Snorri Plus 2010
 Information
Here you will find information on the Snorri Plus Program. Click here for an application form for the Snorri Plus Program. You are encouraged to fill it out and fax or email to the Snorri Foundation.

Below you will see what we have to offer, which is so much more than you would get if you came as an ordinary tourist. It has never been as reasonable to travel with Snorri Plus!  

Application deadline: January 29, 2010.

Sign up ASAP Applications will be accepted in the order they are received.

Ages: 30 and up - There is no upper limit but you have to be healthy (email if needed).
As a participant in the Snorri Plus Program you will arrive at Keflavik airport early in the morning of Thursday August 19, 2010 where a bus and a Snorri-representative will be waiting to drive you along with the rest of the group to Reykjavik. In Reykjavik you will settle down in a centrally located guesthouse and relax after a long flight and recover from the jet-lag. 

If you feel like you need more detailed information we will email you a more detailed itinerary.

Day 1

Departures from New York, Minneapolis, Boston, Seattle
or Toronto
August 18, 2010
Day 2-8

Arrival in Iceland Thursday
August 19, 2010 

During your first week in Iceland you will experience Reykjavík's Culture Night, take part in the Reykjavík Marathon with the group (or fun run), ending with a big show of fireworks. You will visit the ancient site of the Parliament/Alþingi and taka Golden Circle Tour and participate in Snorri Plus' cultural and educational program. You will also receive your family tree and the program will contact your relatives and organize a reception. You will visit museums, dine out, discover Reykjavík by foot and go swimming. You will visit a company/organization that specializes in your field of work where you can make contacts and familiarize yourself with your Icelandic colleagues. If you are retired the program will help you find contacts related to your interests. 

Day 9-12

Motor coach to the countryside and the Icelandic Emigration Centre at Hofsós. You will visit Borgarfjörður and Snæfellsnes peninsula before driving to North Iceland. You will go horseback riding, visit Lake Mývatn, take a boat tour to Drangey Island (4-6 hour trip - only if the weather is good), and warm up in Grettir's pool. 
You will also visit Hólar in Hjaltadalur, Agricultural University and Cathedral, have a 'Kvöldvaka' a traditional Icelandic evening get-together. 

One night is spent on Snæfellsnes, one in Akureyri, the largest town outside the greater Reykjavík area, one by Lake Mývatn and one at Hofsós Emigration Center. If you have relatives in any of these areas the program will help you get in touch with them.

Day 13-15

The last nights will be spent in Hafnarfjörður. You will get the opportunity to meet up with your relatives, visit museums, go swimming and more. The last day will be spent at the Blue Lagoon.

Departure from Keflavik Wednesday September 1, 2010

The program fee for Snorri Plus 2010 - better than ever!

(NOT including flight, see below)

Type of accommodation
(all quotes per individual):		 Availability  CAD   USD  2009 price
in CAD
single rooms with private bath  1                  3,240.00                    2,950.00                      3,600
single rooms without a private bath  4                  3,060.00                    2,800.00                      3,400
double rooms with private bath  2/3                  2,830.00                    2,590.00                      3,250
double rooms without private bath 1                2,720.00                    2,500.00                      3,100
Studio apartment 1 pers 1                  3,440.00                    3,160.00                      3,870
Studio apartment 2 pers 1/2                  2,950.00                    2,700.00                      3,370
Apartment 3 pers 1/2                  2,910.00                    2,670.00                      3,300
Apartment 4 pers not available                                                       

Please note that most nights include a private bathroom outside of Reykjavík (but not if staying on a farm). 
 

 

Net Fare (per person) with Icelandair 2010.

Toronto: 540 CAD
 Minneapolis: 590 US$ 
New York: 550 US$
Boston: 510 US$
New! Seattle: 630 US$

Iceland Express is flying out of Winnipeg as of June 2010.
We will post the price here as soon as we have reached an agreement with them.



Air tax, fuel surcharge and Icelandair's precessing charges (225-245) are NOT included in the above quotes.
The above is a group fare quote for Snorri Plus participants only. Individual online fares MAY be cheaper than the above.
Email us at: info(at)snorri.is for more information.
 

Currency changes may affect the total price
We reserve the right to decline applicants without explanations

The following items are included in the 
Snorri Plus Program:

  • Planning and discount fare of a roundtrip from New York, Minneapolis, Boston, Seattle or Toronto
    (the flight itself is however not included in the program fee)

  • Accommodation for the whole period  

  • Cultural program in Reykjavík, including all lecture documents

  • Welcome reception and gala dinner

  • Genealogy: family tree back to the Icelandic settlement and
    contact with relatives (assistance in finding the farmstead(s) of
    your ancestors and/or a short visit if possible

  • Golden Circle Tour and Alþingi, the Blue Lagoon, Þingvellir, boat tour to Drangey, horsebackriding and more.  

  • Visit to museums in Reykjavík and Akureyri, Hofsós’ museums, and other outside the capital.

  • Information Package: maps, brochures, etc.

  • 7 nights in Reykjavik, 1 night on Snæfellsnes (or elsewhere), 1 night in Akureyri, 1 night by Lake Mývatn, 1 night at Hofsós,2 nights in Hafnarfjörður  

  • Domestic traveling costs 

  • 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 Dinners

  • Visits to companies/organizations/institutions related to each individuals’ line of work 

  • Personal service throughout your stay (24/7 if needed) and assistance related to your interests  

Cost per person based on 15 passengers

Insurance: Medical and cancellation insurance is strongly recommended   

We require a non-refundable deposit of USD 700.00 per person in order to hold the inclusions as described above. Final payment is due 80 days prior to departure, but may be paid in full at anytime.  

Email or fax your Snorri Plus-Application to the 
Snorri Foundation
on or before January 29, 2010

APPLY NOW!

For further information contact:

The Snorri Foundation
 c/o The Nordic Association
Odinsgata 7
IS-101 Reykjavik
Iceland
Phone +354 551 0165, Fax +354 562 8296

Email: info(at)snorri.is

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