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\n<\/u> Meet & greet transfer to your hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe elegant Art Deco-style Hotel Borg by Keahotels enjoys a central location in Reykjavik, overlooking the historic Asuturvollur Square. It offers brightly decorated rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen, Smart TVs.
\nAll rooms at Hotel Borg feature quality beds and Philippe Starck fittings. Each also has wooden floors and stylish art deco furniture.
\nGuests can enjoy an in-house spa and gym that features a hot tub, sauna and steam room. It is also possible to book massages.
\nThe staff can help with bookings of tours and assist with car rental.
\nLaugavegur shopping street is less than 657 feet from the hotel. The Life of Whales boat safari terminal is a 5-minute walk away.
\nhttp:\/\/en.hotelborg.is\/<\/p>\n
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\nSuggested taxi ride to Reykjavik Domestic airport (1.5 miles from your hotel)<\/p>\n
\nHyundai i30 or similar Compact Class – Automatic Transmission including theft & CDW insurance<\/p>\n
\nThe first leg of your journey is along the south coast, with a stop at the fairy tale-like Seljalandsfoss waterfall\u2014the only one of its kind in Iceland where you can walk behind the cascade on a footpath!
\nFor those who are more adventurous we recommend stopping by the hidden waterfall in the canyon, known as Glj\u00fafrab\u00fai, located near Seljalandsfoss. Further along you can visit the magnificent 60 metre free-falling Sk\u00f3gafoss waterfalls in Sk\u00f3gar. From there, the journey takes you past the beautiful Eyjafj\u00f6ll mountain range.<\/p>\n
\nRiding a friendly, sure-footed Icelandic horse is a wonderful experience for beginners and experienced riders alike. At the Hestheimar farm, located a short distance from Selfoss, you can join a guided tour on beautiful countryside trails. Before riding, your guide will give you a basic overview of the Icelandic horse and riding techniques. This is the 2-hour ride; there is also a 1-hour ride available.<\/p>\n
\nThis unique hotel lies 59.7 miles east of Reykjav\u00edk in Hella. Guests can enjoy outdoor hot tubs, views of Mount Hekla volcano and free Wi-Fi.
\nHotel Ranga offers guests a thoroughly luxurious stay. Guests can choose rooms with such items as spa baths, balconies, flat-screen TVs and CD\/DVD players. Most guest rooms also offer views of the volcano or the river.
\nAt Ranga\u2019s restaurant, tranquil riverside views can be admired while sampling traditional Icelandic\/Scandinavian gourmet cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. Fresh organic produce is used.
\nhttp:\/\/www.hotelranga.is\/<\/p>\n
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\nThe drive to Hnappavellir<\/strong> is about 3.4 hours
\nExplore Skaftafell<\/strong>, part of Vatnaj\u00f6kull National Park and home of the amazing J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n glacier lagoon where, in summer, you can take a boat ride among the floating azure icebergs and marvel at the area\u2019s great beauty by exploring the many interesting hiking trails, including a short one to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall. In this area you can also go glacier-walking or try ice-climbing with an optional guided tour.* Journey back to your accommodation along the South Coast for the evening.<\/p>\n
\nSk\u00f3gafoss<\/strong>, a magnificent 60-metre high waterfall where, according to legend, the first Viking settler in the area hid a treasure in the cave behind the cascade. This is also one of Iceland\u2018s most photogenic landmarks; since the waterfall produces a lot of mist, rainbows are a common sight on sunny days. Nearby is the Sk\u00f3gar Folk Museum, which boasts an array of interesting artifacts including an original turf farm that shows how people lived hundreds of years ago.<\/p>\n
\nThe variety of landscapes is astounding in Skaftafell. Here you can expect to see lush vegetation, icebergs, canyons, hanging valleys, ice tunnels and arches, glacial rivers, and much more.
\nGuided glacier tours and hikes are available year-round.<\/p>\n
\nDuration: 2 hours 30 minutes
\nEnjoy an easy two-hour walk with crampons on the Sv\u00ednafellsj\u00f6kull glacier tongue in Skaftafell National Park. Sv\u00ednafellsj\u00f6kull is a breathtaking outlet of the Vatnaj\u00f6kull glacier, and the scenery is simply stunning. This walk takes you through a wonderland of glacial ice sculptures as you navigate the ice ridges and deep crevasses of the glacier. At the outset of our tour, your experienced guide will teach you how to use the necessary glacier equipment like crampons and ice axes.<\/p>\n
\nFosshotel Glacier Lagoon offers accommodation in Hnappavellir. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and hotel bar. Skaftafell is 18 miles from the hotel. Free WiFi access is available.
\nRooms include a TV with cable channels. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the mountains. The rooms come with a private bathroom.
\nhttp:\/\/www.fosshotel.is\/hotels\/fosshotel-in-the-south-east\/fosshotel-glacier-lagoon\/<\/p>\n
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\nVatnaj\u00f6kull National Park<\/strong> and home of the amazing J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n glacier lagoon
\nFilm buffs will recognize J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n<\/strong> from such blockbusters as Tomb Raider, Batman Begins, and 2 James Bond films: A View to a Kill and Die Another Day. It\u2019s not surprising why famous directors would choose this amazing location as a backdrop!
\nThis extremely picturesque glacial lagoon at the southern edge of the Vatnaj\u00f6kull<\/strong> glacier is regarded as one of Iceland\u2019s greatest natural wonders. Huge chunks of ice regularly calve off the glacier and make their way to the sea via the glacier lagoon.
\nThe view from the shore is unforgettable, but boat tours onto the lagoon to navigate the maze of icebergs are also available to get up close and personal with the azure ice. Boat tours are operated daily from May 15th to September 15th.
\nFrom land or on the water, you\u2019re also likely to spot playful seals swimming in the chilly waters, much to the enjoyment of onlookers.<\/p>\n
\n9:30am or 11am 1 hour tour
\nOn the Zodiac we are able to cover large areas of the lagoon and get closer to the icebergs than on the amphibian. When possible the Zodiac goes almost all the way up to the glacier (as close as safe).
\nPassengers are provided with flotation suites and a life jacket.<\/p>\n
\nVik-M\u00fdrdalur<\/strong> is the southernmost district of Iceland, bordered by the glacial river J\u00f6kuls\u00e1 to the west and the river Blautakv\u00edsl to the east. Its northern border is the M\u00fdrdalsj\u00f6kull glacier (700 km2, Iceland’s fourth largest glacier). Approximately 600 metres below the ice lies the dormant subglacial volcano Katla which the Geopark is named after. Its southern limits are black sands and the rolling Atlantic waves.
\nThe natural beauty of the area is spectacular. There are many places of interest in the vicinity of Vik. Just east of the outskirts of the village lies one of Europe’s biggest artic tern breeding grounds. A short hike within the close vicinity of Vik is sure to satisfy all serious nature lovers and birds watchers. To the south of Reynisfjall<\/strong> mountain a spectacular set of rock columns called Reynisdrangar<\/strong> rise majestically out of the Atlantic Ocean. Dyrh\u00f3laey<\/strong> is a 120 meters high headland extending into the sea and forming an impressive natural arch located in the western part of the M\u00fdrdalur district. In the summer, the peninsula is home to hosts of puffins
\nPuffins nest high in the cliffs of Dyrh\u00f3laey<\/strong> and Reynisfjall<\/strong> and the best time to see them is from early July to mid-August. During the day, the parents leave their nests to gather food from the sea for their young, returning in the evening with their catch. The best time of the day to see them is generally early morning or from 21:00 to 23:00. The best place to see them is the nature preserve of Dyrh\u00f3laey, a few kilometers east of V\u00edk. On a good day you can see puffins as close as 2 meters away. Other places would be the Reynisfjara<\/strong> beach where the basalt colums are, at the black beach in V\u00edk, as well as at the foot and at the top of Reynisfjall Mountain.<\/strong>
\nV\u00edkurfjara<\/strong> beach<\/strong> is reachable on foot from V\u00edk and is the perfect place for a short walk. The breathtaking view on Reynisdrangar and the soothing sound of the waves will transport you and relax you.<\/p>\n
\nIcelandair Hotel Vik is a new hotel in a wonderful setting in the village of Vik in Myrdalur Valley. This property is 9 minutes\u2019 walk from the beach. With views of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, this Icelandair Hotel V\u00edk hotel is just 886 feet off southern Iceland\u2019s Ring Road. It offers free WiFi, a bar, as well as bright, modern rooms.Tea\/coffee facilities, a flat-screen satellite TV and seating area are provided in all Icelandair Hotel V\u00edk’s rooms. Some feature views of the sea, the cliffs or Reynisdrangar sea stacks. A daily breakfast buffet is available at Icelandair Hotel V\u00edk. Staff arranges on-site horse rental and glacier tours.
\nDyrh\u00f3laey Peninsula is 11.8 miles away, while Sk\u00f3gafoss Waterfall is 21.1 miles from the hotel. Other area activities include golfing, hiking and bird watching.
\nhttp:\/\/icelandluxury.com\/planning\/icelandair-hotel-vik\/<\/p>\n
\nThe elegant Art Deco-style Hotel Borg by Keahotels enjoys a central location in Reykjavik, overlooking the historic Asuturvollur Square. It offers brightly decorated rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen, Smart TVs.
\nAll rooms at Hotel Borg feature quality beds and Philippe Starck fittings. Each also has wooden floors and stylish art deco furniture.
\nGuests can enjoy an in-house spa and gym that features a hot tub, sauna and steam room. It is also possible to book massages.
\nThe staff can help with bookings of tours and assist with car rental.
\nLaugavegur shopping street is less than 657 feet from the hotel. The Life of Whales boat safari terminal is a 5-minute walk away.
\nhttp:\/\/en.hotelborg.is<\/p>\n
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\nMorning at leisure<\/p>\n
\nApart from it being a beautiful place to walk with stunning views across the bay to Mount Esja, the Old Harbour area is where the majority of marine activities, such as whale watching and puffin tours are concentrated; it’s also home to the excellent V\u00edkin Maritime Museum and the Icelandair Hotel Reykjav\u00edk Marina. The numerous new businesses being established, offering everything from scooter rides to the city’s best dark-roasted coffee, are testament to the wonderful community spirit responsible for generating the success of the Old Harbour and re-establishing it as a new vibrant quarter of Reykjav\u00edk City.
\nWhales of Iceland is a new exhibit that opened in the heart of Reykjav\u00edk\u2019s old harbour area in February 2015. Close to downtown, this is truly an immersive exhibit that will take you into the world of the whales.
\nWhales of Iceland is the largest whales exhibition of its kind in the world. Featured are 23 life-size models of the species found in Icelandic waters. These range from one of the smallest marine mammals, the harbour porpoise, all the way up to the gigantic blue whale. Wander amongst these amazing animals while listening to their distinctive sounds in ambient lighting that will make you feel as though you are underwater with them.
\nThe Iceland Expo Pavilion was designed for the Worlds Fair in Shanghai 2010 and set up again at the Fankfurt Book Fair in 2011, where Iceland was the Guest of Honor for 2011.
\nThe pavilion features a unique 360-degree where the walls and ceiling form a visual unity. Over 3 million guests have visited the pavilion but the aim is to present the pearls of Icelandic nature in an impressive short movie.
\nThe film, which is fifteen minutes long, presents Iceland in all its diversity. Footage from both city and nature is projected onto the four walls and the ceiling of the pavilion, together forming a cube that surrounds its guests. You fly through waterfalls, a marathon, and a volcano even erupts.
\nGeothermal beach at Nauth\u00f3lsv\u00edk in Reykjav\u00edk.
\nNauth\u00f3lsv\u00edk was opened in 2001, to the delight of residents and tourists alike and now attracts an estimate of 530.000 guests each year. The creation of the geothermal beach was an ambitious, but a very successful project, involving the construction of a lagoon with large sea walls, where cold sea and hot geothermal water fuse together resulting in higher temperatures.
\nThe main objective of creating the geothermal beach was to establish the bay of Nauth\u00f3lsv\u00edk as a diverse outdoor area and haven for recreational activities; such as sunbathing, sailing and sea-swimming. The latter is surprisingly popular all year round, with people enjoying the use of the hot-tubs, steam-bath, and changing facilities and showers. Even when the water drops below freezing. Cold-water swimming might sound crazy, especially in a country like Iceland, however this extreme activity dates all the way back to the age of settlement. The oldest recorded sea-swimming feat was performed in the year 1030, when Grettir \u00c1smundarson (of Icelandic Saga legend) swam a distance of 7km across a bay in North Iceland to the island of Drangey.
\nHallgr\u00edmskirkja church is Reykjav\u00edk’s main landmark and its tower can be seen from almost everywhere in the city.
\nIt was designed by the late Gu\u00f0j\u00f3n Samuel in 1937, who was often inspired in his endeavours by the fascinating shapes and forms created when lava cools into basalt rock.
\nConstruction of the church began in 1945 and ended in 1986, with the tower completed long before the rest of the building. The crypt beneath the choir was consecrated in 1948, the steeple and wings completed in 1974 and the nave consecrated in 1986.
\nThe church features, most notably, a gargantuan pipe organ designed and constructed by the German organ builder Johannes Klais of Bonn. Standing tall at an impressive 15m and weighing a remarkable 25 tons, this mechanical action organ is driven by four manuals and a pedal, 102 ranks, 72 stops and 5275 pipes, all designed to reproduce powerful notes capable of filling the huge and holy space with a range of tones – from the dulcet to the dramatic. Its construction was completed in December 1992 and has since been utilized in a variety of recordings, including some by Christopher Herrick.
\nStanding directly in front of the church, and predating it by 15 years, is a fine statue of Leifur Eiriksson (c. 970 \u2013 c. 1020) \u2013 the first European to discover America. Records suggest that Leifur landed on the shores of the new world in the year 1,000 A.D., that’s 500 years before Christopher Columbus. The statue, which was designed by Alexander Stirling Calder was a gift from the United States in honour of the 1930 Al\u00feingi Millennial Festival, commemorating the 1,000th anniversary of the establishment of Iceland’s parliament at \u00deingvellir in 930 AD.<\/p>\n
\nDuration of tour: 3 hours
\nThis tour shall offer you a perfect chance to spot some of the whales swimming close to the coast line. The various types of whales commonly sighted include minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises and the popular humpback whales, the majestic fin and sei whales and the killer whales (orcas) are also occasional companions to our boats. We will be accompanied by sea birds such as gannets, puffins, guillemots, cormorants, gulls, kittiwakes, arctic terns and many more. Our trips take us past several islands inhabited by colonies of puffin, a great photo opportunity! Between June to August you may even take part in the midnight whale watching adventure! Ideal as a relaxing ending of a busy day or as a beginning of a fun night in town. As our whales never fully sleep…Enjoy one of the most advanced whale watching vessels in Iceland and at the same time get a good look at the capital from the sea.
\nincludes: A guided whale watching tour by boat starting from the old harbour of Reykjavik.<\/p>\n
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\nGolden Circle tour by jeep (8 to 9 hours) \u2013 pick-up at your hotel<\/strong>
\nThe Golden Circle is Iceland\u00b4s most popular daytrip, for good reason. You see the one and only original Geysir. Having Gullfoss waterfall in front of you is worth a daytrip on its own. \u00deingvellir is a National Park, nature reserve, Unesco World Heritage site, and split by the Mid-Atlantic Rift. But by using our Superjeeps, we can also add the huge Langj\u00f6kull glacier to your list of impressions. We start the day in \u00deingvellir, where the Parliament of Iceland was founded in 930 AD. There, you get a view from \u201cthe edge of America\u201d over the Mid-Atlantic continental divide. Continuing, we pass the geothermally heated Laugarvatn lake before arriving at the Great Geysir hot spring area, peppered with small and large boiling water springs. The most spectacular one, Strokkur, blasts boiling water up to 30m skywards, up to 3 times in a minute. After quality time at Geysir, a short drive takes us to Gullfoss waterfall, Iceland\u2019s most visited, where glacier meltwater thunders in two stages into a 70m deep basalt canyon. We then maneuvre a gravel track snaking up mountains towards Europe\u2019s second largest glacier, Langj\u00f6kull. There, a snowmobile ride is optional (add $110 per person) if pre-booked, of course dependent on weather, conditions, and time of year. In the afternoon, we descend again and traverse the South Iceland agricultural heartland on our way home to Reykjavik.<\/p>\n
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\nDeparture transfer with day stop at the Blue Lagoon<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re flying in the afternoon, you have the option of visiting the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa to relax in the warm mineral waters before continuing onwards to Keflav\u00edk International Airport. We can make a reservation at the Blue Lagoon including
\nPremium Tickets at Blue Lagoon (not included in the below rate, please ADD Net $90.00 per person)
\n\u2022 Entrance to Blue Lagoon
\n\u2022 Silica Mud Mask
\n\u2022 Use of Bathrobe
\n\u2022 Use of Towel
\n\u2022 Slippers
\n\u2022 1st drink of your choice
\n\u2022 Algae Mask
\n\u2022 Table reservation at LAVA Restaurant
\n\u2022 Sparkling wine at LAVA Restaurant<\/p>\nCONTACT<\/h1>\n
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