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Trip Style:Active (what does this mean?)

Price: CAD $0 USD $2999.00

  $500.00 deposit required, remaining balance collected 60 days prior to departure.

Duration:8 days

Departures: Jul 14, 2013 Aug 04, 2013 Aug 03, 2014

Highlights:Experience more than just the highlights of Iceland on this jam-packed active tour. Float between icebergs of Jokulsarlon Lagoon, go caving in a thousand year-old lava tube, swim between the tectonic continental plates, swim in a glacier river then trek across the glacier that fed it. And that's just the beginning! Head back to Reykjavik just in time to meet others in town for pride at the Blue Lagoon. Then, off to the city to partake in the Gay Pride festivities.
 

Trip Code:IDK

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From the cosmopolitan yet warm capital of Reykjavik to the remote countriside, you will surely enjoy your time in Iceland. We have planned this trip so you are able to enjoy the adventurous and majestic countryside as well as the excitement of Pride in one of the most welcoming countries on Earth.

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Reykjavik Pride - Our trip every August wraps up during this fantastic celbration.

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Included Activities • Gay group leader
• Breakfast daily
• 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
• Airport transfers
• Snorkeling & Caving
• River Rafting
• Glacier Hike
• Boat tour on the Glacial Lagoon
• Blue Lagoon entrance/towel/robe
• Golden Circle join-in tour
• Pink City history walk
• Entrance to Phallological museum
• Pride Champagne brunch
• Travel insurance package covering medical, trip interruption & baggage loss. Click here for more info

*for a more detailed itinerary, view our trip notes
 

Not Included • International Airfare
• Meals and activities not outlined in itinerary
 

Accommodation 3 & 4 Star Hotels (7 nights)

We have carefully chosen these gay-welcoming properties with you in mind. They have the right balance of comfort while still being locally owned.


 

Physical Rating Be prepared for some physical activity. Although you aren't required to be in great shape, the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.
 

Culture Shock The trip includes comfortable accommodation and days of being on the move are well interspersed, communication with the outside world is ever-present and a wide variety of food is commonly available.
 

Group Size Maximum of 16 travellers per group. Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling.
 

Budget Allow $800 USD for meals not included.
 

Day 1 ReykjavikOur first day begins with our group meeting followed by an optional group dinner. Following dinner we head to a popular lounge for a welcome reception with locals.
 

Day 2 Silfra Snorkelling/Gjábakkahellir CaveToday we head to Silfra where we swim and snorkel between the continents where the tectonic plates meet, with the opportunity to actually see the crack in the surface under water. Later in the day we continue our adventure with a cave hike through a lava tube that was created thousands of years ago by a river of red glowing lava.
 

Day 3 Hvíta River RaftingThis morning we hit the water for an exciting and beautiful river rafting experience where you'll see great mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids. In the afternoon our drive takes us along the South coast of Iceland to iconic Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss waterfalls as well as the captivating rock formations of Reynisfjara and Reynisdrangar.
 

Day 4 Mýrdalsjökull Glacier Trek & Jökulsárlón Glacial LagoonAre you ready to trek on a glacier? Great! After a lesson in ice walking we head onto the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier to experience one of the most popular activities in Iceland; Ice Trekking. After you've conquered the glacier, we head to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon where we have a relaxing boat ride amidst freshly calved icebergs.
 

Day 5 Blue Lagoon & Pride Opening CeremoniesYour adventure becomes even more exciting when we head to the Blue Lagoon where we join other gay and lesbian travellers for a dip in the geothermal pool. Enjoy a drink and get to know some of the new guests before we head to our design hotel in Reykjavik which will serve as our base for the next few nights. This evening we attend the Reykjavik Pride opening ceremony where tourists and locals enjoy local and international entertainment.
 

Day 6 Golden Circle & Fontana Steam BathsToday we will join a larger gay and lesbian group to experience Gullfoss waterfall, the world-famous Geysir & Þingvellir national park where you can see the Great Atlantic Rift. Following this we head to the Fontana Steam Baths where you will have a chance to enjoy three geothermally heated baths, a sauna, a warm sand beach and access to the pristine waters of Lake Laugarvatn. If you have energy after today we have an optional dinner followed by VIP access to the Pride Concert, Queer Cruise and the official Pride events.
 

Day 7-8 Reykjavik PrideWhat better way to start the day than with a champagne brunch? Following brunch we watch the Reykjavik Gay Pride Parade and enjoy a short outdoor concert. Tonight is the official Pride dance which has become the main event for the festival. Day 8 is departure day with no activities included. You are free to depart at your leisure using your complimentary transfer.
 

Departure Date	Spaces available
Jul 14, 2013	bookings closed
Aug 04, 2013	limited space
Aug 03, 2014	space available

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