Tour offer 2010

from the scout centre

In this document you will find available tours for 2010. Some tours have a maximum and minimum group sizes. For smaller or bigger  groups please request price by e-mail.

Please not that prices can change do to currencies and petrol prices.

The

This tour is one of our most popular tours. It features the essence of Iceland, including natural wonders, such as the Geysir hot spring and Gullfoss the majestic waterfall. During this tour geology and history are especially emphasized. At Þingvellir National Park one can see where the oldest, still active national parliament was founded in 930. The park is also of great geological interest: and one can see exactly where the earth is splitting apart

Landscape
Highland plateaus, waterfalls, geysers, bubbling hot-springs, farmland and geological phenomenon.

Blue Ice Adventure – Walk on Glacier

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An easy and safe walk on the white and blue ice. Exploration of water cauldrons, waterways and other ice features. We will teach you how to use basic glacier equipment like crampons and ice axes. Suitable for everybody (min age 8 yrs).

Level: Easy, 1 - 11/2 hrs walk on ice crampons, 2 hrs total. 1,5hrs drive each way

Price

EURO 65,- per person.

Included: Guiding, Coaches and all necessary equipment. 

Minumum 20 persons

Also available longer hikes on the glacier, request info by e-mail

The Úlfljótsvatn Triathlon

Our journey starts at 12:00 by paddling from the scout campsite across lake Úlfljótsvatn to the Hydroelectrical powerplant Steingrimsstod.  On our 4km route to Steingrimsstod we stop at the Hrutey island to strech our legs.

After coming to shore at Steingrimsstod we leave our boats and walk to the cave Skinnhufuhellir where the Troll lady “Skinnhufa” lived according to the Icelandic sagas.  The cave overlooks Lake Tingvellir from 20m above and is the perfect place for tea with a view.  The entrance to the cave is a dangerous rock climbing traverse which we safely pass with assistance of climbing gear. A perfect spot for a packed lunch.

From the cave our journey continues to a campsite by Lake Tingvellir where we will erect camp and spend the night.  The whole walk from our boats to the campsite is 5km.  The groups luggage, breakfast and BBQ evening meal will be driven to the campsite and the group will prepaire there meal.

The next day we step on the bikes and bike to geothermal power plant at Nesjavellir.  We will take a guided tour where it will be explained to us how the warm steam from the ground is used to produce electricity and warm water.  From the plant we bike back to the scout campsite the whole bike trip is 22 km and arrival at the scout center is between 14:00 and 16:00.

Do to weather the trip can also be the other way and for big groups its smart to meet up on the campsite by Lake Tingvellir

Price

EURO 53,- per person.

Included: Guiding, bikes, canoes, tents, Hamburger BBQ meal, breakfast and

luggage transportation. 

Maximum 21 person (or divide the group)

Rock climbing

A whole day climbing experience.  After learning the basic skills of rock climbing we drive to Hvalfjörður climbing area close to the Þingvellir national park.  There we will spend the day climbing.

Price

EURO 95,- per person

Included: Guiding, Coaches and all necessary equipment.  Minimum age 15 years.

Hiking trail

From Úlfljótsvatn we hike 15km in to the mountains up to 400m elivation where we will stay close to a hot spring.  We have our lunch before we take a long relaxing bath in the pure natural hot spring under the open sky.  Then we can have a choice of two routes depending on the group, hoping for a clear view of the volcanos in the East on the way back to the center.

Price

EURO 39 ,- per person. Guide included. 

Minimum 6 persons

Guaranteed departures every Saturday at 9:00 for minimum of 6 persons

Also available longer trips including sleeping in tents and a difrent ending point

Go canoeing

Our journey starts by paddling from the scout campsite across lake Úlfljótsvatn to the Hydroelectrical powerplant Steingrimsstod.  On our 4km route to Steingrimsstod we stop at the Hrutey island to strech our legs.

After coming to shore at Steingrimsstod we leave our boats and walk to the cave Skinnhufuhellir where the Troll lady “Skinnhufa” lived according to the Icelandic sagas.  The cave overlooks Lake Tingvellir from 20m above and is the perfect place for tea with a view.  The entrance to the cave is a dangerous rock climbing traverse which we safely pass with assistance of climbing gear.

After hiking another route back to our boats we paddle back to the centre..

Price

EURO 35,-  per person. Guide included.

Maximum 21 person

Riverrafting

Description: Experience the evergushing white waters of Iceland by means of riverrafts. Enjoy a ride down one of Iceland’s glacial rivers with the assistance of experienced riverrafting guides. This is an experience which is hard to forget for those who try it.

Equipment: warm clothes to wear underneath the overalls provided and swimsuit and a towel.

Price

EURO 75,- per person. Included: Guiding, Coaches, hot tub/suna and all necessary equipment.   

Minimum 15 pers. Age limit 12 years

Discovering caves

Description: With the guidance of experienced speleologists/cavers, the participants get an opportunity to discover the secrets of the caves close to Úlfljótsvatn.

Equipment: Good outdoor clothing, walking boots and pocket light.

Price

EURO 50,- per person. Guide and transport included

Maximum 25 persons

Horseriding

This trip is an excellent trip for all those interested in trying the Icelandic horse, a trek on the

hardy, sure-footed Icelandic horse is an experience to remember. Whether you are a

beginner or expert, old or young, these friendly horses, with their alert and willing nature are

indeed a pleasure to ride in their natural surroundings.

Price

EURO 60,- per person

Guide and transport included

Maximum 22 persons

Reykjavík triple play

The bus from the scout centre will take you downtown Reykjavík where you will go on a 9 am

whale whale watching safari for 2½ hours, After having a look at the different whales the

group will be in the city centre and have a look at the capital of Iceland. The different stores and places of interest should provide you with activities until the bus will take you to the blue lagoon where you will relax in the blue mineral water until the bus ride to Úlfljótsvatn.

Price

EURO 95,- per person.

Includes coaches, whale watching, map of Reykjavík, entrance fee to the Blue Lagoon and

Gjáin multimedia exhibition.

Minimum 20 pers

Also available other setups of visit to Reykjavik or the Blue Lagoon. Just ask

Biking and caving

We step on our bikes and take our things to get an opportunity to discover the secrets of the caves close to Úlfljótsvatn and the national park Þingvellir.

Equipment: Good outdoor clothing, walking boots and pocket light.

Price

EURO 35,- per person

Guide and bikes and helmets included.

Maximum 20 persons

Liability

Ulfljotsvatn scout centre, The Icelandic Boy and Girl Scout Association or respected travel bureau reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or timetables should the necessity arise.  Operation and prices of the tours and services are subject to currency fluctuation and conditions of contractors providing transportation and other services.

No responsibility is accepted for losses or expenses due to delays, changes of flights or other services, injuries, sickness, accidents, strikes, damages, negligence, weather or other causes.  All such losses and expenses are the personal responsibility of the traveller.

Ulfljotsvatn Scout centre - MAILING ADDRESS

Ulfljotsvatn Scout centre

Hraunbae 123

IS – 110  Reykjavik  

ICELAND

Telephone: (int. code +) 354 550 9800

Telefax: (int. code +) 354 550 9801

Email: hreidar@scout.is

Web site: www.scout.is/ulfljotsvatn