Iceland review - 2013, Page 78

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Quality Clothing and Souvenirs
The Viking Store is situated in one of Reykjavík’s most famous old buildings, the
Falcon House on Hafnarstræti. It carries quality outdoor clothing designed to protect
you from the harsh Icelandic climate, fine wool sweaters, gloves and hats, a range of
souvenirs, the most renowned Icelandic photo books and postcards.
The Viking Store is well situated in the center of Reykjavík and has another outlet
on the main street of Akureyri, the capital of the north. With friendly service and
an excellent selection of smart goods, you’re almost guaranteed not to leave empty
handed.
Sleep in Luxury
Just imagine sleeping under a warm, fluffy cloud. Eiderdown duvets give their own-
ers exactly that sensation. They provide excellent insulation and the exact warmth
necessary to sleep well, and are so lightweight that one only feels comfort. Eider-
down comforter factory shop Dún og fiður has the finest quality eiderdown duvets
in Iceland. The duvets are handmade with feather-free down and 100 percent down
proof cotton. The shop is located on Reykjavík’s main shopping street Laugavegur
and offers a wide variety of quality duvets and pillows, which can be purchased
tax-free.
The eider duck is an Arctic bird that can be found in large numbers along the
coastline of Iceland. The birds gather in colonies to nest with the females pluck-
ing their down to insulate their nests. A protected species in Iceland, eider farmers
ensure that no harm is done, replacing down with hay after harvesting, and keep
predators at bay. dunogfidur.is
Adventure Extraordinaire
Just as one should never have hot chocolate without cream, one should never visit
Iceland without a glacier tour. Mountaineers of Iceland offer tours by snowmobile
and super jeep on Langjökull, the country’s second-largest glacier. Visitors can
choose between different glacier tours or combine them with other destinations.
The popular Pearl Tour includes the Golden Circle—Þingvellir National Park, the
erupting hot spring Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall—topped off with a cruise on the
creamy-white Langjökull. The Mountaineers’ base camp at the foot of the glacier,
including a storage for coveralls, is heated and well-equipped. Guides make sure
travelers are warmly dressed and wearing the necessary safety gear before they head
out onto the glacier.
Mountaineers operate open day tours, half-day tours and evening tours as well as
private tailor-made tours for smaller and larger groups, for one, two or more days.
Other destinations include highland reserve Landmannalaugar and volcano Hekla,
forested highland paradise Þórsmörk with a view of Eyjafjallajökull glacier-volcano
and a trip around the volcanic wonderland of Reykjanes peninsula. Every trip with
Mountaineers of Iceland is an adventure worth embarking on. mountaineers.is