Ulfljotsvatn - Program and service guide 2016

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Program and service guide

2016

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Welcome to Úlfljótsvatn!

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We look forward to seeing you, The Úlfljótsvatn staff.

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or more than 70 years Lake Úlfljótsvatn has been a "home away from home" for Icelandic scouts of all ages. Today, Úlfljótsvatn Outdoor and Scout Center is also a popular family and group holiday destination, enjoyed by people from every corner of the world and all walks of life.

Building on our scout heritage, we offer accommodation, meals and program activities for families, groups and indiduals.

Our friendly staff will welcome you and help making your stay enjoyable and memorable. Úlfljótsvatn is an ideal place to set up "base-camp" during your time in Iceland. Apart from offering one of the largest campsites in Iceland, we also offer indoor sleeping for more than 80 people and everything from a breakfast to full board for our guests. For those coming from far away, our equipment rental might save on airline fares and hassle.

FInally, our program activities will help you get the most out of your stay in Iceland. Be sure to check the next pages for activities and tours ranging from short hikes and natural geothermal baths to glacier walks, climbing walls, whale watching and snorkling between tectonic plates.

If you seek adventure – we‘ve got you covered.

In this brochure, you will find information on activities, meals, tours, accommodation and more, all at an affordable price.

We hope you will enjoy reading it and already start imagining yourself in Iceland. Don‘t hesitate to contact us if you feel that something is missing, or if you have a special request.

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The first scout hut at Lake Úlfljótsvatn was built BOLUNGARVÍK in 1942. Before that, scouts camped at the lakeSUÐUREYRI HNÍFSDALUR Drangajökull in tents, for weeks at a time. Even though their ÍSAFJÖRÐUR FLATEYRI accommodation and clothing were primitive SÚÐAVÍK compared to todays' standards, there are many ÞINGEYRI things that have not changed since then. The easy jö access to nature, the midnight sun's reflection on rðu r GLÁMA SKAGASTRÖND the lake and the good spirit that leaves every guest BÍLDUDALUR HÓLMAVÍK with the desire to visit again. PATREKSFJÖRÐUR The center is owned and run by scouts (a joint BLÖNDUÓS operation between the Icelandic Boy and Girl Scout Association and the Reykjavík Scout District), but is worry, there are no mosquitos in Iceland. What you REYKHÓLAR also open to the public. mightFlatey see are midges, small flies that occationally HVAMMST Indoor accommodation is offered in three main bite humans. Unless you are allergic, the bites are LAUGARB huts, housing 24 (KSÚ hut), 34 (DSÚ hut) and 26 harmless.

(JB hut). The center also has two group kitchen and Ð U R a mosquito head net, and E I Ð A F J ÖWeRrecommend dining halls, two lecture/group rooms,Ba R multi-use even insect reppellent, if you don't appreciate the BÚÐARDALUR house at the campsite, a campsite service-center STYKKISHÓLMUR company of midges. If you forget yours, both can be with shower block, and other buildings. at the center.

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How to get there?

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Iceland is easily accessable by air. During winter, Reykjavík city Icelandic airlines have regular flights from major Úlfljótsvatn cities in both North-America and Europe. During International Hveragerði airport summer, you will find flights from even more cities Selfoss and with other airlines as well. So coming to Iceland is not a problem, and it shouldn't take too long either.

Check out www.icelandair.is and www.wow.is. or to spend some time in the capital Reykjavik first.

For other airlines coming to Iceland, check out 900 m From the airport you can rent a car, take the Flybus the flight schedules at this website: (www.flybus.is) or we can arrange for a pickup by b2b.kefairport.is/English/ 600 m coach.

You can also come by sea, by a car-ferry from The nearest shop from Úlfljótsvatn is in Selfoss, Denmark. Check out www.smyrilline.com.

300 m about 20 minute drive away. There is no public Once in Iceland, you can choose to go directly MÆLIKVARÐI 1:2.000.000 transport running to or from Úlfljótsvatn. to Úlfljótsvatn (less than 2 hours from the airport) 100 m 0

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Program activity guide Thanks to our own facilities, experienced staff and co-operation with some of Iceland’s most respected tour providers, we are able to offer our guests a wide variety of activities and tours, divided into four sections:

Earth – focuses on hiking, running, biking and other bipedal adventures. Page 5.

Water – focuses on sailing, paddling, fishing and other water based adventures. Page 6.

Wind – focuses on guided adventures by coach, boat or horse. Page 7.

Fire – focuses on extreme sports, traditional sports and crafts and mixed adventures. Page 8.

Our program activity guide is based around groups of 20 - 25 participants. For groups of other sizes, find information on www.campiceland.com or contact ulfljotsvatn@skatar.is.

Archery (guided on-site activity) See pg. 8

Program sessions

Each day is divided into five 75 minute long program sessions, for most staff-led on-site activities: • Session 1: 09.30-10.45 • Session 2: 11.00-12.15 • Session 3: 13.00-14.15 • Session 4: 14.30-15.45 • Session 5: 16.15-17.30 Please contact us for information on departure times for tours.

Legend:

On-site

Activity is run at the center.

Free activity

In some cases, equipment can be rented on-site.

Summer

Activity is available from May to August.

Winter

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Acitivity is availanle from September to April.

Coach included

Activity includes a coach ride.

Full day

Activity takes 5 hours or more to complete.

Half day

Activity can take up to 5 hours to complete.

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Self-Guided

Activity is run by guests.

Guided

Activity is run by center staff or 3rd party guide.

Fitness

Activity requires some level of fitness and mobility.

Child-friendly

Activity is suitable for young participants.

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Program: Earth 1 Orienteering Up to 15 post course on-site. Maps available.

2 Self-guided Hikes The area around Úlfljótsvatn is great for hiking, off and on marked trails. Ask the staff.

3 Mini-golf 9 hole on-site mini-golf course.

Set of club and ball (half day): ISK 500 Refundable insurance deposit: ISK 500

4 Frisbee-golf (Folf) 10 hole on-site course. Discs can be rented.

Disc set (one session): ISK 1000 Refundable insurance deposit: ISK 1500

5 Golf 15 minute walk from the center is a 9 hole public golf course. Admission is free. Golf clubs can be rented at Úlfljótsvatn.

Set of golf clubs (pr. day): ISK 3000 Refundable insurance deposit: ISK 2000

Hiking trail (guided tour)

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6 Hiking Trail An 18 km/12 mile hike into the mountains, including the chance to take a bath in a natural hot stream. It doesn't get more Iceland than this!

Price pr. person: ISK 5200

7 Volcanic Wonders by Foot A geology-themed day-hike with volcanoes, geothermal areas and explosive craters, including the chance to take a bath in a natural hot stream.

Price pr. person: ISK 7500

8 Overnight Hike Starts out the same way as "Hiking trail" but continues to a scout hut in the mountains for an overnight stay. Maximum group size 20.

Price pr. person: ISK 10 500

9 Úlfljótsvatn Bike Exploration 16 km guided mountain bike tour. Difficulty level: Easy. Mininum age 12.

Price pr. person: ISK 18 800

10 Mountain Bike Expedition 40 km guided mountain bike tour. Difficulty level: Easy/moderate. Some experience required.

Minimum age 12.

Price pr. person: ISK 18 800

11 Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk One of our most popular program offers. Easy and safe hike on white and blue ice with a professional glacier guide. Minimum age 10.

Price pr. person: ISK 20 800

Prices for a group of 20. Some activities/tours are subject to availability and/or weather.

Prices are subject to change and typographical errors.

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Program: Water

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12 Water Safari An on-site obstacle course, built on water. A great fun and all free! You can rent safety equipment.

Lifejacket and helmet rental (half day): ISK 1000 121 Raft building Build a raft and sail it on the pond, competing with other teams! A 75 minute session.

Price pr. person: ISK 1500 River rafting (guided tour) 13 Water Fight!

Capture the flag, or sneak attack! Rent a water pistol and soak your friends!

One water pistol (pr. day): ISK 1000

14 Fishing Native species in the lake are Arctic Char and Brown Trout. Fishing is included for over-night guests and you can rent a fishing rod and buy tacle on-site.

Fishing-rod (half day): ISK 1000 Refundable insurance deposit: ISK 1500

15 Sailing/Paddling Our fleet includes canoes, kayaks, sit-on-top kayaks and pedal boats. Group rentals include a manned safety boat, life vests and basic instructions.

Group price (up to 25 participants): First session: ISK 30 000 Each following session: ISK 22 000

16 Paddle for a View Paddle across lake Úlfljótsvatn, 4 km with an islandstop on the way. Hike over a small ridge and, with the help of climbing gear, walk the narrow path to

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cave Skinnhúfuhellir where you will overlook lake Þingvallavatn.

Price pr. person: ISK 9200

17 White Water River Rafting A fun and very popular tour! White water river rafting with a mix of serene canyons and exciting rapids. Difficulty level: 2+ out of 5. Minimum age 12.

Price pr. person: ISK 18 700

18 Snorkeling in Silfra Snorkel in Silfra fissure in Þingvellir national park, the site of the world's oldest parliament and tectonic plate spreading boundaries.

Difficulty level: 2 out of 5.

Minimum age 14 years/150 cm tall.

Price pr. pers: ISK 23 000

Prices for a group of 20. Some activities/tours are subject to availability and/or weather.

Prices are subject to change and typographical errors.

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Snorkeling (guided tour)

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Program: Wind 19 Reykjavík day tour A self-led day tour to Reykjavík city. Can include a whale watching boat cruise with guide.

Price pr. person: ISK 7000 With Surviving Reykjavik gamebook and badge, pr. person: ISK 9500 With whale watching, pr. person: ISK 13 600

20 Horse Theatre 45 minute show that uses large-scale multimedia and special effects to weave together history, old Norse mythology and exhibition riding to demonstrate the Icelandic horse's beauty and uniqueness.

Price pr. person: ISK 9700

21 Story-tour The tour evolves around folklore and ethnology. You will learn about mythical beings like elves, trolls, ghosts and monsters, with main focus on the area surrounding Úlfljótsvatn, or the South of Iceland.

Price pr. person, half day: ISK 9700 Price pr. person, full day: ISK 15 900

22 The Golden Circle Tour One of our most popular tours! The essence of Iceland: Natural wonders like Geysir the geyser, the majestic waterfall Gullfoss and the historic Þingvellir.

Price pr. person: ISK 12 500 With swimming pool, pr. person: ISK 13 100 With Fontana baths, pr. person: ISK 16 100

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Horse riding (guided tour)

221 Caving Visit a 9000 year old cave! Adventurous trip through a 364 m long lava tube. Guided tour, helmets and lights included.

With Fontana baths, pr. person: ISK 13 500 With Golden Circle tour, pr. person: ISK 14 500 23 Horseriding A perfect introduction to the comfortably sized, five gait Icelandic horse. A riding tour you are sure to remember!

Price pr. person: ISK 11 300

24 Volcanic Wonders by Bus A geology themed bus tour with emphasis on volcanoes, craters, lava flow, geothermal areas and tectonic plate spreading boundaries. Includes up to 3 km walk as part of tour.

Price pr. person: ISK 11 300 Golden Circle (guided tour)

Prices for a group of 20. Some activities/tours are subject to availability and/or weather.

Prices are subject to change and typographical errors.

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Program: Fire 25 Bouldering Warm up for climbing, or practice your moves. You will find the small bouldering wall on the north side of the climbing tower.

26 Obstacle Course How far can you go? Try our obstacle course and set yourself a personal goal.

27 Pioneering The building art of scouts. Borrowing poles is free, but you can buy rope at the service center.

28 Playground Our youngest guests really enjoy the swings, slides, climbing net, sandbox and more.

29 Volleyball A beach volleyball field with net. Bring your own ball or borrow one from the center.

30 Project: Our Center Help us making the center a better place, by volunteering to do a service project during your stay. Arrange for a project before your arrival and you'll receive a volunteer badge!

31 Bouncy castle Jump, jump, jump! The bouncy castle is really popular amongst our youngest guests.

Group price: Pr. session: ISK 16 000

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32 Viking Crafts Get into the viking spirit with easy to do crafts.

Price pr. person pr. session: ISK 1000 Additional material-cost: Hnefatafl (viking chess game): ISK 3000 Viking coin purse: ISK 1500 Viking hairpin: ISK 500

33 Team Building Program Let's make a good team even better! Fun games and tasks, focsing on cooperation and communication.

Very popular with school groups, scout groups and staff groups.

Price pr. person pr. session: ISK 1500

34 Campfire Fire permit and firewood. Build your own campfire in one of our firepits.

Each campfire: ISK 10 000

35 Archery Katniss Everdeen? Legolas? Robin Hood? You? Try your hand at archery, with instructions.

Group price (up to 25 participants): First session: ISK 30 000 Each following session: ISK 22 000

36 Climbing tower 10 meter high climbing tower. Try climbing with top rope or auto-belay. Or would you prefer rappelling?

Instructors and safety equipment included.

Group price (up to 25 participants): First session: ISK 30 000 Each following session: ISK 22 000

Prices for a group of 20. Some activities/tours are subject to availability and/or weather.

Prices are subject to change and typographical errors.

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How do I book for my group?

Booking your group's trip to Úlfljótsvatn is simple.

The center staff can assist you in customizing your tour, or you can use one of our ready-made packages.

For booking, please contact ulfljotsvatn@skatar.is

Booking procedure

To make sure you can reserve the time that best suits you, it's advised to make booking as soon as possible. The booking procedure is as follows: 1. Make a provisional booking for accommodation or camping Reserve accommodation or camping at the time you wish to visit.

2. Confirm booking with deposit From the time the provisional booking is made, you have four weeks to confirm the booking by paying a deposit. (For same year summer bookings, made after May 1st, confirmation is required within 10 days.) The deposit amounts to 1 night of camping/indoor accommodation for each person in the group, and is non-refundable.

If the deposit is not made within given time, we consider the provisional booking to have been cancelled.

3. Book program, meals, transfers and tours Once the deposit has been made, you can add meals, tours, coach transfers and program activities to your booking. Our staff will gladly answer all questions about all our services before you book, but only after the deposit has been made will they add them to your invoice.

Keep in mind that full board is always included in indoor accommodation.

4. Pay final balance The final balance is due no later than 8 weeks before arrival (10 days after deposit is paid, for same year summer bookings made after May 1st). This includes all fees for camping/indoor accommodation, meals, tours, program, coach transfers and other services.

Should payment not be made within given time, a 5% late-fee is added to all items on the invoice.

Cancellation/changing

Climbing (guided on-site activity) See pg. 8

Sometimes you need to cancel your bookings, for one reason or another. It's OK, we understand.

Our policy is that the deposit is non-refundable.

The remaining balance is refundable up to 8 weeks before arrival, and 50% is refundable 4-8 weeks before arrival.

After the point of 4 weeks before arrival, we do not issue refunds.

This applies to cancellation in full, cancellation of individual booked items (tours, catering, activities etc.) and a decrease in number of guests.

Should our staff cancel any on-site activity your group has booked, i.e. due to bad weather, you will be issued a refund on-site.

Do not hesitate to contact us with requests to change dates or move items in your itenirary around. As long as it doesn't affect 3rd party fees or purchased supplies, we'd be happy to assist without extra cost.

Allergies/dietary needs/other needs

If any participant in your group has food allergies or speial dietary needs, please let us know at the time you order catering for the group.

If an allergy is potentionally life thretening, please clarify and discuss what measures your group has taken (i.e. medicine, training etc.).

Finally, if any member of your group has other needs that you feel you might want to discuss with usm such as with mobility, do not hesitate to contact us at ulfljotsvatn@skatar.is.

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Accommodation and catering When visiting Úlfljótsvatn Outdoor and Scout Center, you can choose between camping or indoor accommodation.

Indoor accommodation

Your group will stay in one or more of our three main huts; JB, DSÚ or KSÚ. All rooms have bunkbeds with fresh sheets and range in size from 2 persons to 8 persons. All bathrooms are shared.

Included in accommodation fee is full board, showers, access to a group room, fishing in the lake, wi-fi in main huts and more. Minimum group size in indoor accommodation is 16 people.

Prices for all seasons of 2016: Indoor accommodation with full board, pr. person pr. night: ISK 10 900 Bedding, pr. person, first night: ISK 1000 Each following night: ISK 300

Group rooms

Depending on availability, you can rent a group room or dining room seperately. Great idea for campers who want to have a place to socialize.

Strýtan, multi-use house on campsite (MaySeptember), seats up to 250. Pr. day: ISK 60 000 Each gas heater pr. day (1 gas b. incl.): ISK 8000 Group room/dining room (all year round), seats up to 70. Pr. day: ISK 33 000

Group camping

Our campsite is one of the largest in Iceland and has a five star rating. Included in camping fee are showers, access to the small group dining room in the service center, fishing in the lake, wi-fi in the service center and more.

Prices from 1st of May until 15th of September: Camping, 16 and older, pr. night: ISK 1400 Camping, 10-15, pr. night: ISK 1000 Camping, under 10, pr. night: Free Electricity, pr. connection pr. night: ISK 1000

Amenities

Washer/dryer, pr. load: ISK 700 (Washing powder not included, but sold on site) Fishing permit, pr. rod pr. day: ISK 1500 (Fishing in zone 2 is included in camping fee)

Meals

For guests in indoor accommodation, all meals are included. If your group is going off-site for the day, you will get a packed lunch to take with you.

Camping guests can self-cater, have prepared meals or a mixture of the two.

Full board (4 meals), pr. pers. pr. day: ISK 6900 Continental breakfast, pr. person: ISK 1300 Lunch, hot or packed, pr. person: ISK 2600 Tea or coffee, with cake, pr. person: ISK 800 Dinner, hot, pr. person: ISK 2900

BBQ/grill

A BBQ is a great way to make the most out of a short visit, reward your group after a big day or as a farewell dinner on your last day.

You can choose between 3 types of BBQ meals:

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BBQ1: Hamburger party! Hamburger with cheese, buns, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, hamburger sauce and oven baked potatoe wedges.

Pr. hamburger: ISK 2100 BBQ2: Mixed grill! Chicken and lamb, salad, sauces and oven baked potatoe wedges.

Pr. person: ISK 3600 BBQ3: Icelandic lamb feast! Leg of lamb, oven baked root vegetables and potatoe wedges, salad and sauces.

Pr. person: ISK 4100

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Group equipment rental Hauling all your camping gear across international airports not sounding like a good use of your time?

Don't worry, you can rent most of it on-site at Úlfljótsvatn.

Tents

Your tents will be waiting for you at the center. All you have to do is to pitch them.

Small sleeping tent. 2-3 person: First night: ISK 4900 Each following night: ISK 1500 Large sleeping tent. 4-5 person: First night: ISK 6500 Each following night: ISK 2500 Kitchen tent, 18 m2. For cooking, eating and to use as a group retreat. Seats up to 20.

First night: ISK 17 000 Each following n.: ISK 3500 Tent pitching by Úlfljótsvatn staff: ISK 8000 Refundable insurance deposit: ISK 10 000

Sleeping

Sleeping bag: First night: ISK 2500 Each following night: ISK 1000

Sleeping mat (1 cm thick insulating pad): First night: ISK 1000 Each following night: ISK 500

Cooking and eating

Kitchen pack for 10 people. Includes burners, pots, pans, essential kitchen utensils and tableware. Gas sold seperately: First night: ISK 7500 Each following night: ISK 1500 Refundable insurance deposit: ISK 3000 Table and benches. Seats 8. Foldable: First day: ISK 2000 Each following day: ISK 1500 Extra chair. Foldable: Pr. day: ISK 300

Earn your badges!

Are you into badges? You can use your Another badge you can earn is the Honorary Volunteer badge stay at Úlfljótsvatn Outdoor and Scout Citizen of Iceland badge. All you have to do is: Center to achive two achievement 1. Learn 5 Icelandic words. badges.

2. Try 2 different types of traditional Icelandic food.

Every person who spends half a day 3. Learn about a historic event that took place in Úlfljótsvatn Scout centre or more, volunteering for the center, Iceland. iceland will get the Volunteer badge. So sign 4. Listen to the music of 4 Icelandic up for a service project (everything from cleaning artists. the campsite to laying paths or painting a hut), 5. Spend at least one night at help us make the center a better place and earn Úlfljótsvatn Outdoor and Scout Center.

Honerary Honerary a cool badge! citizen citizenof of Iceland Iceland We also accept long-term volunteers. Check When all this is done, each member us out at www.rovertnet.eu (for ESVP) or www. should post the results on our facebook workaway.info if you want to spend a season at our page (www.facebook.com/usucamp), explaining the center. results, and then collect the badge from center staff.

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HEARD THE ICELANDIC TWEET?

The Atlantic puffin, „Lundi” is a species of seabird that breeds in Iceland.

Join us at the 15th WORLD SCOUT MOOT 2017 and experience a genuine Icelandic tweet!

Úlfljótsvatn Outdoor and Scout Center is proud to be the base-campsite for the 2017 World Scout Moot. For more information, please visit: www.worldscoutmoot.is www.campiceland.com