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Reykjavik, Iceland

Overview

Overview

Geysers, hot springs and fields of cooled lava are testament to Iceland's volcanic origins. Swim in the naturally warmed Blue Lagoon. Sample shore excursions: Iceland on Horseback; The Blue Lagoon.


Europe Cruise - Reykjavik, Iceland

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


A Taste of Iceland



Duration: Approximately 5 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Combine a taste of Iceland with interesting hot springs and a scenic ocean route, and you’ll have a memorable day! Depart via the Blue Mountains to Eyrarbakki fishing village on the south coast. Many of the old houses have been renovated, forming a lovely hub of traditional homes. The oldest house, Húsid, was built in 1756. Continue to the small fishing village of Stokkseyri for a fe... more info




Cave Exploration



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Iceland is a volcanic island formed by numerous eruptions over the centuries. Left in the wake of such massive earthen upheavals is a series of caves that form a labyrinth under the surface of this beautiful country. The most common variety is lava caves. This type of cave is confined to the neo-volcanic zone that runs across the country from southwest to northeast. The lava flows were formed over... more info




Esja Hike



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $$$

 

Mt. Esja, 3,000 feet of stunning basalt and tuff-stone volcano, is situated in the southwest of Iceland, about six miles north of Reykjavík. Take this medium-level hike to experience the amazingly clean, fresh Icelandic air and taste pure Icelandic mountain water straight from the stream. You’ll hike on a well-defined trail with roughly-hewn steps and pathways, all the way to the top. A... more info




Glacier Safari by 4-Wheel Drive



Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Start out early this morning on a four-wheel-drive tour into Reykjavík’s hinterland. You will drive through the tunnel of Hvalfjördurfjord, with its magical landscape, to the Borgarfjördur area. Watch for the historical home of Snorri Sturluson, author of Snorra Edda. Along the way, you will see the lava waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Next, you will drive into the... more info




Glacier Safari by 4-Wheel Drive & Snowmobile



Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Start out early this morning on a four-wheel-drive tour into Reykjavík’s hinterland. You will drive through the tunnel of Hvalfjördurfjord, with its magical landscape, to the Borgarfjördur area. Watch for the historical home of Snorri Sturluson, author of Snorra Edda. Along the way, you will see the lava waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Next, you will leave the 4x4 veh... more info




Golden Circle and Horse Show



Duration: Approximately 7¾ Hours
Price : $$$$

 

Enjoy an in-depth perspective of the “Golden Circle” in a small group with some extra attractions. From Reykjavík you will drive over the Mosfellsheidi Heath to beautiful Thingvellir National Park, a place of tremendous interest as a primary site of Iceland’s geological and historical heritage. It was here in AD 930 that the Vikings formed the Althingi--the oldest still-exis... more info




Iceland on Horseback



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $$$

 

This is an excellent opportunity for horse experts and novices alike to enjoy riding in the Icelandic countryside on a most famous breed of horse. It is a pure-bred descendent of the horses brought to Iceland by the Vikings over 1,000 years ago. Hardy, sure-footed and friendly by nature, Icelandic horses are extremely pleasant to ride. This excursion is accompanied by an expert rider, and takes... more info




Icleandic Viking Trails



Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Retrace the Vikings’ footsteps along the ancient Saga trails of Iceland’s Borgarfjordur district. It is in this area that many of the famous Viking acts from the 13th century Icelandic Egils Saga took place. Leave Reykjavík and follow the coastline north to the township of Borgarnes for your first stop at the award-winning Settlement Center. Here you will learn about the settlemen... more info




Panoramic Reykjavik



Duration: Approximately 2½ Hours
Price : $

 

View Rekjavik’s highlights with only one stop along the way--perfect for the physically-challenged guest and for those wishing to
see and learn a lot in a relatively short space of time. The Reykjavik capital area consists of seven municipalities with approximately 190,000 inhabitants. With plenty of space, clean air and natural green energy,  Reykjavik clearly revels in its reputati... more info




Reykjavik Highlights



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Begin your tour of the world’s northernmost capital by heading for the Breidholt residential district for a panoramic view of the city. Your first stop is at the Árbær Open Air Museum, whose specific purpose is to preserve and show a selection of old Icelandic houses, furnishings and implements of ancient times. From Árbær, drive to Reykjavík’s largest outdo... more info




Swimming in the Blue Lagoon



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

The Blue Lagoon is located south-east of Reykjavík, near the fishing village of Grindavík, on the Reykjanes peninsula. A high temperature geothermal field supplies the Reykjanes district with hot water and steam to run a power plant, and it is the mineralrich overflow water from this operation that fills the lagoon. The geothermal water is pumped up from 6,000 feet below the earth’... more info




Swimming in the Blue Lagoon & Exclusive Bath



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$$$

 

The Blue Lagoon is located south-east of Reykjavík, near the fishing village of Grindavík, on the Reykjanes peninsula. A high temperature geothermal field supplies the Reykjanes district with hot water and steam to run a power plant, and it is the mineralrich overflow water from this operation that fills the lagoon. The geothermal water is pumped up from 6,000 feet below the earth’... more info




The Blue Lagoon



Duration: Approximately 5 Hours
Price : $$$

   

Leaving Reykjavík, your motor coach heads towards the volcanic peninsula of Reykjanes, where you will find several dormant volcanoes and extensive lava fields. You’ll drive through the fishing town of Hafnarfjördur on your way to beautiful Kleifarvatn Lake. After a brief stop here, you’ll continue to the southern shore of the peninsula to see the amazing Krísuvík... more info




Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir: the Golden Circle



Duration: Approximately 7½ - 8 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

From Reykjavík you will drive over the Mosfellsheidi heath to beautiful Thingvellir National Park, a place that ideally showcases Iceland’s geological and historical heritage. Walk through the geological fault known as Almannagjá, to the place where Europe’s oldest national legislative assembly, the Icelandic Althing, was established in AD 930, and where it convened, in gr... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 32.2 35.4 28.1 3.54
Feb 33.1 37.0 28.2 2.56
Mar 35.1 39.2 30.1 2.56
Apr 38.5 43.4 33.4 2.09
May 44.7 49.6 39.0 1.65
Jun 49.7 53.9 44.7 1.61
Jul 52.5 56.5 47.5 1.89
Aug 51.6 55.6 46.5 2.6
Sep 47.6 51.5 42.8 2.83
Oct 42.0 45.1 37.8 3.82
Nov 36.3 39.3 32.3 3.35
Dec 33.2 36.2 29.2 3.19

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