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WINTER
Coach Tours
Oct 1- Apr 30
Scheduled coach tours that bring
passengers into close contact with the many sides of Iceland: its nature,
history, culture and daily life. All tours are with professional guides and
when you book in advance you have the opportunity to be picked up from the
hotel or guesthouse you are staying at in Reykjavík.
The tours below are to the Blue Lagoon, a
sightseeing tour of Reykjavik, a tour of Geysir and Gullfoss and the South
Shore.
Reykjavík Grand Excursion,
duration 3 hours
A tour visiting the museums, the City
center, Reykjavík harbour and the Pearl, a special observatory with
fantastic panorama of the City. The aim of the tour is to give some insight
into the Icelandic society and how Reykjavík has developed from a small
fishing village into a modern capital.
Included:
Guided bus tour
Departures:
English:
Daily at 11:30
German:
Wed at 11:30
French:
Tue at 11:30
Golden Circle Tour,
duration 8 hours
A tour that shows you the sights in
southern Iceland and gives you a taste of cultural and geological history as
well as having a peak at how Icelanders use the forces employed in the
islands creation to their benefit – thermal heat. Þingvellir, Gullfoss falls
and the Geysir area with its bubbling activity are 3 of Iceland’s highlights
– wonders of nature as well as sites of historical significance.
Included:
Guided bus tour, entrance to Geysir museum
Departures:
English:
Daily at 09:00
German:
Tue/Sat at 09:00
French:
Thu/Sun at 09:00
Scandinavian:
Fri at 09:00
South Shore Adventure,
duration 10 hours
An extensive look at Iceland’s south
coast, from Reykjavík to Vík, the southernmost town. On this tour we travel
through the scene of the Saga of Njall, visit waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and
Skógafoss, have a view of Mýrdalsjökull – glacier the home to sub glacial
volcano Katla and a visit to the glaciers edge at one of its glacier
tongues. Lunch stop at the village of Vík followed by a walk on the black
sands and view of the awe inspiring Dyrhólaey sea arch.
Included:
Guided bus tour.
Departures:
English:
Wed/Sat at 09:00
Blue Lagoon and Reykjanes
Penninsula, duration 6 hours
A tour that starts with a drive to
Bessastaðir, the residence of the President of Iceland, the town of
Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is a unique wonder of nature,
situated in the middle of a lava field and filled with pleasantly warm
geothermal water. Excellent bathing facilities and restaurant.
Included:
Guided bus tour, entrance to Gjáin multimedia exhibition and Blue Lagoon
entry fee.
Departures:
English:
Daily at 09:30
Blue Lagoon – Evening Tour
/ Winter Northern Lights, duration 3,5 hours
Enjoy a peaceful and tranquil evening at
the Blue Lagoon, famous for its unique bathing and healing powers. Between
late autumn and early spring the northern lights are often seen dancing in
the sky. When conditions are right we will make a stop in the lava fields
far away from the city lights and experience the spectacular display of
undulating colors.
Included:
Guided bus tour and Blue Lagoon entry fee.
Departures:
English:
daily at 18:00
Afternoon Arrival via Blue
Lagoon, duration 2,5 - 3 hours
What better way to start your Iceland
adventure than bathing in the famous Blue lagoon to soothe and refresh body
and soul after a flight from Europe. Passengers arriving at Keflavik Airport
have the option of taking a special Flybus to the nearby Blue Lagoon, before
heading off for Reykjavik.
Included:
Bus tour, Blue Lagoon entry fee
Departures:
Daily from Keflavik Airport at 16:30
Riding Tours
Oct 1- Apr 30
The Icelandic horse is unique in many
ways. The horses we have today are direct descendants of the horses brought
by the Vikings during the settlement. It is intermediate in size and has 5
gaits, 1 more than any other horse type, the 'tölt'.
For all our riding tours riding helmet,
rainwear or warm outfit is supplied as well as gloves and boots.
Lava Riding Tour, duration
3 hours
An adventurous ride through the lava
fields around Mt. Helgafell or Lake Hvaleyrarvatn. Riders of all experience
levels can participate in this tour.
Included:
Guided riding tour, (with or without lunch), pick up and drop off at hotel.
Departures:
English: daily at 10:00 & 14:00, pick-up 1 hour earlier.
Blue Lagoon Riding Tour
(with lunch), duration 5-6 hours
An introduction to the Icelandic horse. 1
½ hours riding, full, warm lunch and then a drive to the enchanting Blue
Lagoon for a swim or a relaxing bath. No riding experience needed.
Included:
Guided riding tour, lunch buffet, the Blue Lagoon entrance fee and a towel.
Duration:
5-6 hours
Departures:
English: daily at 10:00, pick-up 1 hour earlier.
Jeep tours
Oct 1- Apr 30
Iceland is a beautiful, vast and
mountainous island and with our jeep tours we offer a comfortable way of
visiting its various areas of wonder in the security and comfort of a super
jeep.
For your consideration:
Wear good, comfortable walking
boots/shoes and pack appropriate clothes.
Þingvellir and the
Langjökull Glacier, duration 9-11 hours.
From Reykjavík we drive to Þingvellir
National Park, site of the ancient Viking parliament. We drive 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 we
continue to Hallmundarhraun, a 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:
Jeep tour with driver-guide, snowshoes or crampons, headlights
Not
Included:
Lunch and beverages. Departures: Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at
09:00 (guaranteed with minimum 2 passengers). Other days at 09:00 upon
request minimum 3 passengers.
*During thaw period in the spring we might
have to drive the Kjós road from Þingvellir to the glacier. During winter
we can not guarantee access to the Surtshellir cave
Northern Lights and
Lobsters, duration 4 - 5 hours
We head for the south coast away from the
lights of the city and from here we start our hunt for the Auroras Borealis
with the aim of exploring 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 underworld
we continue our quest for the northern lights as we drive to one of the best
known seafood restaurants in Iceland for an unforgettable Lobster feast.
After a delicious dinner we drive into the night and look out for the
mysterious lights once again as we head back to Reykjavik.
Included:
Jeep tour with driver-guide, helmets and headlights, Lobster feast 300gr per
person
Not
Included:
Beverages
Departures:
Daily at 19:00
Pearl Tour and Activities,
duration 9-10 hours
Departure from Reykjavík in a guided
super truck to Thingvellir, where the oldest parliament in the world was
established and the tectonic plates meet, between North America and Europe.
On we go to the famous Geysir area. After lunch and a walk at Geysir we will
drive on for a look at Gullfoss “the golden waterfall". From there we will
drive to Langjökull, Iceland's second biggest glacier for a snowmobile ride.
Then we head through the countryside to
the explosion crater Kerið, before driving on to Reykjavík.
Included:
Guided super truck tour, snow mobile tour, overall-, glove- and helmet
rental. Price based on 2 sharing a snowmobile.
Not Included:
Lunch and beverages
Departures:
Daily at 08:00 – 08:15
Snow Mobile Safari,
duration: 3-5 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. There will be some off road driving in the super jeeps on your
way to or from the snow mobile location.
Included:
Return transfer from your hotel to snow mobile location, snow mobile tour,
overall-, glove- and helmet rental. Price based on 2 sharing a snowmobile.
Not
Included:
Lunch and beverages
Departures:
Daily at 10:00 & 14:00
One day Car Rental with a
CD guide
Oct 1- Apr 30
For the independent traveler who wants to set
his own pace while still enjoying professional guidance. One day car rental
with unlimited mileage, a CD to play the guide and a map of the tour.
Available in English, French and German. The “guide” directs you to places
of interest and tells you about the area as you travel along.
Golden Circle
Drive from Reykjavík to the Geysir
geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir National Park among other
highlights of the area before returning back to Reykjavik.
South Coast
Drive to the villages Eyrarbakki and
Stokkseyri at the seaside, excellent for beachwalks and onto Hvolsvöllur the
scene of Njal´s Saga and the Saga center. To Seljalandsfoss and the
magnificent Skógafoss and continue to Mýrdalsjökull for an optional glacier
adventure. Continue along the south coast to view Dyrhólaey a magical rock
formation on the beach. Before returning to Reykjavík.
Reykjanes Adventure
Tour
Takes you from Reykjavík to the neaby
town of Hafnarfjörður, the Viking Villlage and the West Nordic culture
center. Onto lake Kleifarvatn, with its amazing geological activity. To
Svartsengi power station and multimedia center and the Blue Lagoon for an
optional bath. Around the tip of Reykjanes penninsula, to Garðskagi
lighthouse with its birdlife, white beaches and folk museum. To the town of
Keflavík enroute back to Reykjavík.
Car type: 2-Compact 2wd e.g. Toyota
Corolla Liftback, or similar
Car type: 7.1-Large automatic 4wd e.g.
Toyota Landcruiser LX 4x4, or similar
Included:
One day car rental with unlimited mileage, CDW insurance, CD guidance
and map
Departures:
Every day
Please note that a credit card is
required when a rental car is picked up. A credit card imprint will be taken
at the beginning of all rentals for security reasons, even when a voucher
covers the cost of the rental. This credit card imprint may be used for non-waivable
amounts and all extra charges e.g. extra mileage, extra insurance, parking
fines, damages or any cost due to the car rental as a result of the renters
use of the car.
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BLUE LAGOON
REYKJANES-BLUE
LAGOON –SIGHTSEEING
All year, 6 hours
This tour highlights the contrast of
the power and serenity of nature on the Reykjanes peninsula. Experience
the Blue Lagoon and nature characterized by rough and mossy lava fields,
bird-cliffs and the pounding ocean surf. Lunch break at the Blue Lagoon
(optional)
Departures:
English: Daily at 09:30
German: Mon/Fri at 09:30
French: Wed/Sat at 09:30
Danish: Sun at 09:30
BLUE LAGOON -
EVENING TOUR
All year, 4 hours
Enjoy a peaceful and tranquil evening
at the Blue Lagoon. A place for bathers to luxuriate in a world where
time stands still as body and soul become rejuvenated. Possible to enjoy
dinner by the Lagoon (optional)
Departures:
Without guide: Daily at 18:00
BORGARNES &
SNAEFELLSNES
GLACIER & HISTORY
01 July – 30 September, 9 hours.
North to Borgarfjörður, the setting
of the famous Egils Saga, to Reykholt and Hraunfossar waterfalls. Up
into the highlands to Kaldidalur desert, past Langjökull, Þórisjökull
and Ok glaciers and on to Þingvellir National Park.
Departures:
English: Wed/Thu/Sat at 09:00
Tour features
WONDERS AT THE SEA WITH
CRUISE
15 May – 15 September, 9-10 hours
For nature lovers this is definitely a “must see” location in Iceland.
You will see and experience wonderful scenery and sail on the amazing
Breiðafjörður bay. This bay is known for its stunning beauty with the
perfect frame of mountains high and low, highlighting the scenery.
On the southern islands of Breiðafjörður bay is a fantastic variety of
bird life, including puffins, eider ducks, kittiwakes, fulmars,
cormorants and the white-tailed eagle. A high point of the boat tour is
when a net is hauled in and everyone can taste the shellfish and
sea-urchin roe (caviar).
Departure:
English: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 08.00.
SOUTH SHORE ADVENTURE:
01 May - 30 September, 10 hours
During this tour we have the
opportunity to stand behind a plummeting waterfall, walk along a beach
of black sand, gaze at a natural rock formation and feel the amazing
power of a glacier (if road conditions allow)
Departure:
English: Daily at 09:00
German: Fri at 09:00
French: Wed at 09:00
JEEP TOURS
ÞINGVELLIR &
LANGJÖKULL GLACIER
01 May – 30 September. 9-10 hours.
Drive to Þingvellir National Park,
then on to the barren mountain pass of Kaldidalur to the glacier
Langjökull. Continue to the impressive Surtshellir cave. A visit to the
waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss and the historic site of Reykholt.
Departures:
English: Wed/Sat at 09:00
Minimum 2 passengers
LANDMANNALAUGAR
15 June – 15 September. 8-10 hours
Drive to the colorful region of
Landmannalaugar past Iceland´s most active volcano, Hekla. Journey
through deserts, past mountain lakes to the colorful rhyolite peaks that
surround the hot springs of Landmannalaugar.
Departures:
English: Daily at 9:00
Minimum 2 passengers
GLACIER &
WATERFALLS
01 May - 30 September. 9-11 hours
In a Land Rover jeep the main road is
taken eastwards from Reykjavík to the foot of the Eyjafjallajökull
glacier. Continue with the jeep on a mountain track up to snow level and
enjoy the incredible view ( optional snow scooter ride)
Departures:
English: opon request at 09:00
Minimum 2 passengers
LANGJÖKULL GLACIER
TOUR
01 June - 31 August. 9 hours
A trip in a super jeep to the
beautiful Borgarfjörður valley. A stop is made by Europe´s most powerful
hot spring, Deildartunguhver, and the unique waterfalls of Hraunfossar
on the way to Langjökull glacier. On the glacier you will enjoy a 1 hour
snow scooter tour or dog sled tour.
Departures:
English: Daily at 08:30
Minimum 2 passengers
ACTIVITY TOURS
Hot Springs Tour Riding 8 hours
(5-6 hours riding)
This day-long tour offers spectacular views featuring the
variety of magnificent Icelandic nature. From the top of Skálafell
Mountain, you can enjoy spectacular panoramas where we might see as far
as the Westman Islands, and Lake Thingvallavatn. We ride on soft paths
and let the horses find their way through the lava from the volcano
Hengill. Upon arrival to the Reykjadalur Valley with its hot springs and
unusual cliffs, we can relax in a warm stream
RIVER RAFTING IN
HVÍTÁ
01 May – 15 September. 5-6 hours.
Express bus tour from Reykjavík to
white water action on the Hvítá glacial river. Floatation suits are
provided at the departing point Drumboddsstaðir farm before going
upstream and rafting down the varied glacier river rapids.
Fun and easy adventure for everyone!
Departures:
English: Daily at 08:00 and 12:00
Minimum 4 passengers
(Optional: River Boarding. In a wet
suit, with a helmet and rafting fins on your feet you travel down the
river on a special river board.)
NATURE AND THE
"HIDDEN PEOPLE"
01 May - 30 September. 5 hours
Coach tour to the beautiful Heiðmörk
nature reserve with its bushy vegetation, lava fields and caves. Next
stop is the Íshestar Riding Center, where we will enjoy a horseshow.
Then it´s time for the mystic and unknown - we will visit the "home" of
the "hidden people" in the town of Hafnarfjörður and learn about the
elves and trolls.
Departures:
English Tue/Fri at 12:00
THE HEIÐMÖRK
NATURE RESERVE
01 May - 31 August, 4 hours (evening
tour)
Drive to the outskirts of Reykjavík,
to the beautiful Heiðmörk nature reserve where a forrest has been
planted over the last 50 years. Go on an easy hike in the beautiful
crater and lava formations.
Departures:
English:Daily at 18:00
Minimum 2 passengers
HENGILL GEOTHERMAL
AREA
All year, 8-9 hours (hiking 6-7
hours).
Pick up from your accommodation. A
hike through one of the most powerful and impressive geothermal areas in
Iceland.
The route is at the foot of the old
volcano Hengill passing a series of beautiful hot springs en route to
Reykjadalur valley, where bathing in a warm stream is an option.
Departures:
English: Daily at 09:00
Minimum 2 passengers
HIGHLAND & HISTORY
01 July – 30 September. 09 hours.
North to Borgarfjörður, the setting of the famous Egils
Saga, to Reykholt and Hraunfossar waterfalls. Up into the highlands to
Kaldidalur desert, past Langjökull, Þórisjökull and Ok glaciers and on
to Þingvellir National Park.
Departures:
English: Wed/Thu/Sat at 09:00
EXCURSIONS BY FLIGHT
ICE AND
FIRE-GLACIERS AND VOLCANOES-NEW
All year, 1-1,5 hours
This a tour iver the
Tindafjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull glaciers, volcalo Hekla and the
Westman islands. To Þingvellir National Park and Gullfoss the golden
waterfall and Geysir, one of the world´s outstanding geothermal areas
Departure:
English: Daily
Min. 2 passengers
THE WESTMAN
ISLANDS
All year, 2-4 hours
Thirty-minute flight from Reykjavík
to the archipelago of the Westman Islands. Bus tour of the only
inhabited island Heimaey where in 1973 a great volcanic eruption nearly
destroyed the town. The still warm volcanic crater Eldfell as well as
thousands of puffins nesting by the sea cliffs in the summer can be
seen.Optional boat tour.
Departures:
English: Daily.
GRÍMSEY ISLAND-THE
ARCTIC CIRCLE
10 June – 16 August. 5 hours
A flight from Reykjavík to Grímsey
Island lying on the Arctic Circle, with a short stop in Akureyri. A
local guide takes you through the exciting bird life and through this
isolated fishing community. You´ll cross into the Arctic and get a
certificate attesting to that.
Departures:
English: Daily, except Saturdays.
ÍSAFJÖRÐUR - WEST
FJORDS
15 June – 31 August. 11 hours
Fly to the spectacular West fjords,
often called Iceland´s best kept secret. Visit the old-town of
Ísafjörður, then head on to the small fishing village Bolungarvík with
its maritime museum Ósvör. In the afternoon, a boat tour to the charming
island Vigur.
Departures:
English: Daily except Sundays
AKUREYRI - LAKE
MÝVATN
All year, 10-11 hours
Flight from Reykjavík to Akureyri,
the capital of North Iceland. From Akureyri a guided bus tour of the
Lake Mývatn area, famous for its rich flora, fauna and spectacular lava
formations.
Departures:
English: Daily
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE
NORTH
01 May – 15 September. 10-11 hours
Flight from Reykjavík to Akureyri and
a sightseeing tour of the Lake Mývatn area, a pearl in the north with
its rich flora, fauna and geology.A whale watching tour by boat from
Húsavík in the afternoon. Return to Akureyri for an evening flight to
Reykjavík.
Departures:
English: Daily
EAST FJORDS
HIGHLAND TOUR-NEW
1 July - 31 August
A daytrip to explore Kárahnjúkar, a
spectacular area of Iceland´s northeastern highlands. After receiving
information about the Kárahnjúkar hydroeletric project in the area,walk
down to the Hafrahvammagljúfur canyon to experience its breathtaking
beauty. Participants have the change of bathing in a warm stream.
Departure:
English: Wednesday and Saturdays
HORSE RIDING
Included in the tours are: a safety
helmet, rainwear or warm overalls, transfers
and guidance.
LAVA TOUR
01 May – 30 September. 2-3 hours
An adventurous ride into beautiful
lava fields surrounding the Helgafell volcano or past lake Hvaleyravatn
into the Kaldársel area.
Departures:
English, Scandinavian: Daily at 10:00
and 14:00 and 16:30
THE BLUE LAGOON RIDING TOUR
01 May – 30 September. 5-6 hours
Riding tour of 1-2 hours from the
equestrian centre in Hafnarfjörður. Light lunch consisting of
traditional Icelandic food accompanied by the local schnaps Brennivín.
Visit to the Blue Lagoon to enjoy a warm bath in the geothermal waters.
Departures:
English, Scandinavian: Daily at 10:00
HOT SPRINGS TOUR
01 May – 30 September. 8 hours
Drive to the farm Vellir, 30 minutes
from Reykjavík. Ride up into the mountains near the village Hveragerði
and into Reykjadalur with the possibility of bathing in the warm river
Reykjaá.
Departures:
English: Daily at 09:30
WHALE WATCHING
WHALE WATCHING
FROM REYKJAVÍK
01 Apr – 30 September, 4 hours ( with
pick up)
3 hour whale watching tour where
dolphins and minke whales are freguently sighted. Optional, pick up from
hotels in Reykjavík.
Departures:
English
01 April-30 September daily at 09:00
and 13:00
01 June-31 August daily at 09:00,
13:00 and 17:00
(Transfer is excluded in the price.
Cost of transfer is EUR 15 net per person r/t. Please book separately)
THE BLUE WHALE -
SNÆFELLSNES WHALE WATCHING
01 June - 15 August. 10-13 hours
Drive to Snæfellsnes peninsula in a
coach. Whale watching tour from Ólafsvík village, where blue whales, the
world´s larges mammals can be seen.In the past years blue whales were
seen on more than 90% of the trips each year.
Departures:
English: Tue/Thu/Sat at 07:30.
One day Car Rental
with a CD guide
Daily
For the independent traveler who
wants to set his own pace while still enjoying professional guidance.
One day car rental with unlimited mileage, a CD to play the guide and a
map of the tour. Available in English, French and German. The “guide”
directs you to places of interest and tells you about the area as you
travel along.
SELF-DRIVE DAY TOURS
WITH CD-GUIDE
Included:
One day car rental with unlimited km, a CD to play the guide and a map
of the tour.
Departures:
English: Daily
Car types available:
Group 1:
Toyota Yaris
Group 2:
Toyota Corolla Sedan
Group 3:
Toyota Avensis Sedan
Group 5:
Suzuki Vitara 4WD
Group 7.1:
Toyota Land Cruiser GX
GOLDEN CIRCLE
Drive from Reykjavík to Geysir
geothermal area and discover the famous Geysir which has given its name
to hot springs all over the world. Continue to the spectacular Gullfoss
waterfall and Þingvellir National Park among other highlights of the
area.
SOUTH COAST
The highlights of this tour are the
scene of Njál´s saga, Seljalandsfoss and the magnificent Skógafoss
waterfalls and Mýrdalsjökull glacier with an optional glacier adventure.
Continue to Dyrhólaey nature reserve and Reynishverfi with its puffin
cliffs and magical rock formations on the beach.
GO WEST-SNÆFELLSNES
This tour goes through Borgarnes to
the enchanting small villages, beautiful coastline and picturesque rock
formations of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. There is a possibility of a
snowmobile tour to the top of Snæfellsjökull glacier, or a birdwatching
cruise with sea-food tasting.
Please note that a credit card is
required when a rental car is picked up. A credit card imprint will be
taken at the beginning of all rentals for security reasons, even when a
voucher covers the cost of the rental. This credit card imprint may be
used for non-waivable amounts and all extra charges e.g. extra mileage,
extra insurance, parking fines, damages or any cost due to the car
rental as a result of the renters use of the car.
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