HockeywizTravels

Iceland’s South Coast is a spectacular 400-kilometer stretch of Ring Road (Route 1) that runs from the capital region of Reykjavík eastward to the dramatic glacial vistas of Höfn.  The region sits directly over a highly active tectonic zone, bordered by massive subglacial volcanoes like Eyjafjallajökull and Katla. The landscape is defined by Europe's largest ice cap, Vatnajökull, which sends massive glacier tongues pouring down toward the ocean. The terrain shifts rapidly from bright green mossy lava fields to vast desert plains of black volcanic ash (sandurs) and jagged coastlines.                                       The South Coast is home to thunderous Waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss, a unique chute where you can walk entirely behind the water veil, and Skógafoss, a giant 60-meter drop known for its vivid double rainbows. The world-famous Reynisfjara Beach features towering ge...