August 19 (WED) - Arrive Keflavik Airport. After clearing Passport Control, make your way to Baggage Claim. After collecting your luggage, make your way out to the main hall where you will be met by your local guide. They will assist and guide you to the transfer that will take you into Reykjavik. While the ride is less than one hour, perhaps hit the restrooms prior to boarding the transfer. You will be met at the hotel by your Coddiwomple Travel host. You can safely drop your luggage at the hotel and head out to explore. Check in time is 3:00pm. This evening, we will meet at the hotel bar for a Trip Briefing.
August 20 (THU) - After breakfast, we will depart for a full day tour to the southern most city in Iceland, Vik. Along the drive today we will stop and visit two of the most scenic waterfalls in the area. We will make a stop at the black sand beach before stopping for lunch in Vik (on your own). We will make our way back to the hotel after lunch. If making dinner reservations, it is recommended to arrange for after 7:00pm.
August 21 (FRI)- Visit Hvammsvik Spa - We have secured reservations for a visit to the Hvammsvik Spa. We will provide roundtrip transportation from the hotel to the Hvammsvik Spa, admission to the pools, inclusive of towel). We will make a stop at the Expo on our way back to the hotel. A quick stop to claim your running kits at the Expo and we will head back to the hotel. Tonight, we enjoy a pre-race meal at a local restaurant.
August 22 (SAT) - Race day! The marathon and half marathon starts at (8:40am), the 10K starts at 9:40am. The hotel is just a 15 minute walk from the start/finish line. This evening you are free to explore and enjoy Culture Night on your own.
August 23 (SUN) - After breakfast we will depart for a full day tour to the Snaesfellness Peninsula. During our drive we will pass by one of the largest fjords in Iceland. We will experience a quieter area of Iceland today with dramatic scenery. For those brave enough, perhaps you will try the infamous cured shark? If making dinner reservations, it is recommended to arrange for after 7:00pm. It is recommended to reconfirm your flights tonight.
August 24 (MON) - Farewell! After breakfast, you will transfer back to Keflavik Airport. It is recommended that you allow a minimum of three hours prior to your scheduled departure time to check in. It is a popular travel day and lines can be long.