Agents were treated to a special Icelandic dinner Saturday night at the Restaurant Reykjavik. After enjoying a cocktail in the restaurant’s ‘cool’ Ice Bar, agents enjoyed an elaborate seafood buffet and fillet of lamb dinner. Throughout our weekend, there was much discussion on the possibility of viewing the Northern Lights. Unfortunately, the weather had not cooperated our first night in Iceland. During Dinner, Dana informed us we could participate in the Northern Lights tour! Thorunn arranged Reykjavik Excursions to pick us up at the restaurant immediately following dinner. Our tour guide informed us we were going on a ‘hunt’ for the Northern Lights. We spent the next couple of hours traveling around Iceland looking for the Northern Lights, while our guide told Icelandic stories. Although the weather prohibited our viewing of the Lights, we all had a great experience and enjoyed the ‘hunt for the Northern Lights’. We were offered a 50% discount off the tour if we chose to try again during our stay.
‘Patti and Matt Venanzi at Restaurant Reykjavik’s IceBar’
‘Thorunn Reynisdottir, Bill Brown, Dana McPherson and Patti Venanzi’
Sadly, our trip had gone by far too quickly. Before I knew it, I was packing and checking out of the hotel I had called home for the past 2 nights. Our final excursion was a trip to the Blue Lagoon before heading to the airport. We loaded our luggage onto one of Reykjavik Excursions’ luxury motor coaches and traveled through lava fields before arriving at the Blue Lagoon.
‘Silica mud is available for facials in the lagoon’
Upon check-in you are given a bracelet, which is used to open your locker, as well as charge any food or drink purchases from the Lagoon Bar. Also available for rental are towels, bathrobes and bathing suits. The locker rooms are modern and equipped with every convenience you could imagine, including shampoo/conditioner, hair dryers, dressing tables and even plastic bags for your wet bathing suit. The owners have truly thought of everything!
‘Guests will also find a lava cave, waterfall and steam rooms at the lagoon’
The locker rooms exit to the Lagoon Bar area and an indoor swimming area.
Guests can enter the Lagoon either through the indoor swimming area or by going outside.
The active ingredients in the water are minerals, silica and algae.
The Blue Lagoon is known for its positive effects on skin and relaxing powers.
Water temperatures vary throughout the lagoon allowing for guests to find the perfect temperature for them.
The Blue Lagoon offers a full range of spa treatments and massages for guests. I recommend making a reservation, as the treatments are very popular!
‘Boutique offers Blue Lagoon skin products and Icelandic gifts’
‘Blue Café offering lighter fare’
‘Lava Restaurant offers a more formal setting’
The Blue Lagoon is a short distance to the airport, making it a great stop before heading home!
Thank you Bill, Dana and Thorunn for inviting me along on your Iceland Odyssey. I truly enjoyed experiencing Iceland, luxury style!