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Hateigsvegi 12, Reykjavik 105, Iceland
354-696-7474
Ranked #5 of 89 tours in Reykjavik
5.0 of 5 stars 167 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: The Goecco Outdoor Adventures StoryWhy do we do what we do? We enjoy it.We get to meet fantastic people from a variety of backgrounds and we take them...... more » Owner description: The Goecco Outdoor Adventures StoryWhy do we do what we do? We enjoy it.We get to meet fantastic people from a variety of backgrounds and we take them on a journey through our beautiful country. Our guides don’t try to impress you with their superhuman qualities (not even our superhuman guides).Instead, they want to show you the real Iceland – the serene, the thunderous, the quaint, and the surreal. « less
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testarossa71
Ottawa
1 review
1 helpful vote
“White Nights Hiking - fall in love with Iceland”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2010
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Without a doubt, the evening spent on the White Nights tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Iceland.

Taking advantage of the long summer days in Iceland, the tour starts in the evening when the group gathers at the tour office. After some brief intros you board your clean and comfortable transportation and drive to the countryside where you follow simple trails to your off-the-beaten-path destination - a natural hot stream nestled in a picturesque valley.

Guests readily immerse themselves in the geothermal stream and the conversations flow as freely as the wine while the hosts ready the gourmet snacks for everyone's enjoyment. You have ample time to soak, sip and relax before continuing the walk through the valley to the pick-up point - but the Icleandic experience is not finished yet. Your hosts will provide you with a well-chosen sampling of music from local artists during the drive. You are now immersed in relaxing sound as you were earlier immersed in the relaxing warmth of the stream and the contentment you felt in the water is continued during your travel back to the city creating a complete tour experience, start to finish.

The evening was uncomplicated and provided the opportunity to relax, reflect and interact with others in a very low-key setting - smiles were plentiful. The pace of the walk to and from the river is adjusted to suit the group so you never feel rushed. Tour hosts have added small touches that other tour operators would overlook and these contribute to a richer experience and their enthusiasm and passion for their country and its natural beauty is evident and infectious. Your trip to Iceland will not be complete without your having this authentic and unique White Night experience.

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Moonyfish
Toronto
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
6 helpful votes
“Magical Hike”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2010

I went on the White Night Hiking tour on Thurs, Aug 5, 2010 and it was definitely the highlight of my trip. Jonas and the other guide (sorry, don't remember his Icelandic name!!! My fault!!!) are very enthusiatic. I am scared of height and with their assitance, I am able to complete and hike and enjoy the magical landscape. This is what I think Iceland is like. I also enjoyed a gourment meal while bathing in the warm river. I'm a foodie and I have to say that I'm very impressed by what is being served that evening. The price of the tour may seem high but considering the entire tour last for 8 hours, it is all worth it. I am very glad that I ended my trip to Iceland with this magical hike. I highly recommend anyone who is travelling to Iceland for a short period of time to do this hike so that they can full appreciate the natural beauty of Iceland.

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rockypunk
Reading, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 helpful votes
“The best trip in Reykjavik”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2010
1
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We went on the White Night Hike - it was simply superb. A must do if you're in Reykjavik and want to see some of the spectacular parts of Iceland that surround the city in a hands on, unprocessed kind of way.

The guides are absolutely awesome. Funny, caring and knowledgeable they made sure that everyone had a good time (I think you can tell by people's ratings that this is no lie, everybody had a good time).

You follow a hot river from its start as bubbling water and hot mud pools down a valley to where it meets a cold river. The views are indescribable and wonderful. Where the two rivers meet, guess what, you can go swimming!

Jonas and Ymir lit a fire and let us chill out with some red wine in the river. Then we ate some Icelandic rarities (rotten shark anyone?) and had some spectacular fish soup.

We trekked down the hill further (in the dark!) and finally got home in the early hours. It was a slightly mystical experience, especially as we listened to some inspiring/inspired music on the way home and got to see one of my favourite things - the sunrise.

Goecco also run a free tour of Reykjavik every day - it's totally brilliant, and we didn't pay a penny (or a krona) - funny and gives a different spin on Icelandic history that you won't get from the National Museum of Iceland. You also get some valuable tips on how not to get ripped off whilst in Iceland (they know how to sell stuff!)

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saxyhan
Reading, United Kingdom
1 review
“The ultimate introduction to Reykjavik and an unmissable night hike too”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2010

The FREE walking tour of Reykjavik is an absolute must for visitors new and old. It is only about an hour starting at 1pm, and if done early in your trip can give you your bearings for a much more enjoyable experience. The guide gives recommendations for restaurants in addition to giving a good grounding of the history of the city and the country. If you visit the My Reykjavik office anytime during your visit, the guides will always give recommendations and advice as well as having exclusive deals with some of the restaurants for extra promotions.

The White Night Hike is an unmissable experience but make sure you bring good walking boots, a bathing suit and a towel to fully enjoy the experience! The hike is downhill through a geothermally active area with hot springs and hot mud pools and leads to an excellent geothermal bathing area. Here, the guides cook authentic Icelandic food (we had various foods including whale and fish soup) and when everyone is finished bathing the hike continues on, still downhill to the coach back to Reykjavik!

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danalinton
Winnipeg, Canada
1 review
“Amazing tour, the best way to see Iceland!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2010

We were lucky enough to be staying in Iceland on the longest day of the year, which we spent hiking through the untouched Icelantic wilderness under the midnight sun! It was a magical experience - the hike kicks off in the evening, and while it does require a moderate level of fitness (there are some great cliff-side views and streams to jump over) it is definitely worth it to experience the natural geothermic hot springs and the overwhelming quiet of this private spot, where even some locals had never seen before.

Jonas, our guide, was a joy - very passionate about Iceland and he was able to teach us so much about his homeland and its current state, in terms of both the environment and the politcal climate. He is enthusiastic and energetic, and he has a few other tours as well if you can't make it to this one - there is a haunted tour and his daily free tours of the city, both of which we would recommend as well, especially the free tour if you do nothing else.

Words really can't describe the experience, it was a magical hike that we will never forget! Thanks Jonas! :)

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