Akureyri-Siglufjörður; Half day to the arctic coastline

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ID: GYG707797-1157292
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Country: Iceland

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

The Arctic Coastline slow drive tour along picturesque coastline road to small old fishing villages, local farmer's market and at last but not least Siglufjörður and the Herring Era Museum.
Siglufjörður was the main herring town in Iceland during the “herring years”. In the early 20th century the workers arrived in full force to the area to make the most of this exciting time. Without a doubt, herring played the biggest part in getting the Icelandic nation out of the turf houses and into the modern time.
Tour start in Akureyri and we do offer hotel, harbour or airport pickup/drop off free of charge.
The tour itself begins with a visit to a former herring village, Hjalteyri. A visit there is like stepping back over 50 years in time. The old houses along with the former herring meal factory stand there as if waiting for the past to return.
Our next visit on this tour is to the local farmer's market Vellir which is located in Svarfaðardalur a authentic Icelandic farmers community.
We then end our tour in Siglufjörður where we begin our stay by visiting the award winning Herring Era Museum (included in the tour price). Here you will have ample time to explore the boats, workers living quarters, and the factory areas of this impressive museum.

You will have free time to explore the town or enjoy refreshments in a local bakery before we head back to Akureyri

Highlights

  • Picturesque coastline
  • Old fishing villages
  • Local farmer's market
  • Sightseeing in Siglufjörður
  • Herring Era Museum

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.