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Iceland Naturally - Food Festival A Complete Gourmet Travel Experience from $579 per person- Reykjav?k/K?pavogur, Iceland Feb. 27 - Mar. 3, 2002 Departures: Feb. 27 & 28, 2002 EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY IN ICELAND! Iceland Naturally, an organization of leading Icelandic seafood, agricultural, water and tourism companies, invites you to the Iceland Naturally - Food Festival, 2002. Enjoy a unique culinary festival spiced with Iceland's special brand of outdoor adventure, and outstanding entertainment! The special ingredient is Iceland's incredibly pure air and water that yields: Superb seafood: fresh-caught in the North Atlantic's cool, clear waters Tender and delicious lamb: raised free range on mountain herbs and berries Invigorating spring water: proven to have the world's lowest mineral content Rich dairy products: that will melt in your mouth Icelandic food ingredients enhance any culinary style, and the Iceland Naturally Food Festival is your opportunity to discover why. Here's what's on the agenda for this year's festival: Feb. 27 - Mar 2 - Gourmet Dining. Several specially-selected leading restaurants will offer special Festival Menus. Click here for a list of participating restaurants. Mar 1 - National Beer Day. Day open to enjoy Iceland's beautiful outdoors with a day tour (optional). At night celebrate the Food Festival and Beer Day with great a kick-off party. Mar 2 & 3 Mystery Basked Food & Fun Cooking Competition. The Winter Garden, Sm?ralind Mall (K?pav?gur, Iceland). Head to the exhibition area of Iceland's newest shopping mall for an exciting Cooking Competition. Internationally-acclaimed chefs from famous restaurants in Europe and the U.S.A. will compete, using Iceland's delicious natural food ingredients. The prize is the coveted Iceland Naturally Chef of the Year Award. David Rosengarten, noted culinary critic, cookbook author and NBC-TV chef will head a distinguished panel of judges. Siggi Hall, Master Chef and Icelandic TV celebrity, whose Reykjavik restaurant was voted as one of the world's best by Cond? Nast Traveler, will run the competition. Mar 3 - Gala Dinner. Celebrate the best of Icelandic culinary arts with courses prepared by top Icelandic chefs from famous Reykjavik restaurants. The Iceland Naturally Chef of the Year 2002 will be announced at the dinner. GREAT FOOD DESERVES A GREAT SETTING Iceland and Reykjavik offer the ideal ambience for a gourmet festival. Magnificent waterfalls, towering mountains and shimmering glaciers provide breathtaking views within an hour's drive from the city. By day work up an appetite with great days in the outdoors, whether it's snowmobiling, horseback riding or enjoying Icealnd's natural beauty and history. Or simply relax in natural geothermal pools, soothing for your body and soul. By night, discover outstanding music and entertainment in the much touted nightlife capital of Reykjavik. Bj?rk and SigurR?s are only two Icelandic superstars launched in this trendy city where new musical groups appear every month. Don't forget to keep a look out for the ethereal Northern Lights! Prices (per person double): Hotel Loftleidir/Esja - $579 per person (single supplement $55 p.p.) Hotel Esja - $579 per person (single supplement $55 p.p.) Hotel Skjaldbreid $579 per person (single supplement $66 p.p.) Hotel Klopp $579 per person (single supplement $66 p.p.) Hotel Cabin $579 per person (single supplement $76 p.p.) Hotel Oak $579 per person (single supplement $55 p.p.) Grand Hotel Reykjavik - $599 per person (single supplement $76) Other hotels will be posted as information comes available Price includes: Round-trip transatlantic air on Icelandair from Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Boston and Minneapolis/St. Paul 3 Nights hotel with Scandinavian Buffet Breakfast daily (but arrival) Round-trip airport bus transfers in Iceland Admission to Kick-off Party Gourmet Dinner one night at a participating Reykjavik Restaurant (additional dinners can be added to your package)* Admission to Mystery Basket Cook-Off Admission to Gala Dinner on Mar. 3 Shuttle Bus transfers to Mystery Basket Cook-Off Extra nights available at special rates. * Additional Gourmet Dinner Nights can be added to package for $65 per person. Not Included: Airport tax (from $69 p.p.) Personal Travel Insurance Meals other than those included Transfers to Kick-off Party and Gala Dinner Conditions: Surcharge of $50 p.p. for flights from Minneapolis Weekend surcharge of $25 p.p. for travel (either direction) on Fri, Sat, Sun Extra nights may be required from some gateways Subject to availability Cancellation and change fees apply No refund for unused services or package portions once trip commences Please contact Icelandair Holidays 800-779-2899 holidays@icelandair.is Hours of operation: Mon - Fri 9a - 5p Eastern Time ICELANDIC APPETIZERS DAY TOURS for Mar 1, 2002 Savor natural scenery, work up an appetite and enjoy the best of Iceland. SCENIC SIGHTSEEING Blue Lagoon and Reykjanes Peninsula Departs 9:40 a.m. (6 hours) Price- $44 p.p. Meet the exotic, moon-like landscape of Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula and relax in the world famous Blue Lagoon. Visit a historical church located on the estate of Iceland's President. Drive through fishing villages and surreal coastline en route to the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal azure lake cradled in a lava field. Spend some time relaxing here and return refreshed for fine dining and nightlife! (RE/88) "Spirits" of Western Iceland A unique way to celebrate Beer Day! Enjoy Western Iceland's natural beauty and history that inspired great Sagas. You wil also experience the evolution of Iceland's popular libations. Departs 9 a.m. (return around 6:30 p.m.) Price- $105 p.p. (includes lunch) min. of 4 passengers required Enjoy a scenic drive to Western Iceland, visiting Europe?s most powerful hot springs and the intriguing Lava Falls. Step back in time at Reykholt, home of the Medieval chieftan and Saga Writer, Snorri Sturluson. Enjoy a late country style lunch in a charming restaurant in Borgarnes. Then head to Egill Skalagrimsson Spirits distillery in Borgarnes where Iceland's famous national schnapps, brenniv?n, is distilled. Nearby is Borg farmstead where the famous (or is it infamous?) Viking Saga hero, Egill Skalagrimsson, lived. A famous Icelandic beer label is named in his honor, and this tour ends with a visit to the Egill Skalagrimsson brewery in Reykjavik for an opportunity to taste the famous Egill's Gold Beer before returning to your hotel. (IF/01) ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS The Pearl Tour - Great Golden Circle and Snowmobiling Departs 8:30 a.m. (8-9 hours) Price- $184 p.p. Combine the classical beauty of Iceland's Golden Circle with the exctiement of snowmobile action! Enjoy the breathtaking Golden Falls (Gullfoss), the world-famous Geysir Spouting Hot Springs and the rugged beauty of Thingvellir National Park. In the afternoon head to Iceland's second largest glacier (Langj?kull) for snowmobiling in a spectacular setting. (If weather conditions do not permit glacial snowmobiling, another scenic snowmobiling venue will be offered). (IA/06) Lava Horseback Riding Tour 9am or 1pm (2-3 hours, 1.5 hours on horseback) Price- $39 p.p. Take an invigorating winter horseback ride in a scenic area of lava and lakes. You will enjoy meeting Iceland's cheerful little "Viking horses", famous for their comfortable gaits. Horses available for all riding abilities. Price includes riding helmets, boots and winter coveralls. (IH/1a.) Travel Ideas: Try a Riding Tour with Lunch - $56 p.p. (IH/1b.) Add a spa visit after your riding tour: $46 per person (Includes transfers, special massage, admission to geothermal swimming pool, hot tubs and sauna) PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS: Siggi Hall at ??insveum (located at Hotel ??insv?) Ap?tek La Primavera Sommelier- The Grill at Hotel Saga Hotel Holt Sk?labr? H?marh?si? (The Lobster House) Vi? Tj?rnina (By the Lakes) ?r?r Frakkar (Three Overcoats) Argent?na Steakhouse The Pearl
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