Iceland | Day 2: Reykjavík 🚗 Hella(part 1)

🚗 Today's Route: Reykjavík → Hella, unlocking southern Iceland's highlights! 📍 First Stop: Þingvellir National Park ⏰ Drive: ~41 min from Alda Hotel (42.9 km) 🌟 Iceland's "Cradle of Nation": Stand on the rift between Eurasian & North American tectonic plates! Open 24/7. Parking ~1000 ISK ( lot is closest to the church/rift). ⚠️ Detour tip: En route to Geysir, visit Bruarfoss ("Blue Secret Waterfall") – petite but stunningly azure. 📍 Second Stop: Geysir Hot Spring Area ⏰ Drive: ~53 min from thingvellir (62.4 km) 💦 Natural spectacle: Strokkur erupts every 6-8 mins (free entry). Smaller geysers nearby let you feel geothermal power up close! 📍 Third Stop: Gullfoss (Golden Falls) ⏰ Drive: ~10 min from Geysir (9.6 km) 🌊 Iceland's iconic waterfall: Massive & thunderous! Park at the main visitor center lot (10-15 min walk). Note: The closer lot is now disabled-only. #Geysir Hot Spring#Thingvellir National Park#Gullfoss Falls#Reykjavík#Iceland #VisitIceland #IcelandTravel #IcelandGuide