First, we'll enjoy meeting locals as we visit a flower farm that relies on geothermal energy to grow lilies, roses and other species. Then we'll embark upon an exhilarating river-rafting trip on the Hvita glacial river. You'll don wetsuits, helmets, waterproof shoes, and life vests to board inflatable rafts, and take up paddles that you'll use to make your way along the course of the river, passing through serene canyons and over raging rapids. Please note: River rafting may not be available on October departures, depending on weather.
We then continue to the geothermal power plant at Hellisheidi that, together with four other plants, provides 30% of the electricity needed by the Icelandic people. It is a combined heat and power plant developed to meet increasing demand for energy in an environmentally friendly way. We'll learn more about Iceland's progressive approach to sustainable resources as we tour the plant.
Afterwards we'll travel to Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, and choose from one of the city's many restaurants for dinner on our own.
No photography of the river rafting since the cams wouldn't have survived the water spray. But it was a beautiful, if rather sedate, ride down a cold glacial river.
Iceland is the greenest country in the world. No wonder with the abundant natural hot water that runs through this volcanic island. And they have stepped up, learning how to most effectively use this incredible, inexhaustible resource. Iceland treads lightly and respectfully on our planet.
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