Iceland Naturally – Reyka Toast To Iceland Sweepstakes
http://www.icelandnaturally.com/reyka-vodka
Prize: includes economy class round-trip air on Icelandair for two (2) persons from these Icelandair gateways only: New York (JFK), Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), Boston (BOS) and Seattle (SEA) in the United States to Reykjavik’s International Airport (KEF) in Iceland. Two (2) nights accommodations for two (2) in Reykjavik, Iceland at Hotel Nordica based on double occupancy, with Scandinavian buffet breakfast daily, except on arrival date. Round trip bus transfer from the airport to hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland and one (1) “Share your passion” afternoon of choice with a selective native (see list below).
Jazz it up with a legend: An afternoon and evening with Icelandic music legend, Bjorn Thoroddsen. A visit to his studio where the participants gets to jam with Bjorn on one of his favorite guitars before heading to an intimate dinner and a quaint concert at Bjorns house with some well known Icelandic musicians. www.bjornthoroddsen.is
Ride a volcanic trail: Day spent with the Icelandic Horses. Learn the history of this special breed of horses and participate in an adventurous ride into the lava fields surrounding Mt. Helgafell volcano where the beautiful Bláfjöll Mountains tower above in the horizon. Lunch will be enjoyed at Jósalir Restaurant after the riding tour. www.ishestar.is
Accept the Culinary Quest: Challenge yourself in the Kitchen of Lava Restaurant at the Blue Lagoon under the guidance of Master Chef Alfred Omar Alfredsson. Enjoy the fruits of your labor in the restaurant which is uniquelly built into a cliff, featuring a natural lava wall. End an exiting day by renewing your relationship with nature, soak up the scenic beauty and relax in the warm geothermal seawater of the Blue Lagoon. www.bluelagoon.com
Go Full throttle against the Stream: Think 4 wheel drives of the boating world! Spend an afternoon Jet boating on Hvita River located in the south region of Iceland on the famous Golden Circle. A jet boat is nothing like your typical lake boat. It is an aluminium boat, powered by a big block V8 engine and a jet-drive, specially designed for rivers and built tough to withstand the brutal forces that they must endure on Iceland´s powerful rivers. www.icelandriverjet.is
Mix with the Master: Spend the afternoon with Reyka’s Master Distiller, Kristmar Olaffson, and learn the art of spirits production and how Reyka Vodka is made. Tour the distillery and nearby Grabok Spring and the lava fields where the pure Icelandic water and lava rocks come from to make this truly Icelandic vodka. Help Kristmar and the team develop a Reyka cocktail that will be featured on the website and highlighted as your creation. Afterward, join the team for a special lunch in Borgarnes and see the sites of this former Viking village. www.reyka.com
Point and shoot: Capture nature´s magic on film with photographer Ari Magg. Details to follow. www.arimagg.com