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Álftanes Adventure

  • Duration:  3 hours 
  • Difficulty:  Very easy 
  • No min or max 
  • Price:  depending on group size 
  • Pick up and drop off included​
  • Just 15 min drive from the center of Reykjavik 
  • Guided bus tour with a local resident 
  • Lunch at a local Café ​​​
  • Family friendly
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Please contact us for booking

​Why should i go? 

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Go for the Horses 

You can only find one horse breed in Iceland - the Icelandic horse.  It comes in over 80 different colors and color patterns. They are friendly, curious and incredibly cute and you can pet them and take selfies!
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Go for the Presidential Residence

Bessastaðir is the official residence of the President of Iceland . The beautiful white buildings and church from the
​late 18th century are set against the background of Esja mountain making it a stunning picture spot!  ​
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Go for the Beach Walk 

​Explore the amazing nature paradise at Álftanes Peninsula just outside the city limits. Enjoy an easy shoreline walk with breathtaking views over the city, majestic mountains and in fair weather all the way to to glacier Snæfellsnesjökull. 

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Go for the Icelandic Sheepdog

The Icelandic Sheepdog is a spitz breed of dog originating from dogs the Vikings brought to Iceland during the settlement period. Almost extinct in the late 20th century they are now becoming popular again as lovely pets and family dogs. ​
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Go for the rich Birdlife

Álftanes unique location with shoreline and freshwater ponds make it a paradise for birds. It is also an important stopover for migratory birds and winter habitat for resident birds such as the whooper swan and some beautiful duck species.
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Go for the Heritage

Set amid breathtaking scenery the charming replica of a Fisherman´s Village houses today a guesthouse and restaurant. Imagine yourself centuries back in time – the perfect picture stop! ​

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Go for the History

At Álftanes almost every stone has a story to tell, from Turkish Pirate raids in
the 17th century to gruesome
executions at Gálgahraun,
​from love stories to ghost stories –
​Álftanes is a treasure box for tales!  ​
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Go for the Food

Enjoy a lovely home- made soup and sourdough bread at the family run
​Álftanes Café with wonderful views of
​horses and Bessastaðir Residence.
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans .
#1 on Trip Advisor! 
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Go for the Swimming Pool

We offer a drop off at Álftanes famous wave pool, it also boasts one of the largest waterslides in the country, in addition to a 25-meter outdoor pool for swimming, hot tubs and steam baths.* ​
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* Please note that the tour will end at the pool if you choose to stay. Transfer back to town individually by public bus or taxi. 

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Fálkastígur 2 
225 Garðabær 
​Tel:  +354-519-1555
ID: 531213-2030
VATno: 122187

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Monday  - Friday 
9 – 17

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