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Viking Challenge Tour

Variety of Sports & Activities in Iceland

Iceland

2010 Departures

Jul 04, 18
Aug 01, 15
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From		$2235 per Person Double
$225 Single Supplement
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Days6
Visiting6 Locations
CountriesIceland
OrientationOne Way
CategoriesAdventure & Eco Travel
Escorted Tours
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Based both near the southern town of Hveragerdi and the capital Reykjavík, this activity holiday takes you right into the heart of Icelands nature, providing challenging adventures. Glacier walking, hot springs, river rafting on the magnificent Hvíta river (White River) and horse riding through the countryside, go biking and hiking in beautiful National Park of Thingvellir.

Accommodation is in a comfortable hotel near Hveragerdi offering private facilities and a hot pot to relax in after a days activity. In Reykjavík you will stay at the Borgartun Guest House close to the swimming pool and sporting complex.

Itinerary

Day 1
Visiting: Reykjavik - Thingvellir - Hveragerdi
Meals: Dinner
RAFTING THE WHITE RIVER Your tour escort will pick you up at your hotel and transport you to our 9:00 AM meeting place in Reykjavik. We start the day with a visit to the hot springs of Geysir and then on to Gullfoss waterfall where we get our first view of the Hvita river as it thunders over Gullfoss waterfall. The rafting starts below the waterfall close to the canyon of Pjaxi and takes around 2 hours through some exciting rapis and deep gorges. Accommodation for the next three nights in a hotel near Hveragardi.
Day 2
Visiting: Hveragerdi - Geysir
Meals: Breakfast/Dinner
WALKING THROUGH HISTORY After a short journey from Hveragardi we arrive at ingvellir National Park. We walk through the historical sites of the Viking Parliament before exploring the shore of Iceland's largest lake to the geothermal area at Nesjavellir. In the afternoon you have a choice of a kayak or snorkeling adventure. Our dinner this evening is a lobster dinner by the ocean shore.
Day 3
Visiting: Hveragerdi
Accomodation: Selfoss Hotel
Meals: Breakfast/Dinner
GLACIER WALK - NATURE AND BIRD LIFE Traveling along the south shore we visit waterfalls, glaciers, the black sandy beach and then on to Solheimajokull for a 2 hour walk on the glacier. Tonight we enjoy an Icelandic buffet at our hotel.
Day 4
Visiting: Hveragerdi - Blue Lagoon - Grindavik - Reykjavik
Accomodation: Borgartun Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast
HORSES AND THE BLUE LAGOON We start the day by meeting our Icelandic horses for the next part of our adventure. The horses are trained both for beginners and experienced riders, and we enjoy a 1 hour riding. In the afternoon we visit the Blue Lagoon, one of the worlds most exciting hot springs. The next two nights are spent in Reykjavik. While here, only breakfast is included so as to give you the opportunity to visit some of the capital many and varied restaurants.
Day 5
Visiting: Reykjavik
Accomodation: Borgartun Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast
WHALE WATCHING AND MOUNTAIN BIKES The day begins with a 3 hours cruise that takes you in search of the whales and dolphins of Iceland. Following the cruise, mountain bikes are provided for a journey into Heidmork, a beautiful wooded area not far from the capital.
Day 6
Visiting: Reykjavik
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, the tour ends.

Notes

Group size: from 8 to 22 participants.

It is necessary to book a room in Rekjavik for the night before the tour. We will be glad to assist you with this.

Price Includes
Tax and Service Charges
Daily Breakfast
Tour Escort
Sightseeing Per Itinerary
Dinners As Mentioned
Hotel Accommodation As Indicated in Itnerary
Transportation By Deluxe Touring Coach
All Specialist Equipment for Described Activities
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