5 hour(s)
English
Included
Small group experience with expert guidance
Imagine Peace Tower created by Yoko Ono
Tribute to John Lennon promoting world peace
Peaceful and scenic environment on Viðey Island
€ 189.2
€ 174.06
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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This unique tour combines two memorable experiences in Reykjavík, making it ideal for those who enjoy both wildlife and cultural landmarks. Your afternoon begins with a whale watching excursion at 13:00 from the Old Harbour, where you'll set sail into Faxaflói Bay in search of whales, dolphins, and seabirds. The tour lasts between 3 to 5 hours, during which you'll have the chance to observe these incredible marine creatures up close while learning about them from expert guides. After returning to shore, there’s free time to stroll through the charming harbour area or enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants before continuing your evening adventure.
At 20:00, you’ll board a ferry for a peaceful 20-minute ride to Viðey Island, home of the Imagine Peace Tower—an artistic tribute by Yoko Ono to her late husband, John Lennon. Upon arrival, a guided walk leads you through the island's serene landscape to the site of the tower, where you’ll learn about the art installation’s meaning, as well as the island’s history and natural beauty. The illuminated tower beams a powerful column of light into the sky, symbolizing world peace. On clear nights, the sparkling Reykjavík skyline and the chance of witnessing the northern lights make this experience even more magical. Pickup and drop-off services are available at an extra cost for added convenience.
Warm overalls
Crampons
Expert guide
Gratuities
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Sturdy footwear
Tripod
Bring a camera for wildlife and night photography
Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection
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I have lived in Iceland for about two years now, and I have forgotten how much anger this light brings to me. The northern lights are the beauty of the winter nights here. As a scientist, there are few (to none) sights I find more beautiful than the lights. So here I am, yesterday- watching some of the best lights I have seen thus far. And lo and behold, in the northern sky, there it is- the Peace Light. I forgot it had been turned on; it has been cloudy for weeks, and this was the first clear night. Yay! And what is our reward? A clear night- so rare here- coinciding with a CME? Oh- wait, no- we get a great view of the Peace Light! Even now, it's cloudy, and that light is turning the entire sky bright. It's horrible. What a disgrace. A painful reminder of humanity's belief that we own everything. That we have the right to destroy the night sky. This is a memorial for peace? Could you tell me if you are serious? Who thought a beam of light in a culture that holds the night sky sacred was a representation of peace? An intrusion. A failure. People come from across the globe to watch the northern lights- and they have to look at this? It's disrespectful. I curse the Peace Light. Could you take it down? For all of our sake? I am not commenting on what it represents, rather how it fails to communicate a single EMOTION other than rage. Honestly, bottom-tier installation. Bottom three human creations on the planet?
Great tribute to the late musician John Lennon. You can take a ferry from Reyjkavik to Videy Island and walk over easily. Trail maintained well and easy to walk over. Free WC in the main house
Seriously, why did anyone in Iceland agree to this? A country whose main tourist atttaction in the winter is looking at the night sky, only to have that sky polluted by a giant beam of light? I'm 100% for peace on earth, but also for enjoying its natural beauty whenever possible.
I don't think putting a "light pollution " memorial is an good idea to a country with such beautiful sky of northern night. people can't enjoy the pure and peaceful of nature beauty because of this man-made "northern light"
One of the reasons I went to Iceland in October was to visit the switch-on of the John Lennon Peace Tower on 9th October his birthday. Ferries were provided to take people over to the island. I arrived at 7:30 in the evening and the switch on took place at 9pm. There are places to buy hot drinks etc. But it was very busy. Apparently 2018 saw the highest number of people attending with over 2000 people on the island. Unfortunately Yoko Ono was not able to attend but joined by a video link. The Major of Reykjavik switched on the tower accompanied by an amazing choir who did a wonderful version of “Imagine”. The ferry trip back was a bit of a nightmare as I waited nearly 2 hours due to the high number of people and it was raining and very cold. However I did get to see the northern lights again, which appeared spookily just before the Mayor’s speech when the torrential rain suddenly stopped and the clouds dispersed. The Mayor looked up to the sky and said “Thank you John”. On Viðey island, which is a small island just a 7 minute's boat ride away from the mainland of Iceland's capital city Reykjavík, stands the Imagine Peace Tower. It was erected by Yoko Ono in remembrance of John Lennon's birthday. The Imagine Peace Tower was first lit in 2007 by Yoko Ono on John Lennon's birthday on the 9th of October, and it is lit until the day John was killed on the 8th of December. It serves as a beacon to world peace, which I think is ever so lovely. Yoko invites everybody wishing for peace to join her on the 9th of October on Viðey island. And she offers free ferry rides to the island (and from it) on the night she lights the tower. The lighting takes places at 8 pm and the free ferry rides run from 5 pm until 7:30 pm. The first ferry departs from Viðey island at 9 pm. Reykjavík city offers free transport from Hlemmur bus terminal to Skarfabakki harbour, from where the Viðey ferry departs. I have noticed that more and more foreign guests are joining in now. You just have to show up, no booking needed, but be prepared to stand in line.
