Excursions & Tours

In connection with the Annual EABCT we have planed a special 6 day tour for the delegates. Following is the itinerary. For futher information and booking kindly contact Imma, imma@congress.is

Day 1. 25.08 Arrival & City tour

Transfer from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík.
Explore the world's most northern capital. A good start to your Iceland experience. This is a detailed and comprehensive introduction to Reykjavik's past and present. During this tour Reykjavik’s main attractions are highlighted on foot and by bus. The main landmarks, such as The Pearl, Hallgrímskirkja church, the National Museum of Iceland, the harbour and the famous 101 Reykjavik neighbourhood are visited.

Day 2. 26.08 Borgarfjörður area

Explore the saga valley of Borgarfjördur. Here you find Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring. Continue to Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. There are several museums in the area such as the Icelandic settlement museum in Borgarnes, Snorrastofa culture and history exhibition. Overnight in Borgarfjörður area

Day 3. 27.08 The Snæfellsnes peninsula

Snæfellesnes Peninsula juts out from Iceland's west coast, like a long arm and in many ways it is a microcosm of the whole island. Visit Bjarnarhöfn shark processing farm and learn about the Greenland shark and how Icelanders have used it. Overnight in Borgarfjörður area

Day 4. 28.08 The Golden Circle

Today's program is called Golden Circle with Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot springs. Visit to Thingvellir National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers numerous hiking trails; many are ideal for short and leisurely walks. Thingvellir is the cradle of the nation's history and independence of its people. Thingvellir is also a site of exceptional geological interest and the ravine edge is the perfect spot for an overview of the tectonic forces that have shaped the landscape. Overnight in south Iceland.

Day 5. 29.08 South shore of Iceland

Visit the waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Nearby is the lovely Skogar folk museum with turf houses. The bird cliffs of Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara are simply amazing. We recommend also a stroll on the black lava beaches of Vík. In South Iceland you find also the two glaciers Eyjafjallajökull and Myrdalsjökull. Overnight in Reykjavík

Day 6. 30.08 The Reykjanes peninsula

During this tour you will discover bubbling hot springs, dramatic lava fields, migratory birding cliffs, lonesome lighthouses, and you will also walk across the bridge between the Eurasian and North American continental tectonic plates. Our last stop is the relaxing and renewing Blue Lagoon. Overnight in Reykjavík

Day 7. 31.08 Conference starts

Included:

-Transfer from Keflavík to Reykjavík with guide

-Reykjavík City tour upon arrival with guide

-Accommodation for 6 nights with breakfast (3x in Reykjavík, 3x outside of Reykjavík)

-Bus und bus driver for 4 days

-Guide for 4 days

-Visit to Bjarnarhöfn Shark processing farm

-Entrance to Skógar Museum

-Reykjanes peninsula with guide

-Entrance to the Blue Lagoon & rental towel

Not included

-Drinks during dinner

-Lunch or other refreshments

-Other not mentioned tours, activities or extras

Minimum 10 participants

Price: 1560€,-

Single supplement: 300€,-

We offer also scheduled longer tours, see here below. For further information and booking kindly contact Imma, imma@congress.is

Country Life 21-27 August -Fully booked

CIRCLE TOUR OF ICELAND WITH WHALE WATCHING
This circle tour gives you the opportunity to travel through the ever-changing scenery of the Icelandic countryside, through mountains and valleys, viewing volcanoes, glaciers, rivers, hot springs and waterfalls. This is an ideal tour for those who want to experience the very best of Iceland in one week. We visit 4 National Parks: Snæfellsnes peninsula, Skaftafell, Þingvellir and Jökulsárgljúfur. We will have the possibility to do some walking in the beautiful countryside during the tour.
Accommodation is provided in hotels with private facilities. The hotels used on tours are often “summer hotels,” used most of the year as boarding schools or country hotels which are simple and clean. On some departures this tour may be operated in reverse.

HIGHLIGHTS AND VALUES
- Whale watching included, weather permitting
- Boat trip on glacial lagoon with floating icebergs included
- Introduction to the Icelandic horse
- Average of two hours walking a day
- Visit to four National Parks
- Visit to the Nature Baths at Lake Mývatn

DURATION: 7 days / 6 nights
LANGUAGES: English and additional languages on request
ACCOMMODATION: Hotels/Country Guest Houses
MEALS: 6x breakfast and 6x dinner (3-course of buffet) from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day.
GROUP SIZE: From 8 to 35 passengers
ALSO INCLUDED: Visit to four National Parks, whale watching tour (weather permitting), boat trip on glacial lagoon, introduction to Icelandic horse, average of two hours walking per day and entrance fee to the Nature Baths at Lake Mývatn.

Price 1765 € pr person single room supplement 330 €

Grand Countryside 15-25 August

ICELAND’S OUTER CIRCLE WITH WHALE WATCHING
Mountains, rivers, glaciers and volcanoes will unfold as we take you exploring in four easy stages. Only four hotels are used which makes the days more relaxed and the evenings a time to ponder and talk to your fellow travellers about your time spent in ever-changing scenery. There will also be opportunities to do some walking in the beautiful countryside. The contrasting boat trips included in this tour will make you wonder if you have travelled in many different countries... icebergs on the south coast and lush green islands on the west. This is truly a classical adventure with hotels offering private facilities and good Icelandic hospitality.
The hotels used on this tour are often “summer hotels”, used most of the year as boarding schools or country hotels which are simple and clean. On some departures this tour may be operated in reverse.

HIGHLIGHTS AND VALUES
- Whale watching tour included, weather permitting
- We only stay in four hotels which means less packing
- Introduction to the Icelandic horse
- Visit to four National Parks
- Visit to Glaumbær folk museum included
- Visit to the Nature Baths at Lake Mývatn included

- Boat trip on glacial lagoon with floating icebergs included
- Average of two hours walking a day
- Bird watching boat trip around the islands of Breiðarfjörður fjord included

Price 2680 € pr person, single room supplement 520 €

DURATION: 11 days / 10 nights
LANGUAGES: This tour is guided in English and German
ACCOMMODATION: Hotels/Country Guest Houses
MEALS: 10x breakfast and 10x dinner from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day.
GROUP SIZE: From 8 to 30 passengers
ALSO INCLUDED: Whale watching tour (weather permitting), Bird watching boat trip around the islands of Breiðarfjörður fjord, Introduction to the Icelandic horse, visit to four National Parks, visit to Glaumbær folk museum, visit to the Nature Baths at Lake Mývatn, boat trip on glacial lagoon and an average of two hours walking a day.

The Best of South Iceland 21-26 August

This is a new 6 days program based on exciting day tours Hella in South Iceland where we spend multiple nights. You will explore the best of South Iceland with the concept off less packing, more free time, tour options and choosing your own room and hotel category. You can decide on spot for which activities you like to participate, where you like to dine, what you like to eat and if you prefer some time on your own. A brilliant combination of independency, convenience, comfort and attractive price while visiting the best that South Iceland has to offer.

HIGHLIGHTS AND VALUES
• We stay only in one hotel (5 nights in Hella), which means less packing
• You can select between tourist class hotels with shared facilities or private facilities and superior class hotel
• Plenty of free time and optional excursions to design your own Best of South Iceland program
• Easy tour and suitable for everybody
• Very attractive package price
• Included is a visit to the Westman Islands

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights Best of South Iceland
Group Size: From 8 to 50 passengers
Languages: English and German
Meals: Daily breakfast included

Tourist class hotel with shared facilities per person
in Twin rooms:€ 805 / Single room supplement: :€ 135 / Triple room not available
Tourist class hotel with private facilities per person
in Twin rooms: : €910 / Single room supplement: : € 205 / per person in Triple room: : € 910
Superior class hotel with private facilities per person
in Twin rooms: : € 1.330 / Single room supplement: : €420 / Triple room not available