Discreet Gathering and Covert Connections Revealed

Venture into the unexplored with a thrilling daytrip in Iceland, and join the Secret Circle offered by the daring Glacial Experience travel company. This exclusive excursion reveals hidden gems and breathtaking sceneries, far from the tourist-laden Golden Circle.

Meet your fearless guide, Kjartan Valgarðsson, who happens to be the owner of Glacial Experience himself. As you hop into his black Landcruiser, shake off those initial nerves - you'll soon discover a shared past with this rugged Icelander, connecting the dots of your common acquaintances.

Icelanders have a peculiar longing to expand their family tree, and you'll realize just how close-knit the island nation is when your guide introduces you to old friends and new relatives throughout the journey. Don't be surprised if your fellow traveler greets you with the Icelandic language's warmest term of endearment: "frændi minn" or "frænka mín."

Embark on an extraordinary adventure, kicking off at a sun-drenched home in the east. Over the course of the day, marvel at the snow-capped volcanoes, Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull, glancing over to the west, and the Vestmannaeyjar islands to the right. In the distance, spot the isolated Surtsey, a mysterious island emerged from the ocean during a volcanic eruption in 1963.

Prepare for jaw-dropping surprises around every corner. While sipping on a warm cup of coffee at a gas station in Árnes, you'll find yourself embracing a childhood friend who has traveled from Germany to join the tour. With each passing moment, you'll uncover connections between the diverse group of travelers - surprising friendships, family ties, and shared memories.

As you venture deeper into Iceland's heartland, marvel at the turquoise waters of the Hjálparfoss waterfall, surrounded by the eerie black lava rocks. This delightful veil-like waterfall will capture your eyes, designating every shade of green in the foreground and providing a mesmerizing contrast to the snow-white cascade.

Buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled adventure as you travel along rugged terrain with your band of misfits. Among your fellow voyageurs, discover the skills of a driver, pilot, polyglot, school founder, marketing guru, and teacher - mingling their unique expertise to accommodate a group of wanderlusters.

Discover hidden wonders and secret sites at Háifoss waterfall, one of the highest in the country, with a daring half-hour hike down the narrow trail to take in its old-world charm. The glacier-fed cascades stack high atop one other, creating a snow-white horsetail that grazes the ground, spilling into a vibrant rainbow.

Enter a realm of enchantment as you tread upon the magical landscape of Gjáin. Numerous creeks, waterfalls, and lava formations sprawl together in this relatively small area, embodying a fairy-tale-like panorama. Some lucky adventurers may recognize this extraordinary site as the filming location for a popular episode of Game of Thrones.

Round out your day with a trip to the hidden side of Gullfoss - Iceland's most famous waterfall. By approaching it from the untrodden eastern bank, you'll witness a breathtaking, less-explored view of the majestic cascade. The hypnotic waters plunge down two different drops, the first being 11-m-high and the second 21 m. The upper part appears broader and more inviting from this vantage point, while the lower part remains partially obscured. From this secret viewpoint, watch as the endless line of tourists, dressed in vibrant outdoor gear, dot the landscape in a colorful array, wondering just how you managed to access this exclusive goody.

Return home with a newfound appreciation for the ties that bind us through hidden connections and unique shared experiences. It's never just a simple stroll through the Icelandic countryside - there's always an enchanting narrative lurking beneath the surface, waiting to be discovered.

While exploring Iceland with the daring Glacial Experience travel company, you may find yourself mesmerized by the snow-capped volcanoes, Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull.
As you embark on this Secret Circle expedition, be ready to form new relationships with fellow travelers, including drivers, pilots, polyglots, school founders, marketing gurus, and teachers.
Don't be surprised if an old acquaintance greets you warmly in Icelandic, using the term "frændi minn" or "frænka mín," as Icelanders cherish expanding their family tree.
In the heartland of Iceland, prepare to be captivated by the Hjálparfoss waterfall, surrounded by black lava rocks, offering a mesmerizing contrast of greens and snow-white cascades.
As you delve deeper into Iceland's wonders, venture to Gjáin, a fairy-tale-like panorama with numerous creeks, waterfalls, and lava formations, including a popular Game of Thrones filming location.
Conclude your daytrip by visiting the hidden side of Gullfoss, Iceland's famous waterfall, from the untrodden eastern bank, showing a less-explored view of the majestic cascade that leaves you with a newfound appreciation for the intriguing narratives hidden beneath the surface of your travels.