ICELAND
DAY TOURS FROM REYKJAVIK
All tours are offered with fixed departures for individuals or quoted
especially for groups.
Reykjavik City Tour: 2 Hours
Museums, the city center, Reykjavik Harbor and the Pearl, a special
viewpoint, are among the places visited. The aim of the tour is to give some
insight into the Icelandic society and how Reykjavik has developed from a small
fishing village into a modern capital.
Included: Guided bus tour, entry fee.
Departures:
English: Daily 9:30 & 12:45
German: Mon/Sat 12:45
French: Tue 12:45
The Golden Circle:
8 Hours
Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss falls, Geysir geothermal area and other
sights of southern Iceland. Þingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir area are the most
visited places by tourists. This is both because of the beauty of these places
but also they are kind of wonders of nature. The aim of this tour is to give
some insights into the creation of our island and how we manage to utilize its
resources for our well being at the same time ensure we do not overexploit our
renewable resources.
Included: Guided bus tour.
Departures:
English: Daily 9:00
German: Wed/Sat 9:00
French Fri 9:00
Reykjanes - Blue Lagoon: 6 Hours
Drive to Bessastaðir (residence of the President of Iceland), the town of
Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is a unique wonder of nature, a
lagoon filled with pleasantly warm geothermal water in the middle of a lava
field. It has excellent bathing facilities and a restaurant.
Included: Guided bus tour, entry fee.
Departures:
English: Daily 10:00
German: Fri 10:00
French: Sun 10:00
The South Shore Adventure: 10 Hours
Along the south coast, visiting the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss,
view to Mýrdalsjökull Glacier and the small village of Vík. The glaciers around
the country characterize the Icelandic landscape. These huge white mountains are
always somewhere in the distance. Underneath the glaciers are sleeping volcano's
which are active every other century. After a stopping in Vik, a walk on
the black sands and view of the inspiring Dyrholaey Sea Arch.
Included: Guided bus tour.
Departures:
English: Tue/Sat 9:00 (Nov-Apr); Sun/Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 (May-Oct)
German: Tue 09:00 (Nov-Apr)
Blue Lagoon - Viking Feast: 5 Hours
Combination of a visit to the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing bath and the ever
popular Viking Feast. Singers, dancers and musicians wearing Viking garb double
as waiters and waitresses. We are served traditional Icelandic cuisine in the
traditional Viking manner.
Included: Guided bus tour, entry fee, Viking feast dinner
Departures:
English: Wed/Fri /Sat: 18:00
Blue Lagoon Evening Tour: 3.5 Hours
Evening drive to the Blue Lagoon, famous for unique bathing and healing powers.
Included: Guided bus tour, entry fee.
Departures:
English: Daily 18:00
Gullfoss – Geysir Express: 5-6 Hours
This version of the classical Golden Circle tour, takes you to the Gullfoss
waterfall and Geysir hot spring area. This shorter version is perfect for those
that want some free time in the morning, but still want to see the most visited
sights of south Iceland.
Included: Guided bus tour.
Departures:
English: Daily 11:30
Culture in Reykjavik: 4 Hours
A daytour around the City of Reykjavík, emphasizing on culture, arts and what is
happening in these scenes at each time. Visits to museums, interesting
exhibitions and galleries, combined with a tour that focuses the culture scene
of Reykjavík.
Included: Guided bus tour, entry fees.
Departures:
English: every Saturday at 12:00, other languages upon request
Westman Island Tour: 6-11 Hours
Thirty minutes flight from Reykjavik is the town on the island of Heimaey which
barely escaped destruction in the volcanic eruption of 1973. Keiko, the whale
from Free Willy, is kept here in his natural habit. The stay is depending on how
long time you want to spend, just ask us to book the best suited flight for you
back to Reykjavík.
Included: Return flight from Reykjavík, guided bus tour.
Optional boat tour offered (conditions permitted)
Departures:
English: Tue-Fri 7:30; Mon/Sat/Sun 12:00
Akureyri-Lake Mývatn: 12-14 Hours
Flight from Reykjavik to Akureyri, capital of northern Iceland. Bus tour to lake
Mývatn, famous for its rich flora, fauna and spectacular lava formations.
Included: Return flight from Reykjavík, guided bus tour.
Departures:
English: Tue-Fri 7:30; Mon/Sat/Sun 12:00
Lava Riding Tour: 2-5 Hours
The Icelandic horse is a very special animal. They are small but strong, they
are friendly and willing animals who rarely give their riders any trouble. On
this 2 hours adventurous riding tour into the lava fields of the nature park
Heiðmörk you will get to know the horse and have an experience you will never
forget. The horses are well suited both for the beginner and more advanced
riders (duration is depending on if the lunch is included or not).
Included: Guided riding tour (with or without lunch).
Departures:
English: Daily 10:00 and 14:00.
Viking Riding Tour with lunch: 6-7 Hours
After a short introduction to the horses and staff, riding starts into the
beautiful Reykjanes preservation area. This is the perfect tour for those that
want more than only introduction to riding. A light lunch is served during the
tour.
Included: Guided riding tour, lunch, pick-up from hotel
Departures:
English: Daily 10:00
Blue Lagoon Riding Tour with lunch: 5-6 Hours
Riding tour of 1-2 hours as an introduction followed by lunch. Visit to the
facilities of the Blue Lagoon to enjoy a warm bath in the geothermal waters.
Included: Guided riding tour, lunch, entry to Blue Lagoon.
Departures:
English: Daily 10:00
Self-drive Day Tour: 1 Day
This new product is for all experienced travelers. You can choose between the
Golden Circle, South Coast or Reykjanes Adventure tour. Five languages; English,
French, German, Swedish and Italian. You get a rental car for one day with
unlimited mileage and a CD with the tour description. In your chosen language
the “guide” will direct you to certain stops and from those view points he will
tell you about the area you are traveling through. This is the perfect way to do
the most popular day tours from Reykajvík with a guide, but at your own speed.
Included: One day car rental with unlimited mileage, CDW insurance and CD
guidance/map/
Full Day Jeep Safari: 10 Hours
The area South East
of Reykjavik is known as the Golden Circle for the wealth of natural phenomena
and historical sights it boasts.Your tour today will show you the most important
of these destinations.
It is a great way to start the day and drive through the Hengill massif to
Nesjavellir, the power project that pumps hot water to the capital and you can
see steem jets and feel the earth tremble. Then travel through the Thingvellir
National Park where the Althing, Iceland's first seat of government, was
established in 930. Canyons, caves, waterfalls and lakes make this one of
Iceland's most scenic areas. Visit the majestic waterfall of Gullfoss, where the
Hvitá river drops 32 metres in two dramatic falls. Finally, explore the
world-famous Geysir area, where hot springs, steaming vents, brightly coloured
algae and warm streams pepper the surreal landscape. On the way back you will
see the crater Kerid and Hveragerdi the greenhouse village.
Included: Jeep Tour
with Driver-guide
Departures:
English: Daily at 9:00
Hot and Cold: 6-7 Hours
Departure from
Reykjavík in a Land Rover Superjeep passing a series of valleys at the foot of
the ancient Hengill volcano where those who want can play in the snow or go tuba
gliding. We continue to Nesjavellir, with its geothermal power plant and hot
spring area. From Nesjavellir we head south and we will have lunch (not
included) at the cozy restaurant in the old fishing village of Stokkseyri. After
lunch we drive down to the beach to look for seals and take the "Viking test".
We head back to our vehicles where those who dare can have a taste of
13-year-old shark, accompanied by the traditional Icelandic snaps known as the
"Black Death". Then it’s back to Reykjavík through the Threngsli Pass.
Included:
Driver-guide and activities.
Departures:
(Oct - Apr)
English: Sat 9:00 (other days on request)
Super Jeep Safari: 3.5-4 Hours
Super jeep safari in
the area around Reykjanes. View panoramic and beautiful volcanic action, see
fish hanging to dry in lava fields and visit geothermal areas.
Included: Driver-guide.
Departures:
(Oct-Apr)
English: Daily 10:00 (other days on request)
Minimum: 3 passengers
Gullfoss – Geysir Land
Rover Tour: 8-9 Hours
From Reykjavik we drive in modified Land Rover jeeps to Þingvellir National Park
where we will enjoy the fascinating views of the rift valley. Directly east of
the valley, a mountain track will take us to the Lyngdalsheiði plateau and we
continue east across the wilderness, driving on snow, until reaching inhabited
areas and a real road again at Laugarvatn. After reinflating the tyres for road
driving, we continue to the spectacular waterfall Gullfoss and the spouting (up
to 30 meters!) hot springs in the Geysir area.
Included:
Driver-guide.
Departures:
(Oct-Apr)
English: Sun 9:00
Pingvellir and
Langjökull Glacier: 9-10 Hours
NOTE: *During thaw
period in the spring and during winter time we might have to drive the Kjós road
from Þingvellir to the glacier.
From Reykjavík we
drive to Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Viking parliament.
Driving through the barren mountain pass of Kaldidalur (the cold valley) to the
glacier Langjökull, where we will be equipped with crampons and ice axes for a
glacier walk under professional supervision (easy level). From Langjökull-glacier
we continue to Hallmundarhraun lava area where Surtshellir, Iceland's biggest
and most spectacular lava cave is to be found. After caving, the group will
continue down the Borgarfjördur valley and visit the waterfalls of Hraunfossar
and Barnafoss, pass the historic site of Reykholt and Europe's biggest hot
spring before returning to Reykjavík via the fjord Hvalfjördur.
Included: Driver-guide, snowshoes or ice axes and crampons.
Departures:
(Oct-Apr)
English: Fri & Sat 9:00
Northern Lights Adventure: 4.5 - 5 Hours
We start our tour by
heading directly to Kleifarvatn lake, situated on the volcanic rift. The
moonlike surrounding of the lake leaves a strong impression on the visitors. Now
we are away from the lights of the city and from here we start our hunt for the
Auroras Borealis. We explore the solfatares of the Krísuvík hot spring area
before continuing our tour to one of the region's lava caves, famous for its
beautiful ice and lava formations. We put on our helmets and lights and explore
the cave's "crystal palace" of ice. Coming out from the cave we continue our
quest for the northern lights as we head for the south coast. On the south coast
we will drive to one of the country's best seafood restaurants for dinner.
Included: Full day jeep adventure with a driver/guide.
Departures:
English: Upon request
Minimum 3 passengers.
Winter Snow
Mobile Tour: 3-4 Hours
Head out of the city
to the mountain plateau of Hellisheidi or Lyngdalsheidi where the snow mobiles
are located and waiting for you. We provide all participants with warm overalls,
gloves and helmets.
Included: Return transfer from your hotel to snow mobile location, snow mobile
tour, overall-, glove- and helmet rental. Guide. Price based on 2 sharing a
snowmobile.
Departures: (Oct-Apr)
English: Daily at 10:00 & 14:00
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Northern Lights and Lobster Feast: 4-5 Hours
Departure from Reykjavík, the Monster Super Jeep
takes you on a twilight tour across the surreal lava , chasing the Aurora
Borealis (conditions permitting). Then down to the south shore to the small
seaside village of Stokkseyri, located on the south coast of Iceland, where we
enter the rustic restaurant with its warm and friendly atmosphere "Við
Fjöruborðið" (By the Seaside). We will enjoy their specialty, Stokkseyri
lobster, which is served on a whole platter, cooked in butter and garlic and
accompanied by a specially made sauce and bread. (drinks not included).
Included: Jeep tour with driver guide, Lobster Feast dinner (drinks not
included).
Departures: (Oct-Apr)
English: Fridays & Saturdays at 18:00
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Glacial Vistas:
8-10 Hours
Glaciers are
marvelous phenomena. These vast sheets of ice are formed from compressed snow
collected over thousands of years. To touch a glacier is to touch the ancient
heart of Iceland and the experience of driving on one is truly unforgettable.
Let the Mountaineers of Iceland whisk you past weathered moors, waterfalls,
volcanoes and mountains en route to a glittering
glacier. Once on the ice, the Super Jeeps effortlessly conquer the wild glacial
terrain and show you a new side of Iceland's beauty. Glaciers visited depend on
season and weather.
Glacier Snowmobiling available as an addition (not included).
Included: Jeep tour with driver-guide. Note: Lunch
is not included.
Departures: (Oct-Apr)
English: Saturdays & Tuesdays 9:00
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