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ClothingClothing should include lightweightwoollens, a thick sweater or cardigan,rainwear, windbreaker and sturdyhiking shoes, but we also recommendthat you bring lighter clothes or nicer

weather. For those heading or theinterior or camping warm underwearand socks are a must. There are manyopportunities or swimming and bathingin thermal waters, so a bathing suitshould be brought along at any time othe year.

CurrencyexchangeThe Icelandic monetary unit is thekrona. All Icelandic banks (open 9:15am to 4 pm) provide money exchangeas well as the Change Group Icelandat the Tourist Inormation Center inReykjavk (open rom 8:30 am to 8 pm7 days a week). Exchange banks arealso operated in the arrival and duty reeareas o the airport.

Iceland and itspeopleIceland is the second largest islandin Europe (103,000 sq.km). The rstinhabitants arrived rom Scandinaviaand the British Isles more than 1100years ago. Its present population isapproximately 320,000, nearly hal owhich lives in or around the capital,Reykjavk. The rest o the population isdistributed around the coastal ringes,leaving the centre o the countryuninhabited.Icelanders are proud o their language,which hardly diers rom the OldNorse spoken by the rst settlers. Well

educated and well travelled, mostIcelanders are multilingual, which makescommunication relatively easy orEnglish speaking visitors.

ClimateThe climate in Iceland is warmer thanthe name suggests; thanks to the GulStream, which fows past the southand east coast on its way north. Thesummers are cool, with an averagetemperature o about 12C in the hottestmonth, but the winters are mild, with anaverage temperature o about 0C in thecoldest month. However, the weather isvery unpredictable and can change veryabruptly. Good equipment and clothingis thereore essential during your holiday.

Business hoursAs a general rule oces are open rom9 am to 5 pm (8 am to 4 pm during thesummer months) on weekdays. Shops

are generally open rom 9 am to 6 pmon weekdays. Several supermarkets andshops in malls have extended openinghours and are also open on weekends.

Credit cardsDebit and credit cards are accepted bymost organizations and are widely used.The major cards in Iceland are VISA andEurocard/MasterCard, although othercards are accepted in some places.

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Dear traveler,

You will nd the best selection o daytours rom Reyavi in the day toursbrochure o Iceland Ecursions - GrayLine Iceland. For more than 10 years,the sta at Iceland Ecursions - GrayLine Iceland has wored at developingand improving the service to travelersthrough a wide variety o day tours,which incorporate the wishes andcomments o our customers. It isnot surprising that the Day Tours oIceland Ecursions - Gray Line Icelandscored the highest in the "Dear Visitor"perormance appraisal, which is carriedout amongst travelers that are visitingour beautiul country, or urther detailson the results o this study seewww.grayline.is

Quality and good service is our main

goal. Our coach feet is one o theyoungest in Iceland and the sta atIceland Ecursions Gray Line Icelandis highly qualied and has years oeperience in the travel industry. Thesaety o all our passengers is veryimportant to us. All our coaches areequipped with saety belts and ouryoungest passengers are oeredChildrens Saety Car Seats ree ocharge.

We strive to continue to improve ourlevel o service and appreciate allthe help we can get. We, thereore,encourage you to send us yourcomments and suggestions aboutwhat areas can be improved. We alsoappreciate your comments i you arehappy with our service. These positivecomments give us strength and a

positive impulse to do even better.On behal o the entire sta at IcelandEcursions - Gray Line Iceland

Mr. Thorir GardarssonSales & Marketing Director

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Departure:09:00

Duration:2,5 hours

Pick-up:08:30

Departure:13:00

Duration:6 hours

Pick-up:12:30

In one aternoon, this popular ecursion enables travelers tovisit many o Icelands most amous sites.We visit the ingvellir National Par, where the Icelandicparliament Alingi was established in the year 930 AD.

In 2004 ingvellir National Par was added to the UNESCOsWorld Heritage List and is now one o eight hundred places inthe world that have been honored by the UNESCO.From there we continue to the Gulloss waterall and thespouting hot spring area around Geysir and Strour. We alsostop at Hverageri, a small and beautiul horticultural town.

Although this trip is an epress tour, you will be visitingsome o the very best nown historical sites and naturalphenomena in the country.

This tour includes the most signicant places in the capital andthe surrounding towns. Only a ew places are listed below.We visit the presidential residence at Bessastair as wellas Hanarrur, the town where the hidden people andhumans live together in harmony. There we also visit the oldshing harbor.In Reyavi we go to the restaurant Perlan, which is built onwater tans that hold the citys hot water supply.

Ater enoying the spectacular view over Reyav and itssurroundings we go to Hi house where the all-importantsummit between ormer U.S. President Ronald Reagan andormer U.S.S.R. Secretary General Mihail Gorbachev tooplace in 1986.

We visit the Hallgrmsira church and the old town centrewhere the Icelandic parliament Alingi and the town hall aresituated.We also show you the sports and recreation area inLaugardalur, a geothermally heated outdoor swimming pooland sculptures crated by smundur Sveinsson.

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Our Saturday departures are guided in English and German.

AH12

Departure:08:30

Duration:8,5 hours

Pick-up:08:00

This popular ecursion introduces you to some o the bestnown natural phenomena in Iceland.

We start by visiting Nesavellir a high temperature geothermalarea in the scenic landscape o Lae ingvallavatn. Fromthere we go to the ingvellir National Par, where theIcelandic parliament Alingi was ounded in the year 930 AD,which maes it the oldest nown still-unctioning parliamentin the world. ingvellir is geologically remarable and you cansee tectonic plate boundaries there that orm a breathtaingscenery.

We continue to the beautiul waterall Gulloss where wecan wal so close to the edge that we might eel the misto the glacial water on our aces. From there we ourneytowards the geothermal area around the incredible spoutinghot springs o Geysir and Strour. We proceed to Slholtchurch, the ancient seat o the Icelandic bishops. Fromthere we travel towards Hverageri, a small and charminghorticultural village.Due to weather and road conditions we cannot guaranteevisits to Nesavellir in the winter season.

THE GOLDEN CIRCLE CLASSIC

GullfossCAF

Traditional Icelandic Lunchand a spectacular view over mountains and glacier

801 Blskgabygg Tel: (+354) 486 6500 Mobile: (+354) 899 3014 www.gullfoss.is [email protected]

Gullfoss Caf welcomes you

to our warm and friendly restaurant. We are located justfew steps away from the famous waterfall Gullfoss.Its about 120 km away from Reykjavk. Open all day,

9 am to 6 pm, all year around.

We offer you our famous icelandic meat soup, sandwiches,

homemade cakes, excellent espresso coffee drinks and anice salad.

Gullfoss Caf has a tax free souvenir shop with

good selection of wool products, high qualityCintamani and 66N outdoor clothing and Icelandichandcraft.

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Children fares:0 - 11 : 50%

This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

AH15AH13

Departure:19:00

Duration:5 hours

Pick-up:18:30

Departure:13:00

Duration:3 hours

Pick-up:12:30

Available throughout the year, this tour taes you to uniquesights o Icelands most spectacular lava tube caves andcraters.We will enter through narrow cave entrances and nd theyreveal etraordinary scenery o colors and lava ormations.These beautiul, natural phenomena were created when thesurace lava hardened and the fuid lava continued to fow intubes underneath.You will also see natural stalactites and many dierent rocormations maing this nearly an indescribable eperience.The caves become wide and high and in many places thefoor is quite even. However, the trip can become ratherdicult so we recommend you bring good waling shoes orhiing boots which are suitable or uneven lava suraces.Respect or nature and saety are our main concerns.There are no handrails, lights or any pre-installed tools in oraround the caves.We rely completely on the equipment we carry and thatpeople respect our guidelines. This tour is suitable or all whocan wal on uneven suraces and at times, on all our.

This evening tour gives you the opportunity to see thehighlights o Iceland under a bright and charming evening sy,refecting a dierent light on the landscape.We start by visiting the ingvellir National Par, where theIcelandic parliament Alingi was established in the year 930AD and which was added to UNESCOs World Heritage List inAugust 2004.We continue to the beautiul Gulloss waterall in the goldenrays o the setting sun. From there we visit the geothermalarea around the incredible spouting geysers o Geysir andStrour, echoing into the peaceul evening glow.This is a great opportunity to eperience romantic tranquility ina beautiul area that touches everyone.

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The Blue Lagoon is a unique geothermal spa situated inthe youngest lava eld in west Iceland.Once there you have many recreational options suchas bathing in the mily blue water, massage and spatreatments or waling in the Blue Lagoons spectacularsurroundings.

On site there is also a antastic restaurant with a lacarte menu and the Blue Lagoon shop, selling sincare products based on a unique blend o Blue Lagoongeothermal seawater active ingredients: minerals, silica,and algae.

AH29

Visit the Blue Lagoon beore your departure fightrom kefav International Airport.Departures at 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00

Go directly rom the airport to the Blue Lagoonbeore heading to your hotel in Reyav.Departures at 15:30 and 16:30

A visit to the Blue Lagoon is an eperience no oneshould miss. Our daily tours give you the opportunity

to tailor mae your visit.Departures at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 16:15

Enjoy the qualities of the Blue Lagoon!

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Blue Lagoon Transfer Schedule

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Transer duration rom Reykjavk to the Blue Lagoon is approx. 45-60 minutes, rom the BlueLagoon to Kefavk International Airport its 15-20 minutes.

Complimentary hotel pick-up service in Reykjavk is 30 minutes prior to tour departure.

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Entrance ee to the bathing area is not included in the tour price.

Children under the age o 12 travel ree o charge, youth under the ageo 18 get 50 % discount.

For those that are going to the airport please note that our sta willtae care o your luggage while you are enoying your tour.

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Ater leaving the capital we head to the Reyanes peninsulawhere the mid Atlantic ridge rises rom the ocean.More than hal o the peninsula is covered with lava elds,some o which are only a ew hundred years old. We head orthe lighthouse on the westernmost tip o the peninsula.This is a magnicent area with rich bird lie in the summer.From there we continue through the lava elds to the nearbyshing village o Grindav.Our net stop is at The Blue Lagoon where you have threedierent options; a visit to The Blue Lagoon, transer tokefav Airport or return bac to Reyav according totranser schedule, see page 13.

Departure:09:00

Duration:Flexible

Pick-up:08:30

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Departure:09:00

Duration:10 hours

Pick-up:08:30

AH22We head or the Reyanes peninsula where the Atlanticridge rises above the ocean. We pass the lighthouse on thewesternmost tip o the peninsula which is a magnicent areawith rich bird lie. You can hear the sur crashing against thebeautiul basalt clis.Ater a short stop at the Blue Lagoon we continue toReyav and rom there we oin the Gulloss & GeysirEpress tour.

We start by visiting ingvellir, Icelands rst National Par andcontinue to view the maestic and beautiul waterall Gulloss,the incredible spouting hot springs o Geysir and Strour.We stop at Hverageri with its numerous greenhouses beoretravelling over a mountain heath bac to the capital.

A great combination o our tours AH15 and AH29 or thosewho want to mae the most o their aternoon in Iceland.The tour taes you to unique sights o Icelands mostspectacular lava tube caves and craters. These beautiul,natural phenomena reveal etraordinary scenery o lavaormations and colors.There are no handrails, lights or any preinstalled tools in oraround the caves. We rely entirely on the equipment we carryand that people respect our guidelines.

Ater the healthy eercise we continue to the Blue Lagoon.Once there you have many recreational options such aswaling in the Blue Lagoons spectacular surroundings orbathing in the mily blue-green water.

For a unique eperience indulge yoursel in an outdoormassage or a spa treatment. We recommend booing this inadvance by calling +354 420 8800.

Departure:13:00

Duration:7 hours

Pick-up:12:30

AH21REYkjANES PENINSULA ANDGULLFOSS & GEYSIR ExPRESS

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The combination o tours AH29 and AH11 is recommendedor those that dont have too much time but still want to maethe most o their day.

We visit the Blue Lagoon, a unique geothermal spa situatedin a lava eld south o Reyav. Once there you have manyrecreational options such as waling in the Blue Lagoonsspectacular surroundings or bathing in the mily blue-greenwater.

At 12:00 we continue to Reyav and rom there to Gullossand Geysir. We start by visiting ingvellir, a geologicallyremarable place where the Icelandic parliament Alingi wasounded in the year 930 AD.

We continue to view the maestic and beautiul Gullosswaterall, the incredible spouting hot springs o Geysir andStrour. We visit Hverageri with its numerous greenhousesbeore traveling over a mountain heath bac to the capital.

This is a combination o the tours AH10 and AH11, ideal orthose that want to mae the most o their day.

We visit the Presidential Residence at Bessastair andHanarrur, the town where humans and the hiddenpeople live together in harmony.

We visit the restaurant Perlan, where you have an incredibleview over Reyav and its surroundings, Hallgrmsirachurch, the University area and the old town centre wherethe Icelandic parliament, Alingi, is located.

The tour taes a brea in the city centre where passengersare dropped o to tae a stroll or have lunch (not included inthe price).

Ater the brea we head or the countryside to the NationalPar ingvellir and rom there we continue our ourney to thegeothermal area Geysir and then the Gulloss waterall. Onour way bac to Reyav we visit Hveragerdi village.

Departure:09:00

Duration:10 hours

Pick-up:08:30

Departure:09:00

Duration:10 hours

Pick-up:08:30

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This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 6.Entrance fee to the bathing area is not included in the tour price.

Departure:09:00

Duration:Flexible

Pick-up:08:30

This combination o our tours AH10 and AH29 is tailor madeor those that dont have too much time but want to mae themost o their day.

We visit the most signicant places in the capital, including thepresidential residence at Bessastair as well as Hanarrurtown, restaurant Perlan, which is built on the citys hot watertans, Hallgrmsira church and much more. The tour taesa brea in the city centre where passengers are dropped oto tae a stroll or have a brea.

Ater the brea we go to the Blue Lagoon, which is ageothermal spa situated in a lava eld south o Reyavicapital area. Once there you have many recreationaloptions such as waling in the Blue Lagoons spectacularsurroundings, bathing in the mily blue-green water orenoying a massage under the open sy. Return according totranser schedule, see page 13.

Combination o tours Viing horse riding tour and AH11 is orthose that want to mae the most o their day.

The Icelandic horse is a breed that has remained virtuallyunchanged since the Viings brought it to Iceland in the 9thcentury. Enoy a riding tour on the outsirts o the capital.

Ater the riding eperience and a short brea we head tothe National Par, ingvellir, with its remarable geologicaleatures. At ingvellir, the Icelandic parliament Alingi wasounded in the year 930 AD, which maes it the oldest nownstill-unctioning parliament in the world.

We visit the impressive waterall Gulloss and the geothermalarea around Geysir with its spouting geysers. The tour taesus through ertile agricultural areas and we visit Hveragerdivillage with its numerous greenhouses.

Departure:10:00

Duration:9 hours

Pick-up:09:00

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Additional departures on Tuesdays from May throughoutSeptember.

Departure:08:30

Duration:10 hours

Pick-up:08:00

Departure:10:00 & 14:00

Duration:Flexible

Pick-up:09:00 & 13:00

We begin this tour by driving over the mountain heathHellisheii towards Seloss town and then along the southshore to Selalandsoss waterall.From there our ourney continues towards the interior to ourmain attraction, rsmr (i.e. Thors Woodland), a naturereserve shielded on three sides by glaciers and mountains.The glacial melt-o orms rivers that have to be crossed onthe way, but those can change in a matter o hours rom aninnocent stream into a thunderous torrent. Some days thecrossing is quite challenging or even impossible but our silleddrivers are very eperienced in these driving conditions andwill tae you saely across the rivers.

Once there we mae a stop to enoy the breathtaingscenery with its multitude o small gullies and valleys, clad withlow birch-trees that create seemingly endless possibilities orthe nature lover. Various hiing routes are available there andeverybody can nd a suitable one.

On our way bac we will stop at the rugged gorge oStaholtsg or a short hie. This tour is truly unorgettableor the nature lover at heart and ideal as a hiing trip.

During the hardest winter months, it might not be possible toaccess rsmr. Then we will visit V village with its blacsand beaches and the magnicent Sgaross waterall.

This combination o the Viing horse riding tour and AH29is or those who dont have too much time but still want tomae the most o it.Mae your dream come true and get acquainted with theIcelandic horse. It is a breed that has remained virtuallyunchanged since the Viings brought it to Iceland in the 9thcentury. Enoy a one hour riding tour on the outsirts o thecapital.

Ater the healthy eperience, we head to the Blue Lagoon.Once there you have a variety o recreational optionssuch as bathing in the mily blue water, massage and spatreatments or simply waling in the Blue Lagoons spectacularsurroundings. For a unique eperience indulge yoursel in anoutdoor massage or one o the spa treatments available. Werecommend booing these well in advance by calling +354420 8800.

Return according to transer schedule, see page 13.

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We cannot guarantee sightings even if the tour is operated.

join us or a mysterious trip, on a dar winter night. Any timerom the onset o autumn darness until the light nights ospring we can witness one o natures most spectaculardisplays; the phenomenon which we call the Northern Lights.Far rom the glow o the city, we hunt or the elusive AuroraBorealis nown as the Northern Lights. Together we willsearch or these magnicent auroras. On a clear night, wemay be lucy enough to see the Northern Lights swirling ina wild and careree dance across the heaven in dramaticshapes, colors, patterns and sizes.The Northern Lights are visible rom September through Aprilbut can only be seen on a clear night. Thereore, we reservethe right to cancel this tour i the evening sy is heavilyclouded or weather conditions are not avorable.Beore we start this tour we always chec the weatherorecast around the south western part o Iceland. Fromeperience, we decide where each ourney will lead us, orthe best possibilities to see the Northern Lights.

We depart rom Reyavi and head to the geothermal areaLandmannalaugar, oten reerred to as The Pearl o theCentral Highlands.

We ourney through the beautiul countryside o southernIceland and proceed into the highlands through rsrdalurvalley and visit Hlpaross waterall.

Landmannalaugars colorul mountains are ormed bycenturies o volcanic activity in the area and the picturesquenatural landscape in this raw climate is simply breathtaing.

While there, well enoy a relaing bath in a natural warm poolwhich was created when many hot and cold springs in thearea combined.

The tour continues bac to the west and past Icelands mostinamous and active volcano, Hela, which was believed tobe the gateway to hell during the Middle Ages. The volcanohas had requent eruptions in the past years and has let thiclayers o ash and pumice over the landscape.

Return to Reyav over Hellisheii mountain heath.

AH32 AH33

Departure:20:00

Duration:3-5 hours

Pick-up:19:30

Departure:08:30

Duration:10 hours

Pick-up:08:00

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Departure:08:00

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AH35This tour taes us along the beautiul south shore o Icelandto the etraordinary glacial lagoon, julsrln.We will pass some charming villages, Sataell National Par,Selalandsoss waterall and Sgaross waterall. just beorewe reach the lagoon we pass Icelands biggest volcano,raull glacier which has the highest pea o the island,Hvannadalshnur (2110 m).Ater we arrive at the lagoon we have some time to view thisstunning area beore we tae a boat tour on the lagoon.The boats that carry us are no ordinary boats as they arecapable o driving short distances on land as well as sailing onthe water.julsrln started to orm in the early nineteen twentiesand is getting bigger every year. You will see many amazingblocs o ice that have broen o Europes biggest glacier,Vatnaull, and sail slowly towards the ocean which is only ailometer away.Ater a rereshing boat tour on the lagoon, included in tourprice, we head bac to Reyav.

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Our rst stops are at Gerduberg, a columnar basalt cli inHnappadal, and lelda, a natural spring o clean driningwater. We then continue to the shar museum at Barnarhnarm to taste the traditional Icelandic shar. From there wecontinue to Styisholmur, a thriving little town, where you willhave the opportunity to loo around and have lunch beoreboarding the boat or an eciting tour o the bay.

Breidardur is renowned or its stunning beauty, with theperect rame o mountains, high and low, highlighting thescenery. The most amous o these mountains is the maesticand mystical Snellsull glacier, towering at the west endo the peninsula.

A rich variety o bird lie, including puns, nests in the clis andthis is also the only area where the white tailed eagle nests inIceland. During the cruise the net is hauled and you can tasteresh shellsh and sea urchin directly rom the sea. Pleaseremember to bring warm clothing.

We reserve the right to cancel the tour i the weathercircumstances are unavorable.

Tours AH38 and AH39 share the same bus transer toSnellsnes. The tours split up ater the visit to Gerdubergand lelda and are oined again in Styisholmur or thereturn trip to Reyav.

Snellsnes peninsula is a beautiul area located on the westside o Iceland and oers many recreational activities.

Our rst stops at the peninsula are at Gerduberg, a columnarbasalt cli in Hnappadal, and lelda, a natural spring oclean drining water. We then continue our bus tour aroundthe peninsula and through the national par. On our way wewill stop at Arnarstapi and enoy its etraordinary shores andscenery. Nature lovers enoy the spectacular landscapes andpeculiarities o the surroundings and spend time hiing andbird watching along the precipitous shoreline where it is quitecommon to see seals.We continue our ourney to the National Par where you ndmany beaches and amazing bird lie. In this area there aremany signs o ancient eruptions rom the volcano with variouslava ormations and craters.Snellsull glacier is a dormant volcano which attractsthousands o people each year. Some visitors assemble hereregularly each summer to enoy the energy radiation, as theybelieve it to be one o earths seven energy spots.

Beore we return to Reyav we visit Styishlmur villageby Breiarur bay. Tours AH38 and AH39 share the samebus transer to Snellsnes. The tours split up ater the visit toGerduberg and lelda and are oined again in Styisholmuror the return trip to Reyav.

Departure:08:00

Duration:10-11 hours

Pick-up:07:30

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CRUISE ATBREIAFjRUR BAY

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Included: Warmdrinks, snacksand CD with highresolution pictures.

Departure:09:00

Duration:4-6 hours

Pick-up:08:30

I you are a certied diver, with or without a dry suiteperience, these tours are or you. They will give you theopportunity to dive in one o the worlds top ten diving sitesSilra, situated in the ingvellir National Par. Silra is actuallya crac/ssure in the ace o the earth and has a constanttemperature o 1-3C all year round.

You can swim out the crac without eort due to a mildcurrent thrusting your upwards. Silra oers open waterdiving, caving and deep diving, but the depth is about 40meters open water and 60 meters inside o a cave.Weather does not play any part in diving in Silra, ecept itsmore beautiul in sunny weather. You will be accompanied bya PADI Dive master or a PADI Instructor. It is really easy to divein this area, because we can choose rom dierent routesdepending on your eperience as a diver.

We recommend that you wear warm undergarmentsbeneath the diving suit and bring etra clothing. You will haveto have eperience as a diver and be amiliar with all theequipment involved.

The DPV Scooter diving, tour AH70, oer a dive to Davidsravine in lae Thingvallavatn using the Torpedo 3500 DPVscooter in addition to a regular Silra dive as described above.

As an activity, snoreling is within the reach o practicallyeveryone and the basics are easy to learn. Most o us taeour holidays in areas that are ideal or snoreling and why notin one o the most magnicent sites in Iceland, ingvellir.I you are interested in seeing Iceland underwater then thistour is or you! Silra is a crac/ssure in the ace o the earthand has a constant temperature o 1-3C all year round.

The water in Silra comes up rom the lava ater travelingunderground rom Icelands glaciers or years. You canswim out the crac without eort because o a mild currentthrusting you upwards.Suitable or beginners or advanced, we oer epert tuitionand guidance.We recommend that you wear warm undergarmentsbeneath the diving suit and bring etra clothing.

Departure:09:00

Duration:4-6 hours

Pick-up:08:30

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On this antastic whale watching tour you will observe thewhales in their native environment which is an unorgettableeperience.

We will sail on Faafi bay, home o a unique variety o Minewhale, the Humpbac, Harbor Porpoise and the White-beaed Dolphins, which are all common sighs on this tour.The local bird lie is also diverse, including such birds as thePun, Arctic Tern, Gannet and many varieties o Gull.

Ater the tour you can eplore the Whale Ehibition Centerthat enables you to witness the mysteries o the ocean. It issituated in an old capelin-shing vessel Fll which has beentransormed into an ehibition and inormation centre onwhales and seabirds.

The entrance to the Whale Ehibition Room is ree o chargeor Whale watching passengers. A return transer to yourhotel is not included.

On this whale watching tour you will see the whales in theirnative environment which is an unorgettable eperience.

The local bird lie is diverse, including birds as the Pun, ArcticTern, Gannet and many varieties o Gull.Passengers are piced up at the harbour at 12:30 or Gullossand Geysir Epress tour.We start by visiting the ingvellir National Par, where theIcelandic parliament Alingi was established in the year 930AD. Geologically it is remarable and there you can seetectonic plate boundaries that orm a breathtaing scenery.We also visit the impressive Gulloss waterall, the spoutinghot springs o Geysir and Strour.

Although this aternoon trip is an epress tour, you will bevisiting some o the very best historical sites and naturalphenomena in the country. Beore we return to Reyav wewill pass Hverageri, a diverse greenhouse village.

Departure:09:00

Duration:10 hours

Pick-up:08:00

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Entrance fee to the bathing area is not included in the tour price.

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Departure:09:00

Duration:Flexible

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Departure:09:00

Duration:Flexible

Pick-up:08:00

We will sail to the home o a unique variety o Mine whales,Humpbacs, Harbor Porpoises and White-beaed Dolphins,which are all common sights on this tour. The local bird lieis also diverse, including birds as the Pun, Arctic Tern,Gannet and many varieties o Gull. The entrance to theWhale Ehibition Centre is ree o charge or Whale Watchingpassengers.

Passengers are piced up at the harbor at 12:30.We continue the tour to the Blue Lagoon where you canenoy the qualities it has to oer. The lagoon is a uniquegeothermal spa situated in the youngest lava eld in westernIceland.

Once there you have many recreational options such aswaling in the Blue Lagoons spectacular surroundings,bathing in the mily blue-green water, relaing in a geothermalsteam bath or releasing the stress rom your shoulders undera Blue Lagoon waterall.

AH78 returns you bac to Reyav whereas AH79 taes youto kefav Airport. See transer schedule on page 13.

join us on an eciting one hour drive on an ATV on theReyanes peninsula. An action lled tour oering both greatviews and ecitement driving in rough terrain. We will provideyou with the necessary gloves, helmets and overalls.

Ater an action paced adventure, rela in the mily bluewaters o the Blue Lagoon and enoy the amenities the BlueLagoon has to oer. Please note that the entry ee to theBlue Lagoon is not included in our price. Massages and othertreatments at the Blue Lagoon can be booed separatelydirectly at the Blue Lagoon.

Alternatively you can enoy the area by waling around, havinga delicious meal at one o the restaurants or checing out theBlue Lagoon shop.

AH88 returns you bac to Reyav whereas AH89 taes youto kefav Airport. See transer schedule on page 13.

Price is according to 2 persons per ATV.

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Departure:13:00

Duration:4-5 hours

Pick-up:12:30

Departure:09:00

Duration:9-10 hours

Pick-up:08:30

You will start by climbing on board one o the dierent typeso Super jeeps, a 44 vehicle, which has been speciallymodied by Icelanders to be able to travel on the ruggedtracs o their country.

Within minutes o leaving the Capital, these magnicentvehicles are put to the test by eortlessly climbing the 335m/1,100 eet to the top o Ularsell and once at thesummit, the visitor is greeted by the sight o, quite literally, thecity at their eet.

We continue, ollowing the hot water pipe line to its source,that is to say, the apparently dormant volcano Hengilland nearby Lae Thingvallavatn (Icelands largest naturallae). We pause at the viewpoint situated on the fans othe volcano itsel, taing the opportunity to gaze over thegeothermal plant and to view the surreal landscape dottedwith steam vents and bore holes.

The 4x4s will then bring you along the river Sog with itshydropower plants onwards to the hot spring village oHveragerdi. Our epert drivers tae you over the ancientlava plateau o Hellisheidi. On the way, i conditions allow, wewill get a last bumpy ride on the Thousand Waters Route,splashing through the river.

The Golden Circle tour allows visitors to get in touchwith some o Icelands most amous and eciting naturalphenomena. Our rst stop is at ingvellir National Par, whichis one o Icelands most signicant historical sites because itwas there that Icelands rst parliament was ounded in theyear 930 AD.

From ingvellir we head along mountain tracs toward theworld-renowned geothermal area around Geysir hot spring,the one spouting hot spring on Earth ater which all otherspouting hot springs are named. From there we continue onto Gulloss where your proimity to its edge is so close youcan eel the spray o the glacial water on your ace.

Net we ic the action into higher gear to get even closer toIcelands nature and go or a snowmobiling tour on Langull,Icelands second largest glacier.

Ater an action-paced day we drive through the countryside,mae a pass by the greenhouse village in Hverageri, romwhich many o Icelands vegetables are supplied.

We reserve the right to alter the itinerary according toweather and road conditions. Please note that the operationperiod/location is dependent on snow layers. It is essential topresent a valid drivers license in order to drive a snowmobile.Price is according to 2 persons per snowmobile.

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