Iceland
Proven Iceland Destination Management Company: DMC and Planner
for Specialist Incentive, Conference, Event and Convention Travel Organisers Worldwide
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ICELAND TRAVEL(SITE / MPI / IC&IB / SAF) |
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© The National Land Survey of Iceland
General Information
Government |
Republic of Iceland |
Capital |
Reykjavík |
GMT |
0 hours in the winter and 1 hours in the summer |
Climate |
The Icelandic Meteorogical Office |
Airport |
Leifur Eiriksson International Airport 55 km from Reykavík (45 minute drive) |
Average Flying Time from London |
3 hours |
Entry Requirements |
www.iceland.org/ |
Health and Medical Information |
www.passporthealthusa.com/ |
Currency |
Icelandic krona (ISK) |
Currency Converter |
www.oanda.com/convert/classic |
Language |
Icelandic is a Germanic language of the Nordic group. English and Danish are widely spoken and understood. |
Electricity |
220 volts AC 50Hz |
Population |
286,250 (December 1st 2001) |
Total Land Area |
103,000 sq km |
Coastline |
4,970 km |
Driving |
On the right |
Transportation |
Rental cars & taxis are available in main centres |
Welcome to the Contrasting World of Iceland Travel
OUR EXPERIENCE: Iceland Travel’s skilled staff, with their long established reputation for excellence and vast experience, offers full Destination Management services for incentives, convention, event and seminar groups ranging from 10-1000 participants.
We guarantee creativity, quality, expertise, reliability and professionalism in all our work.
We have been serving companies from all over the world for:
• Meetings/conferences
• Team building
• Incentive schemes
• Product launches
• Corporate events
• VIP programs
• Special adventures
AMONG OUR CLIENTS ARE:
ABN-AMRO, Actebis, Allbank, The Associates,Bosch, BF Goodrich, BPI, Continental, Coopers & Lybrand, DVV, Ericsson, Hewlett Packard, Mobile, Kodak, KPMG, Nestlé, Nissan, Novo Nordisk, Ogilvy, Pfizer, Philips DAP, Roche Vitamines, Saab Combitec, Smith Kline Beecham, Statoil, Telia, Toyota, Tulip Computers, Unigrapchics Solutions, Visa, Volvo, Whirlpool Nordic, Xerox and more...
OUR PRINCIPLE: is above all to ensure that our incentive projects are designed to be as novel and attractive as possible, not only to your clients but also to ourselves, thus ensuring continual freshness of ideas. This, we believe, is the only way to success.
Iceland itself provides wonderful raw material for conference and incentive tours, but saets and accommodations are limited due to Iceland´s small capacity. Bearing this in mind, we recommend that bookings be made well in advance to allow as much time for preparation as possible.
ICELAND, second largest island in Europe and one of the world’s most active volcanic countries, just south of the Arctic Circle. Its total area is 103,000 square km. Population is about 300,000. The land is still in the process of formation. It is the very diversity of landscape and natural phenomena, the clean but cool air and the quiet beauty and fascinating works of art, created by Nature itself, which are Iceland ’s greatest attractions.
Action & Adventure / Time of operation: 15th May to 31st Aug 
Group size: min. 10 – max. 180 persons
Day 1
Arrival in Iceland
Transfer from airport with an hour’s stop at the Blue Lagoon
Special luggage transfer from airport to the hotel. Luggage will be in hotel rooms at group’s arrival.
A welcome-cocktail is served the Blue lagoon during the bath. Towels are provided.
All keys in marked envelopes at hotel for speedy check-in
Evening: Dinner and overnight in Reykjavík.
Day 2
Golden Circle excursion & River rafting en route.
The basis for this day is the classic excursion of the Golden Circle , which takes guests to many of the scenic natural wonders for which Iceland is justly renowned. Transportation by coach or super-jeeps with drivers or self-drive in jeeps.
Morning:Hveragerði village where harnessed geothermal power has permitted a greenhouse industry with fruit, vegetables and exotic plants flourishing under glass. Picturesque Kerið, a lake-filled extinct volcanic crater.
The world-famous, fascinating Geysir area, where hot springs and other geothermal phenomena abound, and where the very active geyser Strokkur spouts every few minutes.
Lunch: At a nice restaurant in the Geysir area.
Afternoon:The majestic waterfall Gullfoss (the Golden Waterfall), perhaps Iceland ’s most beautiful.
Rafting on the river Hvítá (graded 1,5 – 2), float-suit and boots are provided. (duration 2 hours)
Þingvellir National Park a splendidly scenic place of tremendous geological and historic interest located in a rift valley, the boundary between the two tectonic continental plates of North-America and Europe . For centuries Þingvellir was site of the the world’s eldest national legislative assembly; the Icelandic parliament, founded here in AD 930 and still active.
Return to Reykjavík in the late afternoon.
Evening:Transfer return and Dinner at a downtown restaurant.
Overnight at hotel.
Samples of optional enhancements for this day:
Lunch: Outdoor at a nice location (BBQ or Buffet or typical Icelandic, “Kjötsúpa” (meat stew))
· Mountain biking a short distance with or without some easy tasks en route.
· Riding tour on the gentle Icelandic horses (duration 1,5 hours)
· Learning to dance the Icelandic folkdance Vikivaki, teachers in Icelandic national costumes.
· Treasure Hunting, searching for "a lost treasure" by means of radio transmitters and receivers. The treasure can be a case of “golden” beer-cans for group’s enjoyment on the spot or any other price of your choice.
· Navigational skills; guests get a compass or GPS, a map and worksheet and have to find out about mountains and other interesting places in the area
· Knitting contest, which team can knit the longest scarf during the day?
· Photo hunting competition to fulfill a certain theme during the day.
· Visit and guided tour of the highly interesting Nesjavellir geothermal power station
· At the end of the day or during dinner in the evening: An awards ceremony with prizes for the day’s best performance!
Day 3
Glacier Langjökull with Snow safari.
Super jeeps, drivers and guides will pick up guests at hotel.
Morning:We start by heading for the gravel desert Kaldidalur (the Cold Valley ), set between the Langjökull glacier (1.021 sq. km) and tiny Ok glacier (1. sq. km). With our specially equipped jeeps we can now drive to the edge of the glacier and even on the eternal ice itself. Snow safari 1 hour: 2 persons on each snowmobile. Points can be given for achievement of tasks en route during the drive.
Lunch: Luxurious open-air Seafood buffet on snow-tables.
Afternoon:Drive to the spectacular waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss and past Reykholt, home of eminent 13th century Saga writer and historian Snorri Sturluson. Visit at Deildartunguhver, Europe 's most powerful hot spring (180 litres pr. sec.)
Return to Reykjavík via the Hvalfjörður fjord in the late afternoon.
Evening:Farewell Dinner at Perlan, the renowned panoramic restaurant of Reykjavík. Overnight at hotel
Samples of optional activities:
· A game of Golf in the snow: Playing a specially prepared 3-hole golf course, with proper golf clubs and a luminescent golf ball.
· Snowshoes walk: Points given for achievement of simple tasks en route during the walk. Can also be organised as a relay race.
· Snow boarding: Points given for ability and "artistic impression".
· Giant tube gliding down a steep hill: Points given for individual achievement.
· Ball Games: A game of goal shooting soccer or volley ball.
Day 4
Transfer to airport with guide.
REYKJAVÍK SIGHTSEEING - “The northernmost capital”
The Pearl - observatory with fantastic panorama of the city. * Ásmundur Sveinsson Museum - famous sculpture collection. * Hallgrímskirkja Church - city landmark seen for miles. * Alþingi - Parliament. * Fishing harbor - often bustling with activity.
Highlights
The city is situated on a peninsula. To the east are hills and mountain ranges. Inside the city limits is one of Iceland 's best salmon rivers. BLUE LAGOON
Blue Lagoon famous for its reputed healing powers. * Grindavík - fishing town * Reykjanes Lighthouse - at the tip of the peninsula * Hafnarfjörður .
Highlights
Rough and mossy lava fields, bird-cliffs, ocean surf.
CAVING
Surtshellir is the largest cave in Iceland hidden in the Hallmundarhraun lava field. In former times outlaws used the cave as a dwelling place. There are many entrances to the cave, some very easy and others demanding some physical effort.
SOUTH SHORE ADVENTURE – “The pearls of the south”
Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss - high waterfalls. * Dyrhólaey - large natural sea arch * Sólheimajökull - a stop at the glacier's edge. * Mt. Eyjafjöll - towering over some of Iceland 's most wonderful countryside. * Vík - the southern-most town in Iceland . * Eyrarbakki - picturesque village.
Highlights
Rivers, striking waterfalls, sandy coastline and glaciers.
GULLFOSS - GEYSIR – "Golden circle"
Kerið - huge volcanic crater. * Gullfoss - Iceland 's most famous and picturesque waterfall. * Geysir - world-famous geothermal area. * Þingvellir - national park of great historic interest and beauty.
Highlights
Waterfalls, geysers, bubbling hot-springs and geological phenomena.
WHALE WATCHING
Whale watching trip from Reykjavík harbour gives the opportunity to experience at first hand the world’s largest creatures in their natural habitat,up close and personal.
HORSE RIDING TOUR
An adventurous ride into the lava fields surrounding Mt. Helgafell volcano, or to Lake Hvaleyrarvatn and into the Kaldársel area. Our horses are well suited both for the beginner and the more advanced rider.
REYKJAVÍK
Háskólabíó
Number of meeting rooms: 5 /Capacity of largest 997 Hotel Loftleiðir
Number of meeting rooms: 10 /Capacity of largest 390
Nordica Hotel
Number of meeting rooms: 12 /Capacity of largest 620
- Postcards w. pictures from Iceland with stamps for each Postcard from Iceland
- Key rings with various types of hangers: Icelandic flag, Various types of small lapel-pins (i.e. friendship flags)
- Blue Lagoon shampoo and conditioner(tiny plastic bottles 15 ml with the Blue Lagoon logo)
- “Passport to Iceland” (looks similar to the real Icelandic passport!) with colour pictures and information about country and nation.
- Country & People (small book 15 x 11 cm, with pictures and information on Iceland and its natives)
- Book of Icelandic Recipies (with pictures of the dishes)
- Posters (colour, 42 cm x 60 cm) of Icelandic birds, animals, famous sites, landscapes or archaeological finds
- Power Rune pendant on a string to have around the neck (One magical rune on each golden or silvered pendant)
- Key ring with a polished Icelandic stone pendant
- Woolens of native material with typical Icelandic design: Knitted mittens or gloves or Cap or headband from
- Playing cards: with pictures of heroes from the Icelandic Sagas, Icelandic Landscapes, pictures of Icelandic Whales or sucessful Icelandic Salmonflies
- Small picturebook “Milestones in Icelandic History” or “Memories of Reykjavík”
- Artwork (small picture of typical landscape) 4,5 x 4,5 cm
- Sheeps horn with an inserted schnapps-glass into the broad end on a string to carry around the neck or on a small piedestal to stand on table.
- CD with Icelandic Folkmusic.