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A variety of
bird watching holiday tours can be
arranged in Iceland, ranging from a short one day trip to a week
long tour which covers most of the important bird watching
places in the country. Iceland truly is a bird watchers
paradise, with massive colonies and breeding grounds found
throughout the country. Close to Reykjavik is the Reykjanes
peninsula, which is the major nesting grounds for the Arctic
Tern and on the Westman Islands, are the largest Puffin colonies
in Iceland. For those that want to see even more species of
birds, we organise bird watching tours across the central
highlands to Lake Myvatn, which has more species of breeding
ducks than any other place in Europe. Other bird watching
places of great interest in Iceland are Látrabjarg in the West
Fjords, having the largest colony of cliff nesting birds in the
world. In all, 241 kinds of birds are known to have visited
Iceland at one time or another and of these 72 nest regularly.
The most important sea birds are the guillemot, the razorbill,
the puffin, the kittiwake, the fulmar, and the gannet. However,
the most celebrated of all Icelandic birds is the Icelandic
falcon and the snowy owl, which are nearly extinct in the world.
Send an enquiry or call our friendly staff about our bird
watching holiday tours.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
info@vamostravel.com
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The
Blue Lagoon is a pool of geothermal seawater in
the middle of a moss-covered lava field and is one of the most
rewarding holiday experiences to be had in Iceland. The waters
are an inviting 36-39°C all year round and the natural active
ingredients in the water: salts, silica and blue green algae
help our Iceland holiday clients to relax and escape the stress
and strain of daily life. The Blue Lagoon has its own special
ecosystem that is self cleansing and has no need for additional
cleansers such as chlorine. Even the Icelandic department of
health has praised the Blue Lagoon for its benefits on healthy
skin. Vamos Travel highly recommends an excursion to the
Bluelagoon as part of your Reykjavik city breaks. It’s only a
45-minute drive from the capital but only a 15 minute diversion
from Keflavik International airport. That’s why we recommend to
all our short break clients, to arrange a visit to the Blue
Lagoon, on either their arrival or departure of Iceland.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
info@vamostravel.com
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Icelandic Dog sledding is a great alternative to
snowmobiling; it too mixes adventure with sightseeing and is
eco-friendly. Being whisked across vast volcanic and glacial
carved landscapes by a pack of wolf dogs is hard to put down in
words. This unique activity is just another example of Iceland’s
endless possibilities for exploration and fun, during a weekend
break in Reykjavik. The dog sledding rides take approximately 45
minutes to 1 hour and not only will you be excited from start to
end, but so will the friendly Greenland dogs, who love to run as
a pack. A lazy life does not suit them at all, very much like
our clients that book with Vamos Travel.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
info@vamostravel.com
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Iceland is a Mecca for salmon and trout fishing. Many
of our clients return year after year, to enjoy the amazing
contrasting scenery, great fishing conditions and the Icelandic
hospitality. There is a wide variety of waters, located all
around Iceland, but most are within 95 miles of Reykjavik.
Interestingly, Iceland’s capital is the only one in the world
that has a Salmon River running through it. Not only do we
provide access to the best waters, but our fishing guides &
companions are the best on hand help in the business.
Our guides offer expert knowledge of all the rivers and are
dedicated to your enjoyment. If you are interested, in a
dedicated fishing holiday to Iceland or would like to try
angling as a day time activity, during your weekends stay, then
contact our team with your fishing enquiry.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
info@vamostravel.com
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Iceland is an island of glittering glacial landscapes,
active volcanoes, dramatic coastlines, steaming grounds and
spectacular mountain ranges. This extreme and rare natural
beauty provides the most wonderful backdrop, for the 50 plus
golf courses. To play 18 holes of golf so close to nature of
this kind, will only intensify your golfing experience and set
new standards of golfing excellence. Book a golfing holiday
to Iceland, there is nowhere else in world so unique and
amazing. The main golfing season is from May to September, and
is mostly famous for the ‘Midnight sun period’ (end of May to
the beginning of August), when it’s possible to play golf
around-the-clock. Not only can golfers Tee off at midnight in
Iceland but they can also play the most northerly 18 hole golf
course in the world, where the Artic open is held at the
Akureyri Golf Club.
Where else in the world, do stunning views of volcanoes,
steaming geysers, snowy mountains and lava carved landscapes
greet you at every hole? It can only be in Iceland.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
info@vamostravel.com
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The ‘Island of Fire and Ice’ is one of the best countries in
the world for hiking adventures. Whether you prefer an afternoon
hike or a week long trek, our trails will keep on surprising
you, with its rare and wild beauty. Captured within its
coastline is an intriguing combination of diverse landscapes and
dynamic natural forces like; active volcanoes, erupting geysers,
black deserts, glacial craters and thermal springs. It’s an
awesome and humbling feeling to walk over a land that is still
evolving and to witness Mother Nature in all her glory. Vamos
Travel offers a wide selection of hiking tours that are
not just for the seasoned backpacker and can be easily scheduled
within a city break visit to Reykjavik. Exploring by foot is the
only way to really capture the stillness and beauty of these
living lands. We promise that seeing a rainbow arc over a
roaring waterfall or watching the floating crystal pyramids on a
crystal lagoon, is a memory that you’ll cherish forever. Choose
Iceland holidays for the ultimate hiking adventure.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
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Horses were brought to the island by the first Viking
settlers, during the years 874 - 930. Their boats were small and
only a few horses, the very best, were brought along. Centuries
on, the original ‘Viking horse’ has been preserved and is still
purebred in Iceland. What better way to observe nature in all
its force than on the back of a Nordic horse? For years our city
breaks guests staying in Reykjavik have been enjoying
horse
back adventures, discovering the many scenic treasures that
this country possesses. All our horse riding tours are planned
through a geological paradise that attracts riders to visit over
and over again. Bathe in hot springs, cross the ashes of ancient
eruptions, discover active volcanoes or watch the sunset on a
perfect coastline, these are all realities with our amazing
horse riding adventures in Iceland.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
info@vamostravel.com
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When it comes to ice climbing, the name says it all.
Ice-land offers routes in all shapes, forms and sizes. The ice
climbing season extends from the beginning of November to the
middle of April, the best month being February. There are
several climbing options close to the capital, especially in
winter, making ice climbing a very accessible activity to try
even on a short city break stay of Reykjavik. Our tours are very
popular because we can tailor our programs to any climbing
standard, from easy ice-climbing initiation to grade 6 expert
ice climbing routes. See this awesome country from another
perspective, merging an eventful activity with a unique sight
seeing experience.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
info@vamostravel.com
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The Northern Lights or the Aurora Borealis are one of the
most amazing natural phenomena’s known to man. These bright
flowing green lights of aurora are collisions between
electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the
earth's atmosphere. The Northern Lights are constantly in motion
because of the changing interaction between the solar wind and
the earth's magnetic field, creating a colourful and hypnotic
skyline. Have a holiday in Iceland and discover this natural
phenomenon. “The Northern lights were totally mesmerizing, we couldn’t
believe our eyes……”
(Jane Packard, Oxford)
“They looked like natural fireworks sweeping across the night
sky, truly astounding to see.”
(Elliot Naver, Chiswick)
“The Northern lights are an amazing sight, I felt so lucky to
have witnessed this once in my life, thank you so much for
arranging & suggesting the excursion, it was almost fairy tale
like.”
(Margaret Fairchild, Cirencester)
The northern lights have filled people with wonder,
inspiration and superstition for centuries. Book the Northern
Lights tour and we’ll take you on a mystery-filled tour by super
truck, with an evening full of surprises, away from the city
lights and into the barren landscape in the outskirts of
Reykjavik in search of the sometimes-elusive Aurora Borealis.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
info@vamostravel.com
*** It’s in important to note that even though Vamos Travel
organises dedicated northern light excursions, it can never be
guaranteed that a clear sighting will be available. All northern
light displays vary in intensity and duration.
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ATVs (all terrain vehicles) offer a unique freedom to
explore, the endless joys of Iceland’s scenic playground. All
the ATVs are fully automatic, so no experience is needed; only
common sense and awareness is required. The off-road
capabilities of the ATVs is awesome, but if you’re not looking
for a white knuckle ride, then we recommend you join our very
popular ATV guided convoy safaris. Power riding over Icelands
conflicting & extreme wilderness is a memory making holiday
excursion and can be done for an hour or for the week. The great
aspect of all our ATV sites is that the transfers from the
capital are only minimal, so you get the most from your day with
us. Which ever holiday itinerary you choose in Iceland, the
fun-fuelled time you’ll have on these ATVs will be a highlight
of your memories if you book a city break to Reykjavik. *Also
note we can organise this event for larger parties, such as
corporate incentive travel &
stag weekends in Iceland.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
info@vamostravel.com
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The rock climbing season extends from mid-May to
mid-September and is increasingly becoming more and more popular
each year. Our elite instructors will give you new skills,
professional guidance and will create a real outdoor adventure,
which you’ll remember for a long time to come. Although we
arrange days to suit any climbing ability, we always stress that
whatever your skill level, your strength, concentration and
co-ordination will be tested. Rock climbers in Iceland soon
realise that no mountain should be taken for granted.
Nevertheless, rock climbing continues to offer an amazing thrill
and a challenge that becomes compulsive. For people passionate
about climbing, this will be the perfect adventure holiday
destination.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
info@vamostravel.com
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Iceland
snowmobile tours provide a unique opportunity
to mix adventure and sightseeing holiday experiences in Iceland.
Crossing Iceland’s spectacular lands on these powerful snow
machines is an epic & exhilarating activity and really helps our
guests to capture the raw essence of the countries beautiful
wilderness. The location for snowmobile operations varies
depending on the snow situation and time of year, but whatever
the conditions, we always find the optimal location for the best
possible time. From the outset we provide you with the best
driving tuition and safety instruction and the great aspect of
snowmobiling is that you’re in control of the pace. This
adventure breaks activity is suitable for small or large groups,
whether a corporate booking, stag do or family fun.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
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Cruising in a
super-modified 4X4 jeep or power Range Rover
is one of the best ways to travel and discover Iceland’s
contrasting scenery. These powerful trucks have the capacity to
cross most of Iceland’s rugged terrain, from glacial rivers,
black sand dunes, snowy-highlands and volcanic wastelands. These
monster 4-wheel drive vehicles are ideal for tourists who want
to see Iceland’s off-the-beaten interior and the places you
can’t possibly get to without this kind of power. All the super
jeeps are equipped with satellite navigation and special tyres
but, most importantly, with experienced driver & guides.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
info@vamostravel.com
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Seeing whales and dolphins up close in the
wild is a breathtaking experience and is a massive tourist
attraction. Our boat trips run from April through to October and
there are always experts on hand to talk about the whales, birds
and general aquatic life. Sailing out into the majestic open sea
is a pleasure in itself, but seeing these gigantic mammals
spouting water and splashing their tails is a treasured sight to
remember forever. Our whale watching tours usually last between
3 – 4 hours and can be arranged from a number of different sea
ports, including Reykjavik and Hafnarfjordur. Holidays in
Iceland are renowned for reliable
whale watching tours make it
part of your unique break.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
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We invite you to enjoy Iceland’s spectacular scenery on a
wet ‘n’ wild whitewater adventure. Iceland’s rivers offer
rafting levels from 2 – 4, suitable for daring Reykjavik city
breaks thrill seekers, first time rafters and family groups.
Most of our white water rafting locations are only about an hour
from the capital and are often close to other popular
attractions, like the
Geysir and Gullfoss. Our guides are the
very best in Iceland and they will be with you throughout the
exhilarating journey, always overseeing your safety and
maximizing the rush. We promise you, that the experience of
winding down Iceland’s cool and raging rivers is something
you’ll talk about forever and ever. Make water rafting part of
your ultimate Iceland holiday.
Contact our Iceland city break team on
01926 330 223 (UK local)
or email:
info@vamostravel.com
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