MoonWalk Iceland Charity Marathon 2019

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Thu 13 Jun 2019 - Tue 18 Jun 2019

Have you ever dreamed of endless days of fun, friends and sunshine? Make it a reality by joining The MoonWalk Iceland night charity walk in, Iceland, the land of the midnight sun – it's a night walk taken in the sunlight!

Walk the Walk , the UK's largest grant-making charity, uses the MoonWalks to help fight cancer by achieving its organisational goal to: [B]Raise money, Raise awareness, Get fit and Have fun!**

The to be held at Lake Myvatan , Iceland is a six-day tour package departing Heathrow Thursday, 13 June and returning Tuesday, 18 June, 2019.

Reserve your place now with an initial, non-refundable booking deposit of £270. Click here now and get the fun started.

Please note: all walkers must be at least 18 years of age to take part.

The overall cost will depend on your accommodation type:

Prices include:

A complete coverage of all costs and inclusions is on Walk the Walk's MoonWalk Iceland page.


For a full run-down of what's on offer take a look at The MoonWalk Iceland's web page. In the meantime, here's a brief synopsis of what to expect:

Day 1 – Thursday 13 June 2019
Fly from London Heathrow to Keflavik International Airport then board the coach and visit the Reykjanes Peninsula where you can take the Bridge Between the Two Continents to walk from the North American to the Eurasian plate.

Continue on through the Gunnuhver and Krysuvik geothermal fields to the Reykjavik City Airport for a short flight to the north east on your way to Hotel Sel on the shore of Lake Myvatn.

Day 2 – Friday 14 June 2019
After breakfast, in groups of around 30, visit the fishing centre of Husavik, for some whale watching. Lunch is followed by some retail therapy or perhaps shout yourself a visit to the whale museum.

The afternoon tour around Lake Myvatn with its volcanic formations, boiling mud pools and bird life will astound. As will the breathtaking views as you stroll around the volcanic crater rim – totally exhilarating.


Day 3 – Saturday 15 June 2019
Re-join your group and visit the breathtaking, Dettifoss , the most powerful waterfall in Europe, and the Asbyrgi Canyon and Jokulsa River .

Then the MoonWalk begins!
Start the evening at the Pre-Challenge Tactics Talk, then on to the Pasta Party and then take the transfer to the Nature Baths where the night's fun will start and finish.

The MoonWalk Iceland takes in the summer solstice and starts at midnight. You circle the spectacular Lake Myvatn with its stunning mirror-like reflections, volcanic scenery and lava rocks.


Day 4 – Sunday 16 June 2019
Cross the Finish Line some time on Sunday morning then, after a delicious breakfast, head for the hotel and a well-deserved massage to soothe those strained and tired muscles. Then rest up before the afternoon's fun.

Take Afternoon Tea and join the others chatting, sharing and reliving the enjoyment of the occasion. The Farewell Celebration Dinner; a feast on many local delicacies, is a fitting end to the celebrations.

Day 5 – Monday 17 June 2019
Off to the airport in time for your flight to Reykjavik and a chance to relax, explore and shop. Reykjavik is the world's most northern capital, crammed with Viking history, charming and quirky museums, wonderful shopping and, not to mention, its captivating landscape.

Day 6 – Tuesday 18 June 2019
Finally, the day for your return home. But it's not over yet; you've time to spend at the famous Blue Lagoon . Soak up the mineral waters and let the steam help you unwind and relax before the trip home.

At 9.45am transfer to Keflavik Airport where you will depart at 12.30pm returning to Heathrow around 4.30pm.

#walk_for_free_scheme ">Walk for Free Scheme
Did you know Walk the Walk will refund your tour cost for the basic Challenge as a 'Thank You' if you raise enough sponsor money? It's the Walk for Free Scheme and the details are fully explained here.

Registrations are now open, so click over to here and join in.

MoonWalks are held annually in Scotland, London, and Iceland. The funds raised are granted to aid in breast cancer research and help improve the lives of people living with the disease. So far Walk the Walk has granted in excess of £30 million to Breast Cancer Now for a range of specific research studies including The Generation Study and extensive support for the research carried out by the Tissue Bank .

Take this opportunity and enjoy a trip to remember by joining up with Walk the Walk to help save lives, raise awareness and improves fitness.

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