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There is only one way to explore a vast and diverse country like Iceland – tours. There are so many things to do in this beautiful country, that arranging all the procedures by yourself is more of a hassle rather than vacation planning. However, tours in Iceland do not just make vacations super easy, but much more fun as well.
Many companies offer tours in Iceland, so the options are plenty and diverse. Whichever tour you decide to take, if you visit south-east of Iceland, opting for a stay at Hotel Klaustur is the right choice. The hotel is conveniently located on the way from Reykjavik to Jökullsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and is one of the oldest, though newly renovated, hotels in Iceland.
Hotel Klaustur is a luxury hotel in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, that boasts a unique mix of design that blends traditional and modern aesthetics, a gorgeous restaurant with to-die-for dishes that honor Iceland’s long-lasting food tradition, and the perfect location, in the middle of two of Iceland’s most famous glaciers, Vatnajökull and Mýrdalsjökull.
Now, we decided to take a good look at all the tours offered in our store, and make a list of the top 7 tours ranked by their uniqueness.
1. Crystal Ice Cave Tour
Did you know that you can never walk through the same ice cave twice? That’s due to the fact that Ice Caves form in winter, and they melt away during summer. In this wholesome Crystal Ice Cave Adventure tour, you will spend 3.5-4 hours exploring the ice caves of Vatnajökull glacier, the largest ice cap in Europe.
2. Wild Reindeer Experience
You are going to see reindeers up close! How cool is that? This Wild Reindeer Experience tour is best enjoyed during winter and spring, when big herds of reindeer migrate down the valleys in search for food. In a 4×4 Super Jeep with a capacity of 6 passengers, this is one of the wildest and most fun tours out there.
3. Game of Thrones Tour
Fan of the epic series “Game of Thrones”? Although the series finale might not be as satisfying as expected, this epic series still offered us some of the best moments of the tv history. So, why don’t you explore all the places in Iceland that Game of Thrones was filmed with this cool Game of Thrones tour. Some popular scenes filmed in Iceland are Drogon hunting goats, the Hound and Brienne of Tarth fighting for Arya Stark, and Arya leaving The Hound to find a ship to Braavos.
4. Reykjavik City Tour: Local Food, Beer & Chocolate Factory Tour
Are you a food lover? Great! This special Delicious West Coast Private Tour will introduce you to the best of Icelandic Cuisine starting its journey from a goat farm, where you can enjoy delicious and creamy goat cheese, continues to a Bistro Restaurant, a beer tasting session in a brewery, and concludes in a family farm where you can enjoy a fine menu of exclusive local and healthy ingredients. This is a foodie’s paradise!
5. The Reykjavik Bar Crawl
Iceland’s cosmopolitan center and biggest city, Reykjavik, is home to countless restaurants, museums, stores, bars, clubs, galleries, and swimming pools waiting to be explored. The “Reykjavik Bar Crawl” tour will help you discover all the hidden gems of the city within 3-4 hours, try delicious Icelandic fish, enjoy the delicious local beers, and meet with locals.
6. Private Northern Lights with hot Chocolate and Cinnamon Buns
Does observing the Northern Lights sound breathtaking to you? Well, how about watching this spectacle with hot chocolate and cinnamon buns? Yes! The Private Northern Lights with hot Chocolate and Cinnamon Buns is real and it’s the best tour in Iceland that we could hope for. Homemade hot chocolate, the most delicious cinnamon buns in. the. World., and a natural phenomenon that’s absolutely stunning. Enough said for the best tour in Iceland.
7. Reykjavik Whales & Puffins
Admire the cute puffins and the breathtaking whales in a combination of two tours, that will take you to a three-islands hop off. The Reykjavik Whales & Puffins tour lasts for about 4 hours, (1 hour for the puffing watching, and 3 hours for whale watching), and it’s the best activity to do for those interested in the Icelandic wildlife.
These are 7 of the most unique tours that someone can enjoy in Iceland. Of course, you can find countless more activities in Iceland in this link, and we are sure that in the end you will create the ideal Iceland trip for your taste.
