Tours
Walking in the city with a guide, on Thursday July 25th at 1 pm.
Fully booked
Those that are going there straight from the hotel, please contact Eygló ([email protected]) for more information.
Walking in the city with a guide, on Saturday July 27th at 3 pm.
Still available :-)
Those that are going there straight from the hotel, please contact Eygló ([email protected]) for more information.
City Walk – part of the Old City Center and around the Pond Tjörnin.
The City Walk will start at Lækjartorg, a square which in earlier days was the centre of city life and end close to the Reykjavik City Hall which is located at the northern part of the Pond.
We begin our walk in front of an old building (Stjórnarráð Íslands) which houses the offices of the Prime Minister of Iceland. Then we head towards south and walk around the Pond Tjörnin. We will make quite many stops where we will talk about some of the buildings on the way and some of the sculptures and memorials. Our walk will end in front of another old building (Alþingishúsið) The Parliament House. The walking tours are free of charge.
The guide, Svana Friðriksdóttir is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
Fully booked
Those that are going there straight from the hotel, please contact Eygló ([email protected]) for more information.
Walking in the city with a guide, on Saturday July 27th at 3 pm.
Still available :-)
Those that are going there straight from the hotel, please contact Eygló ([email protected]) for more information.
City Walk – part of the Old City Center and around the Pond Tjörnin.
The City Walk will start at Lækjartorg, a square which in earlier days was the centre of city life and end close to the Reykjavik City Hall which is located at the northern part of the Pond.
We begin our walk in front of an old building (Stjórnarráð Íslands) which houses the offices of the Prime Minister of Iceland. Then we head towards south and walk around the Pond Tjörnin. We will make quite many stops where we will talk about some of the buildings on the way and some of the sculptures and memorials. Our walk will end in front of another old building (Alþingishúsið) The Parliament House. The walking tours are free of charge.
The guide, Svana Friðriksdóttir is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
There are two guided tours (5-6 hours) to interesting places outside the Reykjavík capital to choose from on Saturday the 27th of July at 15:00 (3 pm) directly after the Birthday lunch.
The bus will be outside Hotel Natura and the Travel guide will have a list of those that have registered and paid.
Requirement: Minimum of 20 participants per tour.
Links to registration and payment are below each description.
The bus will be outside Hotel Natura and the Travel guide will have a list of those that have registered and paid.
Requirement: Minimum of 20 participants per tour.
Links to registration and payment are below each description.
First Choice:
Nesjavellir, Þingvellir, Mosfellsheiði
We head east from Reykjavík to leave the city for Nesjavellir where a geothermal power station is situated, we will stop on top of the mountain for a good view. Nesjavellir geothermal station is the second-largest in Iceland and delivers around 1.100 litres (290 US gal) every second. Most of the road will follow the pipeline that carries the hot water from Nesjavellir to the capital. From there we go to Þingvellir National Park noted for its picturesque landscape and and its rich history. On the way to Thingvellir, we drive along side Thingvallavatn which is the biggest natural lake in Iceland. Þingvellir is a site of historical, cultural, and geological significance, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. A national assembly (ALTHING) was held at Thingvellir from 930 AD until 1798. There we will stop for some time for the group to walk around. Then we head home to Reykjavik through Mosfellsheidi road. Price 5.600 ISK. Registration and payment by clicking button below.
Nesjavellir, Þingvellir, Mosfellsheiði
We head east from Reykjavík to leave the city for Nesjavellir where a geothermal power station is situated, we will stop on top of the mountain for a good view. Nesjavellir geothermal station is the second-largest in Iceland and delivers around 1.100 litres (290 US gal) every second. Most of the road will follow the pipeline that carries the hot water from Nesjavellir to the capital. From there we go to Þingvellir National Park noted for its picturesque landscape and and its rich history. On the way to Thingvellir, we drive along side Thingvallavatn which is the biggest natural lake in Iceland. Þingvellir is a site of historical, cultural, and geological significance, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. A national assembly (ALTHING) was held at Thingvellir from 930 AD until 1798. There we will stop for some time for the group to walk around. Then we head home to Reykjavik through Mosfellsheidi road. Price 5.600 ISK. Registration and payment by clicking button below.
Second Choice:
Krísuvík, Grindavík, Gunnuhver, Reykjanesviti
The tour starts at Reykjavík. Our first stop, after driving from Reykjavík through Hafnarfjörður across the lava field in the middle of the peninsula is the mysterious and unique Kleifarvatn Lake stopping at the geothermal and colorful Seltún. Then we will drive through the small fishing village of Grindavík on to the lighthouse Reykjanesviti which is the oldest lighthouse in the country. Then we head to the Bridge between continents where you can find linear fractures between plate bounderies, called fissurer between Europe and America. From there we will drive to Reykjavik on Reykjanesbraut road. Price 6.600 ISK. Registration and payment by clicking the button below.
Krísuvík, Grindavík, Gunnuhver, Reykjanesviti
The tour starts at Reykjavík. Our first stop, after driving from Reykjavík through Hafnarfjörður across the lava field in the middle of the peninsula is the mysterious and unique Kleifarvatn Lake stopping at the geothermal and colorful Seltún. Then we will drive through the small fishing village of Grindavík on to the lighthouse Reykjanesviti which is the oldest lighthouse in the country. Then we head to the Bridge between continents where you can find linear fractures between plate bounderies, called fissurer between Europe and America. From there we will drive to Reykjavik on Reykjanesbraut road. Price 6.600 ISK. Registration and payment by clicking the button below.
After the Conference Tour
Easy Borgarfjörður and relaxation spa at Krauma 8-9 hrs
Sunday 28. July 2019
The bus leaves the hotel at 9:00 and plans to be back at the conference hotel at 16:30
Sunday 28. July 2019
The bus leaves the hotel at 9:00 and plans to be back at the conference hotel at 16:30
After leaving Reykjavik our first stop is at the beautiful Hraunfossar (Lava-waterfall). It´s best described as a collection of countless creeks and cascades small and big streaming out of the lava over a distance of about 900 meters.
Next we drive to Húsafell, a unique natural gem in a magnificent landscape. We have a lunch buffet at Húsafell Bistro – included in the price
Next we drive to Húsafell, a unique natural gem in a magnificent landscape. We have a lunch buffet at Húsafell Bistro – included in the price
Visit to Snorrastofa and Reykholt. Reykholt is one of Iceland's most notable historical sites. It houses a cultural centre and a church. Reykholt is most famous for being the home of Iceland's best-known author Snorri Sturluson during the years 1206-1241. An ancient geothermally-heated pool, Snorralaug, is named after him. It is one of the few things preserved whole from Iceland´s medieval period. Snorrastofa is a cultural centre and institute for research in medieval studies. There is a statue of Snorri Sturluson in Reykholt, by Gustav Vigeland, who was Norway's most famous sculptor. In 1947 Olav V, then crown prince of Norway brought this statue as a gift from the Norwegian nation.
Hot bath in the new Krauma, natural geothermal baths and spa at Deildartunguhver, Europe´s most powerful hot spring. Krauma offers five relaxing natural geothermal baths, a cold tub to get your blood circulation going, two calming saunas and a relaxation room where you can rest by the fireplace while listening to soothing music - included in the price.
Relaxed after the hot bath we head back to Reykjavík.
The bus leaves the hotel at 9:00 and plans to be back at the conference hotel at 16:30.
Hot bath in the new Krauma, natural geothermal baths and spa at Deildartunguhver, Europe´s most powerful hot spring. Krauma offers five relaxing natural geothermal baths, a cold tub to get your blood circulation going, two calming saunas and a relaxation room where you can rest by the fireplace while listening to soothing music - included in the price.
Relaxed after the hot bath we head back to Reykjavík.
The bus leaves the hotel at 9:00 and plans to be back at the conference hotel at 16:30.
Price 17.700 ISK (included in the price is a guide, lunch buffet and a bath at Krauma)
A link to registering and paying on the button below.
A link to registering and paying on the button below.