to fill the hall.

Go back to the beginning of Iceland’s turbulent history, starting with the earliest settlers and ending with the 16th century, and experience where legend and history collide.

Hold on tight! Visit the largest volcano & earthquake exhibition in Europe. This educational and interactive exhibition will engage all your senses and put you at the core of a volcanic eruption. Experience it all in 4K HD!

View the beautiful Seljalandfoss, situated 29 km west of Skogar, a high and wispy waterfall that is one of the most unique in Iceland. This spectacular waterfall allows you to walk behind it on a path, so take a waterproof or umbrella to limit the spray.

Take in the impressive Skógafoss waterfall, one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland, with a drop of over 60 meters. Bring adequate waterproof clothing as you will be able to walk right up to the waterfall.

Formed over thousands of years by the continuous blending of volcanic fire and glacial water, Skaftafell National Park is home to striking natural marvels. Along with your tour director, make stops at the different mountains, glacial lagoons, raging waterfalls along the way. But perhaps its most impressive feature is the Vatnajokull Ice Cap—the largest glacier in Iceland. It is here that, on one of the many sunny days the area is known for, you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy the world’s longest sight line, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Walk along the shores of the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to see the icebergs that have broken off from the Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier.

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. Then make your way to the Great Geysir, watch the Hvítá river disappear into the earth at the Gullfoss waterfall, and watch the Strokkur erupt.

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.

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.

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.

Make a tasty stop on the Golden Circle and visit this unique recently renovated farm to take part in a gelato tasting experience. Sit back, enjoy the gelato while watching the cows through the windows.

Take a breather at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland’s most visited attractions. Thought to help cure skin ailments, the mineral-rich hot water makes for a relaxing getaway.