Sunday, March 16, 2014

Landmannalaugar, Iceland Volcanic Pearl


Iceland is a large volcanic stone lost near Greenland and even closer to the Arctic Circle. There just is desert basalt pebbles and large expanses of desert. However therein lies a national park worth visiting, Landmannalaugar. Discover together this "corner of paradise."
How to get there?
The Landmannalauger (with practice you hesitate more before pronouncing that name) is in the South East of Iceland on a volcanic plateau.
Attention to go you will need a 4 × 4 mandatory because you must cross at least two rivers to reach the campsite.
If you do not have a bus line connects the campsite to the main cities (Reykjavik) from 15 June to 15 September. The rest of the year the park is under the snow and only 4 × 4 modified to risk in these hostile lands.
Must 4/5h bus from Reykjavik and it costs 16000 IK (100 euros) to go back. It is expensive but remember that you're in Iceland!
What makes the charm of the park?
It's hard to say, but before you go there know that if you do not like walking in the mountains, do not go !
Many people go there to get into the famous Landmannalaugar trek <=> Thorsmörk crossing the volcanic massif to reach the sea for the others, you will be in a plain surrounded by volcanoes fantastic colors that are driven by many trails for all levels of hikers. ! What fun Once your finished a natural hot water hike awaits you to untie your tense muscles. Infos : Landmannalauger means "the place where the farmer sits" In short, it's a bit all that which we love the place.
A forecast for a few days here
If you do not plan to make the trek, 2 days there enough to stroll through the surrounding mountains.
ATTENTION TO CLIMATE
We are in Iceland and the softness of the side of evil to be felt in the heart of the mountains. Especially when the wind blows, the perceived temperature can be very low. Grab you a tight tent, warm and waterproof clothes also because it can rain at all times and temperatures can drop well below zero especially at night.

REMEMBER TO BOOK
The Landmannalaugar and especially his trek is a must see Iceland is many tourists go there every season.
The worry is that the Icelandic high season is very short and if you go during this period, remember to book otherwise you will not have room or sleeping. And do not expect go camping in the park, you risk a heavy fine.
DO NOT FORGET YOUR SNACK
There you will be in the middle of nowhere. While there will probably lots of people with you but there are no supermarkets in the area to refuel. So remember to leave enough to live for the duration of your stay.
He has a sales area that provided the basic products, but the prices are exorbitant even for Icelandic standards.
Finally ...
Weary your walking shoes and enjoy the fresh air of volcanoes and forget the cost of travel, Landmannalauger opens its doors!

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