Iceland : The Icelandic Way

Departures: May - Aug Duration: 7 nights Price: from £659

A fantastic opportunity for family or friends to spend some quality time together and enjoy a holiday the way Icelanders do. Stay in self-catering properties selected on their merits for location, standard of facilities and wealth of attractions easily visited nearby. Enjoy great days out then relax afterwards in a beautiful ‘home from home’ environment.

 

Excursions

If you would like to discuss how these excursions can fit into your holiday itinerary, please contact our team via the enquiry form or call 01737 214 250.

 

The following excursions are available :

Horse Riding in Snaefellsnes

Horse Riding in Snaefellsnes
Region: Snaefellsnes
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Price: £24
Departures: Year round

Imagine riding along a beach of golden sand, while watching seals playing in the sea. Head to Lysuholl farm then set off on a sure-footed horse, riding the Icelandic way. Enjoy a short excursion (approx. 1.5 hrs) on horseback exploring the magical and scenic Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

Horse Riding in the South West

Horse Riding in the South West
Region: South West
Duration: 1-3 hours
Price: from £27 per person
Departures: Year round

Experience riding the world's most pure-bred horse on a choice of riding excursions close to Hveragerdi, around a half hour drive from Reykjavik. From Eldhestar Horse Riding Centre (Vellir Farm) choose excursions lasting from one to a three hours. Riders are matched with horses according to experience.

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Hot Springs Hunt - Hiking Tour

Hot Springs Hunt - Hiking Tour
Region: Reykjavik, South West
Duration: 4 hrs (6 hrs with transfers)
Price: from £56 per person
Departures: Wed at 08:30 (year round)

Enjoy a 7km half day hike (approx. 3 hrs total walking) in a beautiful area filled with hot springs and bubbling mud pools; the Reykjadalur (the Valley of Smoke), under an hour's drive from Reykjavik. Explore the lower slopes of the Hellisheidi mountain range and the outskirts of the town of Hveragerdi, famous for its greenhouses, hot springs and flowers. Bring your swimsuit as during the trek there is a stop for a relaxing bathe in a naturally heated river. 

Minimum age 10 yrs. Available either including transfers from Reykjavik, or meet the excursion at the 'N1' petrol station at Hveragerdi (departs 09:30 for self-drive clients).

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Kayaking in the South West

Kayaking in the South West
Region: South West
Duration: 1-3 hours
Price: from £25 per person
Departures: Jun - Aug

Explore the sheltered waters near Stokkseyri on a fun kayaking adventure. Enjoy paddling under your own steam - a peaceful and relaxing way to explore and view the Icelandic wildlife. Seals frequent this area and often follow the kayaks!

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River Rafting Fun in the South West

River Rafting Fun in the South West
Region: Reykjavik
Duration: 3-4 hours (7-8 hrs with transfers)
Price: from £42 per person
Departures: daily at 08:30-09:00 / 12:00-12:30 (May-Oct)

Enjoy a thrilling rafting excursion on the Hvita River (pronounced Kveetau) - one of the most popular adventure activities in Iceland. The Hvita river is just a little more than an hour from Reykjavik and has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids. Available either including transfers from Reykjavik, or meet the excursion at the rafting base camp, near Geysir hot springs (for self-drive clients).

Entrance to the sauna at the base camp is included, together with soup and bread! Minimum age 12 yrs. Suitable for beginner rafters.

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Snowmobiling and Superjeep on Langjokull Glacier

Snowmobiling and Superjeep on Langjokull Glacier
Region: Reykjavik
Duration: 10 hours
Price: £395 per person
Departures: daily at 08:00 Dec-Jun

Experience a thrilling full day excursion, travelling by superjeep and snowmobile on the beautiful Langjokull glacier, close to the famous Gullfoss waterfalls and Geysir hotsprings. This truly is an action-packed day.

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Snowmobiling on Langjokull - Glacier Ride

Snowmobiling on Langjokull - Glacier Ride
Region: Reykjavik, South West
Duration: 3 hrs (6-7 hrs from Reykjavik)
Price: from £128 per person
Departures: Year round, daily at 12-12:30

Take an exhilarating one hour snowmobiling trip on the Langjokull glacier; Iceland's second largest, expanding over an incredible 953 km² and an astounding 50 km in length! Minimum age 10 yrs as a passenger on the snowmobile. To drive a snowmobile you must hold a full valid driving license.

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Unique Adventure Boat Trip

Unique Adventure Boat Trip
Region: Snaefellsnes
Duration: 2 hrs 15 mins
Price: £32 (adult); £16 (child 16-20 yrs); FREE aged 15 & under if with parents
Departures: 11:00 (15-31 May); 11:00 / 14:30 (1 Jun - 31 Aug); 11:00 (1-15 Sep)

A nature and bird watching boat tour with fresh scallop tasting! Explore the natural paradise of Breidafjordur Bay with its fantastic variety of bird life, including puffins, eider ducks, kittiwakes, shags, fulmars and white-tailed sea eagles. Sail around numerous islands and curious rock formations, and taste shellfish delicacies including scallops and sea urchin rows that are caught with the small net-plough - the absolutely freshest sushi!

Whales, Puffins and Sails Boat Trip

Whales, Puffins and Sails Boat Trip
Region: North East Iceland
Duration: approx. 3.5-4 hours
Price: £45 (adult); £23 (child aged 15 yrs or under)
Departures: 15 May - 10 Aug at 09:30 & 16:00 / 11-20 Aug at 09:30

This is a unique sailing tour that combines whale and bird watching on a sailing adventure aboard Iceland's only schooner. On board you you have to chance to set sails or assist the skipper as a lee helmsman. Visit Lundey, the puffin island as well as the traditional whale watching areas in Skjalfandi Bay. Departs Husavik, just north of Myvatn. Hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls provided onboard! Sailing outfits are available locally - we recommend dressing warmly.

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