THE VIKING CHALLENGE MULTI ACTIVITY ADVENTURES

The Viking Challenge tours are filled with awesome adventure activities that are fun, while providing insight into Iceland’s culture and daily life. You’ll be based in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland - in accommodations ranging from tourist class to first class hotel. From there the daily activities take you right into the heart of Iceland’s nature, with some adventures, and fun ways to experience Iceland’s unique natural world.

THE VIKING CHALLENGE FAMILY TOUR

is for families with children of 6 and older. This multi-activity program is based for 6 nights in Reykjavík using family friendly accommodation in different comfort and price categories. It’s slow travel at a family friendly pace!

HIGHLIGHTS AND VALUES
- We use family rooms at only one hotel for 6 nights which means less packing and children get used to environment
- Private customized family friendly Reykjavík City Tour
- Private guided bike tour and treasure hunt that is fun for the whole family
- Private tour to the Viking Village and Bessastaðir, home of the Icelandic President
- Other adventures and activities include Sea Angling, Horseback Riding, Whale Watching and the Blue Lagoon
- Added Bonus: 72 hours Reykjavik Welcome Card for the whole family that gives you free entrance to the city's swimming pools, many museums, the Farm Animal Zoo & family park, the boat trip to Viðey Island and free transportation on the city buses to explore the capital on your own. 
- Viking Challenge Certificate - On completion of your Viking Challenge you will receive a special certificate highlighting your achievement
- Daily departures from June 01 to August 31

VIKING CHALLENGE FAMILY TOUR for families with children of 6 and older

This multi-activity program is based for 6 nights in Reykjavík using family friendly accommodation in different comfort and price categories. It’s slow travel at a family friendly pace!

Day 1: ARRIVAL DAY
Check-in at your family room. We offer a selection of 3 star and 4 star hotels.

Day 2: REYKJAVÍK
Start your Viking Challenge with a private 3 hour customized family friendly city tour to introduce you to Iceland’s capital. Afternoon free for leisure - you could visit Viðey Island or Reykjavik’s farm animal zoo and family park.

Day 3: SEA ANGLING
The whole family will enjoy a fishing trip out into Faxaflói bay and the best part is that your catch will be prepared for you on board. Afternoon free for leisure.

Day 4: BIKING
In the morning you can visit a local swimming pool or some of the cities excellent small museums with your Reykjavík Welcome Card. In the afternoon, you’ll have a private 3-4 hour bike tour which takes you to the lighthouse and large bird pond of the Seltjarnarnes peninsula.

Day 5: TREASURE HUNT, HORSES & VIKINGS
Morning treasure hunt in Reykjavík and after a light lunch you’ll enjoy a 30 minutes horseback riding tour in the lava fields outside Reykjavík. Visit the Viking village and Bessastaðir, the home of the Icelandic president.

Day 6: WHALES AND THE BLUE LAGOON
Whale & bird watching cruise in the morning, and in the afternoon you’ll visit the famous Blue Lagoon.

Day 7: DEPARTURE DAY

An added feature:

Day 1-3 include 72 hour Reykjavík Welcome Card that gives you free entrance to the city’s swimming pools, many museums, the Farm Animal Zoo & family park, the boat trip to Viðey Island and free transportation on the city buses to explore the capital on your own.

VIKING CHALLENGE FAMILY TOUR

YEAR 2012 DEPARTURES: Daily from 01.06.-31.08.2012 – The sequence of some tours may be altered on some departure dates.

Duration: 7 Days / 6 nights

Tour Code: GJ60-Family

Accommodation: Choice of family friendly 3 star and 4 star hotel.

Hotel Reykavik, 3 star,
* located in the center of Reykjavik
* Deluxe rooms with twin or queen size bed and pull-out sofa for the children

Grand Hotel Reykjavik, 4 star
* located near to botanical garden, farm animal zoo & family park and Laugardalur swimming pool
* Excecutive rooms with a view and two queen size beds in each room

Hotel Reykjavik Natura, 4 star
* located near to the Perlan panorama terrace with walking trails, forest, Viking saga museum, artificial geysir hot springs and cafeteria with excellent ice cream selection
* Walking distance to Bowling Palace & Game Arcade - see further information - www.keiluhollin.is
* Hotel features bedtimes stories free of charge every Thursday. Everybody is welcome whether with striped pyjamas and bunny rabbit slippers - or not!
* Amazing Iceland: a spectacular film show that captures the magic of Iceland. Every day at 17:00 and 19:00
* The Reykjavik Nautholtsvik beach is only a few minutes walk from the hotel
* Own indoor swimmingpool and hot pot jacuzzi (free of charge for hotel guests)
* Deluxe rooms with queen size bed and up to 3 extra beds for the children
* further information see: http://www.gjtravel.is/TravelGuideIceland/AccommodationinIceland/BestFamilyHotelsinIceland/HotelLoftleidirReykjavik/
 
Group Size: Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 2 persons. The sequence of activities may be altered in some cases.

Languages: English

Meals: Daily breakfast and light lunch on day 5 included

Also included: All day tours include hotel transfers. We supply all specialized equipment for sea angling, biking and horseback riding. 

Pre & post nights in Reykjavik: Are not needed, except you wish to extend your stay in Iceland.

Airport Transfers: Are not included in tour price and can be bought through us if required.

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CANCELLATIONS

A cancellation fee of 10% of the tour price and accommodation will be retained us for cancellations made from 1 month to 14 days before departure. From 14 days until 48 hours before departure, the fee is 50%. No refund is possible for cancellations less than 48 hours before departure, or for no shows, and a tour begun, but not completed. The exchange of one arrangement for another must be agreed by us beforehand.

THE VIKING CHALLENGE FAMILY TOUR

YEAR 2012 DEPARTURES:
Daily from 01.06.-31.08.2012 – The sequence of some tours may be altered on some departure dates.
Duration: 7 Days / 6 nights
Tour Code: GJ60-Family
Accommodation: Choice of family friendly 3 star and 4 star hotel
Group Size: Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 2 persons. The sequence of activities may be altered in some cases.
Languages: English
Meals: Daily breakfast and light lunch on day 5 included
Included: 6 nights accommodation, 6x breakfast, 1x light lunch, tours & activities as per detailed itinerary on day 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Also included: All day tours include hotel transfers. We supply all specialized equipment for sea angling, biking and horseback riding.
Note: Airport transfers on arrival and departure day not included

Rates:

Hotel Reykjavik, 3 star, deluxe room with private shower/wc:
per adult in family room: EUR 1.160 / per child 6-12 years: EUR 140
Grand Hotel Reykjavik, 4 star, excecutive room with private shower/wc:
per adult in family room: EUR 1.330 / per child 6-12 years: EUR 140
Hotel Reykjavik Natura, 4 star, deluxe room with private shower/wc:
per adult in family room: EUR 1.440 / per child 6-12 years: EUR 140

Rates are valid for family rooms that have space for 2 adults and 2 children 6-12 years old. Surcharge applies for families with 3 children and for children older then 12.
Minimum rate to be paid for each package is for 2 adults.

Bookings:

Until 4 weeks prior to arrival we guarantee availability. Simply send booking to gjtravel@gjtravel.is and we process your booking by personal email communication. Don't you like that?