Excursions Wednesday 9 June

Whale watching, bird watching, sea angling

We start with a stop by the Puffin island near cost, inhabited by thousands of puffins. The boats get very close - providing an excellent photo opportunity for our passengers.  Around the islands you might also spot other birds like eider ducks, black guillemots and cormorants.  From the bird island we heat out to Faxafloi bay searching for Whales.  Most likely to be seen is the Minke Whale, Harbour porpoises, Dolphins and Humpback.
We will get you to and from the whales in less time which allows for more time to watch the whales, birds and possibly catch some fish on the way back. We provide all the equipment needed for sea angling and you will be assisted by our crew members.
Note! Warm clothing and footwear are recommended.

Duration: 3 hours
Departure: 12:55. Pick up at hotels start 45 min. prior to departure.
Departure point: Reykjavik harbour – board the Restaurant Lobstership where our waiting lounge and ticket sales is.
Price: 50 EUR
Included: 3 hour tour & pick up at hotels & guesthouses

Horse riding – Lava Tour

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.

Duration: 3 hours (riding 1,5 – 2 hours)
Departures: 14:00. NOTE transfers at hotels and guesthouses to the Riding Center start 12:45.
Transfers back to hotels and guesthouses start at 16:15.
Price: 57 EUR
Included: Transfers to and from the Riding Centre, horse riding as per itinerary, riding helmets, rubber boots, and rainwear or a warm outfit during the ride. English and Scandinavian speaking guidance.

Golden Circle Tour

On the Golden Circle tour you can walk around the world-famous Geysir geothermal area, a geothermal field where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble. One of the Golden Circles many highlights is the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls. Finally, but no less spectacular is a visit to the Thingvellir National Park. This is the original site of the oldest existing parliament in the world. The Great Atlantic rift is clearly visible, a rift that is slowly pulling Iceland apart along tectonic plates. Lunch and refreshments not included.

Duration: 8 hours
Departure: 09:00. NOTE pick up at hotels and guesthouses 30 min. prior to departure
Price: 56 EUR
Included: Bus fare, guidance in and entrance to Geysir Museum

Excursions Sunday 13 June

The Famous Pearl Tour – Golden Circle Super Jeep Tour with Snowmobiling

The Golden Circle tour allows visitors to get in touch with some of Iceland’s most famous and exciting natural phenomena.
Our first stop is at Þingvellir National Park, which is one of Iceland’s most significant historical sites because it was there that Iceland’s first parliament was founded in the year 930 AD. From Þingvellir we head along mountain tracks toward the world-renowned geothermal area around Geysir hot spring, the one spouting hot spring on Earth after which all other spouting hot springs are named.
From there we continue on to Gullfoss (“the Golden waterfall”) where your proximity to its edge is so close you can feel the spray of the glacial water on your face. Next we kick the action into higher gear to get even closer to Iceland’s nature and go for a snowmobiling tour on Langjökull, Iceland’s second largest glacier.

We reserve the right to alter the itinerary according to weather and road conditions.
Please note: Choices of roads and availability of activities are condition dependent. 
For snowmobiling tours drivers need to present a valid driver’s license.  2 persons share each snowmobile.
Lunch and refreshments are not included in the prices and please note that operation period is dependent on snow layers.
Extra cost for 1 person per snowmobile, ISK 3900 per person.

Duration: 9-10 hours
Pick up time: 08:30- 09:00 with super jeeps
Price per person: EUR 200
Included: pick up at hotels/guesthouses in Reykjavik, guided super truck tour, one activity and all equipment needed for the activity

Take a Walk on the Ice Side

Less than two hours drive from Reykjavík is Eyjafjallajökull glacier, and just a little further the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue extends down from Mýrdalsjökull. We take an easy walk on crampons up on to the ice field where a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses awaits discovery. We will provide and teach you how to use basic glacier equipment. Ice climbing is not included in this tour. On the way back there’s a stop at the striking waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.

This tour is subject to road and weather conditions.
Remember to bring warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots!

Duration: 10 hours (3–3,5 hours glacier walk)
Departure: 09:00. NOTE pick up at hotels and guesthouses 30 min. prior to departure
Price: EUR 115
Included: Bus fare, guidance in English, 3-3,5 hours glacier walk, glacier gear, safety equipment and pick-up at hotels and guesthouses.

Landmannalaugar & Mt. Hekla – Jeep Safari Tour

We offer a unique and unforgettable super jeep excursion to this striking “jewel of the interior”.
Landmannalaugar is the pearl of Iceland’s central highlands, situated in a valley between colourful, steep mountains at the high and dark edge of the Laugahraun lava field. The route passes through Þjórsárdalur valley and crosses lava fields of different eras, small rivers and volcanic craters, which make up an peculiar lunar-type landscape. Landmannalaugar is surrounded by colourful mountains due to centuries of volcanic activity in the area and is indescribably beautiful; you just have to see for yourself. The mountains are split with gullies and gorges that are ideal for hiking.
At Landmannalaugar you can have an outside bath in a natural warm pool where many hot and cold springs have mixed together. Note: The banks of the pool are boggy and lushly vegetated so people are kindly asked stay on the wooden path. The use of soap is forbidden in the pool.
On our way back to Reykjavík we drive along the roots of Mt. Hekla, Iceland’s most active volcano. Hekla is the queen of mountains on the island and has erupted on average every 10 years in the 20th century, the last one in the year 2000. The frequent eruptions have created dramatic scenery with thick layers of ash and lava in the surrounding area. Return to Reykjavik late afternoon.

Please note: Choices of roads and availability of activities are condition dependent. 
Lunch and refreshments are not included in the prices.
Operation period is dependent on snow layers.

Duration: 10 hours
Pick up time: 08:30 – 09:00
Price per person: EUR 190
Included: Pick up at hotels/guesthouses in Reykjavik and guided super truck tour

Icelandic nature and wilderness - 3 days post-conference tour 13 - 15 June

Day 1 - Sunday 13 June - The "Þríhyringur" hike.

Pick up at hotel at 12:00 on specially outfitted super-jeeps. Drive along the south coast through one of the largest agriculture areas. Where one of the old viking sagas "Njála" took place. Then we find the mountain of "Þríhyrningur" (transl. Triangle) hike all the way to the top
enjoy the magnificent view over the south of Iceland. From there we can also see the volcano Eyjafjallajökull from a very safe distance I might add. We will have a packed lunch on the top. When we return from the hike we will drive even closer to the volcano and visit a beautiful waterfall that runs from the glacier of the volcano. Not only will we admire the waterfall but we will also walk behind it! Sounds crazy but it's not, it's just awesome :)

Day 2 - Monday 14 June - "Landmannalaugar - geothermal wonder"

A unique geothermal area in the highlands with a natural hot spring river to swim in. This
area is also known for it's beautiful and popular hiking routes.We drive from the hotel around 09.00 straight into the heart of the highlands. Through the lava fields of old Hekla and over a few unbridged rivers towards this colourful oasis. We will be there around noon so the best thing to do first is to have an old fashioned Icelandic BBQ where we grill something good (fresh water trout, lamb or chicken) With fresh locally grown vegetables and a secret dairy dessert made from the delicious SKYR. After the feast we go hiking among spectacular rock formations and after you can dip into the natural hot tub that is a combination of fresh water stream and geothermal spring that comes together to create this wonderful warm bath for weary travelers. For the bath we need to change in the cabin(or outside if you like ;) and then walk for a few minutes before reaching the warm stream so bringing a bathrobe is a good idea. We can borrow them
 rom the hotel. After this rejuvinating experience we drive back into the mountain roads and take different road back home. Then at the hotel in the evening there will be yet another little feast waiting for you. "Landmannalaugar" may be a long and strange name but I promise you won't forget it after a day's visit :)
 

Day 3 - Tuesday 15 June - Icelandic nature and wilderness

Now we go to visit the Great "Geysir" geothermal area where we willtake a look at the areas namesake and its neighbour, "Strokkur" a feisty geyser which spouts every 5-10 minutes. From there we drive up through the barren mountain to Langjökull glacier for an unforgettable discovery of this enormous glacier and if you like we can go even deeper and into a beautiful ice cave but that's only accessible by snowmobiles that we can rent with guides by the glacier. After this wonderful discovery we drive down again towards "Gullfoss" the golden waterfall, one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls; in two giant steps the water falls 32 meters into a deep gorge. Then like proper vikings we go to "Thingvellir" (Transl. parliament fields) national park, site of the ancient Viking parliament, here we get a good view over the geologically unique rift valley where the two continents of Europe and America are drifting apart. We can take a short stroll between them if you like. Arrival in Reykjavik in the afternoon.

Duration: 3 days
Departure: 13 June at 12:00.
Price: 1.100 EUR
Included: Super jeep, hotel accoommodation, good local food.