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Botanical Daytours in Iceland
We offer
botanical excursions, ranging from half-day to whole day trips. The tours
focus on botanical spots in South Iceland. The excursions feature the flora and
unique ecology of Iceland. One of our botanical tours is an excellent addition
to your holiday or conference trip to Iceland. The tours emphasize the nature
of Iceland and can be customized to the needs of particular groups,
e.g.,tourists, conference visitors, small tour groups or families. Please, book
early if possible. However, it is possible to book daytours the day before.
Tours may include light to moderate level hiking along coasts,
lava fields and wetlands.
Mode of travel: bus or minibus
depending on group size.
Languages: English and
Icelandic.
Triangle Tour: Reykjavik-South Coast-Thingvallavatn
- Unique tour!
Duration: Light hiking and plant identification 3-4
hrs., total touring time 8-9 hrs.
Preparation: Practical outdoor clothing, hiking
boots and a rain coat. A stop will be made for sandwiches, you can also bring
your own picnic lunch.
Pick up at hotels in Reykjavik after 8:30. Please,
contact us in advance regarding the pick up service.
Triangle Tours are offered every Saturday during the summer.
Order no later than the day before you plan to travel - see
information and order form on this page. We are already booking next summer's
tours!
Orchids
are associated with fertility in Icelandic folk-tradition and this is quite true
for Heath Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) with its characteristic
roots. It grows in woodlands as well as in semi-wet vegetation. Photo: Thorunn
P. Sleight.
How to order your Botanical Day Tour
- when ordering from abroad
A) Fill in the order form below
B) Send in the order form by ordinary mail.
Mail to: Thund,
Torfufelli 23, 111 Reykjavik
Please, book early if possible. Order no later than the day before you plan to
travel. Once we receive your order we will reply to you by telephone or e-mail
as soon as possible to get the necessary credit card information. Confirmation
of payment will be made by e-mail or by formal receipt before you enter the bus.
Contact us if you are interested in joining one of our botanical tours:
Thund
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