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ALL THE MOST EXCITING PLACES IN ICELAND

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Paris

Barcelona

Orlando

New York

Minneapolis

Denver

Toronto

Seattle

Boston

Halifax

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Stockholm

Copenhagen

Amsterdam

Frankfurt

London Bristol

Glasgow

Portland

Anchorage

Chicago

Montreal

BaltimoreWashington DC

BelfastDublin

Edinburgh

Birmingham

Madrid

Tenerife

Rome

Alicante

Manchester

Aberdeen

Nuuk

Brussels

Milan

ZürichSalzburgGeneva

Basel

Lyon

DusseldorfCologne

Warsaw

StuttgartVienna

Kulusuk

Scoresbysund

Narsarsuaq

Munich

HamburgBerlin

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Gothenburg

Stavanger

Bergen

Trondheim

Torshavn

Ilulissat

OsloHelsinki

Billund

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Edmonton

TEMPERATURES IN ICELAND IN CELSIUS (CENTIGRADE):

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Reykjavík Average -0,2 1,1 3,9 5,2 7,3 10,5 11,5 12,6 9 4,3 2,2- 0,2

Reykjavík High 8 9,9 10 13,3 17,2 20,3 18,4 24,8 14,3 13,1 11 9

Reykjavík Low -10,6 -12,4 -4,9 -2,7 -1 3,4 6,5 5,6 1 -4,6 -15,1 -11,5

SUNRISE AND SUNSET: REYKJAVÍK

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Sunrise 11:19 9:55 8:21 6:42 4:39 3:15 3:07 4:50 6:16 7:36 9:24 10:51

Sunset 15:44 17:29 18:59 20:22 21:12 23:39 23:55 22:15 20:37 18:57 16:58 15:44

AVERAGE PRECIPITATION IN MM

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Reykjavík 52 65 122 107 70 45 56 60 94 66 113 86

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EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS FLYING TIMES TO ICELAND

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Eiríks-jökull

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Mývatn

Krafla

Reykjahlíð

Ódáðahraun

Askja

Kjölur

Arnarvatnsheiði

Gláma

Lambadalsfjall

Skeggöxl

Hornbjarg

Látrabjarg

Flatey

Snæfellsnes

Laki

DyrhólaeySurtsey

Grímsey

Ingólfshöfði

JökulsárlónSkaftafell

Hvannadalshnjúkur

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FlúðirLaugarás

Laugarvatn

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ÁlftanesGarðurKeflavík

VogarSandgerði

NjarðvíkHafnir

Grindavík

Seltjarnarnes

Akranes

Búðardalur

Laugarbakki

HvammstangiReykhólar

PatreksfjörðurTálknafjörður

Bíldudalur

Þingeyri

Flateyri

Suðureyri Bolungarvík

Ísafjörður

Súðavík

Grundarfjörður

Borgarnes

Stykkishólmur

RifÓlafsvík

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Reykjavík

StokkseyriEyrarbakki

Selfoss

Hveragerði

Kópavogur

Mosfellsbær

GarðabærHafnarfjörður

Hvolsvöllur

Vík

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Höfn

Djúpivogur

BreiðdalsvíkStöðvarfjörður

Fáskrúðsfjörður

ReyðarfjörðurEskifjörður

Neskaupstaður

Seyðisfjörður

Vopnafjörður

Borgarfjörður

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Þórshöfn

Raufarhöfn

Kópasker

Húsavík

Akureyri

Svalbarðseyri

HauganesGrenivík

HríseyÁrskógssandur

Hofsós

Varmahlíð

Sauðárkrókur

BlönduósHólmavík Drangsnes

Skagaströnd

Dalvík

Ólafsfjörður

Siglufjörður

Egilsstaðir

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Kverkfjöll

Sprengisandur Snæfell

Hallormsstaður

Melrakka-slétta

Jökulsá áFjöllum

Dettifoss

Blanda

Önundarfjörður

Skagafjörður

Eyjafjörður

Vopn

afjör

ður

Reyðarfjörður

Arnarfjörður

Ísafjarðardjúp

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Öxar-fjörður

Þistilfjörður

Gilsfjörður

Hvammsfjörður

Breiðafjörður

Faxaflói

Húnaflói

Norðurá

Þjórsá

GullfossGeysir

Þingvellir

Gerpir

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THIS ROUTE MAP REPRESENTS MANY OF THE DIRECT FLIGTHS TO ICELAND, OTHER SEASONAL DESTINATIONS MAY BE MISSING FROM THE MAP.

About us

Reykjavik Excursions-Kynnisferðir was founded in 1968 and has over the last four decades grown into the one of the largest tour operators in Iceland, offering a range of excellent tours and services for individuals and groups. Our staff is comprised of energetic, outgoing, well-educated and experienced professionals, who are as easygoing and flexible as they are dependable. We operate one of the largest coach fleets in Iceland with vehicles of all shapes and sizes, which can take you, our valued clients, to all the most beautiful spots in our country, however remote. All our coaches are equipped with free Wi-Fi. Reykjavik Excursions is a fully licensed tour operator and travel agent. Moreover we are extremely proud to be the first Icelandic tour operator to be granted the ISO 14001 certification for environmental management from the British Standard Institute (BSI). The company has certifications from Vakinn, both for their quality system as well as for their environmental system. Vakinn is Iceland tourism´s official quality and environmental system and its aim is to strengthen both quality and safety in tourism by means of guidance and support, as well as developing a sense of social responsibility.The company is as well on its way in implementing OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety System. We are also Iceland’s only company with a membership in the Global Passenger Network, an international association founded to promote the highest standards in coach operations worldwide.

Reykjavik Excursions has operated the main bus service between Iceland’s capital Reykjavík and Keflavík International Airport – Flybus – since 1979. With regular scheduled bus services coordinated with each departing and arriving flight, we are committed to providing the best possible connections for visitors to our beautiful country.

Our day tours allow you to experience many of the most stunning and exotic places in Iceland. Should you have special wishes, our dedicated team of planning experts are there to listen to your needs and tailor-make tours to fit your requirements. The same goes for incentive tours, for which we have established a whole separate division, Reykjavik Incentives, to provide the best possible service. Should you want added flexibility and freedom, our Iceland On Your Own program might be just the thing for you – or, alternatively, you may want to hire one of our coaches or mini-buses, with a driver, to take you where you want to go. Back in Reykjavík, our Hop On - Hop Off double-decker buses are very popular and allow you to take in the city´s main sights easily and comfortably.

We look forward to serving you at one of our two sales offices – at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík or at Keflavík International Airport.

You can also feel free to contact us through our website, www.re.is

Happy touring!

Welcome to Iceland

We warmly welcome you to our wonderful country of the midnight sun and northern lights, erupting geysers and cascading waterfalls, rugged mountains and stunning vistas, otherworldly landscapes and magical myths ... and so much, much more.

PopulationIceland has a population of some 329,000 people. The area of the country is 103,000 km2, so that’s about three people to every square kilometre. Two-thirds of the population live in the capital Reykjavík, while the remainder is scattered mainly around the coastal regions. A century ago, around 3% of Icelanders lived in urban areas. Today the trend has been completely reversed, with around 3% of Icelanders living in rural areas.

LanguageIcelanders speak Icelandic, an Indo-European language belonging to the Germanic or Nordic branch of languages. Icelandic has remained relatively unchanged since the settlement of the country in 874 AD, making it fairly grammatically complex and accounting for some of the special

Icelandic characters, like þ (a voiced ‘th’ sound), ð (a softer ‘th’ sound), and æ (pronounced like ‘I’). If you find the idea of trying to speak Icelandic daunting, don’t worry: almost everyone in Iceland speaks English, and most Icelanders also learn one or more languages, most commonly the Nordic languages, German, French or Spanish.

Icelandic namesIcelanders still use patronyms – and increasingly matronyms – instead of surnames. This means that an Icelander will usually take his or her father’s (and sometimes mother’s) first name and add –son or –dóttir. Thus a brother and sister whose father’s name is Jón would be Jónsson and Jónsdóttir, respectively. To add to the confusion, women do not change their names when they marry, so within a family of, say, a mother, father, son and daughter, the family members will all have different last names. However, this does not worry the Icelanders since they always go by their first names, anyway. That is why, for instance, you will find the Icelanders listed by their first names in the telephone directory, and why children call their elders, including teachers, friends’ parents and even the president, by their first names.

WELCOME TO ICELAND

The Seasons

SpringSpring in Iceland is a time of rejoicing. After a dark winter, Icelanders embrace the lengthening of the days. As the trees bud, flowers bloom, the light grows more brilliant by the day and migrating birds return to build their nests, it is almost impossible not to be in a happy mood.

SummerThis is the season of the midnight sun, when the light is most exquisite and Icelandic nature shows off its magical beauty. For a few weeks around the summer solstice on June 21 the sun never sets, merely dips below the horizon, casting a subdued and enchanted light across the land. Icelanders kick into high gear in the summer, activities and festivals abound, and the night is always young.

AutumnThis is the season of the fading light and the beautiful sunsets. It is also when the countryside is covered with wild crowberries and blueberries and Icelanders take to the hills to fill containers and bellies, returning with happy smiles and blue around the mouth. This is also when the autumn round-up takes place, as farmers head out on horseback to collect their sheep and lambs from their summer pastures out in

the wilderness. They are herded back to corrals where the sheep are sorted according to their respective owners and festivity abounds, with everyone invited to take part. Autumn is also the season of festivals, when the Iceland Airwaves music festival, the Reykjavík Jazz Festival, Reykjavík Literature Festival, Reykjavík International Film Festival draw visitors from all over the world for cultural enjoyment and general fun.

WinterIf you think winter in Iceland consists of one long stretch of darkness with a bit of snow thrown in – think again! Certainly parts of Iceland get only about 3-4 hours of full daylight around the winter solstice on December 21 ... but the hours before and after that daylight are often filled with the most exquisite kind of light you can imagine, as sunrise and sunset each last for several hours. Of course winter is also the time of the wondrous Northern Lights, one of the most spectacular sights known to man. And the advent to Christmas in December is a chapter onto itself, as Icelanders throw themselves into the holiday season with fervour. On New Year’s Eve the mother of all parties takes place, as fireworks are sold unrestricted to the general public and fired off at midnight.

Day Tours

At Reykjavik Excursions we are proud to offer an extensive range of day tours to many of Iceland’s most beautiful places, as well as tours of our lovely capital city, Reykjavík.

Our day tours are packed with diverse experiences for you to enjoy. Just about any activity associated with our wonderful country is offered by our tours. A number of our most popular excursions have been augmented with extra activities, giving our clients the chance to pack the greatest possible adventure into their day. For example, our vastly popular Golden Circle tour may be taken as-is, or in conjunction with a snowmobiling adventure atop one of our glaciers, a visit to a steam bath built over a natural hot spring, a horse riding excursion, or snorkeling in Silfra, the crystal-clear ravine that marks the boundary between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates.

All of our tours are guided in English, and many also in German, French, Spanish and the Scandinavian languages. Our professional guides are all specially trained and certified, and bring their expertise, knowledge and unique character into the mix. In addition, a few of our tours are offered with audio guidance.

Whether you want to experience the magnificent Northern Lights, see the incredible Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, experience the otherworldly colour palette of Landmannalaugar in Iceland’s interior, visit a hothouse (greenhouse) to learn about the role of geothermal heat in growing vegetables, come with us to the amazing Blue Lagoon, or any number of other amazing activities, we have the tour for you.

Iceland on Your Own

Our scheduled bus network offers travellers increased flexibility and freedom when exploring Iceland. Available to individuals and groups alike, the Iceland On Your Own scheduled bus services run across most of Iceland, including the Icelandic highlands.

Passengers can hop on our scheduled buses on each stop along its route anywhere in the country. This offers those who, for example, have rented a car but want to venture further into the Icelandic highlands an excellent choice of travel as most of the interior routes are only accessible by special vehicles.

We also offer bus passports which are pre-determined combinations of routes. The passports allow exploration at one’s own leisure. Two types of passports are available: Firstly, passports that are valid for a fixed amount of time and pose no restrictions on how often the passenger makes use of our services within that time frame. Secondly, passports that allow the passenger to travel along a fixed circle, choosing to travel either clockwise or anti-clockwise, in one direction, whereby each leg of a route is only accessible once but the time frame is very flexible. Our bus passports include the popular Ring Road Passport, the Highland Passport, the Beautiful South Passport, and the Combo Passport. The perfect way to explore Iceland for those who want to enjoy the freedom to adhere to their own schedule.

Iceland On Your Own’s flexible nature makes it a perfect option for hikers. The Hiking On Your Own passports guarantee bus transfers for those who intend to walk the ever popular “Laugavegur” from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk (or vice versa) and the “Fimmvörðuháls” hike between Skógar and Þórsmörk. The two trails can even be combined for the same price. Whatever your needs or preference, we at Reykjavik Excursions have got you covered.

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Kópasker

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Keflavík Blue LagoonHveragerði

Varmahlíð

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ReykjahlíðMývatn

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Drangsnes

Látrabjarg

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Flybus

Reykjavik Excursions has operated the Flybus, the main bus service between Iceland’s capital Reykjavík and Keflavík International Airport, since 1979. The Flybus, known for its efficient and reliable connections, is coordinated with all arriving and departing flights, around the clock, holidays included. The Flybus departs from Reykjavík’s main bus terminal, BSÍ. In addition, we offer pick up or drop off at most hotels and guesthouses at specific times during the day, at an extra cost.

In addition to the regular Flybus, Reykjavik Excursions offers passengers to or from the airport the option of stopping at the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon, a deliciously warm pool of powder-blue water rich in minerals and renowned for its healing properties, is one of Iceland’s best-known attractions. As it is located close to Keflavík International Airport, many passengers opt to visit the Blue Lagoon either on arrival or departure from the country.

Hop On – Hop Off

Reykjavik Excursions operates the Hop On – Hop Off City Sightseeingservice on a daily basis all year round. Our colourful double-deckerbuses, and our minibuses, are perfect for getting to know Reykjavíkand its main sights, history and culture. There are more than tenseparate stops around the city centre where you can hop on andoff at your leisure. The buses are equipped with an audio guidance system, offering guidance in eight different languages: English, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Swedish.The service is operated daily all year and departs from Harpa Reykjavík Concert Hall and Conference Centre. Each ticket is valid for 24 hours. For a more detailed schedule and information please visit our website, www.citysightseeing.is

Groups

At Reykjavik Excursions we pride ourselves on meeting our clients’ needs. Our team of experienced planning professionals is able, ready, willing and waiting to tailor your Iceland itinerary to your specific requirements. Whether you are a group of three or 300 people (or even more), we can make your dream holiday come true. Throwing a stag party for a friend? Escorting a group of venerable seniors on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure? Bringing over a group of teenagers for an educational field trip combined with a rocking great time? If you dream of waterfalls or glaciers – we can show you both. If you want to look at a tranquil lake we can take you there. If you want some action – we´ll give you action! We cannot promise your group good weather – only weather of all kinds. Get in touch and tell us what you would like to experience in Iceland and we’ll come back with suggestions and ideas for your perfect excursions and experiences.

Incentive Tours

For incentive tours or events, Iceland is a destination like no other. Its myriad of exotic locations, combined with a wealth of possibilities for exciting outdoor activities, puts it in a class of its own. Many of the most exciting attractions or activities the country has to offer are within easy distance from the capital Reykjavík, which cuts down on travel and allows you to make the most of your time. It goes without saying that we have the most modern technology and equipment at our disposal and adhere to the most stringent safety standards, so you can relax and feel confident that your staff or clients are well taken care of.

Our Reykjavik Incentives experts are completely plugged into the incentive scene and will work closely with your company to set up the perfect itinerary for your tour. Whether your objective is entertainment, motivation, team building, or pure pleasure, our team will carefully and creatively craft each program and itinerary to your specifications.

Enterprise Rent A Car

Enterprise Rent A Car, one of the largest car rental companies in the world, joined forces with Reykjavik Excursions in 2014. The partnership was formed because of their shared belief of customer care, value and outstanding service in the ever expanding Icelandic travel network. For over 45 years, Reykjavik Excursions has proudly served travellers keen on exploring Iceland. We offer our customers a chance to explore Iceland safely and economically on their own terms.

Iceland has a reputation of being an exciting alternative destination for travellers looking for a different experience. Renting an Enterprise car allows visitors to explore our beautiful country at their own pace.

Our office is located at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík. Meet & greet service available at Keflavík International Airport.

Why choose Enterprise?

• Only the newest car models in all categories.

• Competitive prices.

• Unlimited mileage.

• Free hotel pick up within Reykavík city limits.

• 2 Flybus+ return tickets included with every rental.

• 24/7 breakdown service.

• Our rental offices are located at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík and at the Keflavík International Airport.

Coach Rental

Have your own specific ideas about tours and want to do the planning yourself, but need a set of wheels? For you we offer the option of hiring a coach with a driver to transport you from place to place.

Icelandic roads, especially in the interior and highlands, require a special set of skills and expertise best entrusted to those familiar with such conditions. Driving on gravel roads is more dangerous than one might think, and traversing rugged tracks or fording rivers in the outback demands a proficiency that only experience can provide. Our professional drivers have earned their expertise through years of practice, and will get you to and from your destination while you sit back, relax and enjoy.

At Reykjavik Excursions we are proud to operate one of the largest fleets of coaches in Iceland, all conforming to the highest safety standards and regulations. We have around 70 vehicles of varying shapes and sizes, including 4x4 buses, able to transport from eight and up to 73 people. All are spacious, comfortable, and equipped with safety belts for all passengers.

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Flybus/Flybus+ Scheduled Flybus departures from BSÍ Bus Terminal. Flybus+ service available from selected hotels and guesthouses. Please be ready in time for your pick up in front of your hotel or guesthouse.

Reykjavik Excursions (RE) acknowledges that traveling bags are designed to protect their contents. In the course of normal handling, your baggage may show evidence of wear and tear. RE takes neither responsibility for minor cuts, scratches and dents nor for items that protrude from traveling bags, such as retractable handles, wheels, straps and luggage carts. Pick up and drop off service for RE day tours Pick up for day tours is operated by several smaller coaches throughout the city centre up to 30 minutes before departure. Please be ready in time for your pick up in front of your hotel or guesthouse. Main departure point for RE day tours is from BSÍ Bus Terminal.

Drop off starts after indicated arrival time. Please note that drop off locations may not be directly in front of your hotel or guesthouse dictated by actual conditions (e.g. narrow streets, coach size, roadworks, etc.). Return times Please note that indicated return times refer to guided tours only, drop off and pick up are not included. Additionally, during winter return times can vary due to weather conditions. Included All admissions to sites, museums or exhibitions visited are included, unless otherwise stated in tour description. Excluded Unless specifically listed, meals and refreshments are not included. During full day excursions there is a lunch stop at a local restaurant. Prices Tours and services are subject to currency fluctuation and conditions of cooperative contractors that may provide transportation and other services. Languages Guidance is in English. Some tours are additionally guided in German, French, Scandinavian & Spanish (summertime only). Clothing Sturdy shoes and a warm outdoor wear should be worn when traveling in Iceland during any season. Nature is the main attraction on many of the excursions and a short outdoor walk may be included to fully enjoy the tour.

Food & beverages on board buses Kindly limit consumption of food to “snack type foods” (candy, chips, cookies etc.). Only beverages in covered containers are allowed on board. Liability Reykjavik Excursions reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables without prior notice, should the necessity arise. No liability is accepted for losses or expenses due to delays or changes of arrival or departure of flights or other services, injury, sickness, accident, strikes, damage, negligence, weather, war or other causes outside the control of Reykjavik Excursions. All such losses and expenses are the personal liability of the traveller. Cancellation policy Reservations can be cancelled 24 hours prior to departure without penalty. Cancellations received less than 24 hours prior to departure will be charged full price. Discount for children Reykjavik Excursions offers special discount fares for children accompanied by adults. Discounts for children on tours co-operated by Reykjavik Excursions differ from one to another.

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