Join Eve Online fans from around the world... on top of the world! Have fun at the Fanfest and take advantage of the great nightlife and nature in Europe's northernmost capital city!
The event will take place at the brand new Harpa Convention and Concert hall. Located near the scenic harbor, Harpa is an elegant building with state of the art facilities.
Important: This package is available from Boston, New York and Seattle in Canadian dollars.
Experience the Beauty of Iceland
Add a few days to your trip and discover why so many have become Inspired by Iceland. Relax in the hot springs, challenge yourself to a mountain climb, or have dinner at a world class restaurant just minutes from the renowned Reykjavik night life. Regular tours and transportation make all of Iceland’s wonders readily accessible to our visitors.
Special Fanfest 2012 tours with CCP Devs: Prolong your stay in Iceland, it has a lot to offer and we encourage you to experience as much of it as you can. CCP is offering Fanfest attendees in cooperation with Icelandair and Iceland Excursions an opportunity to experience Iceland in all its glory. Come join us in the Golden CircleExpress tour on Wednesday before Fanfest or soak your hangover away in the Blue Lagoon after the Party at the Top of the World.
Golden Circle Express with DEVS (Mar 21, 2012): This popular excursion introduces you to some of the best known historical sites and natural phenomena in Iceland. See the best bits of Iceland before Fanfest hits.
Blue Lagoon Hangover Party (Mar 25, 2012): After three days of Fanfest, mind blowing presentations, countless beers, nothing beats soaking in the soothing Blue Lagoon with their famous Blue cocktail in one hand and your ear occupied by DJ Margeir‘s Live performance from his Blue Lagoon soundtracks. Bus takes you straight to the airport or back to Reykjavik if you want to live it up in Iceland some more.
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Dates: Mar 22- 24, 2012
Basic Itinerary:
Mar 20: Depart from Boston, New York or Seattle
Mar 21: Morning arrival in Iceland. On own, transfer to hotel in Reykjavik. We recommend FlyBus Plus, an airport transfer that drops you off at your hotel. You might be interested in adding the Golden Circle Express tour this afternoon.
Mar 22: Breakfast at hotel. Eve Fanfest begins in the morning.
Mar 23- 24: Breakfast at hotel. Eve Fanfest
Mar 25: Breakfast at hotel. On own transfer to ariport for departure to North America. You might consider adding the Blue Lagoon Hangover Party, which includes drop off at the airport for departure to North America.
More event information and registration can be found at the Eve Online Site.
(Closest hotels to the event: Center Hotel Arnarvholl, Center Hotel Plaza, Center Hotel Skjaldbreid, Center Hotel Klopp, Center Hotel Thingholt.
Icelandair Hotel Natura, Hilton Reykjavik Nordica and Grand Hotel Reykjavik have scheduled transfers to the Old Town area)
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura ****: (formerly Icelandair Hotel Loftleidir) The Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura guarantees early check in to travelers arriving on overnight flights from North America. Check in guaranteed by 10am! (only guaranteed for passengers on Icelandair Fly and Hotel packages; normal check-in is 2pm)
Four-star Reykjavik accommodation showcasing the best of Icelandic nature. Newly-renovated Reykjavik Natura is close to the city centre, in the quiet Oskjuhlid wooded area near the sea. The Natura is located next to Reykjavik landmark "the Pearl" and its surrounding woods and pleasant walking/cycling paths, and just a short walk from Nautholsvik thermal beach, where you can take a dip in a warmed lagoon of the North Atlantic, try some sea kayaking, or simply soak in a relaxing thermal hot tub (activities operate May - Aug). Our hotel also overlooks the nearby mountains and sea, as well as the city’s small domestic airport; spotting propeller planes as they come in to land is very popular with our younger guests! The hotel is close (yet just far enough, many say!) to the excitement of Reykjavik’s historical city center. It takes less than 30 minutes by foot to reach this area; hotel offers a free shuttle bus several times a day. You can also take a free bus to the Kringlan Shopping Centre to stock up on souvenirs. Well-known for its welcoming and attentive staff, the newly reonnovated, elegant "green" hotel offers a comfortable restaurant, cocktail lounge, beauty salon, the elegant Soley Nature Spa, and a tour desk. Its 220 guest rooms feature private bath/shower with hair dryer, telephone, radio, and satellite TV. This hotel offers new Satt restaurant, a stylish cocktail lounge, gift shop, free storytelling nights (Thursdays), complimentary Icelandic themed movies in the hotel cinema, and a tour desk.
Hilton Reykajvik Nordica Hotel **** The Hilton Reykjavik Nordica now guarantees early check in to travelers arriving on overnight flights from North America if booked through Icelandair. Check in guaranteed by 10 am! (only guaranteed for passengers on Icelandair Fly and Hotel packages; normal check-in is 2pm) The contemporary Hilton Reykjavik Nordica hotel sits in the financial district of the capital and is only 5- 10 minutes’ walk from Laugar Spa, the outdoor park, Laugardalur the Botanical Gardens and the biggest geothermal swimming pool in Iceland. This hotel features elegant Scandinavian design with a fireplace and cocktail lounge in the modern lobby, a stylish and award-winning restaurant, superb business and conference facilities and state-of-the-art spa and fitness center. With 252 rooms and suites, it is one of Iceland's largest hotels, with private bath/shower, hairdryer, telephone, radio, satellite TV and minibar. Free shuttle service is provided to the nearby city center. The VOX Restaurant is the perfect meeting place for any occasion, whether it's to enjoy and extravagant meal at VOX Restaurant or a light meal at the VOX Biostro. The elegant NordicaSpa has soothing mineral salt hot tubs, aromatherapy steam rooms, and a Finnish sauna. Grand Hotel Reykjavik **** An American style hotel with 314 spacious style rooms featuring large beds, bath and shower, hair dryer, telephone, radio, satellite TV, and minibar. Amenities include the Brasserie Grand restaurant and hairdresser. The hotel is close to the main shopping street and the city's largest swimming pool.
Center Hotel Plaza ***
The Plaza Hotel provides the comfort and the location to enjoy Iceland to the fullest. Situated in the city Center of Reykjavik the Plaza creates the perfect setting for your stay in Iceland, complete with free high speed internet and hotel bar. The Hotel Plaza is located in the heart of the old city, next to restaurants, Shopping and nightlife...
Center Hotel Arnarhvoll ***1/2
The Arnarhvoll is located on the scenic north waterfront of Reykjavik's Old Town, offering an amazing view of Faxafloi Bay. The hotel is within walking distance of stylish bars, cafes, restaurants, museums and shops. The 104 rooms have private bathroom, hairdryer, high speed internet connection, satellite TV, mini bar, coffee/tea making facilities, direct dial phone. Standard rooms come with the above amenities.
Center Hotel Klopp ***
Conveniently located in the city center close to nightlife and shops. This hotel offers 46 rooms with private bathrooms, hairdryer, direct dial phone, refrigerator, radio, internet access and satellite TV. A breakfast room is also located at the hotel.
Center Hotel Skjaldbreid ****
Located on Reykjavik's main shopping street, this hotel has 33 rooms with private bath/shower, telephone, radio and satellite TV.
Center Hotel Thingholt ****
This hotel is located adjacent to Reykjavik's main shopping street and within walking distance of allthat the Old Town has to offer. Designed by a woman architect from Iceland, this hotel features modern Scandinavian design incorporating unique Icelandic features such as leather and salmon-skin tiles. The hotel's 52 rooms have private bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, direct dial phone, minibar, free Internet access, and coffee/tea-making facilities. The restaurant features Asian/European cuisine. The bar features jazz and other live entertainment every week. Note:Double occupancy rooms are standard.Single rooms are deluxe only.
Includes
Round-trip air transportation from Boston (BOS), New York (JFK), and Seattle (SEA**)
Four nights hotel (extra nights available at additional cost and may be required based on departure gateway)
Scandinavian breakfast daily except arrival day
Excludes
Personal travel insurance - arranged through Access America
Transportation to and from Fanfest meetings and events
Admisson and registration to Fanfest
Conditions
* Prices quoted are exclusive of applicable taxes and official charges by destination of approximately $100 per person, including the Sep. 11th Security Fee
More event information and registration can be found at http://fanfest.eveonline.com/en/default
