Trip to Iceland - January, 2015
Friday, January 23rd, 2015 @ 06:00
The country of Iceland.....not in, Lausanne
I will be traveling to Iceland from January 23 through the 30th to do some sightseeing and a chance to look at the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights),
Where is Iceland located?...see here:
http://goo.gl/maps/DDPbx
I'm looking for a travel buddy or buddies (up to 3 people) who would like to share this experience. I will be renting a 4x4 car and expenses will be shared.
I will not return to Switzerland, but for those of you returning home there are some affordable Easyjet flights for the following dates:
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Travel Itinerary:
Basel (BSL) - Reykjavik (KEF)
Departs: 23/01/2015 @ 06:10
Arrives: 23/01/2015 @ 09:10
Easyjet Flight 1245
Price: 68.45 CHF
Return trip:
I will end this trip on the 29th, and will take a flight to the US at 17hrs. **
For you:
Reykjavik (KEF) - Basel (BSL)
Departs: 30/01/2015 @ 09:50
Arrives: 30/01/2015 @ 14:40
Easyjet Flight 1246
Price: 26.91 CHF
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For a map of the route to be done see here:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z0lXfoL5qvEk.kD1Y_MPnGPWQ
Planned Itinerary:
Friday, Jan 23:
- Arrive to KEF airport
- Explore Snaefellsjoekull National Park
Spend night in Grundarfjordur
Sudur-Bár Guesthouse 125 euro for 4 people
Saturday, Jan 24:
- Continue exploration of Snaefellsjoekull National Park
Spend night in Borgarnes
Sunday, Jan 25:
- Drive towards Pingvellir, Geysir, Gulfoss, Kerið
Spend night in Hella
Hestheimar 120 euro for 4 people
Monday, Jan 26:
- Drive towards Kirkjubæjarklaustur / Skaftafell National Park area
Spend night in Hrífunes
Hrifunes Guesthouse 166 euro for 4 people
Tuesday, Jan 27:
- Explore Skaftafell National Park and Jökulsarlon
Spend night in Hrífunes
Hrifunes Guesthouse 166 euro for 4 people
Wednesday, Jan 28:
- Drive towards Vik, and explore sights along the way
Spend night in Reykjavik
Rey Apartments 159 euro for 4 people
Thursday, Jan 29:
- Explore Reykjavic
- Drop JJ at KEF airport by 15:00
Spend night in Gardur
Skagabraut 62A, 250 Gardur, Iceland
Ace Guesthouse
Friday, Jan 30:
- Drop car and take flight back home from KEF at 09:50
Budgeting:
For lodging expect to pay on average around 42 Euro / night (sharing)
For car rental and fuel expect around 600 euro (divided by number of participants)
About me:
I enjoy traveling and I'm very flexible and willing to make changes on the go. I don't do luxuries or a lot of shopping, but I enjoy doing adventurous activities in a friendly atmosphere. I like hiking, nature, and trying out new experiences while trying to stay within a reasonable budget.
About the Northern Lights:
The best time to view the northern lights is supposed to be between October and mid March. However, weather conditions must be clear in order to view them. It is not a guarantee that we will be able to view the lights, but at least we would be traveling to the right place and during the right time to view them. The rest depends on just chance.
For the Aurora forecast in Iceland see here:
http://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/
What to bring:
- Warm clothing
- Good hiking / walking shoes
- Swimsuit
- Your camera
- Money
- Plane tickets
- Good humor and flexibility
- A smile on your face and a spring on your step
For weather forecast in Iceland, see here:
http://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/areas/
For the road conditions in Iceland see here:
http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/road-conditions-and-weather/the-entire-country/island1e.html
For photos of last year's 7 day South Coast adventure trip see here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10203143810020176&type=1&l=e4dd043fb2
Disclaimer: As with every other event, by signing up, you release me from all responsibility in case of accidents, injuries, illnesses, and disappointments that you might experience during this event. I am not a professional travel agent or event organizer. Join at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety and your own satisfaction during this event.
Where is Iceland located?...see here:
http://goo.gl/maps/DDPbx
I'm looking for a travel buddy or buddies (up to 3 people) who would like to share this experience. I will be renting a 4x4 car and expenses will be shared.
I will not return to Switzerland, but for those of you returning home there are some affordable Easyjet flights for the following dates:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Travel Itinerary:
Basel (BSL) - Reykjavik (KEF)
Departs: 23/01/2015 @ 06:10
Arrives: 23/01/2015 @ 09:10
Easyjet Flight 1245
Price: 68.45 CHF
Return trip:
I will end this trip on the 29th, and will take a flight to the US at 17hrs. **
For you:
Reykjavik (KEF) - Basel (BSL)
Departs: 30/01/2015 @ 09:50
Arrives: 30/01/2015 @ 14:40
Easyjet Flight 1246
Price: 26.91 CHF
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For a map of the route to be done see here:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z0lXfoL5qvEk.kD1Y_MPnGPWQ
Planned Itinerary:
Friday, Jan 23:
- Arrive to KEF airport
- Explore Snaefellsjoekull National Park
Spend night in Grundarfjordur
Sudur-Bár Guesthouse 125 euro for 4 people
Saturday, Jan 24:
- Continue exploration of Snaefellsjoekull National Park
Spend night in Borgarnes
Sunday, Jan 25:
- Drive towards Pingvellir, Geysir, Gulfoss, Kerið
Spend night in Hella
Hestheimar 120 euro for 4 people
Monday, Jan 26:
- Drive towards Kirkjubæjarklaustur / Skaftafell National Park area
Spend night in Hrífunes
Hrifunes Guesthouse 166 euro for 4 people
Tuesday, Jan 27:
- Explore Skaftafell National Park and Jökulsarlon
Spend night in Hrífunes
Hrifunes Guesthouse 166 euro for 4 people
Wednesday, Jan 28:
- Drive towards Vik, and explore sights along the way
Spend night in Reykjavik
Rey Apartments 159 euro for 4 people
Thursday, Jan 29:
- Explore Reykjavic
- Drop JJ at KEF airport by 15:00
Spend night in Gardur
Skagabraut 62A, 250 Gardur, Iceland
Ace Guesthouse
Friday, Jan 30:
- Drop car and take flight back home from KEF at 09:50
Budgeting:
For lodging expect to pay on average around 42 Euro / night (sharing)
For car rental and fuel expect around 600 euro (divided by number of participants)
About me:
I enjoy traveling and I'm very flexible and willing to make changes on the go. I don't do luxuries or a lot of shopping, but I enjoy doing adventurous activities in a friendly atmosphere. I like hiking, nature, and trying out new experiences while trying to stay within a reasonable budget.
About the Northern Lights:
The best time to view the northern lights is supposed to be between October and mid March. However, weather conditions must be clear in order to view them. It is not a guarantee that we will be able to view the lights, but at least we would be traveling to the right place and during the right time to view them. The rest depends on just chance.
For the Aurora forecast in Iceland see here:
http://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/
What to bring:
- Warm clothing
- Good hiking / walking shoes
- Swimsuit
- Your camera
- Money
- Plane tickets
- Good humor and flexibility
- A smile on your face and a spring on your step
For weather forecast in Iceland, see here:
http://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/areas/
For the road conditions in Iceland see here:
http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/road-conditions-and-weather/the-entire-country/island1e.html
For photos of last year's 7 day South Coast adventure trip see here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10203143810020176&type=1&l=e4dd043fb2
Disclaimer: As with every other event, by signing up, you release me from all responsibility in case of accidents, injuries, illnesses, and disappointments that you might experience during this event. I am not a professional travel agent or event organizer. Join at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety and your own satisfaction during this event.
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