1st Washington Scouts21 st August 2016

Flights Flights are now booked ATOL Protected Flying from Edinburgh Easyjet Outbound 21/08/16 18:00 (16:00 Check in) Arrives 19:20 Return 25/08/16 20:30 (18:30 Check in) Arrives 23:40 Baggage Allowance is 20kg

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION Ùlfljótsvatn (ull-lef-swah) is situated in the South West of the country, 2 hrs by coach from Reykjavik The camp is surround by pure countryside and lakes so going out for dinner maybe a little bit hard. That’s why all of your food is prepared on site. You will have breakfast and dinner at the camp and then you will pick up a pack lunch each morning that you will take with you on your travels. The site has free WIFI so we will be blogging to keep you up to date

SUGGESTED KIT LIST Walking boots (broken in) Walking socks Trainers Socks Sturdy waterproof jacket Waterproof over-trousers Warm jacket Jumpers Shirts/t-shirts Casual trousers Underwear Cash (sterling & Icelandic Krona) Passport A book/magazine Medications Lip salve E-HIC card Sleeping Bag Small Pillow / Travel Pillow Scarf Gloves Warm hat Washing kit & towel Day rucksack Water bottle Charger for camera & phone Plastic bags for dirty/wet clothes Camera Film/extra memory cards

ITINERARY DAY 1 – TRAVEL DAY Group meet at Airport Fly to Reykjavik Airport with EasyJet (Duration approximately hours) Coach transfer to Ùlfljótsvatn Scout Centre (approximately 2 hours)

ITINERARY DAY 1 Continued.. Chance to explore the campsite and take part in free activities Obstacle course Water obstacle course Accommodation in tents made by 66 degrees North – an Icelandic company. Scouts in six man tents leaders in two man tents. Tents will be pitched for us.

OUT AND ABOUT IN THE VICINITY OF ULFLJOTSVATN

Monday DAY 2 The Golden Circle Tour - this is one of the most popular excursions to see a variety of landscapes including the Great Geysers, The Golden Waterfalls, Thingvellier National Park (where the world is split in two) bubbling hot springs, and other geological phenomena.

GOLDEN CIRCLE TOUR

Tuesday DAY 3 – BLUE ICE ADVENTURE Walk on a glacier Explore water cauldrons, waterways and other ice features Hiking boots suitable for crampons A crampon is a sharp spike that you secure to your boot which then helps you walk better and safer on ice.

Wednesday DAY 4 – REYKJAVIK Whale watching National Museum Maritime Museum Saga Museum Hallgrimskirkja

SIGHTS OF REYKJAVIK

SAMPLE ITINERARY DAY 4 – DISCOVER THE HIKING TRAIL Hike from Ùlfljótsvatn into the surrounding hills at midnight Much lighter than you think – up to 17 hours of daylight in the summer months Spectacular views under an open sky

SAMPLE ITINERARY DAY 5 – RETURN TRAVEL DAY Depart your accommodation on transfer coach Go via The Blue Lagoon and take a dip in the famous spa Fly back to the UK

THE BLUE LAGOON

What happens next? Make sure payments are up to date £300 per traveler by 12 th May Make sure passports are in place for all travelers Collect remaining medical information – Due now Collection of 2 st deposit of £100 – 12 h May – Sealed envelope with child’s name on it - we’ll issue a payment card on receipt. Collection of final balance – 10 weeks before the trip –12 th June Apply for a EHIC – watch out for scams online Still to do Work out the cost of unknowns – travel to airport, meals on travel days Establish a fund-raising group for the trip Submit VA form to County Hoodies?

USEFUL FACTS ABOUT ICELAND Currency in Iceland is the Icelandic Krona Temperatures in Summer Average degrees Iceland enjoys 17 hours of daylight in August Iceland Power is 220V Standard European Adaptor £1 = 1.79 Icleandic Krona Only Triband Mobile Phones will work

Spending Money Big McMeal at McDonalds 1, kr£8.39 Cappuccino (regular) kr£2.83 Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) kr£1.63 Water (0.33 liter bottle) kr£1.27

QUESTIONS?