Iceland: Knitting Under the Northern Lights: Round 2
September 20-24, 2022
Iceland
​Iceland: Knitting Under the Northern Lights

September 20-24, 2022

Registration closes July 15, 2022

​Details


This trip is custom made with a focus on introducing the history, culture, and rich tradition of knitting in Iceland. Our group will meet local sheep farmers, visit a local mini mill, and learn about the production of lamb wool. We will also participate in a workshop where we hand dye our own yarn with Icelandic herbs. There will be time to visit the more popular tourist sights on the Golden Circle and soak in a natural hot pool.

Lodging is in a beautiful guesthouse which our group will have all for ourselves. We can use the living room for knitting together or go to the hot tub on the patio.

Our group will hear local stories and folklore, and learn about Icelandic culture in many ways. There will be time to eat good food, share stories, and knit, knit, knit!


Trip at a Glance


Tour Leaders



Sue Kissinger

Sue Kissinger has travelled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Central America, Africa and Europe. She recently retired from UWSP where she worked for 30 years and as a career specialist and academic adviser. Sue has a B.S. and M.S. in Forestry from UWSP. Sue and her husband Don have built their dream home on a lake in northwestern Wisconsin and look forward to hiking, kayaking, fishing and spoiling their grandchildren.

She has lead over 20 UWSP international trips, including eight to Iceland, her favorite place to visit! Six of Sue's Iceland tours have been in collaboration with local Icelandic guide Herdis Fridriksdottir (pictured with Sue; right). Herdis is the founder of Understand Iceland, and her bio is below... 

Herdís Friðriksdóttir
Our private guide Herdís Friðriksdóttir lives on the Golden Circle and knows the area well. She is a keen knitter and made a living of knitting wool sweaters while living in Denmark years ago. Herdís will teach us about culture and history and she will give us our own Icelandic name!



​Registration Information


​Trip Fees:
​Payment Schedule:

​$2,699 USD (per person)

​$299 non-refundable deposit due upon registration
$1,200 due by June 1, 2022
$1,200 due by August 1, 2022



Deposit and Payment: A $299 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking. The deposit will be applied towards the cost of your trip.

Referral Bonus & Discounts: Receive $50 off your tour for each traveler you refer. If you refer 3 people then you get $150 off your tour. The referrals can be family, friends, co-workers, etc. UWSP students and alumni receive a $50 discount. The referral bonus or UWSP student/alumni discount will be applied to your final payment, with the highest savings being honored.

Payment Methods


Credit/Debit Card

If paying with a credit/debit card, payments can be made through our QuickPay Link using your email address and your registration password or by contacting us at 715-346-3838. We accept Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.

Check

Make checks payable to: 

UWSP Continuing Education 

Drop off or mail to:

UWSP Continuing Education
032 Old Main Building
Stevens Point WI 54481

​​Important Information

Insurance:  UWSP does not provide travel insurance, medical insurance, or emergency evacuation and thus you are 100% responsible for these expenses. We strongly advise you purchase travel insurance as soon as possible because some insurance providers only guarantee certain benefits within a short time after you made this tour deposit. You can learn more and compare travel insurance companies on this website: http://www.travelinsurancereview.net

Traveler Orientation:  A group orientation will be scheduled 1-3 months prior to your tour. The Program Manager and/or Tour Leader(s) will be in touch down the road to schedule this with you.

As a traveler with UWSP Adventure Tours, it also is our policy to secure your consent for the following:
Assumption of Risks/Hold Harmless, Indemnity, and Release/Consent for Emergency Treatment
Photo/Video Release

Flights: Please do not book your flights until this tour has reached the minimum number of travelers to hold space (usually 6-8). The Program Manager and/or tour leader will stay in touch with you to confirm this. Once confirmed, you are responsible for arranging and purchasing your own flights (flight itineraries will vary due to preferences and departure locations). However, if enough travelers would like to fly as a group from the WI area, this group is welcome to fly together and with the tour leaders. Or, you can connect with the group at a different airport, travel alone, arrive early, or stay late if you prefer. Regardless, please wait to book your flights. We are required to book the tour leader’s flights through Fox World Travel. 

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​​​Cancellation Policy


Cancellations and Refunds:  Cancellations of tours must be made in writing up to 91 days prior to departure and will be refunded in full less your nonrefundable deposit. Cancellations made within 90 days of departure will not be refunded. 

If We Cancel A Tour:  UWSP Adventure Tours reserves the right to cancel this tour due to force majeure or any other reasons beyond our control. We also reserve the right to cancel this tour in cases of inadequate numbers of bookings or for safety concerns. If this happens, we will refund your tour in full. UWSP Adventure Tours is not responsible for additional expenses incurred by you in preparing for the tour (e.g. non-refundable plane tickets, visa fees, gear, travel insurance, extra accommodations, or medical expenses).

Refunds for Missed Days:  We are unable to grant refunds for any missed portions of your tour because of missed or delayed flights. Additionally, no refund is guaranteed for any feature of the tour not used as a result of weather, earthquake, personal health, or social disturbance.

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