Activities in Reykjavík
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Reykjavik Super Saver: Blue Lagoon Round-Trip Transport plus Gulfoss and Geysir Half-Day Tour
10 hours 30 minutes (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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Combine two tours in one Super Saver for the perfect Icelandic experience. Start your morning relaxing at the Blue Lagoon surrounded by lava fields and snow…Not LP reviewed
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Arctic Adventures
With young and enthusiastic staff, this company specialises in action-filled tours – rafting, horse riding, quad bike tours, glacier walks etc.
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Whale Safari and Puffin Island Tour from Reykjavik
2.5 - 3 Hours (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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If you're in Reykjavik, you're in exactly the right place to spot whales and seabirds! Sail on Faxafloi bay - home to a unique variety of the Minke whale, the…Not LP reviewed
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Laxnes
This farm, based near the eastern suburb of Mosfellsbær, offers rides in the area round Halldór Laxness' former home
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Vesturbæjarlaug
Within walking distance of the centre (or take bus 11 or 15), Vesturbæjarlaug has a basic 25m pool and three hot pots.
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Blue Lagoon Spa Transfer from Keflavik Airport
2 hours 30 minutes (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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Talk about chilled! Fly in and head directly for the most relaxing spa you'll ever have at the Blue Lagoon, surrounded by magical lava fields and snow capped…Not LP reviewed
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Reykjavík Pub Crawl
If you're in a small group but want to witness the nightlife with a crowd, the Reykjavík Pub Crawl wheels round a selection of bars from 22:00 onwards in summer; the around Ikr3000 fee includes one hour of free drinking, admission to a nightclub, a cocktail, and a free hot dog! - not a bad deal if you can stay standing.
Reykjavík is renowned for its Friday- and Saturday-night runtur, when industrious Icelanders abandon work and pub crawl with passion. Friday night is the big one; midweek drinking is not really done, although it's gradually becoming more common for people to go out on Thursday night, when many bars have DJs or live music.
Much of the partying happens in…
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skiing
The skiing season runs from November to April, depending on snowfall. The three ski areas close to Reykjavík (Bláfjöll, Hengill and Skálafell) are managed by the organisation Skíðasvæði.
Iceland's premier ski slopes are at 84-sq-km Bláfjöll (561 8400), which has downhill, cross-country and snowboarding facilities - and gets swamped by eager city dwellers when the snow begins to fall. Passes cost around Ikr1700/around Ikr500 per adult/child 6 to 16, and you can hire skis, poles, boots and other gear at reasonable rates. The resort is located about 25km southeast of Reykjavík on Rte 417, just off Rte 1. Buses leave from the Mjódd bus stand southeast of town.
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Hvalstöðin Whale-Watching Centre
Iceland is a fantastic place for whale watching - its waters hold over 20 species of cetacean. In Faxaflói bay you'll most commonly come across white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and minkes; humpbacks are also spotted from time to time. Between April and October Hvalstöðin runs three-hour trips from Reykjavík's old harbour, at 09:00 and 13:00 (13:00 only in October; also at 17:00 June to August). Hvalstöðin also has a floating nature centre, with whale models and films.
In breeding season (mid-May to mid-August), Hvalstöðin takes a spin around Akurey island, just offshore from Reykjavík, to look at the puffins.
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Bláfjöll
Iceland’s premier ski slopes are at 84-sq-km Bláfjöll, which has 14 lifts and downhill, cross-country and snowboarding facilities – and gets swamped by eager city dwellers when the snow begins to fall. Passes cost Ikr2000/550 per adult/child six to 16 years, and you can hire skis, poles, boots and other gear at reasonable rates. The resort is located about 25km southeast of Reykjavík on Rte 417, just off Rte 1. A shuttle bus leaves from the Mjódd bus stand southeast of town once per day in season – check with Skíðasvæði ([tel] 530 3000; www.skidasvaedi.is; Pósthússtræti 3-5, IS-101 Reykjavík) for departure times.
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Golden Circle Classic Day Trip from Reykjavik
8 hours 30 minutes (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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Want to see some of the best-known natural phenomena in Iceland on a day trip from Reykjavik? From spouting geysers, tumbling waterfalls and ancient volcanoes,…Not LP reviewed
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Iceland South Coast and Jokulsarlon Lagoon Day Trip from Reykjavik
14 hours (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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Head out to the magnificent glacial lagoon Jokulsarlon, and follow in the footsteps of James Bond in "Die Another Day" and Lara Croft in "Tomb Raider". This…Not LP reviewed
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Reykjavik Super Saver: Blue Lagoon Round-Trip Transport plus Gulfoss and Geysir Half-Day Tour
10 hours 30 minutes (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
by Viator
Combine two tours in one Super Saver for the perfect Icelandic experience. Start your morning relaxing at the Blue Lagoon surrounded by lava fields and snow…Not LP reviewed
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Íshestar
Trotting through lava fields under the midnight sun is an unforgettable experience. Horse farms around Reykjavík offer tours for all ages and experiences, and can collect you from your hotel. Most operate at least some of their trips year-round.
This company offers everything from 1½- to two-hour outings (around Ikr3000 to around Ikr5000), to nine-day tours into the wilderness, including riding and rafting/whale-watching/Blue Lagoon combinations (Ikr7500 to Ikr10,000).
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Original Haunted Walk of Reykjavík
The 1½- to two-hour Original Haunted Walk of Reykjavík, which leaves from outside the main tourist office, is a new and extremely successful attraction. The walks are quite long, but the enthusiasm of Jónas the guide makes them very enjoyable. He manages to combine the ghost stories - gruesome, sad or just plain strange - with Viking history, environmentalism and visits to homes of the hidden people. The tour finishes, as all ghost walks should, in a twilight graveyard…
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Blue Lagoon Spa Roundtrip Transport from Reykjavik
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Find the ultimate relaxation when in Reykjavik on this excursion to the Blue Lagoon. Surrounded by lava fields and snow-capped mountains, the Blue Lagoon is a…Not LP reviewed
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Elding Whale Watching
Between April and October, Elding Whale Watching runs three-hour trips from Reykjavík’s old harbour, at 9am and 1pm (1pm only in October; also at 5pm June to August). There’s also an interesting floating nature centre, with whale models and films. In breeding season (mid-May to mid-August), the whale-watching boats spin around Akurey or Lundey islands, offshore from Reykjavík, to look at the puffins.
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Eldhestar
Trotting through lava fields under the midnight sun is an unforgettable experience. Horse farms around Reykjavík offer tours for all ages and experiences, and can collect you from your hotel. Most operate at least some of their trips year-round.
This company offers everything from 1½- to two-hour outings, to nine-day tours into the wilderness, including riding and rafting/whale-watching/Blue Lagoon combinations.
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Golden Circle Super Jeep Tour and Snowmobiling
10 hours (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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This action-packed all-day trip from Reykjavik allows visitors to get in touch with some of Iceland's most famous and exciting natural phenomena on board a…Not LP reviewed
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Gulfoss and Geysir Express Half-Day Trip from Reykjavik
6 hours (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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Take an afternoon tour from Reykjavik to experience geysers, waterfalls and some of the most exciting natural phenomena Iceland has to offer. In just six hours…Not LP reviewed
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Viking Horse-Riding and Gulfoss and Geysir Express Tour from Reykjavik
9 hours (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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For a full-day experience with a difference, ride a Viking horse in the morning then spend the afternoon touring Gulfoss, Geysir and other Icelandic natural…Not LP reviewed
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Reykjavik Sightseeing and Blue Lagoon Tour
Flexible (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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Combine two tours in one for the perfect Icelandic experience: See the highlights of Reykjavik in the morning, then spend the afternoon relaxing at the Blue…Not LP reviewed
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Fissure Snorkeling in Lake Silfra in Thingvellir National Park
4 hours (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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Grab the chance to snorkel the pristine waters of Lake Silfra, one of the world's top 10 diving sites. Visibility in this glacial water is as clear as you'll…Not LP reviewed
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Thorsmork and South Coast Day Trip from Reykjavik
11 hours (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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For those who want adventure - this is the tour for you! Tour over the plateau Hellisheioi and on to visit the beautiful waterfall Seljalandsfoss where you can…Not LP reviewed
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Viking Horse-Riding Tour and Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik
Minimum 5 hours (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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For an Icelandic experience with a difference, ride a Viking horse in the morning or early afternoon and then spend the rest of the day relaxing at the Blue…Not LP reviewed
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Reykjavik Sightseeing Tour
2 hours 30 minutes (Departs Reykjavik, Iceland)
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If you’ve only got a short time in Reykjavik and you want to see all the major sights, take this 2.5-hour sightseeing tour of the city. You’ll see top…Not LP reviewed
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