Your Friend in Reykjavik vs Elding Adventure at Sea: Food & drink
Two operators we sell for, both running a food & drink tour. Here is what separates them, in the figures we hold — and where nothing does, this page says so.
The short version
Your Friend in Reykjavik sells 4 comparable food & drink tours from €109 a person; Elding Adventure at Sea sells 2 from €238.
Elding Adventure at Sea is about €112 dearer on a typical fare. Whether that is money well spent is the question this page answers.
Every row below is a number from the operators' own listings or from Google — none of it is our opinion of either company.
Which should you book
Your Friend in Reykjavik is ahead on more of what we can measure and costs about €112 less a head. The €112 is worth paying to Elding Adventure at Sea only if 3 more hours out or more languages on the booking form is what you are after.
Side by side
Prices are per person for tours priced per person — private charters and vehicle-priced tours are left out, because a car price and a seat price are not comparable.
from €125 per person★4.90· 1,779 Google reviews of the operator
53% below the €264 typical
meet at the start point · works in rain
3 h · from Reykjavík
Family friendly
Free cancellation 24 h
Book same day
On this special weekend Reykjavik food tour, you get to try the real deal traditional Icelandic cuisine. Smoked puffin, Lamb soup, The famous Hot dog, Fermented shark, Minke whale steak and a delicious Skyr dessert all await you on our unique food tour
from €238 per person★4.50· 2,419 Google reviews of the operator
about the usual price
meet at the start point · works in rain
6 h · from Reykjavík
Family friendly
Free cancellation 24 h
Book same day
Enjoy the landmarks of Reykjavík from both land and sea on this brilliant combo tour. Hear captivating stories from a local, enjoy amazing cuisine and encounter whales and dolphins in the wild.
from €238 per person★4.50· 2,419 Google reviews of the operator
about the usual price
meet at the start point · evening
5 h · from Reykjavík
Family friendly
Free cancellation 24 h
Book same day
Experience the wonders of Reykjavík - immerse yourself in captivating stories, savour incredible local cuisine, and embark on a quest to witness the enchanting aurora borealis.
Is Your Friend in Reykjavik cheaper than Elding Adventure at Sea?+
Your Friend in Reykjavik's cheapest comparable food & drink tour is €109 a person and the typical fare across their shelf is €126. Elding Adventure at Sea starts at €238 with a typical fare of €238. Prices are per person and exclude anything sold as a private charter.
Which of the two should I book?+
Your Friend in Reykjavik is ahead on more of what we can measure and costs about €112 less a head. The €112 is worth paying to Elding Adventure at Sea only if 3 more hours out or more languages on the booking form is what you are after.
Does either one pick you up from your hotel?+
Your Friend in Reykjavik: you make your own way to the departure point. Elding Adventure at Sea: meet at the departure point. Check the individual tour before you book — operators change this by departure.
How far ahead can I book?+
Our availability snapshot covers the next 360 days. In that window Your Friend in Reykjavik has 359 bookable dates in this category and Elding Adventure at Sea has 353. An operator with no departures in the window is usually seasonal rather than closed.
Do you get a better price booking direct with the operator?+
No. We sell at the operator's own price — we are paid a commission by them, not a mark-up by you. The reason to book here is that you can put both operators' tours in one basket and pay once.
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