32 activitati in Reykjavik, ICELAND

The midnight sun and the nature of the bay provide a unique wildlife experience. This tour is ideal as a relaxing end to a busy day or as a beginning of a fun night in town. As our whales never fully sleep, we can expect to see mink whales, white beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and humpback whales just as on the day tours. To make it even more memorable we often shut down the engines to enjoy the soothing sound of the water, the whales and the birds. Duration 2,5-3,5 hours. Languages Guide available in English. Other languages under request like German, Spanish and French.

Get your sea legs ready and brace yourself for thrilling winter whale watching in the company of some of Iceland’s leading experts. Departing from Reykjavik and, occasionally, other Icelandic harbours, we’ll scour the north Atlantic in search of the region’s extraordinary mammalian sea life. Highlights - Exciting and adventurous whale watching experience - Spot orcas, humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins and more - See wild animals in their natural habitat The winter months traditionally provide an exciting and adventurous whale watching experience. The most common sightings at this time of year are white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, humpback whales and orcas (otherwise known as killer whales). Winter whale watching is different from its summer counterpart, not only because we tend to spot distinct species but also because the weather is liable to be quite unpredictable. On isolated occasions we depart from other harbours in the area if the weather conditions elsewhere promise to be more conducive for setting sail. Since we are hoping to see wild animals in a natural setting it is impossible to guarantee that a specific species will be seen, but the expert and enthusiastic crew on board, with their accumulated years of local knowledge, will do all in their power to ensure that your trip is one that you will cherish for years to come. Visitors who witness these majestic creatures swimming freely in their natural environment are unlikely to forget the experience in a hurry. Winter whale watching off the coast of Iceland is the ideal antidote to high-paced 21st century lifestyles and offers the prospect of an experience that will remain with you for years to come.

All aboard for an invigorating sea angling tour! Apart from introducing you to the world-famous fishing grounds off the coast of Iceland, this excursion will also enable you to feast on your own freshly-caught fish at the end of the day. Experienced fishermen and novices alike will find our sea angling cruise the perfect tonic for the stresses and strains of hectic 21st-century lifestyles. The experience of taking deep lungfuls of fresh Atlantic air, being out on the open ocean and catching your first fish of the day is one that is genuinely hard to beat. We’ll head directly for the fishing grounds in Faxafloi, which have been attracting Icelandic fishermen for centuries. Experienced skippers know the best places to go and are happy to share their wisdom and knowledge with all on board, providing expert commentary and advice. The most commonly caught species are cod, catfish, haddock, mackerel and pollock. At the end of the tour the crew barbecue the catch on board for any anglers who want to sample the results of their day’s labour there and then. Or alternatively you can take your catch home or to the Elding Bistro to enjoy a fully cooked meal. This excursion presents both seasoned anglers and complete beginners with a unique opportunity to enjoy the fishing to be had in some of the most richly-stocked waters of this part of the north Atlantic. Duration 3 or 3.5 hours. Languages Guided tour in English with other languages such as German, Spanish and French available on request.

Psyche yourself up for an unforgettable adventure on our tour of Iceland’s spectacular Snæfellsjökull National Park, which takes you to places with unimaginable beauty as you come face to face with Iceland’s natural wonders which are a cut above the rest. Highlights - Lay your eyes on the Snæfellsjökull glacier - Visit the vast 8,000-year-old cave Vatnshellir cave - Keep your ear to the ground as you’re told the tons of tales surrounding Djúpalónssandur Beach First things first, make your way over to the pretty peninsula of Snæfellsnes over on the west side of Iceland. Snæfellsjökull Glacier is one of the world's most iconic glaciers and it’s not hard to see why. You’ll find this 1,446 metre high Glacier at the furthest point West of The Snæfellsnes Peninsula. This volcano is a far cry from the norm which typically have steaming craters and instead has a glacier at its peak. Travelling through the Snæfellsnes peninsula and Snæfellsjökull National Park you will get to roam around the small village of Arnarstapi which has a rich trading history. When we go along to Hellnar, we get the chance to look out upon the dazzling and dramatic landscape. If you fancy it, you can enjoy some lunch in the quaint little café which faces a cold water spring. Visit the vast 8,000-year-old cave Vatnshellir cave and trek along the path of the lava flow about 200 metres into the cave taking you 35 metres underground where you’ll see a collection of curious colours and lava formations. From the dark underworld of Vatnshellir, the tour takes you along to Djúpalónssandur; a tranquil and serene black-pebbled beach that gives superb views out across the ocean. There are a whole host of myths and legends that you are bound to hear about this beautiful beach. With its unusual yet enticing shape; this mountain is not just the run-of-the-mill. Kirkjufell has a peculiar form which makes it a populous choice for photos. Feel the magic of Snæfellsjökull glacier whilst getting the chance to see lots of other picturesque places on the way.

Warm baths and cool lights This tour includes relaxation, local culinary experience and an exciting northern lights hunt. We drive via the UNESCO site Þingvellir National Park towards Laugarvatn Fontana, where we nourish body and soul by bathing in the geothermal bath on a cozy evening. Afterward, we get to fill up our energy with a delicatessen from the local style dinner buffet before going on a northern lights hunt in route back to Reykjavik.

Travel through the fertile lands of southern Iceland and discover spectacular waterfalls, mighty volcanoes and majestic glaciers. Highlights - Explore some of Iceland's most fascinating natural gems - Visit the beautiful Seljalandsfoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls - Guided hike by the Sólheimajökull glacier The first stop is at Seljalandsfoss waterfall, an authentic natural beauty standing at 60 metres tall. Walk behind this magnificent wall of water and observe the breathtaking sights. Next we’ll take an easy hike on the ancient ice of Sólheimajökull glacier with a knowledgeable and certified glacier guide. We round off this great sightseeing tour with a stop at the Skógafoss waterfall. On a clear day you may have a good view of famous volcanoes, Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull. When we drive under the foothills of Eyjafjallajökull you can get a glimpse of the Westman Islands, rising steeply from the ocean just a few kilometers off the coast. Languages English.

Highlights - Seeing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat - Rich bird life of Faxaflói Bay - Nature and history of Þingvellir National Park - Standing next to the powerful Gullfoss Waterfall - Erupting hot spring at Geysir geothermal area Your trip starts with a whale watching tour from Reykjavik, where you’ll get a chance to see whales and dolphins in their natural environment on just out from Reykjavik on Faxaflói bay. The bird life of Faxaflói bay is rich and diverse all year round. Largest flocks are seen in late winter, when Capelin migrates to the area, drawing in thousands of birds and whales to gorge on this life-giving nourishment. After whale watching, you can visit the "Whales of Iceland Exhibition" which is the largest of its kind in Europe and features around twenty-five life-size specimen of whales that live in the waters around Iceland. Second leg of the tour is the Golden Circle trip. You can either walk the short distance from Reykjavik Old harbor to our Office in Reykjavik City Centre (5 to 10 min) where your bus is waiting to take to the Golden Circle trip, or opt for pickup at the harbor in the afternoon. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Þingvellir National Park, is one of most significant place in Iceland in terms of nature and history. It is the birthplace of the Icelandic Viking age Parliament Alþingi (930 AD), where laws were made and medieval justice carried out. Þingvellir is home to lake Þingvallavatn, Iceland's largest natural lake, and is the place where the tectonic plates of America and Eurasia meet and drift apart. Gullfoss waterfall is one of the most popular natural attractions of the Golden Circle trip. Standing next to the double cascade waterfall as it thunders down into the narrow Hvítárgljufur canyon is an unforgettable experience. At Geysir gothermal area, one of the highlights is the hot spring Strokkur as is erupts with scalding water every 5 minutes. Languages English

Travel to Iceland’s most magical sites, from geothermal areas to active volcanos, always with the beautiful backdrop of this country’s mesmerizing winter sceneries. Parting from Reykjavik, venture into wilder and weirder areas, such that at times you will feel in the midst of an alien landscape. As you leave Reykjavik behind, your first destination is the interior geothermal area known as Landmannalaugar. Because this is a bit of a mouthful, it’s often referred to as The Pearl of the Central Highlands. Along the way, you will also see the magnificent Þjórsárdalur valley and the breath-taking Hjálparfoss waterfall, the roar of which sounds like the cry of a giant in this land of lore. Once at Landmannalaugar, admire the colourful mountains in this region, born from centuries of volcanic activity. The chilly, raw climate bestows the phantasmagorical scenery with a magical aura. Ward off the cold by taking a relaxing dip in a natural warm pool, fruit of the combination of hot and cold springs. You can also take a leisurely stroll through the rhyolite mountain paths. Continue further west and pass the ominous Hekla, Iceland’s renowned active volcano. Its appearance is so frightening it was thought to be the very gates of hell in the Mediaeval Ages. The volcano has, in fact, erupted various times in recent years, carpeting the barren land with ash and pumice. Finally, bring your adventure to an end with a return to Reykjavík passing over the marvellous Hellisheiði mountain heath. Languages English.

Highlights - Visit the 1100 years old Víðgelmir lava tube cave - Explore lava tubes that were once filled with flowing hot magma - Seeing the most powerful hot spring in Europe, Deildartunguhver - Marvel at the picturesque Hraunfossar waterfalls - Relax and recharge at Húsafell geothermal pool Much of the startling beauty of Iceland comes from its volcanic roots. On this tour you'll get a chance to explore the remnants of a long-ago eruption, marvel at boiling hot springs and tinkling waterfalls and reflect on the day’s journey soaking in a natural thermal pool. Deildartunguhver Hot Spring Before descending into the tunnels of Víðgelmir we will begin our exploration by taking in the steaming Deildartunguhver hot spring. It produces an astounding amount of hot water making it the most productive in Europe. The bubbling and spurting hot water from Deildartunguhver heats towns and nearby areas and is home to a small plant found nowhere else in Iceland. Hraunfossar Waterfalls For about 900 meters along the edge of the mighty Hallmundarhraun lava field, water filters up through the rocks and down into the Hvítá river in innumerable tiny waterfalls and rapids. The sight and sound of the gently rushing water is downright mesmerizing. The Mighty Víðgelmir Lava Cave Víðgelmir lava cave is known as the mightiest cave in Iceland and once you have experienced it for yourself you will agree. Formed by flowing lava during an eruption in 900 CE, the formations and colors of the cave are almost otherworldly in their hues and textures. The cave is large enough to accommodate a walkway and lights making it easily accessible and with our knowledgeable tour experts leading the way, you will be sure to have a memorable journey into Iceland’s underworld. Húsafell Thermal Pool To round off our journey, we will stop at Húsafell, take a moment to relax and reflect on the day’s journey by soaking in a natural thermal swimming pool. Book your tour now and let our tour experts guide you on an unforgettable excursion through these enchanting places. Voyage from Reykjavik to Víðgelmir lava cave on this guided day tour. Explore its depths after visiting the most powerful hot spring in Europe.

Highlights - Háafell Goat Farm - Steðji Micro-Brewery - Hraunfossar waterfalls - Bjarteyjarsandur Family Farm There’s so much more to experience in Iceland than just the stunning landscapes and magical Northern Lights. Our culture is also a major attraction - and a big part of that is our food. On this tour along the west coast of Iceland, you will get a real taste for our country. One of the things that Iceland is famous for is the number of sheep. But it’s not just sheep that we have. We are famous for our goat cheese too. At the Háafell Goat Farm you will get to try delicious goat cheese and learn all about the Icelandic goat. The tour continues to Brúarás Geocenter where you will have a delicious lunch, before going to the picturesque Hraunfossar waterfalls; a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming out of a lava field. Then it is time to visit Steðji micro-brewery for some beer tasting. Steðji Brewery is named after the rock formation that sits in front of the brewery in the shape of an anvil, so Steðji means ‘Anvil’. Our next stop on the Icelandic food tour, is at the Bjarteyjarsandur family farm to try out some local food. Here in Iceland, we are very proud of our heritage and culture, living off the land and making the most of the nature around us. That’s why this farm makes good use of the land, producing high quality products, that are produced in an environmentally sustainable way. On our way back to Reykjavík, we will drive around the beautiful Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord). This tour combines some of the best aspects of Iceland, getting to try our delicious natural food and famous Icelandic beer. You aren’t just getting to see Iceland, you’re getting to experience it. With the knowledge, insight and hospitality from our locals, you won’t be just a ‘tourist’, you will be a welcome guest in our homeland - showing you the very essence of our culture.

Whale Safari is Reykavik’s only small group’s whale watching tour operator. Our specially made RIB boats are made to get close to the whales, dolphins and puffins of the Faxaflói Bay. We only seat 12 passengers per boat, and each boat has an expert whale watching guide and captain on board. Our small group tours are real ocean safaris, as we search for whales we also visit the puffins when they are in season and do a sightseeing tour of Reykjavík from the sea front. Tour highlights Get as close to the whales, puffins and wildlife as possible without disturbing them. Our custom made RIB boats are fast and can cover a bigger search area than the classic whale watching boats. Less time than the ""Classic Whale Watching tour"", only 2 hours from harbour to harbour. "Whale Guarantee", If we are unlucky and can't seem to find and whales you can try again for free on the classic tour. Duration 2 hours. Languages English. Others If tour is cancelled there is full refund to the seller. If the tour is marked as "none whales seen" the client receives complimentary return ticket which is valid for 2 years.

On this tour, we will go to Iceland’s largest natural lava cave that is located in West Iceland. We will drive from Reykjavík through the beautiful Borgarfjörður towards Húsafell. On the way we will stop at the most powerful hot spring in Europe, Deildartunguhver and the magnificent Hraunfossar lava waterfalls. After a break in Húsafell, we head to the stunning Víðgelmir cave (148000m3) which is one of the largest natural lava caves in the world. There we start an adventurous and guided walk down the great, colorful and beautiful lava cave. We will learn about its history and geological uniqueness which dates all the way back to the Viking age. Following the cave adventure, we relax at the geothermal pool at Húsafell and then we drive straight back to Reykjavík. Our experienced guides will follow you every step of the way.

Explore Icelandic food from farm to table and visit some of the most popular natural landmarks in Iceland. We start with some stunning nature and a trip to magnificent Þingvellir National Park, a site of renowned beauty, panoramas and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004, this is where the Icelandic parliament, Alþingi, was formed in 930 AD. It‘s also where you can see the meeting of the European and North America continents. It’s then on to the cozy farm of Efstidalur farm which offers a warm welcome and introduction to the workings of a modern, Icelandic farm. You’ll literally get to see the farm at work through the farm café window that looks on to the cows munching hay. Look forward to tasting some treats, too – their freshly made colorful ice cream, Icelandic’s wonder food - skyr, feta cheese, mysa – a traditional dairy soft drink favored by the Vikings and carpaccio and bruschetta. And that’s just for starters. Be sure to leave room for their homemade soup and bread, their roast beef and fresh trout from the river Útey. After whetting your appetite we then visit Gullfoss waterfall. This thundering waterfall can be experienced up close, if you walk down to the rocks or you can climb to the viewing platform above. We then visit the hot spring and bubbling hot pots area around Geysir and the sprouting Strokkur, which frequently gushes water up to 30 meters in the air. After these national landmarks, we stop at Friðheimar, a little piece of the Mediterranean in the middle of Iceland, thanks to a series of greenhouses that produce tomatoes all year round. Here, you receive an introduction to the operation of growing tomatoes and taste some of their delicious foods all in the warmth of their greenhouses: a selection of bruschetta, some of their home grown vegetables and raise a glass and taste their mouthwatering tomato schnapps. Last but not least we visit Islenski bærin, one of Iceland‘s best preserved turfed farms. In connection with the age old tradition of turf houses, here you can also taste some of the most traditionally Icelandic food. The menu is not always the same but some of the delicacies are dry fish and seaweed, flat bread and smoked lamb, pancakes with whipped cream and rhubarb jelly and fresh honey and herbal tea. Duration Eight and a half to nine hours.

Highlights - Magnificent landscape of South Iceland - Hiking into a river canyon with stunning panoramic views - Ziplining over the South Coast - An eyepopping view of Grafargil canyon Ziplining is a great way to see the country, whether you’re an adrenaline-junkie or just looking for something different. While it is indeed a thrilling experience, rest assured that it’s also completely safe. Along with the two zipline segments, we take a low-impact hike through a river canyon with stunning panoramic views. The first segment is the longer of the two, stretching 235 meters, while the second segment covers 135 meters. The zipline ride offers an eyepopping view of Grafargil canyon below your feet. You’ll need good hiking shoes; warm, windproof clothes (whatever the weather calls for at the time); gloves and a light cap that will fit under your helmet. Safety is a priority on this trip. Our zipline equipment has been installed and tested by professionals and been certified to pass the strictest EU standards.

Highlights - Exploring one of Iceland's most spectacular Ice Caves - Witness the blue ice at the heart of a glacier - Experience the glacial environment of an ice cap - Journey up to the Ice Cave in a modified glacier vehicle - Seeing the most powerful hot spring in Europe, Deildartunguhver - Marvel at the picturesque Hraunfossar waterfalls This tour takes you to Langjökull glacier for a once in a lifetime adventure deep inside the glacier in some of the world’s largest man made ice caverns. On the way to the ice cave, we will visit the most powerful hot spring in Europe, Deildartunguhver, and the picturesque Hraunfossar waterfalls, a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming out of a lava field. Lunch break will be taken at a place called Húsafell Bistro before we board the glacier vehicle. The caverns are composed of an extensive system of tunnels and chambers that stretch close to 300 metres into the solid ice cap towards a breathtaking natural Ice Cave at the heart of the glacier. Making your way inside the glacier you’ll be able to explore various nooks and chambers and walk over a huge ice crevasse on a specially constructed bridge. As you walk further along the tunnel, the ice gets older and its colour gradually changes from white to deep-blue. In every chamber you will find interesting information about the glacier on display and for those who would like to get married in the ice cave there's even a small Ice Chapel!

If you’re looking for top travel and sightseeing adventures worthy of your bucket-list, there’s nothing quite like the South Coast, Waterfalls and Paragliding tour. Get to see the breath-taking views of south Iceland from both land and air of the mountains, glaciers and cascading waterfalls. Travelling through south Iceland your first natural landmark is Skógafoss waterfall, arguably the country‘s most iconic waterfall and one of south Iceland‘s star attraction. From Skógafoss the tour continues east to Sólheimajökull glacier where you‘ll meet your paragliding pilots and embark on your paragliding tour, where you will be soaring through the sky like a bird,as you fly in tandem. As you sail through the skies, you‘ll enjoy incredible panoramas from the black volcanic coast to jagged mountain peaks and way up to the massive Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. You don't need to have any experience in paragliding, certified, experienced pilots make sure your flight is safe and enjoyable. Back on the ground the tour takes you to Reynisfjara beach that features the dramatic and imposing Garðar, a pyramid of basalt columns known as the “organ pipes” that jostle the surrounding cliffs and caves. Heading back to Reykjavik your last but by no means the last is the iconic Seljalandsfoss waterfall where you can literally walk behind a curtain of water which is certainly a moment you’ll want to capture on camera. Languages English