The Saga Trail

Leave Reykjavik and head for Hvalfjördur. Before the tunnel underneath the fjord was built, driving along its shores was the only way to get to Borgarnes. Follow this old route, which leads to the Whaling Station on its northern shores, which is still in operation.

Address or meeting point

Bus terminal at Laekjartorg, Hafnarstraeti 20, in Reykjavik centre. Customers must be at the meeting point 30 min before the departure of the tour. If customers want to be picked up at the hotel (in Reykjavik only) they must call 24 hours before in order to reconfirm pick up time

Hours & minutes

8 hours

Start or opening time

Available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday June 10 to August 30 at: 08:00 hours

End or closing time

Aproximately at 16:00 hours

Position

Is it possible to get there by public transport? Yes

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Yes, with a guide and bus driver

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? English (all departures) and German (only on Thursdays)

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? No

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No

Shopping information

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? Includes a bus, guidance, Settlement Exhibition, entrance to Snorrastofa and non-guided transfer from Deildartunguhver back to Reykjavík at the end of the tour

List items not included and their renting cost at the venue Guidance on the Return Trip Through the Hvalfjord Tunnel, meals and beverages

List the specific clothing required It is recommended to wear warm clothing in layers and good footwear. You may also want to consider some headwear to cover your ears in case the winds pick up

Meals

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes

Are there restrooms available? Yes

Drinks

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Any

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No

Which currencies are accepted? Cash payments are accepted in ISK, GBP and USD

Product price detail

At 8.00 am

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 12 to 17 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.