Reykjavík Excursions

On the magical energy of Snæfellsnes

July 27, 2010

So, I left off in the last post where we’d just stepped off a fabulous cruise around Breiðafjörður bay that was part of the Wonders of Snæfellsnes with Cruise tour. Time to get back on our mini-bus and circumvent circumnavigate the Snæfellsnes peninsula. We headed westward, in the direction of the Snæfellsnes glacier. As we [...]

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The wonders of Snæfellsnes, with cruise

July 26, 2010

A few days ago, EPI and I decided to hop on a Reykjavík Excursions tour called The Wonders of Snæfellsnes with Cruise — which to my mind sounded seriously intriguing. Particularly since every single cruise I’ve taken in Icelandic waters in recent years has been absolutely magical. Especially in good weather. For those who don’t [...]

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The magical mystique of Landmannalaugar

July 20, 2010

I’ve been lucky enough to go on two amazing excursions with Reykjavík Excursions this month — one of which was a tour up to Landmannalaugar that AAH and I took in early July. Some of you may recall a trip that EPI and I took to Landmannalaugar in September last year. That was my first [...]

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Picture ~ story

July 19, 2010

Here’s a photo taken on my trip to Snæfellsnes today … This rather obscene looking rift is located at one of the islands on Breiðafjörður bay.* In centuries past, it was used for hanging people. A plank would be placed across the rift and the unfortunate individual hung inside the rift. The body was then [...]

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Off for some magic exploration

July 18, 2010

This is where I’m going today. We’re going to be doing this, which means we’ll be seeing all of this from the other side. It’s one of Iceland’s most stunning locations, and it’s set to be another gorgeous day. Expect pictures!

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Strokkur in slow-mo

July 16, 2010

Someone posted this video to the Reykjavík Excursions Facebook page — it’s the geyser Strokkur erupting in slow motion. Pretty cool! And while we’re on the subject, just a quick recap: our Golden Circle tour from a couple of weeks ago. Alas, my rudimentary video is not nearly as good as the one above!

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Our superfabulous snorkeling adventure!

July 8, 2010

Right. So I left off yesterday at the part where AAH and I were dropped off at Þingvellir National Park to go snorkeling in the ravine Silfra, which has some of the most amazingly clear water you will ever see. I’ve wanted to see the underwater world in Silfra for a very long time … [...]

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Our superfabulous Golden Circle excursion

July 7, 2010

Summer in Iceland is such a special time — the light is so amazing, and touring this country is a total adventure. I sometimes marvel at the fact that people come from far and away to see the things that we have in our own backyard, and too often take for granted. Last Sunday, AAH [...]

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Golden Circle and snorkeling today

July 4, 2010

So, AAH and I are off on a tour today: The Golden Circle PLUS snorkeling in Silfra, the exquisite, ultra-clear fissure in Þingvellir National Park. Check out the amazing photos here! I can’t wait. Stay tuned for the full report. [ps - Happy Fourth of July to all my American readers!]

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We haz new sponsors!

June 14, 2010

Everyone: I’m delighted to introduce our new sponsors – Reykjavík Excursions, whose banner now appears in the right sidebar. That said, an introduction is probably not necessary, since most of you who have been to Iceland will know them already — they are the largest tour operator in Iceland and also operate the FlyBus, the [...]

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