Excursions
Optional conference tours
Blue Lagoon-experience
Golden Circle with snowmobiling and buffet at Hotel Geysir
Golden Circle with snowmobiling and glacier buffet
Horseback riding - With an introduction of the Icelandic horse
Whale watching - with a buffet included
Optional accompanying persons tours
A Sense of Reykjavík
- Cultural & Tasting Walk with a Dash of Nature
Gullfoss-Geysir -Fontana Laugarvatn
Cultural and Design Shopping Tour
Optional accompanying persons tours
A Sense of Reykjavík
- Cultural & Tasting Walk with a Dash of Nature
This is a combined driving and cultural walking tour where the purpose is to experience Reykjavik through your senses. You get to explore nature in the outskirts of Reykjavik, taste traditional Icelandic food and explore interesting sights in the city centre. The tour starts with a bus ride to the outskirts of Reykjavik to experience the radiating energy of nature and in summer the amazing birdlife. You will be driven back to the city centre where by foot we stroll the streets passing cultural, historical and architectural sights, informing you as we go along about the saga behind each landmark. It's like a walk through the life of Reykjavik City threading through narrow alleys framed with old houses, up winding lanes and around out-of-the way corners. During the walk you will be given tasting samples of traditional Icelandic food. The tour ends by the often busy harbor. This is a fantastic one of a kind cultural, tasting & nature tour.
Date: 11. June, two departures at 10:00 and 14:00
Price: 50 €
Duration: 3 hours.
Max participants: 25 passangers
Gullfoss- Geysir-Fontana baths
For almost a century, locals have been enjoying the healing powers of the natural steam baths in the community of Laugarvatn, next to the lake of the same name.
Only an hour from Reykjavík, nature has created unique surroundings at Laugarvatn FONTANA, where healing geothermal heat simmers directly from the ground and the landscape is painted with beautiful mountain ranges.
The new thermal baths being constructed at Laugarvatn FONTANA build on this tradition. We are creating a new wellness centre on the very spot where natural geothermal steam and hot springs meet in an environment of unsurpassed beauty.
Laugarvatn FONTANA will be a highlight of any wellness weekend in Iceland. Laugarvatn FONTANA will include three geothermally heated baths, a sauna, a warm sand beach, and access to the pristine waters of Lake Laugarvatn. A visit to the open air baths at Laugarvatn FONTANA will also give you the opportunity to experience the ever-changing Icelandic weather as the thermal baths can be enjoyed all year around. In fact, wintertime makes the visit to the thermal baths an even more memorable experience.
The excursion starts at 09:00 with a visit to the Gullfoss Geysir area, lunch at Laugarvatn with ending at Fontana bath. Estimated arrival time back in Reykjavik is at 16:00
Date: 11. June
Price: 130 €
Min participants: 10
Cultural and Design Shopping Tour
The Tour
The tour will depart from Harpa and proceed to Hafnarfjörður, where we will visit a local jeweller and goldsmith, whose work is inspired by Icelandic nature and folklore. From there we will go to a "wild herb tea party" at Urta Islandica, where you will taste wild Icelandic herbs and try cosmetics made from hand-picked, naturally grown herbs. On our way back to the centre we will stop by a leading outdoor fashion company. The last visit is at a design store, which is located in the oldest house in Reykjavik and today offers a wide selection of the best of Icelandic design. There we will be received with special guidance and get to hear the history of the house while we browse around. Local specialty tasting.
• Departure from Harpa
• Local jeweller and goldsmith.
• "Wild herb tea party" at Urta Islandica
• Icelandic outdoor fashion company.
• Icelandic Design store
• Arrival at Harpa
Further information:
• Date: 12. June
•Duration of the Tour is 3 hours
• Minimum 6 persons
• Time of departure 13:00
• Price: 75 €
Optional conference tours
BLUE LAGOON - Experience
Geothermal wonder
A visit to the Blue Lagoon Iceland geothermal spa is an important part of your stay in Iceland. Guests renew their relationship with nature, soak up the scenic beauty and enjoy breathing the clean, fresh air while relaxing in the warm geothermal seawater. It is no surprise that the readers of "Conde Nast Traveller" voted Blue Lagoon as the best medical spa worldwide. For five consecutive years Blue Lagoon has been awarded the Blue Flag environmental recognition granted to natural beaches and marinas.
The water's temperature is 37-39°C / 98-102°F. The lagoon holds six million liters of geothermal seawater, which is renewed every 40 hours. Regular sampling shows that "common" bacteria do not thrive in this ecosystem, thus additional cleansers such as chlorine are not needed.
The Blue Lagoon geothermal seawater is a part of an ecocycle where nature and science work in harmony. The seawater originates 2000 meter/6562 ft beneath the ground where it is heated by earth's natural forces. At this depth the temperature is 240°C/464°F and the pressure is 36 times the pressure on the earth's surface. The geothermal seawater comes into contact with cooling magmatic intrusions and captures the earth's minerals, resulting in this unique natural source known for its healing power and actives.
The composition of minerals in the water is very distinctive and has a high level of silica. Its environment is characterized by high temperature and salinity level of 2.5% which is 1/3 of the ocean's salinity level.
Included in tour Bus transfer with guidance, entrance to the Blue Lagoon, towel, Bathrobe, facial mask and drink at the lagoon bar
Date: 10. June
Price:85 €
From: 13:00 -17:00
Min participants: 14
Departure from Reykjavík in the morning using specially built 4-wheel drive vehicles which is the ideal way to explore Iceland's off the beaten tracks to many of the most fascinating and secret places in Iceland. We drive to Þingvellir national park, a remarkable geological site and the most historic site on the island. The beautiful canyon running through the park is actually the meeting point of two of the earth's tectonic plates and the area's combination of natural phenomena and historical significance make it inseparable from the fabric of Icelandic nation life.
Afterwards we continue to the Geysir hot spring area. There we will discover the famous Geysir which has given its name to hot springs all over the world. You will see one of the most active geysers in the area, Strokkur, spouting up to 30 meters.
At Hotel Geysir we will stop for a delicious buffet of seafood, vegetables and meat courses. Furthermore the buffet includes wide selection of fresh salads, three kinds of soups, homemade bread and a wide selection of delicious desserts. Coffee and tea is included in the buffet.
Onwards to Langjokull Glacier, the group will enjoy a wonderful 1 hour snowmobile tour. For the snowmobile tour we provide all participants with warm overalls and helmets, and gloves, hats and over boots if needed. Two persons per snowmobile, switching halfway.
From there we go to one of the most impressive waterfall in Europe, Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall). Here you will see thousands of tons of icy water thunder majestically down in a double-fall into a deep gorge, surely a powerful sight. Drive back to Reykjavík in the afternoon.
Date: 14. June
Price: 235 €
Departure from Reykjavik at 09:00 arriving between 18:00 - 19:00
Min participants: 10
Departure from Reykjavík in the morning using specially built 4-wheel drive vehicles which is the ideal way to explore Icelands off the beaten tracks to many of the most fascinating and secret places in Iceland. We drive to Þingvellir national park, a remarkable geological site and the most historic site on the island. The beautiful canyon running through the park is actually the meeting point of two of the earth's tectonic plates and the area's combination of natural phenomena and historical significance make it inseparable from the fabric of Icelandic nation life.
Onwards to Langjokull Glacier where the group will enjoy a wonderful 1 hour snowscooter tour. For the snowmobile tour we provide all participants with warm overalls and helmets, and gloves, hats and overboots if needed. Two persons per scooter, switching half ways. After enjoying the snow we will enjoy a delicious buffet on the glacier or in the mountain hut, depending on weather conditions.
Glacier buffet:
Soup of the day – Sushi – King shrimps – Pan-fried cod – Chicken tenderloins – Pickled salmon – Risotto – Tortellini pasta w/fresh vegetables – Lamb w/teriyaki – Potato salad – Fresh salad – Bread and butter. Coffee / tea and small piece of chocolate.
From there we go to one of the most impressive waterfall in Europe, Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall). Here you will see thousands of tons of icy water thunder majestically down in a double-fall into a deep gorge, surely a powerful sight. Afterwards we continue to the Geysir hot spring area. There we will discover the famous Geysir which has given its name to hot springs all over the world. You will see one of the most active geysers in the area, Strokkur, spouting up to 30 meters. Drive back to Reykjavík in the afternoon.
Date: 10. June
Price: 314 €
Departure from Reykjavik at 09:00 arriving between 18:00 - 19:00
Min participants: 10
13:00 – 17:00
Horseback riding - With an introduction of the Icelandic horse
Horseback riding on an Icelandic horse is the authentic way to experience Iceland. Lively presentation where we combine the history and culture together with the Icelandic horse. Before the riding tour our guests get instruction in Icelandic horsemanship which makes this tour suitable for both very experienced riders as well as beginners. While we enjoy the ride on extraordinary comfortable horses we will experience black and red lava landscape in scenic vistas of the mountains surrounding Reykjavík. We offer you unique experience on great horses. ÍSLENSKI HESTURINN - THE ICELANDIC HORSE has saddles, reins and helmets and in addition rain clothes if necessary. Duration 3-4 hours.
Date: 10. June
Price: 100 €
Departure: 13:00
Whale watching - with a buffet included
3-4 hour sailing
A great way to spend an afternoon in Reykjavik is to let us sail you around nearby islands, see the puffins, whales and enjoy a nice buffet while admiring the oceanic view. The tour includes a stop by the Puffin Island. The fascinating surroundings with mix of popular activities make this a very memorable evening voyage.
• Buffet
• Whale Watching
• Puffins
• Spectacular scenery
• Great evening activity
• Slow sailing to nearby islands
The Buffet ( sample menu)
Cured salmon with honey dill sauce
Seafood salad with grilled bread
Penne pasta with spinach, tomatoes and balsamic dressing
Roast beef with potatoes salad and onion rings
Chicken salad with Dijon dressing
Date: 11. June
Price: 80 €
Min participants: 60
Departure at 19:00