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The Viking Challenge tours are filled with awesome adventure activities that are fun, while providing insight into Iceland’s culture and daily life. You’ll be based in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland - in accommodations ranging from tourist class to first class hotel. From there the daily activities take you right into the heart of Iceland’s nature, with some adventures, and fun ways to experience Iceland’s unique natural world.

The Viking Challenge Family Tour is for families with children of 6 and older. This multi-activity program is based for 7 nights in Reykjavík using family friendly accommodation in different comfort and price categories. It’s slow travel at a family friendly pace!

Itinerary

Arrive in Reykjavik. Transfer on your own to your hotel.

Start your Viking Challenge with a private 3 hour customized family friendly city tour to introduce you to Iceland’s capital. After a light lunch at a local riding center you’ll enjoy a 30 minutes horseback riding tour in the lava fields outside Reykjavík. Visit the Viking village and Bessastaðir, the home of the Icelandic president.

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The whole family will enjoy a fishing trip out into Faxaflói bay and the best part is that your catch will be prepared for you on board. Afternoon free for leisure - you could visit Viðey Island or Reykjavik’s farm animal zoo and family park.

BIKING IN ICELAND'S CAPITAL

In the morning you can visit a local swimming pool or some of the cities excellent small museums with your Reykjavík Welcome Card. In the afternoon, you’ll have a private 3-4 hour bike tour which takes you to the lighthouse and large bird pond of the Seltjarnarnes peninsula.

Explore Reykjavík with your 72 hour Welcome Card or book some optional bus excursion or activity tour.

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WHALES AND THE BLUE LAGOON

Whale & bird watching cruise in the morning, and in the afternoon you’ll visit the famous Blue Lagoon.

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BIKING IN THE CAPITAL OF HOT SPRINGS

Hveragerði is located just 30 minutes drive east of Reykjavik and known as the flower and greenhouse village of South Iceland, positioned on an active volcanic zone. You will explore this pretty place and beautiful surrounding nature on a private family friendly tour by bike and on foot. Visit the geothermal park where you will witness the range from small gurgling hot springs to vibrant super heated pools of water and steam. You will get the opportunity to boil an egg in one of many hot springs and eat a bread that has been baked in the hot earth. After an exciting and fun tour enjoy a relaxing bath in the geothermal outdoor swimming pool of Hveragerði. Packed lunch and transfer to/from Hveragerði included.

End of arrangments after breakfast.

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