The Viking Challenge

7 day adventure trip in Iceland

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 guesthouse to first class hotel. From there the daily activities take you right into the heart of Iceland’s nature, with challenging adventures, and fun ways to experience Iceland’s unique natural world.
 
 

HIGHLIGHTS AND VALUES

Selection of guesthouses and hotels and we use only one accommodation for 6 nights which means less packing

Multi sport & activities include: white river rafting, glacial hike & ice climbing, ATV ride, horseback riding, whale watching and hiking

Also included: entrance to Blue Lagoon and Reykjavik treasure hunt

A lot of action, daily departures and excellent price value

Viking Challenge Certificate - On completion of your Viking Challenge you will receive a special certificate highlighting your achievement

 

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL DAY 
Check-in at your accommodation ranging from guesthouse to first class hotel.

Day 2: GOLDEN CIRCLE & WHITE RIVER RAFTING 
You’ll visit Þingvellir National Park, Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall. Then experience Iceland’s glacial rivers with a 2 hour white river rafting through some exciting rapids and deep gorges. Lunch included. Duration 10 hours. 

Day 3: GLACIAL HIKE & ICE CLIMBING 
See the lovely landscape of South Iceland, including the dramatic Skógafoss waterfall. You’ll experience glaciers on a 4 hour guided glacial walk & ice climbing adventure. Packed lunch included. Duration 9 hours. 

Day 4: ATV RIDE & BLUE LAGOON 
The moon or Iceland? Decide for yourself during a 3-4 hour ATV-adventure on the volcanic Reykjanes peninsula and the Mid-Atlantic ridge. Then soak it off in the afternoon with a relaxing bath at the famous Blue Lagoon. Duration 9-10 hours. 

Day 5: TREASURE HUNT, HORSES & WHALES 
Test your knowledge of Reykjavík with a Treasure Hunt in the morning. Midday you’ll have a 2 ½ to 3 hour ride on Iceland’s famous horses (less experienced riders have a shorter option). In the afternoon you’ll have a whale & bird watching cruise from Reykjavík harbor. Duration 11-12 hours. Light lunch included. 

Day 6: HIKING CHALLENGE 
Today you’ll see Iceland on your own two feet, with a 3-4 hour hike into the mountains and volcanic landscape of Southwest Iceland. Hiking distance about 7 km. Duration with transfers is about 6 hours. 

Day 7: DEPARTURE DAY

 

YEAR 2012 DEPARTURES:

Daily from 01.06.-31.08.2011 – The sequence of some tours may be altered on some departure dates.

Duration: 7 Days / 6 nights

Guesthouse Borgartún, all rooms with private shower/wc

* located near to botanical garden, farm animal zoo & family park and Laugardalur swimming pool

Fosshotel Lind, 3 star * located in the center of Reykjavik Hotel Reykjavik, 3 star

* located in the center of Reykjavik

Grand Hotel, 4 star

* located near to botanical garden, Laugar Fitness Center and Spa and Laugardalur swimming pool

Hotel Reykjavik Centrum, first class

* located in the center of Reykjavik

Group Size: Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 2 persons.

Languages: English

Meals: Daily breakfast and 3 light lunches included

Also included: All tours include hotel transfers. We supply all specialized equipment for river rafting, glacial hike & ice climbing, ATV adventure and horseback riding.

Important: Good hiking boots, warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, hat, gloves and a towel are needed for this trip.

Minimum ages & activity difficulty level:
* River Rafting: 12 years (Children 10 + 11 years old can do half of the river rafting program)
* Glacier hike & ice climbing: 14 years or fitting crampons that is for hiking shoe number european 35/36
* ATV-Ride: Valid driving license for driver / minimum age 10 for passenger
* Horseback riding: included program is for experienced riders but there is a shorter option for less experienced riders or beginners
* Hiking: For everybody that is fit to hike at least 6 hours, about 17 km

Rates:

Guesthouse Borgartún, rooms with private shower/wc per person in twin room:

EUR 1.185 / Single supplement: EUR 235 / per person in triple room: EUR 1.185

Fosshotel Lind, 3 star per person in twin room:

EUR 1.285 / Single supplement: EUR 320 / per person in triple room: n/a

Hotel Reykjavik, 3 star per person in twin room:

EUR 1.350 / Single supplement: EUR 375 / per person in triple room: EUR 1.350

Grand Hotel, 4 star per person in twin room:

EUR 1.465 / Single supplement: EUR 525 / per person in triple room: EUR 1.465

Hotel Reykjavik Centrum, first class per person in twin room:

EUR 1.620 / Single supplement: EUR 485 / per person in triple room: EUR 1.620 Children discount: not available

Disclaimer:
All trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Extreme Iceland does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.

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