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2 Day Tour to the Arctic Circle – Grímsey Island

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Take a tour to the Arctic Circle to the small island of Grímsey. A birdwatchers paradise and a place of perfect tranquillity.

The Arctic Circle
Grímsey Island
Bird watching
Duration

2 Days

Type of Tour

Multi Day Tours

Season

All year

Regions

North Iceland

Country

Iceland

SKU: IN04 Category: Iceland Tags: Bird watching, Culture & Art, Nature highlights
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2 Day Tour to the Arctic Circle – Grímsey Island

More than 40 km North of the mainland of Iceland lies Grímsey, the island of 5,3 sq.km, green and grassy on the top, but on the sides largely fortified with perpendicular rocks. Grímsey Island is also the only point of Iceland crossed by the Arctic Circle.
An old legend tells that once upon a time the island was only inhabited by trolls and giants, until a man called Grímur slew them. However, he took the daughter of one of them for a wife, and the islanders are said to be their descendants. Whether that be true or not, the seabirds are known for their hardiness as fishermen – which is undoubtedly a requirement on this isolated arctic island mentioned in many old sources. In the past, Grimsey was renowned as an inexhaustible source of eggs and birds, and for rich fishing banks around the island.

Highlights

  • Grímsey Island
  • Crossing the Arctic Circle
  • Bird cliffs with puffins and other seabirds
  • Glimpse into life in a fishing village on a remote island
  • stay overnight at the Arctic Circle
  • Scenic views of Eyjafjörður

Itinerary

One possibility for a 2-day itinerary:

Day 1 (Monday, Wednesday or Friday):
Early morning transfer to Dalvík where you board the ferry to Grímsey Island. Upon arrival check in at the guesthouse. In the afternoon you can use the time to explore the village or walk towards the airport and across the Arctic Circle to the bird cliffs. It is possible to arrange for an evening meal at the guesthouse.

Day 2 (Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday):
Breakfast at the guesthouse. Some more free time to explore or enjoy the tranquillity of the island. At 11:00 departure of the flight to Akureyri.

It is also possible to extend the stay on the island for one night or more and return either by flight or ferry, depending on the day of return travel.

Dates & prices

You can choose between flight both ways, ferry both ways or combination of ferry and flight. On Grímsey Island the only type of accommodation available is in a guesthouse with shared facilities.

Please contact us for a price and available options on your preferred date.

Tour duration: Summer: 2 days /1 night or longer;
Winter trips are possible, please contact us for further details.

Good to know 

  • People often visit this northernmost Icelandic settlement to set foot across the Arctic Circle.
  • However, Grímsey has many other things to offer.
    • Early in the summer, observing the midnight sun on the island can be an unforgettable experience.
    • On the West coast, there are beautiful coves, lined with basalt columns and skerries.
    • The East coast boasts  100 m high sea cliffs, where egg-collecting from the cliffs is still practised.
    • Conditions for bird-watching are unique, the cliffs during the summer months are covered in nesting seabirds such as puffins, razorbills, guillemots, fulmars and kittiwakes. On the grassy parts of the island, one must walk with care to avoid treading on the numerous tern’s nests and young chicks.
    • The island has a church, swimming pool, small grocery store, local handicrafts shop, ATM and two guesthouses.
  • In good weather, the travel to and from the island offers impressive views of the mountains on both sides of Eyjafjörður, whether you decide to take the sea or the air route from Akureyri.

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This tour is booked upon request. For information on prices and tailored options send us an inquiry.

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