Amazing Time Lapse Photographs from Iceland

Elemental Iceland from Stian Rekdal on Vimeo.

Reykjavik Bike Tours - photo tours in Iceland - please enquire.

Compliments to Reykjavik Bike Tours - by Darren Alff

Reykjavik Bike Tours is a small, but well-run bicycle touring operation that gives informative and entertaining guided bike tours around the city center of Reykjavik, Iceland.


The tours aren’t long or particularly challenging (anyone who knows how to ride a bicycle can participate), but the experience of cycling around downtown Reykjavik while at the same time learning about the city, its people, and its history is something you will remember for the rest of your life.

Read the rest of the article - Darren Alff

Reykjavik Bike Tours in Google Steet Map

Reykjavik Bike Tours is seen at least on two screens in the Google Street Map in the capital city of Iceland. Tours available all year, visit our website - Reykjavik Bike Tours.

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French Schoolgroup Bicyles in Reykjavik with a French-speaking guide

Reykjavik Bike Tours offers guided tours in several languages all year for individuals and groups. Scheduled tours and bicycle rental all year. See Reykjavik with the eyes of a local person. Top rated on Trip Advisor - look for "Reykjavik Bike Tours".

Bicycle Tour in Reykjavik Iceland

Bicycle tour through the capital city of Iceland with Reykjavik Bike Tours fall 2013. Cycling is a great way to see Reykjavik as this Dutch group experienced.

Contact Reykjavik Bike Tours & Bicycle Rental - for a bicycle tour in Reykjavik - http://www.reykjavikbiketours.is

Reykjavik Bike Tours and Bicycle Rental In Iceland

Reykjavik Bike Tour's operations are in Reykjavik's Old Harbour near the whale watching companies. Look for two fire engine red shipping containers with a roof built over them.

Reykjavik Bike Tours
Ægisgarður 7
101 Reykjavík
Iceland

• Bicycle tours
• Bicycle rentals
• Walking tours of Reykjavik
• Segway tours of Reykjavik
• Food tours of Reykjavik
• Private tours for individuals or groups of all sizes.

Segway in Reykjavik

Reykjavik Segway Tours started in March 2013

Reykjavik Segway Tours started in March 2013 and offers scheduled and private tours to the highlights of Reykjavik's attractions. Segways are new in town and are set to become very popular with locals and tourists alike.

I tried a Segway recently and I was blown away. Try it yourself if you get the opportunity.

Lonely Planet says Iceland is great and we believe it!

Lonely Planet says Iceland is one of the best places to visit in the world in 2013. Iceland is number 7 on the latest list of places. Of course we believe Lonely Planet is correct :-)

It is very interesting that Iceland ranks highest of all European countries on the list. Bhutan is number one, Thailand number two, and Australia number three.

Read the article on Lonely Planet's website: Top Destinations in 2013

Happy travels!

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Exploring Iceland's Capital with Reykjavik Bike Tours

Master blogger JoAnna wrote a very nice article about her positive experience on one of our bike tours last summer. Thank you JoAnna for the kind words. It was a great pleasure to show you around. Click here to read the article.

Best place to see the northern lights in Iceland

The best place to see the northern lights in Iceland is where you are. Sound funny? Well, the northern lights travel at the speed of light which means you're not going to chace after them and catch them. Fact of the matter is, that you need to have clear skies, and solar activity. In 2013 the solar activity is at its maximum. Statistically this means that you should expect the best possible northern lights this year. The cycle takes 11 years which means that the lights are still pretty good in 2014 and 2015. However, the ligths are fickle. One never knows when they show up. The picture above was taken near Reykjavik. Guided Tours Available.

Bicycle Access to Office Buildings Law

Bicycle Access to Office Buildings Law (USA), instituted in 2009, requires many office buildings to grant access to bikes. This is something that has not been looked into in Iceland yet. There are definitely some pros and cons involved. Pros for the commuter bicylist but cons for non-cyclists and perhaps the properties. Imagine a row of bicycles inside of the trendy Harpa concert, conference and opera house in Reykjavik? Read the article here..."You don't have to be a superhuman to commute by bicycle".

Rihanna Knows How to Bicycle - Diamonds in The Sky

Superstar popsinger Rihanna shows off her bicycle skills in this Barbados promotional video. Wonderful green vintage bicycle. Enjoy!

Nike Copies Design

Sportswear giant Nike has copied Reykjavik Bike Tour's Icelandic jersey design. Well, the design is not entirely the same, nor is it printed on the same kind of garment, but the underlying design is the same - the more than 50 year old "traditional" Icelandic jersey pattern used for knitted jerseys.

Nike's designer teams are known for innovation and trendsetting work.

Here is Nike's design.

Here is Wim de Dobbeleer's bicycle jersey design.

Unique bicycle jersey design by Wim de Dobbeleer.

Reykjavik Bike Tours's chief bicycle jersey designer Wim de Dobbeleer has not been reached for comment.

Reykjavik By Night Bicycle Tour

Three brave people joined the Reykjavik By Night Bicycle Tour on Saturday. The weather was actually quite good, around 0 degrees C, and hardly any wind. We started at 20:00 and finished at 23:30. Thank you for a nice ride guys!

Reykjavik's coastal path.

Höfði House - Summit meeting place - where Reagan and Gorbachev met in October 1986.

Höfði House - Summit meeting place - where Reagan and Gorbachev met in October 1986.

Höfði House - Summit meeting place - where Reagan and Gorbachev met in October 1986.

Lance Armstrong in Oprah Winfrey‘s Show 17 January

Lance Armstrong the American cyclist is going to be on the Oprah Winfrey show 17 January, according to BBC. The New York times suggested that he may admit to using illegal performance enhancing drugs on the 90 minute show. Last year the International Cycling Union (UCI) banned Armstong from racing and wiped his name off their glory records, including seven wins in the Tour de France. Armstrong has not admitted to having used performance enhancing drugs. Source: www.mbl.is 9 January 2013

Richard Quest's CNN 10 minute video on Iceland

"Iceland, land of extreemes, freezing glaciers, boiling springs - but always a warm welcome!" This is how Richard starts his show on Iceland. His guide is the President of Iceland and the first lady.

Richard visits the Blue lagoon and many other places of interst in the capital area and the south west of the country.

Elizabeth's 8 Reasons Why Visiting Iceland Should Be Your New Year's Resolution

Elizabeth Thorp wrote an article sure to inspire anyone interesed in travel to visit Iceland. Her eight reasons to visit Iceland are:

1. Iceland is closer than you think
2. Scenic, other-worldly beauty, everywhere you turn
3. Northern Lights
4. Icelandic Horses
5. Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa
6. Adventure
7. Culture & History
8. Hip Reykjavik

Read the entire article on Huffington Post, click here.

Public Holidays in Iceland in 2013

Public holidays in Iceland 2013

Banks, shops and several other services such as public bus service may be either closed on public holidays, and/or the hours of operation reduced. The Blue lagoon is open every day of the year but has limited opening hours on some public holidays. Scheduled sightseeing tours are usually not affected by public holidays.

 

New Year‘s Day 1 January (Nýjársdagur)

Palm Sunday 24 March (Pálmasunnudagur)

Maundy Thursday 28 March (Skírdagur)

Good Friday 29 March (Föstudagurinn langi)

Easter Sunday 31 March (Páskadagur)

Easter Monday 1 April (Annar í páskum)

Labour Day 1 May (Verkalýðsdagurinn)

Ascension Day 9 May (Uppstigningardagur)

Pentecost / Whitsun 19 May (Hvítasunnudagur)

Pentecost / Whitsun Monday 20 May (Annar í hvítasunnu)

National Day of Iceland 17 June (Lýðveldisdagurinn)

Bank Holiday 5 August (Frídagur verslunarmanna)

Christmas Eve 23 December (Aðfangadagur)

Christmas Day 24December (Jóladagur)

St. Stephen‘s Day 25 December (Annar í jólum)

New Year‘s Eve 31 December (Gamlársdagur)