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Iceland Guest is an information website for your travel to Iceland. On this site you can get all the tourist information you need for your vacation in Iceland. We hope that you will find this online travel guide useful in planning your holidays in Iceland.

About Iceland
Iceland is a refreshingly unconventional travel destination. The Icelandic nature is unspoilt, exotic and mystical with its spouting geysers, active volcanoes, tumbling waterfalls, towering mountains, vast lava plains and magical lakes. Iceland’s fjords, glaciers and highland plains present visitors with some of the most beautiful and enchanting places they will ever see, as well as a rare feeling of utter tranquillity.

For travelers on a quest for action, Iceland’s pristine nature offers great potential for outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, horse riding, cave exploring, hiking, swimming, skiing, river rafting, kayaking and mountain safaris on modified four-wheel drives, to name but a few. Iceland supports a surprisingly diverse Nordic flora and fauna and is an ideal place for ornithology enthusiasts, while also offering some of the world’s best whale watching destinations.

About Reykjavik
Reykjavík sometimes feels like a cosmopolitan capital and a tiny seaside village - all wrapped up in one. But Reykjavík has the best of both worlds; the qualities of a modern, forward-looking society complemented by a close connection to Iceland‚s beautiful and unspoilt nature.

Reykjavík’s legendary nightlife is bolstered by plentiful cultural and social happenings in addition to an abundance of first-class restaurants. The size of Reykjavik city centre is also limited enough to allow for easy navigation by foot. Reykjavík has been described as a young and daring city that is characterized by strong contrasts. Conveniently small, clean and safe, it is more or less free from the major problems that haunt many other capitals. Big city events are frequent, the winter lights festival finished recently with thousands of participants and more tourist at this time of the year than we are used to.

Tour Operators

Elding - The old harbour Reykjavík, Tel. 555 3565

Whales and puffins

Elding

Straight from Reykjavík harbour.

Surprising as it may sound, a mere 20- minute journey from Reykjavik harbour with Elding tours can take you to the very heart of the whales' natural habitat. On any given tour, you could sight minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and the popular humpback or killer whales (orcas). The majestic fin, sei and blue whales are also occasional companions to our boats, not to mention the vast range of sea birds. Our trips will take you past several islands inhabited by colonies of puffin - a great photo opportunity!

You'll also be relieved to hear that our whale-watching guides speak English, as well as either German, Swedish, Spanish, Finnish or French, and their training is based on guidelines exclusively developed for Elding by wildlife expert Janine Eaton. We've got two superb whale-watching boats for you to choose from: the Elding, a three-viewing-platform steel motor cruiser for 150 passengers, and Elding II, a luxurious 30-ton motor yacht that carries up to
38 passengers. What makes Elding I so unique in Iceland is its custom designed double-deck for whale-watching and a special viewing area on the third deck boasting a fantastic 360-degree panoramic view.

Safety and comfort are top priorities at Elding tours, where every possible precaution is taken to guarantee you a safe and enjoyable trip. Passengers are closely monitored by our skilled and experienced crew, and raincoats or overalls are provided free of charge to keep you dry and warm. Our boats always sail at a smooth and constant speed to give you maximum comfort and
ensure that the whales are not disturbed by our presence. As a result, a variety of species, from humpback whales to tiny porpoises, often surface within a few feet of the boat.

There's also a play area for children inside the boat where tasty snacks and refreshments are served. Special menus are available for groups that wish to dine onboard, and 3-5 hour fishing trips can be organised for groups of three passengers or more. Book now - we're ready to take you anytime!

For further Information, visit www.elding.is. For bookings and info, contact us on (+354) 555 3565 or e-mail us: info@elding.is

Elding - Whale Watching
Reykjavik Landakort small Ægisgarður, The old harbour
101 Reykjavík
Iceland
Tel. 555 3565
info@elding.is
www.elding.is