The Tours

Reykjavik Excursions invites travellers to take part in a choice of tours which serve as an opportunity to discover the quaint beauty of the Icelandic nature. All options include Northern Lights tour and airport transfers.

The Northern Lights Tour

Visitors are invited to take part in a unique experience which happens at night time in the Northern Hemisphere. The interaction of particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the North Pole appears in the sky in the form of different shapes, proportions and patterns, known as the Northern Lights, one of nature’s most spectacular displays.

• Duration: approx. 3 hours
• Transfer and guide included
• Departures: 7pm, 9:30pm between Dec 2016-14 Apr 2017 and 10pm from 15 Apr 2017 (times can vary)
• Pick-up 30 minutes before departure
• This tour depends on weather and sightings are not guaranteed

The Northern Lights Tour by Boat

Travellers can also choose to sail away from Reykjavik’s coastline to hunt the spectacle of the northern lights from a different perspective. During the tour, the guide will reveal the secrets behind these phenomena, including folklore and superstitions.

• Duration: 2-3 hours
• Guided tour
• Depending on weather conditions, boat tour might be cancelled; travellers will then be taken on the tour by bus and offered the boat tour on the next day

Blue Lagoon Transfers

Those who prefer thermal escapades can visit the famous Blue Lagoon. Take a leisurely stroll or spend a day idling in the natural hot springs and bathing in geothermal mud believed to revitalise the skin. Towels and robes are available to hire, and each al fresco pool also comes with views of the lava field surrounding the area. On-site geothermal sauna and spa offer a wide range of massages and treatments, while unique skin care products can be bought in the shop.

• Daily departures
• Please note that the admission to the Blue Lagoon is not included; the admission should be booked in advance

Golden Circle Tour

Travellers are invited to see the display of Iceland’s nature forces, hot springs and waterfalls, as well as a greenhouse cultivation centre.

See the spot where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, and discover Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir area – hot springs erupting from below the Earth’s crust. Eruptions there can throw hot water up to 60 meters into the air but can be infrequent, while nearby Strokkur geyser which is a much more reliable source of eruptions, ejects a fountain of hot water once every 6–10 minutes.

• Duration: 8 hours
• Departures: 9am
• Transportation by coach and with an experienced guide

Whale Watching Tour

This tour provides visitors with an opportunity to enjoy a boat ride in search of whales swimming close to the Icelandic coastline. Some of the whale types that can be spotted include white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, humpback whales, and the killer whales or orcas. During the trip, travellers will also have the opportunity to learn more about the seabirds and nature in the Faxafloi Bay.

Seeing all the species is not guaranteed, but the crew on board will do their best to ensure a unique journey. As the weather in Iceland can be quite unpredictable, sometimes boats have to take different routes to different locations for a more pleasant cruise.

• Duration: 3-5 hours, depending on weather conditions
• Tour includes: tour guide, floatable overalls or raincoats on board
• Departures at 1pm
• Pick-up 45 minutes before departure

Golden Circle and Snowmobiling

Visitors are invited to see Iceland’s natural phenomena including hot springs, waterfalls, and to take a thrilling snowmobile tour on the white snowcap.

The tour takes travellers through the quaint scenery of Þingvellir National Park and along the mountains to a Geysir geothermal area and the imposing Gullfoss waterfall. At the end, travellers can enjoy the thrill of a snowmobile tour when speeding on Langjökull glacier area.

• Duration: 10 hours
• Departures: 9 am
• Valid driving license is required
• Min. 2 people per departure
• 2 people per vehicle
• Guided jeep tour, 1-hour snowmobile ride and protective clothing and safety equippment required

Ice Side Glacier Walk

Holidaymakers are invited to discover the world of ice sculptures with a guided hike surrounded by Iceland’s largest glaciers, Eyjafjallajökull, Sólheimajökull and Mýrdalsjökull. During the trip, hikers can see the Icelandic nature from a different perspective, learn more about the glacier and their importance and visit two imposing waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, on the way back.

• Duration: 10 hours
• Departures: 9 am
• Hike duration: 3-3,5 hours
• Ice hiking gear and safety equipment included
• Operation of this tour depends on weather conditions on the glacier

Options

Option 1: for 1 person

• £59 for Northern Lights tour and airport transfers
• £89 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers and Blue Lagoon transfers
• £89 for Northern Lights tour by boat and airport transfers 
• £119 for Northern Lights tour by boat, airport transfers and Blue Lagoon transfers
• £149 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers, Golden Circle tour and Blue Lagoon transfers
• £219 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers, Golden Circle tour, Blue Lagoon transfers and Whale Watching
• £239 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers, Golden Circle tour and snowmobiling
• £199 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers and walk on the ice side glacier

Option 2: for 2 adults

• £115 for Northern Lights tour and airport transfers
• £175 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers and Blue Lagoon transfers
• £175 for Northern Lights tour by boat and airport transfers 
• £235 for Northern Lights tour by boat, airport transfers and Blue Lagoon transfers
• £295 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers, Golden Circle tour and Blue Lagoon transfers
• £435 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers, Golden Circle tour, Blue Lagoon transfers and Whale Watching
• £475 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers, Golden Circle tour and snowmobiling
• £395 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers and walk on the ice side glacier

Option 3: for 2 adults and 1 child between 12-15 years old

• £159 for Northern Lights tour and airport transfers
• £199 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers and Blue Lagoon transfers
• £229 for Northern Lights tour by boat and airport transfers 
• £329 for Northern Lights tour by boat, airport transfers and Blue Lagoon transfers
• £349 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers, Golden Circle tour and Blue Lagoon transfers
• £549 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers, Golden Circle tour, Blue Lagoon transfers and Whale Watching
• £599 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers, Golden Circle tour and snowmobiling
• £529 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers and walk on the ice side glacier

Option 4: for 2 adults and 1 child between 12-15 years old and 1 child under 11 years old

• £169 for Northern Lights tour and airport transfers
• £229 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers and Blue Lagoon transfers
• £239 for Northern Lights tour by boat and airport transfers 
• £329 for Northern Lights tour by boat, airport transfers and Blue Lagoon transfers
• £349 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers, Golden Circle tour and Blue Lagoon transfers
• £549 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers, Golden Circle tour, Blue Lagoon transfers and Whale Watching
• £599 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers, Golden Circle tour and snowmobiling
• £499 for Northern Lights tour, airport transfers and walk on the ice side glacier