SPECIAL HOLIDAY TOURS

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1 Day Tours - All the most exciting places in Iceland CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL HOLIDAY TOURS BSÍ Bus Terminal main@re.is

2 Grand Excursion - City Tour / Winter Warmer Style! In this special winter warmer edition, we will get the highlights of Iceland's history and culture, and see in its sparkling holiday setting. Among the stops are Perlan, with its 360 viewing deck, Höfði house where Reagan and Gorbachev met in 1986 to begin the process of ending the Cold War and other interesting sights of. Now in December we include a visit to Víking Brewery in Ægisgarður, where we will get: Christmas Beer Tasting Hot Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies RE-05 ALL YEAR 13:00-16:00 Remember to dress warmly. Light refreshments at Ægisgarður Christmas Walk This cultural and gastronomic walking tour of is a wonderful alternative to your traditional city sightseeing tour and will get you into a true Christmas mood. During our Christmas Walk, we offer you a unique insight into our Christmas traditions old and new while telling you about the history, art and architecture, culture and cuisine of the city. NM-01 DECEMBER 09:00-12:00 Last departure 24 December by foot Restaurant stops to sample local food & drinks A small Christmas present Meeting point Meeting point for the Christmas Walk is in front of the Elding sales office, by the Old Harbour in downtown. It is important to be on time as the tour starts at 09:

3 Magic & Mystery at New Year Join us on a tour with a local guide to explore the special traditions and strange Icelandic folklore connected to the magical New Year's Eve. On this tour, you will check out the fireworks sales organised by the Icelandic Rescue Teams but every year Icelanders blow up over 600 tonnes of fireworks that night. You will also visit the old cemetery of and visit a place the Icelandic elves are said to inhabit. At the end of the tour, a small bonfire will be lit and you say farewell to the passing year in a traditional Icelandic way; with a bang. Glass of sparkling wine Farewell gift Colourful fireworks and sparklers Bonfire Tour Celebrate New Year's Eve with us NM DECEMBER 09:00-13:00 RE DECEMBER 20:00-23:00 New Year's Eve in is celebrated with fireworks and bonfires. The locals gather around the bonfires that are dispersed all over the city, celebrating and singing. Reykjavik Excursions offer a great tour that allows you to experience this celebration. A spectacular sight not to be missed when in Iceland! This tour is only available on New Year's Eve, every year. Sparklers Adults (10+): Children 9 years and younger are not permitted on this tour

4 A sight not to be missed! Christmas Walk and Gullfoss, Geysir & Þingvellir Join us for a wonderful alternative Christmas tour followed by the amazing Golden Circle. On this tour, you will get a unique insight into Iceland s Christmas traditions, both old and new. At the end of the walk, you will be picked up for the Golden Circle part of the tour, where you will visit Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir geothermal area. SRE-99 DECEMBER 09:00-18:30 Last departure 24 December by foot and bus Restaurant stops to sample local food & drinks A small Christmas present Meeting point Meeting point for the Christmas Walk is in front of the Elding sales office, by the Old Harbour in downtown. The walking tour part takes about 3 hours. It is important to be on time as the tour starts at 09:00. Northern Lights Tour There is nothing more breathtaking than seeing the northern lights dancing around the sky - an unforgettable experience. The northern lights are caused by the interaction of particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the North Pole. That creates this wonderful light effect, known as the aurora borealis. The northern lights are a spectacular natural phenomenon, often seen dancing around in fantastic colours across the Icelandic Arctic sky. The locations visited differ from tour to tour since we go where it is most likely to see the northern lights each evening. RE-62 *Available at 21:00. SEASONAL Flexible 19:30-22:30 16 October February :00-00:00 16 October March This tour depends on weather and sightings are not guaranteed. Remember to dress warmly. Indicated return times can vary. If travelling with young children, we recommend the 19:30 departure. * If you don t see any lights on the RE-62 tour...you can re-book again for free

5 Day Tours - All the most exciting places in Iceland For more information about the traditions surrounding Icelandic holidays or if you want useful tips regarding your stay in Iceland, please visit our blogsite: blog.re.is FUN BLOG POSTS TO CHECK OUT: The Icelandic Yule Lads Icelandic Christmas Eve traditions English Words in the Icelandic Language The Norse Goddesses 10 things to do in Reykjavik Northern Light Season Icelandic Sayings You can also find further information about Reykjavik Excursions day tours on Operations: 24, 25, 31 Dec 2016, 1 Jan 2017 First departure from Harpa at 10:00 Last departure from Harpa at 15:00 (last arrival at 16:00 at Harpa) Departures every 30 minutes For full schedule and holiday operations please visit our website Happy touring