Search for the wildlife and explore seas on the adventure of a lifetime on our premium, small groups whale watching tour. Our specially engineered RIB boats get you closer and faster to the whales and puffins than our bigger boats. These stable and safe boats also allow us to search a bigger area, thus increasing your likelihood of viewing the whales, dolphins and birdlife.
This fantastic whale watching tour starts from the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík. First we ride out to one of three islands close to the harbour and check out the breeding puffins (season 1 May - 20 August). Next we head out further in search of whales and dolphins. Seeing the wildlife as up close as you can from our RIB boats is a once in a lifetime adventure and experience. After exploring the wonders of the sea we sail back to Reykjavík, where we will ride along the city shore line. Along the coast we will have views of the city from a unique angle, Sólfarið viking ship sculpture and mesmerising Harpa Concert Hall.
The tour is not suitable for children shorter than 145 cm (usually under 10 years old)!

Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir) is one of the best geological wonders in Iceland. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and Game of Thrones film location is only a 45-minute drive from Reykjavík. Explore an epic Icelandic landscape, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet!

Þingvellir means assembly fields and in the year 930 AD, Iceland’s historic democratic parliament – one of the first in the world – was founded there. Most Icelandic people regard Þingvellir as a sacred place, a place of great beauty and an incredible stepping stone in their history.

Although the Great Geysir is less active these days, it did lend its name to hot springs all over the world. It was the first geyser described in a printed source.

Gullfoss (translated to ‘Golden Falls’) is one of Iceland’s most iconic and beloved waterfalls, found in the Hvítá river canyon in Southwest Iceland. In sunny weather, regardless of the season, an incredibly beautiful rainbow stands above it.

The Secret Lagoon is a man-made pool fed by naturally occurring hot springs in the geothermal area next to the village of Flúðir in southern Iceland. It is the oldest pool in the country, and one of the most popular for locals and tourists alike. The pool was constructed in 1891 and is officially the oldest swimming pool in the entire country. Icelanders simply call it 'the old pool' or 'gamla laugin'. There are changing rooms and lockers, showers, and a cafe selling light snacks. Towels and swimsuits can be rented.

Skógafoss is one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland, boasting a height of approximately 60 meters and a width of 25 meters. You can walk right up to it, but be prepared to get drenched. It's truly overwhelming to stand next to this powerful natural wonder. Due to the substantial amount of mist it generates, you'll often witness beautiful rainbows on sunny days.

The 40 metre (131 feet) tall Gljúfrabúi is hidden behind a considerable cliff which faces out towards Iceland’s South Coast and the Atlantic Ocean. Because of its effective ‘hiding place’, Gljúfrabúi is overlooked by most travellers, even though thousands of people visit Seljalandsfoss, less than a kilometre away, every day.
The route into the cavern is mildly challenging and you run the risk of getting wet, so only attempt to reach Gljúfrabúi if you are in a decent state of health and confident on your feet. It should only be attempted when there is no ice on the ground.

A 25-meter outdoor pool in the south of Iceland. Seljavallalaug pool is one of the oldest pools in Iceland and was built in 1923. Located in the open air in a picturesque mountain gorge. Water temperature 20-30 C

Skógafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland, with a drop of some 60 meters and a width of 25 meters, and you can walk right up to, but be prepared to be drenched. It is just overwhelming standing next to it. Seeing that it produces a lot of drizzle then you will be able to see beautiful rainbows on sunny days.

Once you are on top in the higher area of Dyrhólaey you will have a breathtaking view to all directions. To the north you see Mýrdalsjökull glacier, to the east you will see the beautiful black lava seastacks Reynisdrangar and to the west you can view the endless black coastline and then in front of the peninsula there is a huge black arch of lava reaching out into the sea which the peninsula takes its name from. Dyrhólaey literally means "the hill island with the door hole". It's 120 m high and you are able to walk the arch or the bridge if you are not afraid of heights. Up there you can also find a spectacular and big "castle shaped" lighthouse.

With its enormous basalt stacks, roaring Atlantic waves, and stunning panoramas, Reynisfjara is widely considered to be the most beautiful example of Iceland’s black sand beaches.
Reynisdrangar is so amazing that it was featured in Season 7 of the HBO Series Game of Thrones; you can spot it in a few scenes shot ‘North of the Wall’.
The sea stacks themselves are home to thousands of nesting seabirds. Species that can be found here include puffins, fulmars, and guillemots, making it a must-see location for all birdwatchers out there.

Vik is the southernmost city on the island and one of the few that does not have a port. At the top of the hill stands the main attraction - a white church with a red roof. The church offers a panoramic view of the settlement, the beach and the basalt columns of Reynisdrangar. On the beach there is a statue of the Traveler: a man looking into the distance. It has it`s twin in the port of Hull, UK. The two monuments are facing each other, symbolizing the centuries-old trade alliance between Iceland and the British Kingdom.

Skaftafetl, together with another national park, Vatnajökull, make up the largest protected area in Europe. Sunny weather, atypical for the south of Iceland, is a constant occurrence here. So don't be surprised when you see a tender birch forest and bright colors of heather fields. Even higher above sea level, the landscape changes to a desert of black sand, and then to the Skaftafellsjökull glacier, a volcano and a mountain, lakes with ice and ice caves. The pearl of this park is the Svartifoss waterfall.

It is the largest glacier in Iceland, covering 8% of the country's territory. The ice thickness in some places reaches 1 km. Like most glaciers in Iceland, there are several volcanoes lurking beneath it. Only a part of it, the tongue of the Vatnajökull glacier, the so-called "dead ice," is located in the Skaftafell National Park. These are the edges isolated from the main glacier, which, unfortunately, do not grow or renew, but gradually melt.

Its name is translated from Icelandic as "Black Waterfall". It owes its name to the black basalt columns that frame the water stream like a majestic throne. Geometrically correct, the pillars are like the creations of fantastic creatures. However, scientists have proven that it's all about physical processes. The appearance of the waterfall has inspired architects to create many architectural objects in Iceland with a design in the form of stepped pillars.
The hike from the Visitor Center to the waterfall is 1.5 km uphill.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is a natural wonder of our world formed by the constant melting and breaking of the glacier.
The lake has grown at varying rates because of glacial melting. It is now 1.5 kilometres away from the ocean’s edge and covers an area of about 18 km2. It recently became the deepest lake in Iceland, at over 248 metres (814 feet), as glacial retreat extended its boundaries. The Glacial Lagoon is part of Vatnajokull National Park.

During the excursion you sail among the huge icebergs in the picturesque scenery of Jökulsárlón. On the Zodiac we are able to cover large areas of the lagoon and get closer to the icebergs than on the amphibian. When possible the Zodiac goes almost all the way up to the glacier (as close as safe).

Diamond Beach is a black sand beach located just beyond the bridge from the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. The ice pieces are the remnants of the large icebergs from the lagoon. The ice really sparkles in the sun, just like diamonds. They stand out so well in contrast to the black sand. You can find some really large chunks, along with lots of smaller ones. You can walk around them and take some awesome pictures.
Prepare to be amazed at the most popular beach in Iceland!​

Since Vestmannaeyjar are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean you can visit them by taking the ferry. The ferry sails from Landeyjahöfn to Vestmannaeyjar which is located on the south of Iceland. You can both drive to Landeyjahöfn by a regular car (no 4×4 car is needed) or you can take the bus,
The trip to Vestmannaeyjar takes around 35-40 minutes one way.
During this trip, you can enjoy breathtaking views of these volcanic islands in the middle of the ocean.

Vestmannaeyjar is home to around 4,500 people, and eight million puffins every summer. Many millions of other birds migrate there for breeding and feeding. Most people on the island live off fishing. They hold an annual festival. People are then allowed to catch a few puffins to share at the festival, or to eat at home.

Do you want a little adrenaline? You will have a high-speed RIB boat ride around large and small islands with steep rocky shores. We will visit some sea caves that can only be reached by RIB boat. During the stops you will hear stories about the Westman Islands, their nature and history. We will also pass by the famous Elephant Rock, which looks like a giant elephant's head.
During the trip, you will see a lot of wildlife including seabirds such as fulmars, wacky whales, puffins and gannets. If you're lucky, you might also see whales and seals.

It was 1.55 am on January 23rd 1973 when a huge volcanic eruption began without any sign of warning on the outskirts of Vestmannaeyjar town on Heimaey Island, south of Iceland. It forced the entire population to evacuate their homes and set sail to mainland Iceland. A large number of buildings were buried under lava and ash, many were completely destroyed but others were later unearthed and saved.

The exhibition focuses on the 1973 volcanic eruption in Vestmannaeyjar, without a doubt one of Iceland's biggest natural disaster. Visitors get a glimpse into peoples lives on Heimaey before the eruption that would change their lives forever. The people of Heimaey had to leave their homes in the middle of the night and evacuate the island, many of them never saw their homes or any of their belongings ever again.
The show also covers the Surtsey eruption, the island that emerged from the ocean south of Heimaey in 1963. The Surtsey eruption lasted for almost 4 years and ever since only scientists have been allowed on the island in order to monitor how new ecosystems come to life.

Since Vestmannaeyjar are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean you can get to the mainland by taking the ferry. 

The trip from Vestmannaeyjar takes around 35-40 minutes one way. 

During this trip, you can enjoy breathtaking views of these volcanic islands in the middle of the ocean.

You should definitely turn off the road at this spot for two reasons. Firstly, unlike most beaches in Iceland, it has light golden sand, not black, which is very rare. Secondly, a large colony of seals lives here. They play and hunt in the bay, and also rest on the warm rocks with their families. The best time to visit them is in the summer months, when there are much more chances to see them.

Located on the south side of Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Búðakirkja is a local parish church that dates back to 1703. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, this quaint black church is one of the most photographed churches in Iceland. Búðakirkja is fully operational and has a historic graveyard too.

The small fishing town of Arnarstapi was once a bustling port and trading center serving the West Coast. Today, it is still a busy harbor in the summer months, serving private small fishing and cruise ships. Near the town there is a trail along the rocky shore, at the beginning of which you will be greeted by a stone giant, Bardur, a half-troll, half-man. After passing him, the path will lead to an unusual rock called Gatkletur, which translates as "a rock with a hole in it."

Vatnskellir (from the Icelandic water cave), 200 meters long, was opened in 2011. It has 2 galleries with lava formations, which are connected by a narrow spiral staircase. Further, on the coast, other basalt formations, the Londrangar rocks, rise from the sea to a height of 61 and 75 meters. They are closely circled by birds, and among them you can find dead ends!

It's hard to believe that in the past, and even now, farmers do not use the pastures near the rocks, as they are believed to belong to the elves who live there.

The Snaefellsjökull Glacier is the main tourist magnet on the peninsula. This place is an active volcano and a huge glacier 1446 meters high, which is considered one of the seven largest energy centers on Earth. Locals say that the glacier has a mysterious power, and it is also the setting for Jules Verne's famous novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. On clear days, you can easily see it from Reykjavik, it is so big.

The mountain-church was named after its shape, which resembles the dome of a church. The perfect proportions made it the most photogenic mountain in Iceland. And in most cases, photographers try to capture both the small Kirkjufell waterfall and the beauty herself in the camera lens.

We explain the process and why the shark meat needs a six months process with a personal guided tour. We also tell you in a simple way about the Greenland sharks biology and the sharks important in Icelandic history. After the visit you can have a look at the drying house where the shark meat is hanging. And of cause you can try the shark meat inside the museum. Sharks are fascinating beings that are so different from everything we consider normal.
A taste of the fermented shark for all guests!

Not sure what to do in this city? Here are a few tips: walk along the city's colorful streets, there is a lot of stunning graffiti on the walls of houses, so you will see modern artistic masterpieces while walking. The city has many unique and interesting museums worth visiting. The main promenade of the city is full of a variety of restaurants and shops, and the famous monument "Sun Traveler" is also located there. The most wonderful photos with it are taken in the evening when the sun goes down into the sea. Check it out for yourself!

Iceland can offer its visitors not only the beauty of nature, but also its healing power. To experience it, we suggest visiting the Blue Lagoon, a unique geothermal spring in the middle of a black lava field, which is known not only for its milky blue mineral waters but also for its spa treatments. National Geographic rated it as one of the 25 Wonders of the World.

The cost is dynamic and depends on the time of entry to the spa complex and the number of available slots.

Comfort Package:
-- towel
-- wellness mask
--1 drink of your choice

Premium package:
everything in the Comtort package
+ two additional wellness masks to choose from
+ bathrobe
+ a glass of sparkling wine during lunch at Lava restaurant

Suite package (SPA Retreat):
everything in the Comtort package
+ Lagoon retreat
+ private room for changing clothes
+ additional rooms for relaxation
+ scrubs and creams
+ the option to order massages and treatments

• Some grocery stores in Iceland don’t offer much, so it is good to stock up in larger cities before you head off. Iceland still has a lot of remote areas and you should be well prepared!
• In the big cities, Icelandic supermarkets may stay open until 8-9 pm if you are lucky. If you are in a more rural area, some grocery stores close as early as 18.00. The grocery stores in Iceland close even earlier on the weekends, and some may not be open at all on a Sunday.
• Google Translate is your friend! In some of the budget supermarkets, the products will only be labeled in Icelandic. Make your life easier and be sure you’re getting the food you want by using the Google Translate app, where you can either type in the product name or scan it with your phone camera, and the app can directly translate what is in the picture.
• Bring your own bag with you or prepare to pay a few kronor for paper bags. Iceland is very focused on sustainability, so plastic bags aren’t available at most grocery stores.
• Read the label on meat very carefully. Icelandic people have a wider palate compared to Americans, and unique meats such as foal or whale are readily available in supermarkets. If that isn’t something you want to try, then double-check your meat products.
• Like many places in Western Europe, credit cards or contactless payments are the most typical in Iceland. When using a self-checkout at a supermarket, cash is not accepted.

• Due to the fact that alcohol consumption was prohibited in Iceland for most of the 20th century, Icelandic alcohol culture is still in its infancy. To this day, Icelanders maintain a strange relationship with alcohol, and alcoholic beverages are sold exclusively in state-owned stores called Vínbúðin (translated as "Wine Store").
• However, various brands of a cheap beer-like alcoholic beverage are sold on supermarket shelves. This product is designed to replicate the taste of beer but completely eliminate its alcoholic properties. Since many travelers are unaware of this, foreign visitors quite often triumphantly push full carts of this beverage.
• Icelandic beer substitute may prevent you from having an explosive party, but its plus is that it will never prevent you from getting out of bed the next morning.

The best drink in Iceland is free. Because of Iceland's large supply of fresh water, the water from every tap is of very high quality, and you can ask for a free glass of water wherever you go.
Despite the fact that selling water in Iceland is like selling sand in the Sahara, bottled water in Iceland is sold at an inflated price.

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Оренда автомобіля в Ісландії є відносно дорогою, і разом з орендою додаються численні додаткові страхування. Наприклад, страхування від попелу і піску, страхування вітрового скла, страхування від дорожнього гравію, і багато інших. Якщо ви не будете обережні, вартість оренди автомобіля може швидко досягти колосальних сум.

Деякі з цих додаткових страховок цілком доречні. Якщо ви плануєте з'їжджати з дороги номер 1, варто взяти страховку від гравію, так як дуже багато доріг в Ісландії - гравійні.

​​​Однак страхування, без якого ви точно можете обійтися, - це страхування від крадіжки. В Ісландії крадіжка автомобілів відбувається дуже рідко. Місцеві залишають двигун включеним, щоб взимку зберігати свої автомобілі в теплі, роблячи покупки або бігаючи по справах. Фактично, ймовірність того, що ваш автомобіль буде викрадений, приблизно дорівнює ймовірності того, що в вашу машину вдарить блискавка, а в Ісландії не буває гроз.

В Ісландії ні в якому разі не можна недооцінювати силу природи. Якщо де-небудь є заборонний знак - то він там стоїть не просто так. Скажімо, зазначено, що до хвиль океану підходити близько заборонено, що йти далі не можна через каменепад або сильних поривів вітру, то це означає, що не час перевіряти себе на міцність.

Також поважати потрібно не тільки силу, але і слабкість ісландської природи. На острові забороняється виходити за межі гравійних доріжок, лізти на лаву або псувати дорогоцінний зелений мох, яким кілька сотень років. У північному кліматі рослинність може відновлюватися протягом багатьох десятиліть.

Ісландія наголошує на збереженні та захисті свого тендітного навколишнього середовища та успішно досягла балансу між збереженням автентичності своїх диких і незайманих ландшафтів, в той же час роблячи їх доступними для туристів.

• До туристичних пасток в Ісландії відносяться так звані «магазини іпаток». Ці сувенірні бутіки, які призначені виключно для мандрівників, в останні роки стали однією з найбільш характерних рис столиці, затьмарюючи і витісняючи дрібні місцеві підприємства, майстерні, галереї, музичні центри та кафе, які колись були візитною карткою центру Рейк'явіка.
• Незважаючи на те, що в «магазинах іпаток» нібито продають «справжні» ісландські сувеніри та пам'ятні речі, більшість так званих «ісландських» фірмових товарів, які можна знайти в цих магазинах, насправді є масовим мотлохом з Китаю - і це стосується всього, від пластикових шоломів вікінгів до дорогих брендових аксесуарів.
• Незважаючи на те, що в центрі Рейк'явіка є незліченна безліч таких магазинів, усі вони залежать від однієї і тієї ж жменьки оптовиків і постачальників; і ця монополія, яка підриває будь-яку конкурентне середовище, означає, що, хоча «магазини іпаток» можуть бути численними, всі вони продають, по суті, одну й ту ж нісенітницю. На жаль, ці магазини приносять мільярди мільярдів щороку і будуть продовжувати рости в розмірах і кількості, поки відвідувачі, які приїжджають в Ісландію, не помічають підступу.
• Якщо ви шукаєте справжні ісландські пам'ятні речі, ми рекомендуємо зробити покупку в Handknitting Association of Iceland, в Національному музеї або відвідати блошиний ринок Kolaportið, який розташований в центрі міста у гавані Рейк'явіка і відкритий по суботах і неділях з 11 до 5 вечора.

«Лопапейса», або ісландський вовняний светр, є предметом одягу, який виник на початку 20-го століття, коли імпортні тканини змінили вид традиційних ісландських нарядів, і населенню доводилося вигадувати нові способи використання такої несподіваної кількості овечої вовни. Сьогодні Лопапейса стала традиційним ісландським одягом, який є основною частиною неофіційного національного костюма, і затребувана як серед мандрівників, так і серед місцевих жителів.

Але, на жаль, не всі «ісландські» вовняні светри є справжніми. Коли ісландська міністр промисловості і торгівлі Рагнхейдур Елін Аурнадоттір подарувала меру Чикаго Раму Емануелю «оригінальну ісландську» Лопапейсу, усе суспільство побачило це фіаско.

Вже згадана модель Лопапейси створена компанією 66°North і продається за 230 євро в багатьох магазинах Рейк'явіка. Але проблема в тому, що цей конкретний светр виявився механічно виготовленим в Китаї. Пізніше було виявлено, що так були виготовлені багато вовняних светрів, які продаються в Ісландії за непристойні суми.

Щоб переконатися, що ви придбали справжню якісну Лопапейсу, зроблену в Ісландії, вам краще відвідати місцеву ферму, the Handknitting Association of Iceland або Thorvaldsens Bazar на розі Austurstræti і Veltusund в центрі Рейк'явіка.