Iceland
 THE
VIKING CHALLENGE
Variety of Sports & Activity
6 days
Sundays -
2006
Jun 04, 18
Jul 02, 16, 30
Aug 13, 27
Based in the
southern town of Selfoss and the capital Reykjavik this activity holiday
takes you right into Iceland's nature, with challenging adventures. You
will walk close to glaciers and hot springs, river raft on the magnificent
Hvítá river (White River) and horse back ride through lava fields then
mountain bike in beautiful unspoiled Heidmörk. Accommodation in Selfoss is
in comfortable wooden chalets with private facilities and a hot pot nearby
to relax in after a days activity. In Reykjavík you stay in the newly
furnished rooms at Borgartun Guest House close to the swimming pool and
sporting complex.
You can add
the
The Viking Challenge North Tour to this for a real experience.
Or, extra days and other tours can be added.
SUN REYKJAVIK -
PINGVELLIR - SELFOSS (Hiking)
After a short journey
from Reykjavik we arrive at Pingvellir 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.
Accommodation for the next three nights is in Selfoss in comfortable
wooden chalets with private facilities. Nearby your chalet is a hot tub.
Dinner.
 MON
SELFOSS (Rafting)
After visiting the hot
springs of Geysir 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 goes through some exciting rapids and deep gorges.
Tonight you will enjoy a real Icelandic BBQ.
TUE SELFOSS
(Kayaking)
Traveling along the
south shore we visit waterfalls, glaciers, the black sandy beach and one
of Scandinavia's finest folk museums at Skogar. In Stokkseyri, you have a
Kayak adventure that is followed by a Lobster feast by the ocean shore.
WED SELFOSS -
REYKJAVIK (Horse Riding)
We start the day with
Icelandic horses for the next part of your adventure. The horses are
trained both for beginners and experienced riders, and you will enjoy
riding through lava fields. After a light lunch we visit the Blue Lagoon,
one of the worlds’ most exciting hot springs. The next two nights are
spent in Reykjavik at the centrally located Borgartun Guest House.
THU REYKJAVIK (Whale
Watching, Bicycling)
After breakfast, a
cruise takes you in search of whales and dolphins. Following the cruise,
mountain bikes are provided for a journey into Heidmork, a beautiful
wooded area. Return to Reykjavik for a free evening.
FRI REYKJAVIK
After breakfast, the
tour ends.
FROM:
$ 2030 per person double
$ 290 single
supplement
INCLUDES:
_ 5 nights accommodation with private
facilities
_ Daily Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
_ Transportation by Deluxe Touring Coach
_ Sightseeing per itinerary
_ Tour Escort
_ Tax and Service Charges
(PLEASE INQUIRE FOR AIR
FARES FROM USA)
NOT
INCLUDED: Porterage at hotels
and between hotel & coach
Note:
It is necessary to book additional nights before and after the tour in
Reykjavik
GJT
120205
The Viking Challenge North
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