You should also look at the Viking Challenge. It's got a few differences that some travelers want.
This tour is not limited to people who have highly developed skills in these various activities. It is for anyone with a sense of adventure and in fairly good health. It is basically limited to adventurers above 15 years of age, mostly because of equipment and safety gear sizes.
Here’s how it goes:
Saturday
Leave the US on Icelandair on an evening flight from Boston, JFK, Minneapolis, or Washington Dulles International Airport (flights from Seattle, Toronto or Halifax may be available, too.)
Sunday
After an early arrival in Iceland, you can hop on the shuttle bus at the airport which will drop you at your hotel. The day is free to explore some of Reykjavik. We’ll provide lots of ideas when we send you your final trip documents. Reykjavik’s a fun little town!
Monday
Kayaking & Whale watching
You’ll be picked up after breakfast, as you will be each morning of the Action Week. The trip starts with a 9AM Sea Kayaking adventure on the spectacular Hvalfjordur fjord. The kayaking is a stoic and relaxing trip in one of the deep fjords of the North-Atlantic Ocean. In the afternoon you will continue your exploration of the open sea with a Whale Watching excursion from Reykjavik down town harbor. It’s a short walk to the harbor (no pick up). You’ll be returned to Reykjavik at 8pm.
Tuesday
Caving & Snorkeling
Explore the lava field between Thingvellir, and Laugavatn, where you’ll go deep into lava caves formed by ancient lava flows that left miles of hollow tubes on this volcanic island.
The second adventure of the day is a surreal and breathtaking snorkeling visit to the Silfra ravine in the heart of the park. The Silfra is located on the boundary between America and Europe and offers crystal clear underwater views of the lava fissure. Silfra is one of the top ten dive sites in the world and it’s even better for snorkeling.
You’ll return to Reykjavik around 3pm.
Wednesday
Hiking & horse riding
Today starts with a hike to the amazing hot spring area of Reykjadalur valley where you take a relaxing bath in a hot river… a fairly easy but rewarding trek in to mountains riddled with hot springs. Heading to Eldhestar horse farm for lunch, followed by a horse riding trip around the farm. A great chance to experience the unique Icelandic horse and its abilities.
You’ll return to Reykjavik around 5pm.
Thursday
Blue Lagoon
This is a day to relax and rest up for your last adventure day! Shopping and sightseeing in Reykjavik with a visit to the world famous Blue Lagoon in the afternoon.
Stop by the outfitters shop down town Reykjavík for maps and info. They will book you on the Blue Lagoon bus, which has six different departure times every day.
Friday
Golden Circle sightseeing & rafting
Friday morning head out for an amazing visit to the Golden Circle. There you will see the Geysir hot spring area, the Gulfoss waterfall and Thinvellir national park. Eat lunch at Drumbo base camp before rafting the beautiful and exciting Hvita river. Afterwards you can relax in the hot tubs or sauna.
You’ll be back in Reykjavik about 7pm - when you’ll have time for a last night in the night spots of the capital
Saturday
You’ll have a long morning to relax, (depending on your flight time) perhaps shop or hit a warm swimming pool, before catching the Flybus shuttle and heading back to Keflavik International Airport for your flight home.
Our Iceland Action Week offers interesting days with a variety of ways to experience Iceland’s landscape, along with evenings to sample some of Reykjavik’s many great restaurants and the lively feel of the city where they leave the lights on all summer!
This week long tour can be a stand alone week in Iceland, or its short enough that it could be added to another tour, if you want an active way to get out in the landscape! We can certainly add more days to your Iceland stay on either end, as well as car rental for independent exploration.
We can add more action--top off your Action Week with some Blue Ice Glacial Trekking on Saturday - a day long trek, for an additional $150.
Accommodations
There are 4 choices of accommodations available, all clean, bright and friendly, all with private bath and with breakfast every day.
The Guesthouse is least expensive. It is easy going and comfortable, with a nice breakfast room, computer available for guest use and a 5 minute walk to the biggest outdoor swimming pool in Reykjavik, or about 25 minute walk to the city center, easy access to a walk along the waterfront.
The Baron three star hotel is just below the main shopping street, close to the city center, with computer access, breakfast room, bar in the evenings and easy access to all of the downtown restaurants, clubs, museums, galleries, and night life.
The Centrum Four Star option is right in the city center, and newly renovated. It’s atop a very impressive museum built when Iceland’s oldest settlement was found during the building’s renovations. It’s a great spot, with a wonderful restaurant and excellent service.
The Hotel Nordica, elegant four star design with spa, gym and great restaurant. Near Laugardalur pool.
Prices* for the Iceland Action tour
June, July, August, per person, double occupancy.
Guesthouse Borgatun $2579
with the Baron 3 star hotel $2884
with the Hotel Centrum 4 star $3317
with the Hotel Nordica 4 star $3317
May & September per person d/o
Guesthouse Borgatun $2348
with Hotel Baron 3 star hotel $2645
with Hotel Centrum 4 star $2991
with Hotel Nordica 4 star $3047
Our contracts for airfare give us access to occasional bargains that come and go too quickly to publish in print or on the web. Call or email with the dates that you’d like to travel and we’ll see what bargains we can stir up for you.
Finer Print:
*Price includes round trip airfare, including fuel surcharge and taxes from Boston, New York, Minneapolis or Washington Dulles International Airport. Ask about Seattle, Toronto, and Halifax. Packages include flights from US on Icelandair, airport transfers, 6 nights in double rooms with breakfast, 7 day tours, one with dinner, all but one with lunch, and all transfers to and from the fun stuff. All special gear for activities is supplied and all entry fees are included in the price.
Not included are travel insurance, dinner and a couple of lunches, other tours or activities. The tour will run most weeks throughout the summer from Monday to Friday.
 Here is a PDF of The Iceland Action Week
You should also look at The Viking Challenge Multi-Activity Tour to see if that may be more to your liking
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