Reykjavík
For cruise passengers, Reykjavik is a unique destination – a city of contrasts, where local people enjoy the lifestyle of a high-tech Scandinavian city in a pollution-free environment with spectacular countryside on their doorstep.
By tradition, Reykjavik is a popular summer destination, offering long hours of daylight and an ideal base for excursions to see geysers, glaciers and other natural wonders. This makes it a perfect call for cruise ships during the summer season, which nowadays extends from mid May to mid September.
Reykjavik is known internationally for its culture, music and nightlife – complemented by the health-enhancing properties of its spas and thermal pools.
Iceland Travel’s Shore Excursions from the port of Reykjavik include:
- The Golden Circle: The famous three - Thingvellir UNESCO site, Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir thermal area
- The Blue Lagoon: A surreal spa experience in the soothing cobalt waters of Iceland’s famous lagoon
- City Tours: Cultural experiences and sightseeing around the world’s most northerly capital
- Glacier adventures: Modified Super trucks, snowmobiles and ice climbing ventures over Iceland’s stunning icecaps
- Volcano Safari: Explore the lunar like landscapes of Reykjanes along with a succulent Icelandic Lobster lunch
- Eco Tours: Environmentally friendly options e.g. hiking, bicycling, tree planting or driving hydrogen cars
- Activity tours: Adventure Iceland e.g. ATV drives, horseback riding, snorkelling, scuba diving, river rafting, caving
- Special interest tours: Enrichment programmes and Cultural highlights - Explore ancient Viking trails and visit famous Saga sites
