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Reykjavik Food Tour - Old Harbor Walking Tour

This tour from Bitesized Iceland, is a culinary adventure through the heart of Reykjavik’s old harbor area, known locally as Grandi. This area was once the bustling center of Reykjavik’s fishing industry and over the years, has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming a lively spot for food, arts, and culture. On this food tour, we have expertly selected six stops where you get to enjoy our curated selections as well as sample one of Iceland's finest local microbrews. Each stop offers a delicious glimpse into the country’s gastronomic heritage and take you on a journey through time with traditional as well as modern twists on Iceland's finest locally produced ingredients.
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Northern Lights Minibus Tour from Reykjavik Including Free Photos

Uncover the true natural treasures of the magical Northern Lights on a 4-hour minibus tour with an expert Northern Lights guide. Enjoy the breathtaking show that this natural phenomenon puts on display when conditions are right. Watching the swirling and dancing lights paint the star-studded black velvet sky is something you should definitely not miss when visiting Iceland.
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From $94.39
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Small-Group Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik in a Super Jeep - FREE photos

Escape the reach of tour buses and seek the celestial green glow of the northern lights on a 4-hour Iceland tour in the comfort of a ‘super jeep,’ a spacious SUV that’s designed to travel on the rugged Icelandic terrain with ease. Learn about the natural phenomenon on your way out of Reykjavik, and venture deep into the countryside to find the best spots for viewing the lights. If you're not lucky enough to see the lights on the night of your tour, simply re-book with the tour operator at no extra cost. This tour is a small group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.
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Zip-line, ATV & Lava Tunnel Experience

Enjoy this amazing adventure tour with adrenaline rush and WOW factors. Mega Zip-line, ATV on the black sandy beach and explore Raufarhólshellir also known as the Lava-tunnel.
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Hike to Mt Helgafell

Mt. Helgafell or Holy Mountain as it is called in English is one of Reykjavik´s signature mountains and is popular amongst its inhabitants. We pick you up at your hotel and drive to Kaldársel. We park the car and start our hike to the top which will take less than 2 hours. The view is absolutely amazing and you can sign the guestbook located at the very top. You will be able to see over the Reykjanes peninsula and its many volcanoes, lava fields and the capital area. The hike is suitable both for beginners and experienced hikers We hope you will leave with the feeling of stillness and being one with nature. Your guide drives you back to the pick up spot. We look forward to walk with you!
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From $159
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Northern Lights - Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are caused by collisions between particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the North Pole. In Iceland they are visible during the winter months, from late August to April, and appear in many different forms and colours although light green and pink are the most common. Our Northern Lights team studies thoroughly the weather and aurora forecasts in order to find the best location each night to spot the lights. The lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Please note that indicated return times can vary. The maximum group size is 19 people.
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Iceland Stopover: Blue Lagoon Tour

Go on a Reykjavík exploration with our guide who will conveniently pick you up from your hotel or designated bus stops. We'll journey to the Blue Lagoon. Indulge in the exceptional experience of soaking in the silica-rich waters. The lagoon's backdrop showcases an active geothermal area, offering a mesmerizing display of lava flowing and solidifying into extraordinary formations. Following your refreshing bath, we'll return to Reykjavik, ensuring a seamless and rejuvenating excursion.
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From $194.28
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Northern Lights Private Super Jeep Tour with Photos

A private tour allows you to get off the beaten path and away from the crowds. Enjoy the Northern Lights in serenity on your own terms, with a Professional Northern Lights Guide taking you to the right spot! We pick you up from your door and whisk you away from the city lights to where we predict the best sightings, according to extensive monitoring of forecasts and real-time Space and Earth weather data. Our vehicles are comfortable, modified super jeeps making sure we can go where needed to find the Northern Lights. To keep you warm and cosy in the cold Icelandic night we serve home made real hot chocolate with Kleina (local delicacy) for dunking. We bring quality camera equipment and take photos of you under the Northern Lights. We share knowledge, stories and myths about the Northern Lights and give you an insight into Iceland living. The listed locations are a suggestions of where we might go but the final location depends on where the best sighting conditions are.
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3 hour Private Horse Riding Tour in Mosfellsdalur

*Escape the crowds - private tour* Experience the Icelandic horse tradition on a small farm, located just 20 minutes from downtown Reykjavik. Despite being so close to the city, you will feel like you are deep in the countryside when you arrive at the farm. There just a small number of horses here and tours are always operated just for you and your private group, so that they have an intimate, personal and authentic feel. We will take you on a horse riding tour to mosfellsdale,  where you can admire the scenery while spending time with our friendly horses. This tour is an excellent tour for those with some good riding experience, who want to take on a little bit longer and more challenging ride. Due to the length of the ride there will be plenty of time to try the different gaits and really get to know the Icelandic horse and explore the environment that has shaped him into what he is to day.  Riding time around 3 hours.
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Northern Lights Tour with Icelandic Snacks and Hot Chocolate

Come along with us for an unforgettable trip to witness the northern lights! Icelandic evenings have once again grown gloomy, and this is the time of year when the Aurora Borealis yet again fills the sky with light. As you travel to the ideal viewing location, your guide will enlighten you about the Aurora Borealis. During your trip, be cozy in a climate-controlled vehicle. This midnight experience includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Rekjavik. English-speaking tour guide. Although we take great care to ensure our guests have a fantastic tour experience, and our knowledgeable guides are experts in the region and can provide information on the science behind the Northern Lights, we cannot guarantee the visibility of the Northern Lights during every tour. This is because it is a natural occurrence that is beyond our control and depends on various atmospheric conditions.
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Northern Lights & Hot Chocolate Minibus Tour in Reykjavik

Enjoy the amazing wonders of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. You'll be picked up from your hotel or Bus Stop for the hunt of a lifetime, Northern Lights hunting. See the northern lights dancing high up in the sky. The Northern Lights are one of the major attraction in Iceland. Seeing them dancing in the sky with colors of green, red or even purple is an experience of a life time.
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Northern Lights In luxury off-road SUV with Photos and Treats (Private 1-6 Pax)

Go out and see the stars and (hopefully) the Northern Lights. We offer a off-road vehicle to get to the places we need to in order to hunt down the Northern Lights effectively. We only employ guides with many years of experience in both hunting the lights and capturing pictures. The guide will capture your picture with the Northern Lights and they will be emailed to you the day after. We offer hot chocolate and treats to keep you warm during the winter nights which can often involve waiting around for the magic to happen. We can not guarantee that you will see the Aurora because of the unpredictable nature of the phenomenon. The tour is operated out of Reykjavík and we will go up to 2 hours away from the capital depending on where the lights are expected to show themselves.
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Private Superjeep Northern Lights Hunt

This Private northern lights hunt in Iceland takes you in an original superjeep out of town to avoid light pollution so as to observe this fascinating natural phenomenon also known as the Aurora Borealis. Given clear skies and a little bit of luck, sightings can occur from autumn to spring. The main 4X4 superjeeps are the Land Rover Defenders. All are modified with big 40-inch wheels ready for the mighty challenge the tours offer every day, all year round! The jeeps are equipped with an extra fold-down step for easy accessibility, luxurious leather seats, air-conditioning, WiFi, GPS, first-aid kit, trackwell, and other sorts of security equipment. Behind the wheel on the tours are experienced driving guides that sure know how to maneuver such big jeeps in the wilderness and highways of Iceland. This 4-hour private tour has a max of 6 passengers per superjeep for you or you group only.
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Northern lights, small group with an true expert hunter and a photographer

I am a true expert on the northern lights and where to best find them. The tour is small and with a truly personal touch and good photography skills. I operate Northern lights forecast at the Facebook group Northern lights Iceland Why go with me? I believe you will be maximizing your chances by choosing to go with me. I am very experienced in reading into cloud cover and solar wind data. Eventually what happens is in the hands of mother nature but whatever there will be to see, you will see it with me. 1. Maximising your chances of seeing the northern lights 2. Get professional Photographs. 3. Comfortable true small group, with a knowledgeable and great guide. If conditions are not favorable on your scheduled date, I will cancel and refund you. you can then decide to rebook for another date. If we go and don't see the lights, I will offer a second try for free.
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Private Thingvellir National Park day tour

Our private tour to the historic national park and UNESCO cultural site Þingvellir (Thingvellir) allows you to experience one of Iceland's most beautiful sight's in a private vehicle with your own driver-guide. In the year 930 AD vikings founded the Icelandic parliament Alþingi (Althingi) at Þingvellir. As well as being the site of the foundation of the oldest parliament in the world, it is also the site of where the North-American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart. Step onto Hakid viewpoint which offers exceptional views over the national park and the great lake Thingvallarvatn. Walk through Almannagja canyon towards the foundation site of the ancient parliament Althingi. Walk past Drekkingarhylur - a deep pool at the base of a waterfall once used for executions in the past and toss a coin into Peningagjá for a wish. This water filled chasm is both crystal-clear and a popular diving location.
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