HALF – DAY TOURS
Short tours for those with little time to spare or those who prefer to spend parts of the day on their own. These tours take you to the immediate neighbourhood of the capital – or, to the capital itself, which can also be explored in a variety of ways – these tours are only the tip of the iceberg.
- SMOKING PENINSULA
- ABOVE AND UNDER THE LAVA
- REYKJAVÍK – THE CITY ON THE BLUE STRAITS
- REYKJAVÍK SIGHT SEEING TOUR WITH VIÐEY ISLAND
- TO THE SOURCE OF THE POWER
The Reykjanes peninsula and the Blue lagoon.
Visit this volcanic peninsula in the south - west and get to know its secrets, perhaps not so visible at first sight. See the recent volcanic landscape, visit the coastline with many lighthouses (some of them to visit), see craters created in medieval times, arctic tern colonies (variable according to season) and other birds, visit a geological exibition and the famous geothermal baths of the blue lagoon. The tour can be extended with a visit to the salt fishing center in the fishing town of Grindavík and other sights if you are interested. Can be combined with a drive to or from the airport. A whole day version is also available. Duration variable 2 – 5 hrs. (according to your wishes) All year round. Entrance to Blue lagoon is optional on this tour.
Get to know the lava flows and craters on this unusual tour. Visit the hot springs of Krýsuvík, where the earth is in constant change, the last one taking place in 2001! See craters and lavaflows by the seashore and then end by entering a real lava tube, creating a cave underneath the lava. Duration 3 – 4 hrs. Good shoes necessary. The guide has the option of turning those guests away from the cave climbing whose dress is not appropriate. Other equipment provided by the agency. Summer only.
REYKJAVÍK – THE CITY ON THE BLUE STRAITS
A city sight – seeing tour
Get to know the city of Reykjavík on this exclusive tour with a guide that will give you an extended view of the history of the city. Take a short walk down – town to the most historic area and drive into the outskirts. Take a look at the Hallgrímskirkja church, Höfði house, the Pearl and other famous sights. Visit the tip of the Seltjarnarnes peninsula with Grótta lighthouse. This tour is longer and more thorough that any other sight – seeing tour in town. 5 – 6 hrs, can be extended to last a whole day. We also offer a short introduction to the city lasting 2 – 3 hrs. All year round.
REYKJAVÍK SIGHT SEEING TOUR WITH VIÐEY ISLAND
Same as the above but augmented with a boat tour to Viðey Island, site of the Imagine Peace Tower by Yoko Ono. Once there you have the option of a delicious dinner, or a short stay on the island.
Duration 4 – 6 hrs. (can be extended for individuals)
Price includes tour and ferry - DINNER IS OPTIONAL
A sampler of the many delights Iceland has to offer
This whole year tour takes you to the interesting thermal power areas close to Reykjavík. Visit the Hellisheiði power plant and learn about the exciting nature of geothermal power. Then continue to Hveragerði town where you can meet the geothermal power of nature at the hot spring area right in town and vist a hothouse where vegetables and flowers are grown. Take a bath in these wonderfully refreshing waters in the local thermal bath. Optional: A healthy meal and even some treatment at a nature sanatorium, according to your wishes. The treatments must be pre - booked. Also optional: Horse back riding. Duration 4 – 5 hrs. without horseback riding, 6 – 7 with riding. Offered the whole year round, different times according to daylight. INCLUDED IN TOUR: Entrance to swimming pool. Riding must be pre - arranged and is only offered to special groups.