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In reply to the discussion: Volunteer in Iceland [View all]

alcina

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5. Yeah, I did notice that upon closer inspection
Sat Aug 30, 2014, 07:59 PM
Aug 2014

Food and lodging are supposed to be included, and airfare makes sense, but the 200 Euro seems a little odd. The price varies by location -- it's even 0 in some other countries -- but the Iceland gigs all seem to float around 200. Still, one of my friends has done several "agricultural vacations" (ie, paying someone to work their farm), and they've always had a cost.

But if you're hoping for a cheap trip to Iceland, just do what I did years ago and book a trip after a major volcanic eruption.

But seriously, if you don't mind the cold and near-permanent darkness, the prices in winter are really good. (And the country is truly beautiful in wintertime.) I'm lucky enough to be on the Icelandair route, and throughout the year they have some great sales. If you're comfortable with Couchsurfing.com, you can visit there pretty reasonably. Even airbnb.com has some affordable places -- and of course some really crazy expensive places.

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Volunteer in Iceland [View all] alcina Aug 2014 OP
that looks really neat! fizzgig Aug 2014 #1
Some look llike fun, but... TreasonousBastard Aug 2014 #2
Yeah, I did notice that upon closer inspection alcina Aug 2014 #5
How fun, thanks for sharing uppityperson Aug 2014 #3
You're most welcome alcina Aug 2014 #6
thanks for bringing that here. cbayer Aug 2014 #4
It's absolutely worth the trip IMO alcina Aug 2014 #7
I've also heard that about the self-drive trips. cbayer Aug 2014 #8
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