ICELAND – CHASING THE AURORA!

OPTIONAL TOURS THAT WE RECOMMEND IN REYKJAVIK
1/ BLUE LAGOON – DURATION IS APPROX 4 HOURS
The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s most famous tourist attractions and considered by many to be a once-in-a-lifetime
experience, as well as an unmissable part of any visit to Iceland.
The Blue Lagoon is surrounded by a mossy lava field, offering incredible scenery, with state-of-the-art facilities, a
unique atmosphere and silica masks and water that make your skin extra firm, yet incredibly soft! For these reasons
and many more, visitors from all over the world visit the Blue Lagoon daily, and many return here again and again.
2/ GOLDEN CIRCLE & GLACIER SNOWMOBILING – DURATION IS APPROX 10 HOURS
national Park which is known for its exceptional beauty and historical importance. It’s the glorious site of the ancient
Viking parliament and where you can visibly see where two tectonic plates meet. Gullfoss is Iceland’s most beloved
waterfall and Geysir is one of the world’s most powerful spouting hot springs and the one all the other geysers are
named after. There’s a reason they call this circuit the Golden Circle.
After seeing Iceland’s most popular destinations head up to the Icelandic highlands for an accelerating snowmobile
ride on Iceland’s second-largest glacier, Langjökull. Shooting across this ice desert on a powerful snowmobile is an
experience like nothing else and a trip for the senses.
3/ THE LAVA TUNNEL & WHALE WATCHING – DURATION IS APPROX 7 HOURS
Experience the natural phenomenon of Raufarhólshellir lava tunnels as you explore it in an easy and enjoyable
manner. The 1360 metre (4500 ft) tunnel was formed during the Leitahraun eruption, which occurred about 5200 years
ago and is a unique Icelandic natural attraction. A guide will lead you through Raufarhólshellir’s colourful landscape
where the formation of the tunnel is highlighted with beautiful lighting. Every winter, spectacular ice sculptures form
inside the entrance of the cave, making the experience even more breathtaking. The roughest part of the lava is easily
accessible with footbridges and paths so you can explore the cave in a comfortable way. Equipment such as helmets
and lights are provided at the location but it is highly recommended that guests wear warm overalls and shoes with
ankle support once inside.
The adventure continues as we head to the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík for a Whale Watching tour with
Special Tours Wildlife Adventures. Experience the wild behavior of the whales in Faxaflói bay while looking for these
phenomenal species, including minke whales, harbor porpoises, humpback whales and white-beaked dolphins. The
tour includes a guide that will lead you through the experience with some interesting and useful information regarding
the whales. Sit back, grab a hot chocolate or a coffee while enjoying these phenomenal creatures in warm overalls
provided on board. (Whale watching tour takes approx. 3-3.5 hours).
Your tour ends in the Old Harbor, a short walk from a variety of shops and restaurants in the city Centre. A transfer
back to your hotel can be purchased for an additional cost.
Lunch can be bought between tours down at the Reykjavík Harbour with multiple selection of restaurants. Please note
that you may be short on time between the tours so keep in mind that sandwiches and snacks can also be bought on
board the whale watching ship.
Add this amazing and unforgettable tour to your agenda. That bucket list will not check itself off on its own