The Nordic Operating Room Nurses Association -NORNA Congress in Reykjavík, Iceland, May 25th – 27th, 2011.
Excursions
Day Tours / Day departures
Reykjavik Grand Tour
Operation daily at 09:00 (Duration: 3 hours)

Reykjavík offers most of what other cities have - perhaps on a smaller scale, but certainly not less interesting. This tour is a great introduction to Reykjavík past and present. Among the highlights: A walk in the city center, Hallgrimskirkja church, Asmundarsafn and Kjarvalsstadir museums, and Perlan observation point.
Horseback riding
Operation daily at 10:00, 14:00 and 16:30 (Duration: 2-3 hours (1½ hour riding))

An adventurous ride from the Íshestar Riding Centre into the lava fields surrounding Mt. Helgafell volcano and into the Kaldársel sheep corral or to Lake Hvaleyrarvatn through lava fields and across beautiful hillsides. View rough lava fields and reforestation efforts, with beautiful Bláfjöll Mountains on the horizon. All riding is on excellent riding paths. Transfer back to hotels and guesthouses starts at 12:15, 16:15 and 18:15.
Southshore Adventure
Departure at 9:00 (Duration: 10 hours)

Iceland’s South Shore is a lowland region of lush farmland, striking waterfalls, sandy black coastline, glaciers and charming towns and villages. This tour is ideal for nature lovers of all kinds. An opportunity to stand behind the plummeting Seljalandsfoss waterfall, walk up to the Skógafoss waterfall and gaze at Reynisdrangar rock formations. We will stop at the village Vík, which is surrounded by beautiful and impressive high bird cliffs and unique black sand shores.
Golden Circle
Operation daily at 09:00 (Duration: 8 hours)

This tours features the essence of Iceland, including natural wonders, such as the Geysir geothermal area, where hot springs are in abundance and the most active one, Strokkur, spouts every few minutes; Gullfoss the majestic waterfall and Thingvellir National Park. During this tour geology and history are especially emphasized. At Thingvellir the oldest, still active national parliament was founded in 930. The National Park is also of great geological interest and there we can see exactly where the earth is splitting apart.
Blue Lagoon
Evening Tour Operation daily at 18:00 (Duration: 4 hours)

Included: Transfer from and to hotel and entrance to the Blue Lagoon. Refreshments not included. NON-GUIDED TOUR.
Whale watching
Operation daily at 09:00, 13:00 and 17:00 (Duration: 3 hours)

A whale safari experience with Hafsulan, a catamaran type vessel. Due to its double hull it is far more stable than most ships of the same size. Hafsulan has a cruise speed of up to 24 miles per hour, which enables it to cover a large area in a relatively short time, and therefore it’s all the more easier to locate all types of whales.