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experience. This jewel
of the Atlantic offers
unequalled scenery:
magnificent mountains,
glaciers, volcanoes as
well as geothermal hot
spots giving it its name
— "the land of Fire and
lce." There are powerful
waterfalls and gushing
geysers, cliffs and lakes
teeming with birds and
flora which are unique to
lceland — making it a true
paradise for the naturalist,
birdwatcher, artist or visitor
who just wants to relax and
enjoy the serenity.
ORÆFAFERÐIR
— from the coast
to the mountains
Coast tour: Sightseeing tour on a tractor-drawn haywagon to the nature reserve cape
Ingólfshöfði. This historic cape has extensive birdlife with great view to the glaciers of Öræfi. The
tour starts south of the airport in Fagurhólsmýri and takes 2-4 hours. Price: 10 Can$ free for
children less than 14 years old. Minimum 5 adults and maximum 100 persons.
Mountain tour I: A day tour to the top
of Iceland’s highest mountain Hvannadalshnukur
Time: 7-11 höurs walking + 2h drive. Price: 100
Can$ Included: guidance-car ride up to 900
metersshoes-skis-glacier harness-rope-axe-
crampons-mobile phone-GPS 1-15 persons.
Skiing skill not neccessary.
Other Mountain Tours: iceclimbing.
A short trip to a glacier where you can try
climbing vertical icewalls in full security.
Price: 30 Can$ (10 Can$ if more than three
persons) Also: Half day tour to Öræfajökull -
Telemark Ski Course and much more all year
round.
TEL. + FAX: 354-(4)7 81682
Mobile Phone: 85-44688
Hofsnes Öræfum 785 Fagurhölsmýri lceland