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Nonni Travel

Brekkugata 5, 602 Akureyri

Nonni Travel is fully licensed travel agency and tour operator, owned and managed by locals in the beautiful north of Iceland.

Nonni Travel has been operating since 1989 and offers tours in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands for both individuals and groups. 

We at Nonni Travel truly believe that those three countries are the most awesome places to be! Each country itself promises a unique experience and unforgettable memories. Each of them is completely different, each of them carries their own unique signature and spirit but they all stand for their breathtaking natural beauty, their pureness and authenticity and their fascinating Nordic cultural heritage and lifestyle.

Over the past 30 years Nonni Travel has built a reputation for reliability and personal service. The guides and lecturers are carefully selected individuals with a good language standard and knowledge of history, culture, geography, geology and natural history.

Nonni Travel aims to encourage the travel of foreign and Icelandic visitors to the region and can assist other agencies with clients wishing to travel to Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland. Through Nonni Travel you can book day tours, activities all over Iceland, package tours, tailor made tours, multi day tours, self drive packages and private guided tours. Nonni Travel is a one-stop shop for all your needs.

Our mission & service
We want our clients to experience the spirit of the Arctic that we love so much and show them what we believe are Europe’s best hidden secrets. We want our customers to enjoy themselves, to be able to connect with the beauty of our destinations and go home with this certain glow in their eyes and a lot of good memories.

  • We provide services in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands based on our extensive experience and networks in these countries
  • We offer an awesome selection of tours – both standard and tailor-made & private – for indidvidual travellers, groups and cruiseship visitors all designed by ourselves or carefully selected from chosen partners
  • We are in love with creating self-drive packages of any kind – from adventurous to slow travel
  • We design unforgettable group experiences both guided and private
  • We organize conferences and events (Our newest project we are totally proud of: We organize the Myvatn Marathon 2020!)
  • We offer reliable ship handling & cruise service

See also the company web site www.nonnitravel.is for further information on tours

 

North Wind

Melavegur 6, 530 Hvammstangi

Húnaþing vestra authentic experience – Hvítserkur Tour Don’t feel like driving by yourself out on gravel roads? Want to experience the true Icelandic North ? Why not enjoy being picked up in Reykjavík or Hvammstangi by a local and be guided on your way to experience Húnaþing vestra, the land of natural wonders, varied wildlife and rich history with a knowledgeable local guide.

Burial Rites Tour 
Burial Rites, an award-winning book by Hannah Kent will soon be on the big screen, where the Oscar winning actor Jennifer Lawrence will be the star of the show. Burial Rites is based on the story of Agnes Magnúsdóttir and her final days before being the last woman executed in Iceland. Experience the moving story and true sites behind the novel as well as raw Icelandic nature in this unique tour with an experienced local guide that knows the real story. 

Our customized tours can help you experience the most beautiful and interesting places of North West Iceland Our area is such a hidden gem and we can custom design a tour according to your own wishes.

You just need to choose your desired dates and give us an idea of what you want to do and then let us design a unique and extraordinary adventure of a lifetime! Your group may consist of friends with common travel interests, a group of work colleagues, a family wishing to spend time together. 

We can provide guides that speak English and Icelandic and can accommodate groups of up to 20 people.

 

Absorb Iceland

Rósarimi 1, 112 Reykjavík

Absorb Iceland is an Icelandic tour operator located in Reykjavik, certified by the Icelandic Tourist Board, and abides by all laws and regulations in Iceland’s travel industry. 

We specialize in local private tours in Iceland, traveling in a relaxing and enjoyable manner. With our experienced local guides, you get to ABSORB everything Iceland and its breathtaking nature have to offer, whether it be with an itinerary packed with action or an easy-going day. 

We love to tailor tours to our guests' needs and specifications to make their experience of Iceland welcoming, unique, and unforgettable for a lifetime. We always focus on providing a personal and friendly service to our guests, making them feel like they are exploring Iceland with a local friend. You can always contact us directly to start planning your stay in Iceland with the best possible itinerary built especially for you. 

We are locals living in Reykjavik with a passion for Iceland. We feel fortunate to have been brought up and be living in our wonderful country, and we want to share our local knowledge and expertise of all the wonders Iceland has to offer with new friends. 

Traveling in a private setting with a personal local guide, you get a more in-depth experience of Iceland and its nature, culture, and history. That is why our tours are private so our guests will get a more personal experience.  

Hotel Heydalur

Mjóifjörður, 420 Súðavík

Hotel Heydalur is located in the beautiful valley of Heydalur, around 320 km from Reykjavík and 130 km from Ísafjörður. The hotel offers 59 beds in 19 rooms (all with private WC) as well as three summer cottages.

The hotel restaurant is renowned for its delicious, local food which is served in the old barn.

The hotel also operates a campsite (open from June 1 until the end of October) with warm showers, flushing toilets and ample electricity plugs for RVs and trailers.

Heydalur has recently been nominated as the best bathing site in the Westfjords area.  Near the hotel you will find two outdoor, geothermal hot tubs, as well as a small pool inside a tropical greenhouse. On the other side of the river Heydalsá you will find yet another natural hot tub.

The opportunities for recreation and activities are almost endless. The hotel has a playground for children and youth, but also offers guided kayaking and horse riding tours that are suitable for most people. There are numerous hiking routes available, birdwatching is excellent during summer and freshwater fishing is also possible. During winter, visitors can enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and, of course, the magic of the northern lights.  

Brekkulækur

Brekkulækur, 531 Hvammstangi

The guesthouse Brekkulækur was build in 1936 and lies in the wonderful area of Miðfjarðaá.

Brekkulækur, heart and centre of our activities, is not only our home with an office and horse stables but also a comfortable guesthouse offering you the following:

- Attractive single-, double and multi-bed rooms (partly with shower / W.C.)

- Night lodging with breakfast or full board

- Wonderful surroundings for walking (bird-watching)

- Seal colony – summer and winter one of Iceland´s best approachable seal colonies (40 km)

- Natural hot swimming pool (20 km)

- 70 Horses – longer riding trips among free running horses possible on some days, as well as the opportunity for a shorter ride, rent a horse only on request and only for experienced riders

- one very friendly dog

- Open all year round (pre-booking welcome)

- We speak English and German fluently

- Pick up from the bus stop in Hvammstangi upon request

- Ideal lodging place for individual travelers

- Winner of the Nordic Travel Award 2016

Please visit us here.

Prime Tours

Smiðshöfði 7, 110 Reykjavík

The Team

The Prime Tours team strives for customer satisfaction. We take great pride in introducing Iceland to visitors and our main goal is to make the experience enjoyable and memorable for all participants. Our objectives in our operations:

  • Private Tours
  • Your own tour guide
  • Spectacular experience
  • High quality vehicles
  • Personal service
  • Great memories

Flexibile Service

The key element in our private tours is the personal service and flexibility we provide. Don’t hesitate to ask your driver for whatever you require, will it be an extra stop enroute or increased/reduced duration of an ongoing tour, your driver will strive to meet your demands.

Comfort & Quality

All cars and buses operated by Prime Tours are comfortable high quality cars. Our fleet also consists of specially equipped vehicles for wheelchairs, children seats and more. Our drivers are qualified experienced drivers, licensed by the Icelandic Transport Authority. All our work is pre-booked to ensure that we provide a prompt and reliable service for our customers.

Personal Experience

A private tour should be an enjoyable and memorable experience, and that is what we strive to provide. We tell you stories, educate you on Icelandic geology, introduce you to our culture and show you the amazing nature that Iceland consists of.

Custom request?

If you have a request for a tour that is not in our list of tours, please just request a quote and we will get back to you.

If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us with your questions to contact@primetours.is

Ocean Front Iceland

Minna Knarrarnes, 190 Vogar

Luxury apartment in this beautiful Oceanfront Villa, Minna-Knarrarnes in Vatnsleysuströnd, by road 420. Ideal for 2 sleeps 4. Seperate entrance, kitchen, living room, bathroom and one bedroom. All inclusive. Wireless Internet. Hot tub / Jacuzzi and cable TV. The house, and its beautiful surroundings have been used in film-making. Located on a large private property with outstanding ocean and mountain view, and with a private beach. The Blue Lagoon is 15 minutes away. Reykjavik is 30 minutes away, downtown. The Airport is 15 minutes away. A perfect place to see the Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights, September through April, in a secluded countryside area, without external lighting. A truly magnificent place.

Borea Adventures-Iceland

Aðalstræti 17, 400 Ísafjörður

Borea Adventures is a fully licensed adventure and wildlife guiding company based in Ísafjörður.

Borea offers guided multi day tours in the Nature Reserve where guests overnight in tents, our private base camp in Hornvík bay or at the abandoned farmhouse in Kvíar.

 Borea Adventures also offers a great variety of day tours from Ísafjörður, 2-6 hours kayak tours in the peaceful fjords in the area and hiking trips suitable for most people. Borea can also customize tours for private groups of different sizes.

 Borea is also highly recognized for their amazing ski tours in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve and in the mountains around Ísafjörður.

 The Company owns an runs the Bjarnarnes ferry boat, an 18 passengers speed boat on scheduled and private trips to Hornstrandir Nature Reserve.

 Borea Adventures tours are guided by experienced local guides that insure that everyone leaves with smiley faces and stories to tell. 

Húsey HI Hostel & Horse Riding

Húsey, 701 Egilsstaðir

Húsey is 55 km. north of Egilsstaðir and located between the two rivers, Jökulsá á Dal (Brú) and LagarfIjót and offers a splendid view of the surrounding mountains and endless opportunities for exploring untouched nature, birds, seals and even reindeer.

This makes Húsey HI Hostel & Horse Riding an ideal choice, be it for your vacation or just for a few days. The Hostel, located in the so-called "Old Farm House" has been renovated and offers accommodation with shared sitting room, conservatory (glasshouse) kitchen bathrooms. Húsey is open 7 months of the year. 

Price list 2021 (bed linen included):
Dormitory: ISK 5.300 
Single room: ISK 7.000 
Double room: ISK 11.100 
Triple room ISK: 15.900 
Quadruple room: ISK 21.200 
Discount for children 4-12 years-ISK 1.500 pr night 
Children 1-4 years free (unless they use a separate bed, then ISK 1.500 discount)

(For example: If a couple with a 2 year old child books a tripple room, they pay the price of a triple room, minus ISK 1500).

Motorhome, not using any facilities: ISK 500 
Motorhome, using WC and shower: ISK 800 pr person
Motorhome, also using kitchen: ISK 2000 pr person

Horse Ridingtours:
Seal watching on a horseback, 2 hrs: ISK 9.000  
Horse riding tour along Jökla and Lagarfljót,  4 hrs: ISK 19.365  

Húsey Riding Tours
Ever wanted to see a seal, have a close encounter with a red-throated diver, get attacked by the great Skua - if so - A horse riding tour at Húsey is just the thing for you. Daily departures at 10 and 17 - don't forget to book!

Húsey is 55 km. north of Egilsstaðir and located between two rivers, Jökulsá á Dal (Brú) and LagarfIjót and offers a splendid view of the surrounding mountains and endless opportunities for exploring untouched nature, birds, reindeer, and seals.

This makes Húsey Hostel and Horsefarm an ideal choice, be it for your vacation or just for a few days. The Hostel, located in the so-called "Old Farm House" has been renovated and offers accommodation with shared sitting room, conservatory (glasshouse) kitchen bathrooms. Húsey is open from 1st of April until 31st of October

Horse Riding Tours:
Seal watching on a horseback, 2 hrs: ISK 9.000
Horse riding tour along Jökla and Lagarfljót, 4 hrs: ISK 19.365

Sealwatching

Höfðabraut 13, 530 Hvammstangi

Sealwatching in Hvammstangi in the northwest of Iceland, only 197 KM's from Reykjavík.

 

The company was established in 2010. Sealwatching is a new experience in Icelandic tourism and we have just the right concept , service and boat for your clients. We offer boat trips from Hvammstangi around Miðfjörður and Húnaflói, giving you the opportunity to watch seals,birds and sometimes whales in their natural environment.

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Our season : May 15th till September 30th
Boat : beautifully restored and preserved old fishing vessel called Brimill.
Boat capacity: 30 pax
Daily departures : 10:00, 13:00, 16:00 Included : Hot chocolate, home baked cinnamon buns and Icelandic traditional „ástarpungar“ On board we provide poncho‘s from 66°North Prices are commissionable and we would love to hear from you and send you an agreement.

Tailor made tours available upon request. Special group prices for 10 people or more. Bookings can be made in our homepage, by phone : +354 852 0645 +354 897 9900 or via email:  info@sealwatching.is or selasigling@simnet.is.  Please visit our homepage for more information www.sealwatching.is or send us an email if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving
your bookings and welcoming your clients to Hvammstangi

Wild Westfjords

Hafnarstræti 9-13, 400 Ísafjörður

Let us show you the Westfjords! We offer exciting & efficient travel experiences in our wild natural environment and take great pride in providing a friendly, flexible & responsible service.

 We offer various day & multi-day tours, with the option of making your own private tour or joining a scheduled departure:

- Self drive around the Westfjords with a personalised travel plan.

- Explore highlights and hard to reach places alike in our super jeeps.

- Trek with us to mountain peaks for the most panoramic views.

- Enrich your visit by getting introduced to local culture.

Or check out the rest of our comprehensive selection of Westfjords tours from our Isafjordur office and all over the region.

 

We are also a fully licenced travel agency specialising in self drive & private tours and customised holidays all over Iceland.

We customise tours starting from Reykjavik and make any travel arrangements required within Iceland when a complete package solution is preferred.

Contact us for the best solution for your trip!

Kraftganga

Lækjargata 4, 101 Reykjavík

Please contact for tours and booking information.

Ögur Travel

Ögur Ísafjarðardjúpi, 401 Ísafjörður

Ogurtravel offers the outdoor challenge of hiking and kayaking in the beautiful surroundings. Enjoy the area exploring nature that is steeped in history and folklore.

Iceland backcountry travel

Urðarvegur 27, 400 Ísafjörður

Iceland BackCountry Travel offers customized multiday tours for small groups in minibuses for up to 17 passengers, private and scheduled tours in highly modified super trucks. 

Sightseeing tours, arctic fox and other wildlife photo safaris, northern lights tours, glacier tours, ice fishing for trout, hikes and nature pools.  Tours from 2 hours and up. Customized tours all across Iceland available. Contact us with your wishes and we will give you a quote for your tour.