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People, Food and Nature

On this tour we will MEET SOME OF THE LOCALS ...TASTE SOME OF THE TRADITIONAL ICELANDIC FOOD ...AND GET IN TOUCH WITH NATURE ...

 

Our first stop on this West Iceland Adventure is Akranes. At Akranes we will meet Hilmar, the Lighthouse Keeper, visit Guðlaug natural pool and the Museum Area. We will also listen to Folk Songs and taste some organic delicacies at Café Kaja.

   

We will drive through the beautiful Borgarfjörður towards Langjökull Glacier. On the way we will stop at the incredible Lava Waterfalls, Hraunfossar, explore the ground from below at Víðgelmir Lava Cave, learn about its history and geological uniqueness which dates all the way back to the Viking Age. When we have returned to the surface of the earth we will visit the brand new Canyon Baths where we will soak and relax in the middle of the Nature. 

  

We will wake up reasonably early and have breakfast at the brand new hotel in Varmaland before we head to Reykholt where we will learn a little bit about Snorri Sturluson and his previous way of life. Next stop is at Deildartunguhver, the most powerful Hot spring in Europe where we will enjoy the delightful nature Baths and Spa at Krauma. On our way back we will visit Brynjar at Hotel Laxárbakki and get an introduction of the activities there before we drive the amazing Hvalfjörður Bay before we head back to Akranes. We will meet Arnheiður at Bjarteyjarsandur farm and visit Hotel Glymur, the beautiful countryside Hotel in Hvalfjörður Bay. 

   

Map

Akranes

Akranes

Akranes is just a stone's throw away from the capital largest town in West Iceland with the population 7.421. The Museum Area at Gardar is without a d
Bifrost Borgarfjord

Bifrost Borgarfjord

Bifrost is a university village with a population of 200 but during the winter months 600 - 700 people live there. Bifrost is a direct descendant of t
Borgarnes

Borgarnes

Borgarnes lies in the middle of West Iceland about 75 km from Reykjavík City Centre.In Borgarnes you can create an unforgettable holiday: breakfast an
Búðardalur

Búðardalur

Budardalur is the main administrative and service centre in the Dalabyggd region. Few parts of Iceland are as rich in history as Dalabyggd, where reco
Grundarfjordur

Grundarfjordur

Home to Mt Kirkjufell. Grundarfjörður is a picturesque town situated on the fjord of Breiðafjörður. The town is located right next to Kirkjufell mount
Hellissandur

Hellissandur

Hellissandur was once a major fishing centre but Rif was one of the main trading ports on Snaefellsnes peninsula. Most of the villages' fishing fleet
Hvanneyri in Borgarfjordur

Hvanneyri in Borgarfjordur

One of the heroes of the Settlement Sagas, Grímur hinn háleyski, founded the rich farm of Hvanneyri at the time of settlement.  Today the Agricultural
Olafsvik in Snaefellsnes peninsula

Olafsvik in Snaefellsnes peninsula

Olafsvik is a town on the northern side of Snaefellsnes peninsula, close to the magnificent glacier, Snaefellsjokull. Olafsvik has a large fishing har
Reykholt í Borgarfjord

Reykholt í Borgarfjord

Reykholt in Borgarfjord is a small village and one of the greatest historical place in Iceland, mainly because of Snorri Sturluson, a famous writer, p
Rif at Snaefellsnes peninsula.

Rif at Snaefellsnes peninsula.

Rif is a small village at the North of Snaefellsnes peninsula. It's older name is Havarif or Háarif, but nowadays always called Rif. In the village th
Stykkisholmur

Stykkisholmur

Stykkisholmur is beautifully-situated on the northern side of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. With beautiful and well-preserved old houses in the town cen

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Iceland Exclusive Travels
Iceland Exclusive Travels Introducing visitors to West Iceland, the Heart of Iceland as we like to call it. We offer a gourmet focused private, small-group tours from Reykjavík with local guidance. Vi…
Crisscross Food Tours and Farm Visits
Crisscross offers a selection of food tours and farm visits in West Iceland. We choose to let our taste buds lead the way and move in the spirit of slow travel; in small groups at an easygoing pace. …
Erpsstaðir Travel service
Erpsstadir is a dairy farm in Northwest Iceland, run by farmer Thorgrimur Einar Gudbjartsson and his family. Erpsstaðir are best known for their ice cream but they also produce the Icelandic Skyr, car…
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes
In two of Borgarnes's oldest buildings The Settlement Center is devoted to recreating Iceland's earliest days and introduces visitors to one of the best known heroes of the Icelandic Sagas, Egill Skal…

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Destinations

Akranesviti, Light house in Akranes
If you are into photography or just interested in exploring new things in Iceland you need to look at Akranes lighthouses. Down by the harbour you will notice two lighthouses. The bigger one that is c…
Akrafjall Mountain
Akrafjall is a picturesque mountain close to Akranes. The mountain offers one of the best views in West Iceland across Faxafloi Bay and a panoramic view from Reykjanes to Snaefellsjokull Glacier. The …
Blautós
Blautós og Innstavogsnes At the north western rim of the town Akranes is the estuary nature reserve Blautós and Innsatvogsnes. The river Berjadalsá runs out of the western part of mount Akrafjall and …
Botnsdalur
Botnsdalur is a picturesque valley in Hvalfjörður, known for its dramatic mountains, lush landscapes, and outdoor attractions. It is the starting point for the hike to Glymur Waterfall, Iceland’s seco…
Breið
Breið is the southernmost part of Akranes and the location of the fishing history of the town. There are two lighthouses open to the public as well as a view point.   For more information contact Akra…
Glymur, waterfall in Hvalfjord
Attention - During winter the hiking path can be dangerous! Proper equipment and hiking experience is essential! Iceland’s tallest waterfall, is located in Botnsdalur valley, Hvalfjörður. Leading up …
Garðalundur park Akranesi
Garðarlundur country park, protected for recreational use and the preservation of the typical landscape of the area. The areas’ main characteristics are its rocky islands or bluffs that rise from the …
Þórufoss Waterfall in Kjós
Þórufoss waterfall is in the river Laxá in Kjós which is renowned for its healthy population of Atlantic salmon. Þórufoss is known to freeze over in the wintertime. It´s easy to walk to the waterfall …
Geirshólmi
During the Sturlung Age 1220 - 1264, a company of men led by Svarthofdi Dufguson, a follower of Sturla Sighvatsson used the island Geirsholmi as a base for raiding the surrounding countryside. The to…
Hallgrim's Church in Hvalfjordur
Church built in 1957 as a tribute to the 17th-century hymn writer Hallgrimur Petursson, one of Iceland's best-loved poets. Hallgrimur Petursson served at Saurbaer 1651-1669, a poor leprous pastor who…
Langisandur, sandy beach in Akranes
The coastline around Akranes is rich with bird life and there are many different types of beaches along the coast. One of these is Langisandur, a sandy beach and one of the most popular outdoor areas …
Meðalfellsvatn lake in Kjós
Meðalfellsvatn Lake is a good place for bird watching. The Great Northern Diver nests by the lake, while Harlequin Ducks are attracted in great numbers by gnats and by the larvae at the bottom of the …
Staupasteinn in Hvalfjörð
A goblet-shaped rock and popular resting place for tourists. Close to Hvammsvik on the old national road around Whale Fjord. An elf by the name of Staupa-Steinn has his home in this rock. Not everyon…
Hvalfjörður
Hvalfjörður – The Scenic Route Through Whale Fjord Hvalfjörður, or Whale Fjord, is one of Iceland’s hidden gems — a tranquil detour offering travelers breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and a peac…
Fossá waterfall
Beautiful waterfall by the road. Nice spot to enjoy nature
Höfrungur AK 91
Hofrungur AK 91 (Dolphin) was built in Akranes in 1955 and was for a long time part of Haraldur Bodvarsson’s herring fleet. 
Akranes
Akranes is just a stone's throw away from the capital largest town in West Iceland with the population 7.421. The Museum Area at Gardar is without a doubt the c u ltural centre of Akranes and a popula…