

Volcano Exhibition and Cinema - Lava Centre Iceland You are also welcome to ask the on-site staff any questions you might have during your tour.ĥ. Throughout your visit, take advantage of the viewing platforms inside the exhibition that let you get an even better look at the beautiful Icelandic nature. Carbfix is one of the leading solutions for the climate crisis and global warming. Included in your tour is a stop in the Carbfix room, where you will learn about the plant‘s partnership with Carbfix. Experience first-hand how green, sustainable energy is produced at the largest single-site geothermal power plant in the world. Start your self-guided tour by making your way through the interactive exhibition with commentary from your informative audio guide. The power plant is located beneath Mount Hengill and is surrounded by lava fields, moss, and scenic mountain landscapes. Your experience begins at the Hellisheiði Power Plant, located roughly 20 minutes outside of Reykjavík. This self-guided tour will allow you to see the front lines of Iceland‘s work toward environmental sustainability and the history of geothermal energy in the country. Hellisheiði Geothermal Plant: Exhibition with Audio Tourĭiscover how Iceland produces green, sustainable energy at the Hellisheiði Geothermal Energy Exhibition in Selfoss. Chat with your guide and ask any questions you might have.Ĥ. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies to warm up. End the snorkeling adventure at the Silfra Lagoon. If you look from the right angle, you can see all the way to lake Thingvallavatn, over 150 meters away.Įnter the Silfra Cathedral at the depth of 23 meters and feel like you’re flying over the boulders and glacial silt. The fissure then widens into Silfra Hall. After a safety briefing, make your way to the entry platform to spend about 45 minutes in the water.įloat through what is called the Big Crack, Silfra’s narrowest section where the continental plates are so close you can almost touch them. Gear up in a wetsuit to keep you warm and comfortable in the cold water. Once you arrive at Silfra, you will be divided into groups of 6 people, one group per guide. Float between two tectonic plates in the clearest water in the world with 300 feet, or 100 meters, of visibility. Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates, Meet on LocationĮnjoy a snorkeling tour of the Silfra Fissure in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the wonders of the famous Golden Circle route.
