ulfljotsvatn - program and service guide 2016

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Program and service guide

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For 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.

We look forward to seeing you,The Úlfljótsvatn staff.2

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How to get there?

About us

Iceland is easily accessable by air. During winter, Icelandic airlines have regular flights from major cities in both North-America and Europe. During summer, you will find flights from even more cities 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.For other airlines coming to Iceland, check out

the flight schedules at this website: b2b.kefairport.is/English/

You can also come by sea, by a car-ferry from Denmark. Check out www.smyrilline.com.

Once in Iceland, you can choose to go directly to Úlfljótsvatn (less than 2 hours from the airport)

The first scout hut at Lake Úlfljótsvatn was built in 1942. Before that, scouts camped at the lake in tents, for weeks at a time. Even though their accommodation and clothing were primitive compared to todays' standards, there are many things that have not changed since then. The easy access to nature, the midnight sun's reflection on the lake and the good spirit that leaves every guest with the desire to visit again.

The center is owned and run by scouts (a joint operation between the Icelandic Boy and Girl Scout Association and the Reykjavík Scout District), but is also open to the public.

Indoor accommodation is offered in three main huts, housing 24 (KSÚ hut), 34 (DSÚ hut) and 26 (JB hut). The center also has two group kitchen and dining halls, two lecture/group rooms, a multi-use house at the campsite, a campsite service-center with shower block, and other buildings.

One of the best things about Iceland is how safe it is. Experienced international campers might be surprised to learn that in Iceland there are no bears, wolfes or other big predators. There are also no snakes or venomous insects.

During certain weather conditions in the summer it might seem like mosquitos are everywhere. Don't

or to spend some time in the capital Reykjavik first. From the airport you can rent a car, take the Flybus (www.flybus.is) or we can arrange for a pickup by coach.

The nearest shop from Úlfljótsvatn is in Selfoss, about 20 minute drive away. There is no public transport running to or from Úlfljótsvatn.

worry, there are no mosquitos in Iceland. What you might see are midges, small flies that occationally bite humans. Unless you are allergic, the bites are harmless.

We recommend a mosquito head net, and even insect reppellent, if you don't appreciate the company of midges. If you forget yours, both can be purchased at the center.

Lake Úlfljótsvatn is named after Úlfljótur, a settler from Norway who wrote the first common law for Iceland. He was one of the most influential founder of the Icelandic parliament (Alþingi) in the year 930.

His name may seem strange tody, as the literal translation is "Wolf-ugly".

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Program activity guideThanks 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 [email protected].

Legend:

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

Summer Activity is available from May to August.

WinterAcitivity is availanle from September to April.

On-site Activity is run at the center.

Coach included Activity includes a coach ride.

Full dayActivity takes 5 hours or more to complete.

Half day Activity can take up to 5 hours to complete.

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-friendlyActivity is suitable for young participants.4

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.


5Prices for a group of 20. Some activities/tours are subject to availability and/or weather. Prices are subject to change and typographical errors.

For more information on individual activities or tours, please visit

www.campiceland.com Program: Earth1 OrienteeringUp to 15 post course on-site. Maps available.

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

3 Mini-golf9 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 Golf15 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

6 Hiking TrailAn 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 FootA geology-themed day-hike with volcanoes, geothermal areas and explosive craters, including the chance to take a bath in a natural hot stream.


8 Overnight HikeStarts 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 Exploration16 km guided mountain bike tour. Difficulty level: Easy. Mininum age 12.


10 Mountain Bike Expedition40 km guided mountain bike tour. Difficulty level: Easy/moderate. Some experience required. Minimum age 12.


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


Hiking trail (guided tour)

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

For more information on individual activities or tours, please visit

www.campiceland.com Program: Water12 Water SafariAn 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 buildingBuild a raft and sail it on the pond, competing with other teams! A 75 minute session.


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 FishingNative 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/PaddlingOur 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 ViewPaddle across lake Úlfljótsvatn, 4 km with an island-stop on the way. Hike over a small ridge and, with the help of climbing gear, walk the narrow path to

cave Skinnhúfuhellir where you will overlook lake Þingvallavatn.


17 White Water River RaftingA 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.


18 Snorkeling in SilfraSnorkel 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

River rafting (guided tour)

Snorkeling (guided tour)


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Program: WindFor more information on individual

activities or tours, please visit www.campiceland.com

19 Reykjavík day tourA 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 Theatre45 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.


21 Story-tourThe 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 TourOne 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

221 CavingVisit 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 HorseridingA perfect introduction to the comfortably sized, five gait Icelandic horse. A riding tour you are sure to remember!


24 Volcanic Wonders by BusA 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.


Horse riding (guided tour)

Golden Circle

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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: FireFor more information on individual

activities or tours, please visit www.campiceland.com

25 BoulderingWarm up for climbing, or practice your moves. You will find the small bouldering wall on the north side of the climbing tower.

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

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

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

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

30 Project: Our CenterHelp 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 castleJump, jump, jump! The bouncy castle is really popular amongst our youngest guests. Group price:

Pr. session: ISK 16 000

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

Price pr. person pr. session: ISK 1000Additional material-cost:

Hnefatafl (viking chess game): ISK 3000 Viking coin purse: ISK 1500 Viking hairpin: ISK 500

33 Team Building ProgramLet'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 CampfireFire permit and firewood. Build your own campfire in one of our firepits.

Each campfire: ISK 10 000

35 ArcheryKatniss Everdeen? Legolas? Robin Hood? You? Try your hand at archery, with instructions.Group price (up to 25 participants):


36 Climbing tower10 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):


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 [email protected]

Booking procedureTo 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 campingReserve accommodation or camping at the time you wish to visit.

2. Confirm booking with depositFrom 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 toursOnce 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 balanceThe 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/changingSometimes 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 needsIf 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 [email protected].

Climbing (guided on-site

activity)See pg. 8

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

Indoor accommodationYour group will stay in one or more of our three main huts; JB, DSÚ or KSÚ. All rooms have bunk-beds 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 roomsDepending 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 (May-September), seats up to 250. Pr. day: ISK 60 000Each 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 campingOur 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)

MealsFor 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/grillA 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:

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

For more information, please visit www.campiceland.com

Prices are subject to change and typographical errors.


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Group equipment rental

Earn your badges!

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.

TentsYour 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

SleepingSleeping 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 eatingKitchen 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

Are you into badges? You can use your stay at Úlfljótsvatn Outdoor and Scout Center to achive two achievement badges.

Every person who spends half a day or more, volunteering for the center, will get the Volunteer badge. So sign up for a service project (everything from cleaning the campsite to laying paths or painting a hut), help us make the center a better place and earn a cool badge!

We also accept long-term volunteers. Check us out at www.rovertnet.eu (for ESVP) or www.workaway.info if you want to spend a season at our center.

Another badge you can earn is the Honorary Citizen of Iceland badge. All you have to do is:1. Learn 5 Icelandic words.2. Try 2 different types of traditional Icelandic food.3. Learn about a historic event that took place in

Iceland.4. Listen to the music of 4 Icelandic artists.5. Spend at least one night at Úlfljótsvatn Outdoor and Scout Center.

When all this is done, each member should post the results on our facebook

page (www.facebook.com/usucamp), explaining the results, and then collect the badge from center staff.

Volunteer badge

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Honerary citizen of Iceland

Honerary citizen of Iceland

ICELANDICHEARD THETWEET?

Join us at the15th WORLD SCOUT MOOT 2017and experience a genuine Icelandic tweet!

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

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

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