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Special excursions for ECPR participants.
Dear ECPR participant! Please contact Your Host Service Desk at the University Center for excursion and tour bookings. Opening hours: Wednesday 24 August at 16:00 – 20:00 Thursday 25 August 08:30-17:00 Friday 26 August 08:30-17:00 Saturday 27 August 08:30 - 17:00 Tel +354 692 1730 & +354 692 1731
NOTE! Whale watching tour Thursday 25.08. is fully booked! Below you will find more detailed description on the above tours. Bookings for the Golden Circle tour and the Blue Lagoon is made on separate registration form at a special conference price, see separate Reykjavik Excursions chapter here. Excursions Wednesday 24 & Sunday 28 August Borgarfjörður and the surroundings of Egils-saga  The Icelandic Sagas are renowned throughout the world. In Borgarfjörður we follow in the footsteps of the Viking warrior and poet, Egill Skallagrímsson, from Egils-saga, one of the most famous of the Icelandic Sagas.We drive through the valley of Hvalfjörður (the old whaling station) on to district of Borgarfjörður. Our first stop is by Deildatunguhver, Iceland´ largest hot spring in the Northern Hemispare . We visit Reykholt, the home of the greatest medieval writer, poet, scholar and statesman, Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241). Our next stop is at Hraunfossar, which is a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of about 900 meters out of a lava filed from an eruption from underneath Langjökull glacier. We stop for lunch at The Settlement Centre in the village of Borgarnes and taste the famous Icelandic meatsoup followed by a visit to the Settlement Exhibition. This exhibition provides an insight into the settlement of Iceland. It tells how the land was discovered, how the Viking sailors conquered the open ocean and why they left their homelands in Norway. The Settlement centre is truly a place to remind us of our Nordic heritage and give us an insight in the history of the Vikings. Departure: 09:00. NOTE pick up at the University of Iceland 15 min. prior to departure Duration: 8 hours Included: Bus, guidance, one show and meat soup at the Settlement Centre Price: 90 EUR Jeep Safari – Thorsmörk & The South Coast
Pick up: Between 08:30 - 09:00 at the University of Iceland Includes: Pick up and guided super truck tour Price: EUR 187 Please note: Choices of roads and availability of activities are condition dependent. Snæfellsjökull (glacier) National Park Snæfellsjökull volcano tour and Volcano Museum experience This is a unique one-day tour of the Snæfellsnes peninsula of western Iceland, with expert guidance of Profesor Haraldur Sigurdsson of the University of Rhode Island. He will meet the group at Vegamót on the south side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, and guide you through the beautiful and interesting geologic landscape to Snæfellsjökull volcano. We will traverse the volcano, driving over Jökulháls, right to the edge of the glacier. This glacier is currently thinning at an incredible rate of about 4 meters every year, due to global warming. After a stop on the volcano, we continue to the north side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, through dramatic scenery that is a mix of the volcanic and glacial history of Iceland. During a stop on Berserkjahraun lava field, we experience the magnificent sculptures that a basaltic lava has made, flowing over the land some 3800 years ago. We proceed to the picturesque village of Stykkishólmur, where we visit the Volcano Museum that has been set up here to house the collection of Profesor Sigurdsson. Departure: 08:00. NOTE pick up at time from 07:45 at the Universityy of Iceland Includes: Bus, professional guide, picnic lunch, entrance fee Price: EUR 168 Excursions Thursday 25 / Friday 26 / Saturday 27 August
Departure: 09:00. NOTE pick up at the University of Iceland 30 min. prior to departure Included: pick up and drop off, roundtrip sailing and guided tour. Price: 49 EUR
Duration: 3 hours (riding 1,5 - 2 hours) Bike tour / Coast of Reykjavik  A visit to Reykjavik is incomplete without traveling along the city’s coastline by bike. We won’t just show you the essential “must-see” sights of Iceland’s capital; We tell you the stories that bring these places to life! Experience Iceland's evening sun from a bicycle saddle. Join us on a trip along Reykjavik's coast which is the perfect way to spend a midsummer's night in town. The route usually includes but is not limited to the following places; Perlan area, Nautholsvík thermal beach, Seltjarnarnes peninsula and bird sanctuary, Grotta tidal island and lighthouse. Tours are conducted in English.Duration: 3 hours (18 km) Departure: 10:00. Meeting time: 15 minutes before scheduled departure at the University of Iceland Included:Guided bike tour, light refreshments Price: 35 EUR Whale watching - afternoon  The whale watching tours start from the Reykjavik Old Harbour and on The Rose we sail past the puffin islands Akurey and Lundey, inhabited by thousands of puffins. From there it takes only a short time to get to where the whales are. In the whale watching tours you´ll see whales in their natural environment, quite up close and personal. The friendly guides and captain point out where to spot the whales on the surface of the sea and give you interesting information about the different kinds of whales you can expect to see.It is safe to name the trip Whale Watching Express as The Rose is quite a fast cruiser, taking less time to reach the adventure out to the whales. Therefore the whale watching adventures with Special Tours only take 2 - 2 ½ hours. Our passengers get the same amount of time whale watching, simply less time waiting! Duration: 2 - 2,5 hours Departure: 14:00. NOTE pick up at the University of Iceland 30 min. prior to departure Price: EUR 38 Sea Angling and Grill  A 3-hour fishing voyage off the coast of Iceland in search of the freshest fish possible. Eat the day’s catch for dinner, freshly prepared by an on-board chef, on the way back to the harbor. Local fish include Haddock, Cod, Catfish, Pollock, Whiting, and Halibut.Participants are recommended to bring warm clothes and their own beverages, but all fishing gear is provided on board. Duration: 3 hours Departure: 17:00. NOTE pick up at the University of Iceland 30 min. prior to departure Price: 72 EUR Excursion Friday 26 Esja Hiking in the vicinity of Reykjavik  Esja - Hiking Tour in the vicinity of Reykjavik.Esja is one of the greatest pearls of Iceland’s constantly changing nature. The mountain makes a strong pillar in the lives of the inhabitants of Reykjavík vicinity. Some people even say that they can make a weather prognose by looking at the colours of the mountain. We take it nice and easy on our way up the mountain and enjoy the climbing with good stops in between for information and stories from the guide. At the top we enjoy the view, write our names in the mountain guest book before we head down again. Duration: 3 - 4 hours Departure: 17:30. NOTE pick up at the University of Iceland 30 min. prior to departure Price: 72 EUR Evening adventure Cruises -with dinner included
Departure: 20:20. NOTE pick up at the University of Iceland 30 min. prior to departure Price: 60 EUR Excursion 27 August Superjeep-Selfdrive - Challenge on Reykjanes Peninsula  After lunch at 13:00 all participants meet up at our starting point by the University of Iceland and get an instruction and a short lecture on the driving techniques with the Super Jeeps on roads and in rough terrain. As soon all formalities are finished, the tour starts with the leading vehicle taking the course to the East, we drive on the ring road to get out of Reykjavík. We reach Hellisheiði pass were we have the first opportunity to try the vehicles in rough terrain on the track we like to call „1000 Water Way“. From there we head over to Reykjanes Peninsula. We drive down to the black beaches by the Atlantic Ocean and you have the chance to test your driving skills on the beach. From there we visit a geothermal area with bubbling mud pools and drive on some fun tracks around Lake Kleifarvatn before reaching Reykjavík.Duration: Approx. 4 -5 hours Departure: 13:00. Meeting time: 15 minutes before scheduled departure at the University in Iceland. Note! Min. 12 persons - max 20 persons Included: Modified Self-Drive Super Jeep, each vehicle is for 4-5 persons, guiding vehicle(s) with professional English speaking guide/instructor, pick up and drop off at the University of Iceland. Price: 108 EUR Excursion Sunday 28 August Superjeep-Selfdrive - Challenge on the Golden Circle  In the morning all participants meet up at our starting point at 08:15 and get an instruction and a short lecture on the driving techniques with the Super Jeeps on roads and in rough terrain. As soon all formalities are finished, the tour starts with the leading vehicle taking the course to the East, we drive on the ring road to get out of Reykjavík. We reach Hellisheiði pass were we have the first opportunity to try the vehicles in rough terrain on the track we like to call „1000 Water Way“. From there we head inland to visit the famous Geysir Hot Spring and Gullfoss Waterfall.After lunch break and after seeing these beautiful places it is time to try out the modified vehicles again by driving on numerous highland tracks around the picturesque shield volcano Skjaldbreið. We spend the afternoon driving in the mountains and having fun with our modified vehicles. On our way back to Reykjavík in the late afternoon we drive through the National Park Þingvellir, the only UNESCO‘s cultural world-heritage site in Iceland. We make a stop where you can eyewitness the continental plates drifting apart. Duration: 10 hours Departure: 08:15. Meeting time: 15 minutes before scheduled departure at the University in Iceland. Min.12 persons - max. 60 persons Included: Modified Self-Drive Super Jeep, each vehicle is for 4-5 persons, guiding vehicle(s) with professional guide/instructor, pick up and drop off at the University of Iceland. Price: 170 EUR Please note that meals and drinks during the day are not included.
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We start by driving in our modified super trucks along the south shore, heading for one of the places that Icelanders appreciate most, Þórsmörk (The Woods of Thor). On the way we make a stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall to walk behind the waterfall and at a small glacial lagoon.
Take part in an adventure at sea with an unforgettable trip into the world of whales and sea birds. Conveniently located in Reykjavik’s old harbor, a three hour journey with Elding can bring you up close to whales in their natural habitat. The various types of whales commonly sighted include minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises and the popular humpback whales. We will be accompanied by sea birds such as gannets, puffins, guillemots, cormorants, gulls, kittiwakes, arctic terns, and many more. Our trips take us past several islands inhabited by colonies of puffin – a great photo opportunity! To make the trip even more comfortable, we provide our passengers with warm, floatable overalls and raincoats. For safety reasons, all children under 12 years of age are required to wear life jackets during the tour. To ensure that the animals are not disturbed by our presence, we sail at a constant speed towards the whales’ habitat. As a result, a variety of species, from humpback whales to tiny porpoises, often surface within a few feet of the boat!
An adventurous ride from the Íshestar Riding Centre into the lava fields surrounding Mt. Helgafell volcano to the old Kaldársel sheep corral or to Lake Hvaleyrarvatn through lava fields and across beautiful hillsides. View rough lava fields and look for different formations in the lava, maybe you will be able to spot a troll or two. The beautiful Bláfjöll Mountains tower above on the horizon. All riding is on excellent riding paths.
This is a truly special tour. Take a 2.5-hour evening voyage and explore a whole new aspect of the wildlife in the Atlantic Ocean. We sail to the nearby islands and the coast while you enjoy a nice buffet and observe the fascinating surroundings and variety of seabirds all around. We stop by the Puffin Island and let you try some late night fishing before returning to the harbor. A dinner cruise makes any special moment even more memorable.