5 Days of Fun and Winter Action in Iceland 2011-2012

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Winter Action Week

Here’s how it goes:
Monday
Leave North America on Icelandair for an evening flight from Boston, JFK, or Seattle (flights fromMinneapolis, Orlando, Toronto and Halifax may be available, too.)

Tuesday
After an early arrival in Iceland, you'll use your voucher and hop on the shuttle bus at the airport which will drop you at your hotel. The day is free to explore some of Reykjavik. We’ll provide lots of ideas when we send you your final trip documents. Reykjavik’s a fun little town!

Wednesday
ATV Mountain Ride & horse riding
Today starts with a full throttle ATV bike trip along the mountains and up to a mountain valley. Racing through the lava fields is a truly exciting adventure and a great way to explore the hills and mountains on the outskirts of Reykjavik. Afterwards you’ll have lunch at the "Little Coffeshop" (Litla Kaffistofan) before heading to Eldhestar horse farm for a horse riding trip around the farm. A great chance to experience the unique Icelandic horse and its abilities.
You’ll return to Reykjavik around 5pm.

Thursday
Snorkeling /9-9:30 am pick up
Today is a surreal and breathtaking snorkeling visit to the Silfra ravine in the heart of the park. The Silfra is located on the boundary between America and Europe and offers crystal clear underwater views of the lava fissure. Silfra is one of the top ten dive sites in the world and it’s even better for snorkeling. You’ll have the afternoon free for whatever you choose.
You’ll be back in Reykjavik at 1 pm.
(Please note: between the 15th of November and 15th of February the pick up starts at 10:00-10:30. This is due to shorter days/daylight.)

Friday
Golden Circle & Lava Caving
Friday morning head out for an amazing visit to the Golden Circle. There you will see the Geysir hot spring area, the Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir national park. You’ll dine on a traditional Icelandic meat soup at the Gullfoss Café and then explore the amazing Leiðarendi lava cave with its surreal heat formations and winding underground tunnel system.You’ll be back in Reykjavik about 5 pm.

Saturday
Glacial Hike
On Saturday morning you’ll head along the South Coast towards the glaciers. Arriving at Solheimjokull glacier you’ll gear up for a glacier hike. Solheimajokull is a rugged, cracked and utterlly beathtaking outlet glacier. After about an hour of glacial hiking you’ll stop at one of the many ice walls, and there, under the supervision of experts, try your hand at ice climbing. On the way back to Reykjavik you’ll have a short visit at the Skogafoss waterfall You’ll be back in Reykjavik at 6 pm.

Sunday
Blue Lagoon
This is a day to relax and rest up for your last adventure day! Shopping and sightseeing in Reykjavik with a visit to the world famous Blue Lagoon in the afternoon.
Choose from six different departure times for the Blue Lagoon bus. The Blue Lagoon is open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. You can stop by the outfitters shop downtown Reykjavík for maps and info.

Monday
You’ll have a long morning to relax, perhaps shop or hit a warm swimming pool, before catching the Flybus shuttle and heading back to Keflavik International Airport for your flight home.

Here's a PDF of theWinter Action Week to download and print

Our Iceland Action Week offers interesting days with a variety of ways to experience Iceland’s landscape, along with evenings to sample some of Reykjavik’s many great restaurants and the lively feel of the city in the cozy comfort of long nights.

This week long tour can be a stand alone week in Iceland, or its short enough that it could be added to another tour, if you want an active way to get out in the landscape! We can certainly add more days to your Iceland stay on either end, as well as car rental for independent exploration.

Accommodations
There are 3 choices of accommodations available, all clean, bright and friendly, with private bath and breakfast every day.

The Guesthouse is least expensive. It is easy going and comfortable, with a nice breakfast room, computer available for guest use and a 5 minute walk to the biggest outdoor swimming pool in Reykjavik, or about 25 minute walk to the city center, easy access to a walk along the waterfront. 

The three star hotel is just below the main shopping street, close to the city center, with computer access, breakfast room, bar in the evenings and easy access to all of the downtown restaurants, clubs, museums, galleries, and night life.

The four star option is right in the city center. It’s atop a very impressive museum built when Iceland’s oldest settlement was found during the building’s renovations.  Great service with a wonderful restaurant excellent.

Our contracts for airfare give us access to occasional bargains that come and go too quickly to publish in print or on the web. Call or email with the dates that you’d like to travel and we’ll see what bargains we can stir up for you.

The Finer Print:
Price includes round trip airfare, including fuel surcharge and taxes from Boston, New York, Orlando and Washington Dulles. Ask about prices from Seattle,Toronto, Europe. Packages include flights from North America on Icelandair, airport transfers, 6 nights in double rooms with breakfast, 7 activities, 3 lunches, and all transfers to and from the fun stuff.   All special gear for activities is supplied and all entry fees are included in the price.  

Not included are travel insurance,  dinner, lunches other than those listed above, other tours or activities.
This is a WINTER tour You’ll need to leave North America on a Monday, and you’ll have Tuesday - your first day, in Iceland to relax and recharge. Day tours run from Wednesday to Sunday.  This tour runs most weeks from October, 2011 through April, 2012.

Prices, for the Iceland Winter Action
per person, double occupancy.
Guesthouse Accommodations - $1953
...with the 3 star hotel - $2075
...with the 4 star option - $2410
Ask about single and triple pricing.

This tour is also available in a summer version, ask about prices.

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