Sailing Instructions

Iceland for Memorial Day Weekend

As of the evening of May 2, one single female has had to cancel for health reasons.  So there is an opening for a single female.  Please contact the leader, Lisa, if you are interested.  She will entertain offers for this space.

Dates: May 26-31 (Thursday to Tuesday)
Cost: $1,362
Contact:  Lisa Hedrick
Cancellation: Cancellation fee is $40.00, until  March 3, 2011.
Read the full cancellation in the flyer/registration form.
Trip flyer/application form: click here (Word) or click here (PDF)
Payment:  Full payment is due

Trip Includes:

• Round Trip Air on Iceland Air nonstop to Reykjavik and return to Dulles
• Airport tax and security fees
• 4 nights double occupancy lodging at Fosshótel Baron Hotel in downtown Reykjavik
• 4 breakfasts
• Medical repatriation insurance (PDF) (like SCWDC's European ski trip coverage) - this is NOT Trip cancellation insurance
  READ THIS PDF FOR MORE INFO ABOUT COVERAGE AND THE CHANCE TO UPGRADE FOR PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS

Highlights: Tours and excursions are extra

Explore Reykjavik and surrounding territory through various tours and activities which you and the leader will plan, although they are not included in the price. Some of the possibilities:

• Stroll around the city center, admire the colorful old houses and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere by Tjornin Lake
• Soak your stress away by taking a dip in one of the 800 natural thermal pools
• Climb up Hallgrímskirkja Church tower for a panoramic view of the city
• Try an exciting whale watching cruise
• Sign up for a ½ day horseback riding on well bred 5 gaited Icelandic horses
• Shop for some great Icelandic sweaters, quirky Icelandic designed art, or jewelry
• Take a day-tour to see some of the 10,000 waterfalls or 15 active volcanoes - Hike some of the 4,500 sq mi. of glaciers
• Indulge your interest in Iceland's fascinating cultural heritage or cutting edge art at one of the cities many museums and galleries
• Eat arctic lobster caught earlier that day then
• Test your stamina with a night on the town “Reykjavík style”

Reykjavík has a distinction (in 2000) of holding the title of "European City of Culture."  But it's also renowned for its exciting night life.  So your vacation can include all of this!  

Please check out the web sites below for more information about Iceland: