excursions
To make the most of your stay, we can book a range of excursions and activities.
We are in partnership with many tour operators throughout Iceland, many of whom offer small personalised trips which are not widely publicised. We are able to secure these services at prices that are only available to us.
Below are some of the most popular trips and activities. Contact us for more details.
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BLUE LAGOON SPA
The Blue Lagoon Spa offers a range of spa treatments and massages both indoors and in the geo-thermal lagoon itself.
The Spa is a great way to begin your holiday, stopping of enroute to your hotel from Keflavik airport or before departure.
Alternatively, arrange a longer visit or stay overnight in the Blue Lagoon Hotel.
THINGS TO DO IN REYKJAVIK
Reykjavik is a modern, vibrant capital city surrounded by stunning scenery.
Reykjavik can be at its prettiest
during the winter months. As the streets and buildings are illuminated for Christmas the city takes on the intimacy of the fishing and market village from which it grew.
Laugardalur (Hot Springs Valley) is a popular destination for families with its sporting facilities and ice rink or try skiing in Blafjoll or Skalafell. Built on geo-thermal springs, Reykjavik has many warm swimming pools with lots for children to do and outdoors ‘hot-pots’ to relax in.
During the summer, Reykjavik is perfect for outdoors activities. There are many green spaces in the City for walking, Tjonin (the Pond) is a lake in the centre which attracts varied birdlife; the Ellidaar rivers are among the best in the country for salmon fishing; the botanical gardens and zoo are situated in the Laugardalur; and Reykjavik boasts its own geo-thermal beach at Nautholsvik.
One of the big advantages of the summer is that you may see less than a couple of hours of darkness so you really do have all day to enjoy yourself, ever considered teeing off at midnight on one of Reykjavik’s golf courses.
There is a lot to see in Reykjavik which is within easy walking distance of the centre. Grjotaþorp (Rock village) and Adalstraeti (Main Street) retain many 18th century buildings and the Settlement exhibition, which contains the remains of a Viking long house and archaeological remains of early Viking settlement.
More modern sights include Hallgrimskirkja (the church of Hallgrimur) and Perlan (the Pearl), which contains the Saga Museum, both built on basalt hills with great views over the whole city.
The National and Maritime museums and the National Art Gallery are just a few of the cultural highlights of the City and some of the venues for a constant flow of cultural events.
Reykjavik offers great shopping, whether for designer brands or new innovative Icelandic design. Most shops are found in the famous 101 district in the City centre and around the old harbour.
These are also the best locations for eating out. Icelandic cuisine makes the best of local produce, especially seafood and wild game, cooked in traditional style or incorporating modern styles from around the world.
Reykjavik has a vibrant nightlife. Whether you are looking for live music or dancing there are many bars and clubs which are open until the early hours.
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GUIDED TOURS SUGGESTIONS
Northern Lights Tour
Northern Lights Tour – 3–5 hour excursion in to the countryside outside of Reykjavik to see the Northern Lights.
WHALE WATCHING
A half day trip from Reykjavik Old harbour to see whales and dolphins.
THE GOLDEN CIRCLE TOUR
Visit Gullfoss, one of Europe’s largest waterfalls, the Thingvellir National Park, also the site of the world’s first Parliament, and the Geysir hot spring. Duration 8 hours.
SOUTH COAST TOUR
Visit two spectacular waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss, which you can actually walk behind, and Skogarfoss, walk the black sands of the south coast, and see the magnificent Solheimajokull glacier. Duration 8 hours.
WEST COAST TOUR
Travel to the Snaefellsjokull, Hvalfjordur (Whale fjord), hot springs, Barnafossur waterfall and Borgarnes village. Duration 8 hours
SAGA TOUR
Visit some of the historical places mentioned in the Icelandic Sagas, Sorrastofa medieval centre and Hvalfjordur (Whale fjord). Duration 9 hours
HIKING
SOLHEIMAJOKULL GLACIER
Two hours out of Reykjavik and past the Eyjafjallajokull volcano is the Solheimajokull glacier. With an experienced guide you spend 3 – 3.30 hours walking across the ice fields, discover ice sculptures and deep crevasses. On the way back there is a stop at the Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss waterfalls. Level : easy. Duration 10 hours.
HOT SPRINGS HIKE
Close to Reykjavik, you will spend 6 – 7 hours hiking past the Hengill volcano, the hot springs of Nesjavellir to the Reykjadalur valley where you can enjoy a relaxing dip in the geothermal pools before heading to Hveragerdi village. Level: moderate to challenging. Duration 8 hours.
HENGILL VOLCANO
A 4 hour hike exploring the lava caves in the Blafjoll mountain range, Hengill geothermal area and down to Reykjadalur valley and enjoy a dip in geothermal pools. Level : moderate. Duration 6 hours.
CAVING - BLUE MOUNTAINS
Explore the lava caves in the Blue Mountains. Level: Easy. Duration: 2 – 3 hours
CAVING and SNORKLING
Combine caving in the Blue Mountains with snorkelling in the Silfra Fissure. Level: easy. Duration : 6 hours
CAVING and the GOLDEN CIRCLE TOUR
After Caving in the blue mountains you will travel to the Gulfoss waterfall, the geothermal area of geyser and the Thingvellir National Park. Level: Easy. Duration 10 hours.
SNORKLING - SILFRA FISSURE
The Silfra fissure has been created by the separation of the continental plates of Europe and America. Level: Easy. Duration: 4 hours.
SNOWMOBILING
About 2 hours from Reykjavik is the Langjokull Glacier. After instruction you will spend 2 hours driving across the snow fields and the foothills of the Langjokull volcano. Level: Easy. Duration: 8 hours.
QUAD BIKING
After instruction you will spend a couple of hours racing across the lava fields of Hellisheidi in the Blue Mountains, 25 minutes from Reykjavik. A longer trip is offered which takes in the river systems that come from Mount Hengill which lasts 3 – 4 hours. Level: easy.
CAVING and QUAD BIKING
Two or 3 hour bike trip across the lava fields of the Blue Mountains followed by caving through the Leidarendi lava cave. Level: easy. Duration 6 hours.
SUPERJEEP
Many of the excursions that are described here can be taken by Super jeep. This allows you to go off road and see some of the more extreme country.
HELICOPTER TOURS
Helicopter Tours lasting an hour up to five hours enable you to see Iceland’s scenery, and the aftermath of the volcanic eruptions in 2010, from a unique perspective.
FLYING TOURS
If you want to see more of Iceland while you are here why not fly? Many of the excursions listed here can be reached by internal flights and this option opens up the rest of Iceland to you.
HORSE RIDING
Iceland’s horses originate with the Vikings and day and half day trips can be arranged for beginners up to more experienced riders.
Rafting Tour
The Hvítá river is a beautiful and fun river a little more than one hour from Reykjavík. The river has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids.
DOG SLEDGING
A 60 minute tour along the South coast depending on conditions.
SKIING
There are three ski slopes in the mountains that surround Reykjavik.
Contact us for more details.
