Surf and Turf Adventures in Iceland

Ásgeir Fannar Ásgeirsson • Apr 27, 2015

Discover Iceland on both land and sea in our Surf & Turf adventure special. We gush over our beautiful country as it is one of a kind and offers every type of traveller an amazing experience to take away with them. You will never be disappointed. Here are some ideas that we think you’ll love to try on your Icelandic vacation:

Surf

Arctic Islands - This fantastic tour lets you visit the Arctic Circle by boat! The tour takes you over to Grímsey island where you will be able to cross over the arctic circle and experience local culture and food.
Midnight Sun Cruise - What a way to experience the midnight sun over Iceland by boat. You will witness the rise of a new day on a whale watching tour from Akureyri. This tour takes you to Hrísey and around the Island. We will stop to watch whales, birds and other wildlife along the way. This is a relaxing tour in the middle of the night, enjoying the wonder of the light nights close to the arctic circle.
Vikingsushi Adventure - Experience a number of stunning and exciting things on. You will see strange basalt rock formations, uncountable islands, colourful bird life, the strongest tidal currents in Iceland, A guided tour and unique close-up experience of the islands.
Dive in Silfra & The Golden Circle - This is a truly amazing tour where you will encounter the forces of nature in its truest form. Drive the scenic route to Þingvellir National Park and see the magnificent rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Snorkel in the beautiful Silfra fissure. Silfra is considered to be one of the best diving sites in the world for two reasons. After the astonishing dive we make our way to the spectacular Geysir Geothermal Area and around the famous Golden Circle.

Turf

BackCountry Road Adventure - Experience the high, naritem and winding backcountry roads of the Westfjords. This tour takes you on a bumpy ride in a fantastic SuperJeep. It starts in Ísafjörður Town, the main town in the Westfjords and continues through a long one lane tunnel that lies under the mountain. You will reach Önundarfjörður Fjord on the other side. Drive past the Auðkúla Farm and onwards to Fossdalur Valley. This lies along a rough and winding dirt road with a spectacularly scenic shoreline on one hand and a breathtaking mountain range on the other.
ATV Express - Explore the raw black sandy beaches of the South Coast on an ATV/Quad bike. Have a fun ride on the black beach and stop at the famous plane wrack to adore the amazing view up to Mýrdalsjökull glacier and along the big black coast all the way to Dyrhólaey, the southernmost part of Iceland. The tour will then take you through the mountain where you will have an unforgettable experience of conflicting landscapes where the nature envelops the traveler in its warm embrace.
GKG Golf - Available in the Capital area of Reykjavik, find an 18 hole golf course, “Leirdalur”, and 9 hole golf course, “Mýrin”, at GKG. Leirdalur is considered to be one of the most interesting and pleasant golf courses in Iceland. No one will be disappointed playing the course. Mýrin is a challenging 9 hole course that tests every golfer from beginners to the low handicappers.
Adventure Summer Tour - This breathtaking experience involves being guided by a Musher who will teach you to set the dogs up and drive the sled dog team. You will also learn how to operate the sled and the mushing commands as you’re driving above 750 meters of altitude. Enjoy the amazing view of the mountains, glacier and lava fields. The magical white snow field feels like paradise, take a deep breath, relax you are in Iceland!

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