Leaving early for a leisurely
drive through western Iceland, via Hvalfjörður (the Bay of Whales) with
it's majestic scenery and World War II relics, we will arrive in the middle of
the morning at the regional capital Borgarnes
which is splendidly situated on bay of Faxaflói. Pursuing
our trip northwards passing through several lava
fields , we will be passing through the county of Mýrar which adorns
one of the country's most beautifully shaped volcanic craters,the Eldborg. We will then cross over the Snæfellsnes mountain
range over the new road beside the lake Baulárvallavatn in order to arrive
around noontime at the picturesque fishing village of Stykkishólmur, situated
on the northern shores of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. After
a short break for lunch (not included), we set off at 13:30 for a 2,5 hour long
boat trip and cruise among some of the innumerable islands on the Breiðafjörður
Bay, admiring on the way the extremely varied bird life (kittiwakes, shags, cormorants,
puffins,etc) and we even have a very good chance of spotting the Icelandic white
tailed eagle on one of the islands. Other islands are justly reputed for their
very strange rock formations (pillar basalt and lava). Cruising
among the islands, we will probably spot a curious seal or two popping their heads
out of the water to watch us!Then we will arrive just in time to see a spectacular
display of the forces of nature as the extremely powerful marine currents force their way through a narrow strait
between two islands in and out of the bay of Hvammsfjörður. On
the way back to Stykkishólmur, the crew will demonstrate the use of a shellfish
dredge and you will be offered to taste the catch: clams and mussels as fresh
as they come! Return to Reykjavík, via
the valley of Heydalur harboring some more volcanic craters and lava fields, and
the new tunnel under
the bay of Hvalfjörður in the very late afternoon. Duration of
tour: 10 hours, Departures: Thursdays
at 8.30 a.m.,and by request. Price pr.person:( for 4 persons
or more):
(click inside box to select your currency) Conditions
of sale. (please read carefully)
Services included: Transportation
and boat fare, guidance.
