Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)

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Scheduled walk to our geothermal bakery from the reception. Guests are invited to experience the geothermal bakery first hand and take part in baking a bread in the ground.

Duration
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Getting there
Self-Drive
Group size
Up to 30
Book by
30 minutes before
Cancellation
Free up to 48 h before

from

3.500 ISK

per adults

Check dates & book

Next departures

  • Thu 1 Oct · 11:45
  • Thu 1 Oct · 14:30
  • Fri 2 Oct · 11:45
  • Fri 2 Oct · 14:30

Runs: All year

  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

Why it's on Icebreaker

Laugarvatn Fontana

Fontana sits on the shore of Lake Laugarvatn, about an hour from Reykjavík, and runs on the geothermal water underneath it: hot pools at assorted temperatures and natural steam rooms that do not mess around. A small pier leads into the lake itself for a cold plunge, a pastime best left to Finns and the otherwise unhinged, though the hot tubs are only a short sprint away. The separate half-hour Rye Bread Tour walks from reception to the lakeside geothermal bakery, where loaves spend 24 hours buried in hot sand. The Grapevine found the result "dense, chewy and sweet"; you eat as much as you like, with smoked trout. Swimsuits and towels can be rented. A sound way to finish a Golden Circle day.

From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.

Prices

Adults16+ years3.500 ISK
Child (0-5)0 - 5 years0 ISK
Youth (6-15)6 - 15 years2.500 ISK
Senior Citizen & Disabled65+ years3.000 ISK

Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.

About this tour

Scheduled walk to our geothermal bakery from the reception. Guests are invited to experience the geothermal bakery first hand and take part in baking a bread in the ground. It takes 24 hours for the earth to bake the bread, the slow cooking makes the dark rye bread very tasty and rememberable for everyone sampling it. After the informative walk and entertaining demonstration, everyone is invited to sample the freshly baked bread. Ideal in combination with the geothermal bathing.



What's included

Half an hour demonstration and entertainment during a short and easy walk to the shore of our lake where our bread is baked in the ground. Afterwards guests can sample as many pieces from the bread as they can eat.

A slice of smoked trout is included.

What to bring

Remember to bring your camera, you will want to load up your photo and make them jealous!

Good to know

The activity takes place outside for half the time. Make sure to dress accordingly.

Where it starts

Fontana ReceptionLaugarvatnsvegur

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Questions

How long is Rye Bread Tour?
About 30 minutes.
How much does Rye Bread Tour cost?
From 3.500 ISK. Adults (16+ years): 3.500 ISK. Child (0-5) (0 - 5 years): 0 ISK. Youth (6-15) (6 - 15 years): 2.500 ISK. Senior Citizen & Disabled (65+ years): 3.000 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
Where does it start?
There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Fontana Reception, Laugarvatnsvegur. Most people drive there themselves.
When does it run?
All year round. Departures are listed for the next twelve months.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before the tour starts.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it easy.

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