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## The town of Akureyri

Whether you want to come for a retreat or a wellbeing holiday/vacation, Akureyri – the beautiful former trading town and capital of the North – is a place where art, nature, adventure and leisure activities come together in a unique and exciting blend of opportunities. But Akureyri not only offers all those possibilities - it also surprises visitors with a beautiful and colorful setting during all seasons - from the midnight sun to the polar lights.

The town’s landmark mountain is Súlur, which boasts many exciting hiking trails. You may also explore the natural beauty of the region and the midnight sun on horseback, on a guided tour, kayaking on the fjord, scuba-diving or just by renting a bike and taking off on your own. If you want to play golf, the northernmost 18-hole golf course in the world awaits you, and of course there are also plenty of opportunities for fishing. Winter sports are big here in Akureyri: at the winter sport center at Hlíðarfjall, you will find optimal snow conditions for both downhill or cross-country skiing with superb views across the coastline and sea below.

The town of Akureryi also has a charming atmosphere - especially in the old parts of town. The cozy cafes and galleries are definitely worth a visit and the annual music festival draws visitors from all over (the world).

Nearby, Goðafoss, the magnificent 'waterfall of the gods', and the scenic area of Mývatn with its geothermal activity beckon. At Mývatn Nature Baths you can replenish body mind and soul. The area around Akureyri/Mývatn also offers many opportunities to get in touch with the power of the earth, and various stunning places of natural beauty. One week to explore the region is hardly long enough – but you can come back anytime...

## Accomodation

Our 4 beautiful apartments in Akureyri are only a 2 minute walk away from the old town center. They are an ideal place to relax and come home to after a full day in nature. Take a look at the pictures. We put a lot of care into making the apartments into a peaceful abode for you.

## Information about North Iceland & Akureyri
* northiceland.is
* visitakureyri.is
* de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akureyri
* visiticeland.com

## Travel to Akureyri
In the summer months there are various direct flights from [Europe](https://bookretreats.com/s/wellness-retreats/europe) and America to Reykjavík. During the winter time there are fewer direct flights.

If there are no direct flights from your location to Iceland, the best way to get to Reykjavík is via Copenhagen or London.

Air Iceland operates the domestic flights. From the International Airport Reykjavík (Keflavik) to the Domestic Airport in Reykjavík, you should plan 2.5 to 3 hours of transfer time.
There are bus transfers with each flight arrival into Reykjavík city center and we are happy to organize a private taxi transfer for you.

From Reykjavík you can take a domestic flight straight to Akureyri, which can also be reached by car or bus via Route One - the beautifully scenic ring road which runs around the perimeter of Iceland.

### International flights
* wowair.com
* icelandair.com

### Domestic flights
* airiceland.is



Other information

Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Iceland isn´t as cold as it sounds. Temperatures are moderate year-round. Average July temperatures are around 12 to 15°C  and the north and east are often the warmest parts in the summer. Average January temperatures in Reykjavík, at around zero, are actually higher than those in New York.


How cold does it get?

In the summer, light clothing is often all you need - but always be prepared for both cold and wet weather at all times of the year. The weather can be extremely changeable. Icelanders often say, "If you don´t like the weather, just wait 15 minutes." And always bring a bathing suit, whatever time of the year you visit. A favourite pastime is year-round outdoor swimming in countless geothermally heated pools and lagoons, with a typical temperature of 25-28°C.


How should I dress?

Excellent! Iceland´s hotels and guesthouses are almost invariably clean and comfortable. The seafood and lamb are of outstanding natural quality and served in an imaginative European style.


What is the accommodation and food like?

Can I pay my fees with a credit card?

The Icelandic króna (ISK).  All major currencies can be exchanged at the airport, banks and currency exchanges. Visa and MasterCard are accepted almost universally, and ATMs are generally not hard to find.


What kind of money do we use in Iceland?

Summer visitors who arrive to a bright midnight sky and ask when it gets dark in Iceland are sometimes told "in the middle of August." The sun barely sets in the summer and it´s light round-the-clock in the north at the peak of summer. In mid-winter, expect only about four to five hours of daylight a day.

When is it daylight in Iceland?

Iceland´s electrical standards are European (50Hz, 240 volts) so many North American electrical devices will require converters. Plugs are generally two-pin, so devices brought in from the UK and North America wil require adapters.


What about the electricity?

Generally, yes, jacks are standard. As you should do anywhere, though, always ask a hotel it it´s safe to plug a normal modem into your room´s phone jack. By the way, Icelanders have the highest rate of computer use in the world.


Can I plug in my modem?

Most European mobile phones work on Iceland´s GSM network; North American ones use a different standard. But you can rent mobile phones in Iceland if you need to. Iceland now has the highest rate of mobile phone use in the world. Mobiles work in towns and on virtually all main travel routes.


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About us

## About Inspiration Iceland

Inspiration Iceland aims to give you a direct experience of the captivating  beauty of our island. It is our deepest wish to provide and facilite a holistic experience for you - so that you are not just a visitor or observer, but can really dive into different aspects of our life at the polar circle.

All our products meet the highest quality standards - be it an incentive, conference, retreat, yoga/wellbeing/adventure week, a day tour or a hop over to one of our neighboring islands. You are in safe hands and are guided by local experts. 

* [Our Team](/about/team)
* [Good to Know](/about/good-to-know)
* [Partner and Friends](/about/partner-and-friends)
* [Travel Philosophy](/about/travel-philosophy)
* [Sustainability](/about/sustainability)
* [Where to find us](/contact)

*We are looking forward to welcoming you to our island of ice and fire!*

**Inspiration Iceland**  
Knarrarberg, 605 Akureyri  
Iceland  
[Tel: +354 865 9429](tel:+3548659429)  
[info@inspiration-iceland.com](mailto:info@inspiration-iceland.com)  
[www.inspiration-iceland.com](https://inspiration-iceland.com)


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Discover and feel the power and the energy of Icelandic nature during our yoga retreats. Midnightsun, Northern Lights or Golden Autumn? Let's discover

Yoga Retreats in Iceland

Enjoy great yoga classes and a beautiful icelandic scenery in summer with the midnightsun, winter with the northen lights and autumn retreat!

Immerse yourself in the magic of Winter at 66° North: white-blanketed nature conveys calmness and harmony, open, wide space invites to enjoyable activities and observation of Northern Lights or discover the power of Icelandic nature in summer - and let yourself be enchanted by the splendor of the midnight sun during the yoga & hike midnightsun retreat or the yoga & hike retreat in autumn that excites all the senses: the golden autmn colours , the clear air and the sweetness of the ripe blueberries. The play of color shows the strong energy of nature before the winter sets in.

Our yoga retreats propose a stunning mix of high quality yoga classes in our wonderful Yoga\&Wellbeing Center, adventure tours to discover the greatest places in North Iceland, gorgeous accommodation in the city center and a lot more

The Yoga Retreats

Team

Inspiration Iceland is led by Andreas Baumgartner and Ulrica Seiler with a crew of people both local and international. Above that we have representatives in several countries who know Inspiration Iceland inside out and are happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding your vacation with Inspiration Iceland.

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You can always visit our site without revealing who you are or providing any personal information. We do collect session data, but it cannot be linked to you as an individual. The usage information is for us to better understand how our sites are being navigated.

If you decide to book a tour through Inspiration Iceland, we will collect information such as your name, nationality, phone number and email, that are necessary to provide you with the services offered on the site and give you important updates on your tour.

We may invite you to participate in online surveys or send you pictures from your tour, but you can always opt out or unsubscribe from said emails.

Inspiration Iceland will never give out, sell, rent or share your personal information with a third party.

We collect such Non-personal and Personal Information for the following purposes:

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If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, you are invited to contact us at [info@inspiration-iceland.com](mailto:info@inspiration-iceland.com) or send us mail to Knarrarberg, 601 Akureyri, Iceland.

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Travel Philosophy

Travelling for us means an intense experience for the body and mind in and through nature. We draw our inspiration from what surrounds us: the beautiful nature of northern Iceland.

Inspiration Iceland stands for:

* **Intensive**: With our tours, we create time and space for intense experiences in Iceland. We combine [yoga and wellbeing](https://bookretreats.com/s/wellness-retreats) with activities and adventures in the fascinating nature of northern Iceland.
* **Outstanding**: It is our top priority to offer exciting and eventful programs. In addition to the famous highlights, we also discover hidden worlds off the beaten tracks. We are happy to share with our guests the special places, the beautiful hikes and the cultural events that we discover ourselves through our daily life here.
* **Active**: As varied as the natural world are our activities to explore her: walking, yoga, skiing, husky tours, kayaking and horseback riding. Only those who move in nature can experience all her beauty and power.
* **Personal**: Our passion is working with people. We value competent and individual advice and guidance as well as a familial atmosphere on our tours and in the yoga-workshops.
* **Sustainable**: ... with conviction! Our activities fit in with the ideals of sustainable tourism and we try to have as small an impact as possible on the natural world. Unnecessary travel times and distances are avoided and we focus on the beauty on our doorstep.
* **Flexible**: We strive to grant the individual wishes of our guests. Our small group tours by jeep give us enough space for that. But even for larger groups we focus on individuality. Tell us your wishes and we'll try to fulfill them!

# Terms and Conditions

Inspiration Iceland is a registered travel agency and tour operator which is registered in Knarrarberg, 605 Akureyri, Iceland.

Before making a reservation at **Inspiration Iceland** we encourage you to read these Terms and Conditions carefully, as they constitute a contractual agreement between **Inspiration Iceland** and you from the time the booking is made. The person who makes the booking accepts these conditions on behalf of all the people in the group and is responsible for all payments due.
By making a booking (via email, phone or letter) you confirm to us that you comply with these arrangements. 

Once you have made your booking and provided your personal details (for instance through [www.inspiration-iceland.com)](https://www.inspiration-iceland.com\)), you will receive a confirmation of your booking via e-mail. Please note that all bookings require an initial payment of 20% of  the package's (retreat) price.

Payment is done by credit card or by bank transfer. Daytours are to be paid with mastercard or visa.

Most bookings are confirmed instantly and if not one of our team members will contact you within two business days (48 hours) to reconfirm the booking.

To make a booking with Inspiration Iceland you must be aged 18 years and over. By making a booking, you confirm that you comply with these arrangements.

Inspiration Iceland recommends its customers to buy a **travel insurance** policy in their home country.

## TERMS OF PAYMENT

Please note that all bookings require a payment of 20% of the package/retreat price  You need to pay the final balance of your booking 14 days before your departure date.

Payment of packages is generally done by a bank transfer or credit card, daytours are paid with mastercard or visa.

All Prices quoted on **Inspiration Iceland** are in Icelandic Krona ISK or Euros (€) and per person, unless otherwise specified. All payments and refunds are due in Icelandic Krona or Euros. Inspiration Iceland is not responsible for any changes in currency exchange rates that might occur from the time of booking until a refund is made.

## VALIDITY OF PRICES

All rates quoted or shown in our tariffs are based on current prices. All prices mentioned on this site include value-added tax (VAT). **Inspiration Iceland** reserves the right to alter or change published prices on the website without notice in the event of currency fluctuation, government taxes, or any such cost increases that are outside **Inspiration Iceland's** control.

**Inspiration Iceland** reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or departure times without prior notice should this be necessary due to weather or other reasons that are beyond **Inspiration Iceland's** control. Please note that in the case of changes to flights, the passenger is responsible for any additional costs that become payable as a result of such changes.

Prices are guaranteed against any surcharge after an invoice has been issued, unless the increase is due to government laws or currency changes towards ISK and amounts to 5% of the package price or more. Any amount that exceeds 5% of the total will be charged and clients will be entitled to cancel their booking with a full refund if the surcharge exceeds 10%.

Any increase due to changes in government laws, i.e. tax changes will be added to the invoice.

If a day, package or group tour is cancelled due to circumstances outside our control or because minimum numbers are not reached, we will issue a refund. **Inspiration Iceland** shall then have no further liability towards you.

## CANCELLATION TERMS

### Cancellation of packages/day tours/accomodation

* For cancellations received  up to 15 calendar days before the scheduled departure/arrival date a 20%  cancellation fee will be charged.
* For cancellations received within 14 calendar days before the scheduled departure/arrival date a 100%  cancellation fee will be charged.

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Adventure & Day Tours in Akureyri

With our Adventure & Day Tours in Akureyri, North Iceland you will able to find your perfect tour to discover Iceland, the Highland, hidden waterfalls,  amazing volcanos, gorgois Hot Rivers, see the whales in the fjord and the bay ... Just relax and enjoy!

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Sustainability

## Regard for nature - fairness to people
Sustainable or green tourism aims to change the environment as little as possible, to respect the local culture and society and to generate income and employment for locals. This means that eco-tourism strives to be environmentally and culturally sensitive, thereby allowing guests a meaningful and enjoyable experience.

Inspiration Iceland feels very committed to the targets above. Our activities are aligned with the principles of respectful treatment towards the locals and to nature.

In nature - with nature:
We want to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience of Iceland and its nature. We hope that this experience of  both the fragile and powerful sides of nature can create a deeper connection with the natural environment and encourage a sustainable life. We also hope to encourage the understanding of the stunning natural features of our island. Slow, intense and enjoyable is our philosophy: we minimize travel distances by car for the benefit of the environment, but also to give time for our guests to discover nature thoroughly and intensively - and to see more than just the famous highlights.

### Hand in Hand
In our seminars /[retreats](https://bookretreats.com/s/meditation-retreats) and other activities we come in contact with the people who live in Iceland and try to help our guests to achieve insight into the daily life of Icelanders. We try to support the local shops & businesses, for example by offering opportunities to taste local food and we take care that profits are shared fairly here in Northern Iceland.

Kindest,

Inspiration Iceland team

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* [Iceland Yoga Retreat](http://www.icelandyogaretreat.com/)
* [One Yoga Global](http://www.oneyogaglobal.com/)
* [Yogaferien](http://www.yogaferien.ch/)
* [Airyoga](http://www.airyoga.com/)
* [Yoga to go](http://www.yoga-to-go.ch/)
* [Happy Soul Travel](https://happysoultravel.nl/)

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