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- PRODUCT:
- DTST-03
- DURATION:
- 5 hours
- SEASON:
- All Year
- PRICE:
- ISK 15000
- DEPARTURES:
- Daily
Introduction
Not only will this tour present to you the Akureyri Countryside, but by taking you to the local neighbourhood, to the farms and farmers you will learn to know better the Icelandic way of living. The settlers brought livestock with them from their homelands; such as sheep, cattles, goats, pigs, poultry, dogs, cats and horses. Because of no livestock importation for centuries the Icelandic farm animals are the direct descendants of the settlers animals and the original stock has been preserved that way. Through the centuries, Icelandic farm animals have had to cope with hard winters, famine and volcanic eruptions and are therefore unusually hardy.
Itinerary
In this quite so unorthodox visit to the farms and farmers of the Akureyri area we will get a glimpse of the country-side of Iceland and the life that is largely based on traditional livestock raising. For centuries Icelandic farmers have raised both cattle and sheep in so-called mixed animal husbandry, which is still the most common form of farming. Such farms usually also have some horses. Specialization has, however, increased significantly in recent years. The traditional farming with sheep, cows and horses will be visited as well as farmers that make their way to nurture the old ways of handcraft or breeding the settlement hens, goats or dogs. We will also come to an old traditional turf church and visit farmers that produce their own homemade ice cream. Our last stop will be at Jólagarðurinn, the Christmas Garden where melodies and aroma is in the air and the fire glows and crackles in the fireplace. From this magical world of Christmas we will say good bye to the farmers and their animals and return to Akureyri.
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PRICES
| Adult | |
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| ISK 15000 |
Children
Children age 0-2: ISK 7500
Children age 3-12: ISK 7500
Detailed Information
Seasons
Seasons From 1 January through 31 December
Duration: 5 hours
Departure days: Daily.
Departure times: Daily departures upon request.
Departure points: Daily departures from Akureyri harbour. We are able to arrange pick up from most hotels in the greater Akureyri area.
Pick up: Free pick up from Akureyri harbour or most hotels in the greater Akureyri area upon request. Please contact us for further information on departure times.
Return Details: Transportation back to the harbour approximately 5 hours after the tour departures.
Pricing Policy
50% off for children under age 12 in care of adults.
Booking
Can be booked until 2 days before departure.
Minimum participants:
Summer: 4 Adults or minimum rate.
Winter: 2 Adults or minimum rate.
Note: Due to weather and/or road conditions we might have to alter the itinerary, have longer journey time or cancellation of the tour.
Other
This tour is suitable for travellers arriving in cruise ships in Akureyri. We are able to make the tour duration shorter upon request. We set out to be flexible regarding departure times for this tour. Please contact us for further information.
Included
- Guided tour and transportation
Not included
- Lunch and refreshments
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Included
- Guided tour and transportation
Not included
- Lunch and refreshments
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 Travel agencyAuthorized by the Icelandic Tourist Board |
 Member ofThe Icelandic Travel Industry Association |
 Member ofThe Icelandic Convention & Incentive Bureau |
 Official agent forHurtigruten cruises in Norway |
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An unforgettable travel experience