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Reykjavík Gay Pride 2012 is just around the corner. Like previous years we participates in the Queer Cruise next Friday (10 August) and the Rainbow family festival on Viðey Island next Sunday (12 August).

This is the forth time that Elding offers this special Queer Cruise. We sail around the small islands off the coast of Reykjavík, play fantastic music and have special offers at the bar.

The unique conservation research vessel Song of the whale has returned to Icelandic waters to carry out vital, non-invasive research on whales and their behaviour. The vessel is owned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and is cooperating with the University of Iceland this summer.

Song of the Whale is now docked here in Reykjavík's old harbour and tomorrow (Friday 3 Augus

We have good news about the Pilot Whales of yesterdays rescue mission. We have been seeing them on our tours today roughly in the same area but a lot further from land and they seem to be more relaxed and feeding as there were many gannets plunging into the water around them. We are happy to see that they are all safe and sound and enjoying life again lets hope that this continues.

Elding helps 200 Long-finned Pilot Whales find their way back to deep waters.

What an incredible and inspiring day. We heard of a large pod of Long-finned Pilot whales (Globicephala melas) that were close to land at Njarðvík (near Keflavík international Airport) that may need our help. Pilot Whales are renowned for stranding (beaching themselves) in large numbers in many places of the wor

Yes ladies and gentlemen the weather may have been rough today but those brave whale watchers that joined us for the 13:00 and 14:00 whale watching tours were rewarded by seeing a breaching minke whale!

It is truly something seeing these magnificent creatures bringing at least 40% of their body from the water, and indeed the breach of a large whale is considered to be the most powerful ac

Are you on your way to the old harbour? Why don't you stop by at the Elding Bistro where you can have a selection of light courses for a reasonable price. It opens at 7 o'clock in the morning for early risers, but don't worry if you like to stay in bed a little longer as we serve breakfast until 11:30. It is also an ideal for lunch or snacks during the day. We offer free WiFi for our guests and

Viðey Island is full of fun and next on the summer program is a family event that goes under the name The day of the Settlers, treasure hunt and kites.

We have teamed up with the scout group Frumbyggjar (Settlers) to invite guests of all ages to put themselves in the shoes of settlers, take part in a treasure hunt in the form of orientation and encourage all kite owners to come to Viðey I

As the weather condition is not looking good for whale watching in Faxaflói we're offering tours from Grindavík today (Friday 13 July) and most likely tomorrow (Saturday 14 July). The wind is blowing from the northwest and the area south of Grindavík is much better for whale watching since Reykjanes peninsula gives good shelter. We have had many great tours from Grindavík in the past with frequ

Yesterday Elding was rewarded a new recognition by the Icelandic Tourist Board. This is the Endorsed travel service and Enviro Gold certification Vakinn.

Vakinn is a new quality- and environmental system that came into effect in 2012. It is a product of increased demand for a standardized quality system suitable for all branches of tourism in Iceland. The work behind it begun in 2008 when

Tonight our midnight tours are starting! This is the third year we offer these evening tours that are ideal as a relaxing end of a busy day or as a beginning of a fun night in town! The tours have been well received by our guest as it can be quite difficult to fit all activities in during a visit to Iceland. It is also ideal to make use of our beautiful bright nights here in Icleand.

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The annual Viking Market in the Viking village in Hafnarfjörður is starting today, 14 June 2012. Hafnarfjöður has for long been a playground of Vikings demonstrating most aspects of Viking culture, ships, cuisine, handcraft, storytelling, archery, games, music and battles.

The program stands from 14 June to 17 June and there is truly something for everyone. In the Viking village you find