Optional Tours

Reykjavík - Grand Excursion


Wednesday 25.03.2009 and Saturday 28.03.2009 Time: 11:00 -13:30

The Reykjavik Grand Excursion is a detailed and comprehensive introduction to Reykjavik's past and present. During this tour Reykjavik’s main attractions are highlighted on foot and by bus. The main landmarks, such as The Pearl, Hallgrímskirkja church, the National Museum of Iceland, the harbour and the famous 101 Reykjavik neighbourhood are visited.

Reykjavik's unique proximity to nature, with salmon river Elliðaá running through it, a thermal beach at Nauthólsvík, green valleys and outdoor swimming pools, makes this city second to none in the world.

Duration: 2,5 hours.  Price: ISK 4.900

 

Blue Lagoon
 

Wednesday 25.03.2009 and Saturday 28.03.2009 Time:13:00-16:00

A tour to the Blue Lagoon in its otherwordly lava surroundings and stop there for a unique spa experience, enjoying the luxurious comfort of the warm lagoon water.

Blue Lagoon has added new spa features to the geothermal spa. Waterfall, steam bath, sauna and an area designed for in-water Blue Lagoon spa massage and treatments are among the new additions. Applying white Silica mud on face and body is for many an essential part of the Blue Lagoon experience. The silica has now been placed in especially designed wooden boxes placed by the lagoon creating an easy access to this natural ingredient.  Included in price: entrance fee to the Blue Lagoon.
Optional departure time for this tour:  10:00/11:00/13:00/14:00/18:00.  Please ask the staff at the registration desk for the optional departure time.

Duration:3-5 hours.  Price: 5.900 ISK

The Golden Circle


Wednesday 25.03.2009  and Saturday 28.03.2009 Time: 09:00- 17:00
Morning departure to Þingvellir National Park, the remarkable geological site and the most historic site in Iceland. (Now on  UNESCO's WORLD HERITAGE list). Þingvellir, situated by the biggest lake in Iceland called Þingvallavatn, is the site of the world's oldest democratic parliament founded in the year 930. The beautiful canyon running through the park is actually the meeting point of two of the earth's tectonic plates and the area's combination of natural phenomena and historical significance make it inseparable from the fabric of Icelandic national life. Onwards from Þingvellir we continue to over Lyngdalsheiði Plateau, through the small summer village of Laugarvatn until we reach Geysir area. Once there we will discover the famous Geysir which has given its name to hot springs all over the world. You will also see one of the most active geysers in the area, Strokkur, spouting up to 30 meters. From there we go to one of the most impressive waterfall in Europe, Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall). Here you will see thousands of tons of icy water thunder majestically down in a double-fall into a deep gorge, surely a powerful sight. From Gullfoss we start heading back to Reykjavík over the mountain pass of Hellisheidi Heath arriving in Reykjavik in late afternoon.
Duration: 8 hours.  Price: 9.200 ISK

Meetingpoint: Pick-up time from your hotel is 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure times. Please be in front of your hotel or in the lobby for pick-up.

Please contact katrin@islandsmot.is to registrate or for informations.