Reykjavik · SHORE EXCURSIONS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 shore excursions tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Iceland’s Golden Circle in German with a small group, from Gullfoss and Strokkur to Þingvellir, Kerið, and farm-made ice cream.
“Tolles Programm für einen Tag Island. Tour in kleinen Gruppen. Petra ist ein toller Guide, weiß alles über Island und geht super auf die Gruppe ein, z.b wenn Kinder dabei sind.”
See Gullfoss, Geysir, and Thingvellir on a small-group Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik Port, with cruise-safe timing and local guides.
“The tour was great. The guide showed patience while there were always guest that were tardy. The group was a good size with only 20 on a smaller bus. The only problem encountered was finding the meeting spot. The signage should point to the right when getting off the ship since there is also a taxi stand right there as well. At least we found our way to the right spot. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Reykjavik’s whale-watching cruise, with practical advice on wildlife sightings, boats, weather, pickup, value, and booking.
“If you are been picked up from the cruise terminal Make sure you know what time they will pick you up We had a pick up time of 8:45 They did not arrive until 9:25 Because we didn’t want to miss the trip we got a taxi They refused a refund Whose fault? The whale watching trip was excellent Just the pick up!”
Review of Reykjavik’s one-hour puffin cruise to Akurey Island, with binoculars, expert guides, harbor pickup, wildlife tips, and honest drawbacks.
“An excellent excursion. Rebekah was a great narrator. Her English was perfect and she was a font of knowledge. We saw so many puffins and other birds. The captain got us as near as possible to the island as he could. A very enjoyable morning.”
Review the Reykjavik Golden Circle shore excursion, with Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir, cruise-port pickup, price, timing, and tips.
“I don’t really know what happened, but the vendor left us high and dry in Reykjavik. They miscommunicated pickup information for the wrong date and wrong tour. Good news - a full refund was received.”
See Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik with a small minibus group, local guide, geothermal stops, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir.
“One thing I have learned in Iceland--if you schedule a small group you will be in a minivan. As I have stated in previous reviews this has never been the case in other countries we have travelled (usually had a Sprinter-type vehicle). It is a trek fRead more”
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