Viking adventure in West Iceland, exploring Viking history, mythology, and culture.
Tour Operator: Ice Journey ehf
Embark on an exclusive one-day Viking adventure in West Iceland, where you'll step into the legendary world of Iceland's most famous Vikings. Start with a Viking dress-up and professional photo session in Reykjavik, capturing your transformation into a Norse warrior. Then, journey to Eiríksstaðir, the reconstructed farm of Erik the Red and Leif the Lucky, to explore Viking life in a replica longhouse. Enjoy a traditional Viking-inspired lunch, accompanied by a lecture from Viking scholar who will shed light on Viking daily life and myths. Continue your tour at the Snorri Sturluson Museum in Reykholt, where you’ll delve into Norse mythology and learn about Snorri’s pivotal role in preserving Viking culture. End this bespoke journey in Reykjavik hands on authentic Old Icelandic Books, from medieval manuscripts to modern editions of the sagas of Icelanders in a reconstructed turf house. This immersive experience offers a unique blend of history, mythology, and hands-on exploration.
You will experience:
Mink Viking Photoshoot
The Longhouse of Erik the Red
Viking BBQ 3 culinary journeys to choose from
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
Snorri Sturluson Museum
Old Icelandic Book
Reykjavik Pick up
Our first stop is the Mink Viking Portrait Studio, where you'll have the opportunity to set the foundation of your Viking experience. You will also dress up in authentic Viking attire and pose for portraits that capture the essence of these legendary warriors. Whether you choose to don a fearsome helmet or some other traditional Viking garb, our professional photographer will ensure you look the part as you channel your inner Norse hero.
Continue to Eiríksstaðir, a reconstructed Viking farmstead that was once the home of the renowned Viking Erik the Red and his son, Leif Eriksson (Leif the Lucky). Here, gain an in-depth look at the craftsmanship, survival skills, and exploration spirit of these pioneering Vikings who set off for Greenland and Vinland. Step into a replica Viking longhouse and experience the living conditions, tools, and agricultural techniques used by Iceland’s early settlers.
Experience an unforgettable Viking Lunch near the historic Eric the Red Farmstead, where you can enjoy traditional Icelandic cuisine cooked over an open flame. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, this unique culinary adventure offers a taste of Viking history, complete with hearty dishes and a true sense of ancient Icelandic hospitality.
Barnafoss and Hraunfossar are stunning waterfalls in West Iceland, steeped in Viking legends and Icelandic sagas. Hraunfossar features gentle cascades streaming through lava fields, while Barnafoss flows rapidly through a narrow, rocky gorge, said to be haunted by a tragic tale of two children who fell into its waters.
End your day in the legendary village of Reykholt, the birthplace of Snorri Sturluson—one of Iceland’s most influential historical figures. Step into the Snorri Sturluson Museum, where the echoes of Viking sagas come alive. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Norse mythology as chronicled in Snorri’s Prose Edda, a priceless manuscript that immortalized the gods and heroes of the Viking Age, shaping the way we understand their world today. Uncover the fascinating life of Snorri, a masterful chieftain, historian, and mythographer, whose enduring legacy preserved the epic tales of the Vikings for centuries to come.
Experience Iceland's literary heritage in a two-hours private introduction to Old Icelandic books, held in a 16th-century turf house or 17th-century church in Reykjavík. Intimate Encounters with Icelandic Manuscripts: Engage with centuries-old manuscripts and rare books that contain some of Iceland's most beloved sagas, myths, and historical accounts.