Icelandair Is Giving Away Free, Themed Stopover Tours of Iceland for Soccer Fans

Iceland has qualified for the World Cup! And now Icelandair wants to translate that into a travel experience for you, offering soccer-themed layovers with Team Iceland Stopover, including 90-minute curated experiences by the country’s soccer team players.

Icelandair is proud of the soccer team they sponsor – Iceland Men’s National Football Team has qualified for the World Cup! To celebrate, the airline is bringing new themed itineraries to their Icelandair stopover flights. The new experiences are part of Team Iceland Stopover and are 90 minutes of themed soccer fun, all included in the price of a stopover ticket.

“When stepping onto the pitch, we know that as Iceland players we have a very special team spirit that stems from our Icelandic history,” team captain Aron Gunnarsson said in a release.

“There are many uniquely Icelandic experiences and traditions that make us the team we are today and we welcome fans of football and beyond to come and find out more by taking a Team Iceland Stopover on their next transatlantic journey.”

Every traveler taking part in the 90-minute experiences will have a Stopover Buddy, a local Icelandair staff member, to share knowledge and wisdom.

Six Team Iceland Stopover itineraries will be available from May 29 to June 25:

Support like an Icelander: The Iceland teams have a unique bond with their fans and captains Aron Gunnarsson and Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir know this more than most. That is why they’ve set up the chance for lucky fans to attend either a National Men’s or Women’s team match and learn how to cheer like some of the most passionate fans in the world.

Relax like a Pro: After making history for Iceland as their first ever goal scorer at a major tournament, midfielder Birkir Bjarnason knows that downtime and relaxation is a key part of training too. He’s inviting passengers to one of his favourite geothermal areas at Laugarvatn Fontana, where passengers can unwind like a pro, enjoying the geothermal baths, sauna and lake for a swim.

Footballing Family:Football in Iceland is a family affair and the legendary Breidablik Academy is the place where many of the national team began their careers when they were young. Among them was Jóhann Berg, who has since gone on to become a Premier League player. Here younger travellers will have the chance to follow in Jóhann’s footsteps with a special 90-minute session at the Academy.

Train the Icelandic Way: International female star Dagný Brynjarsdóttir has a wealth of training knowledge, both on the pitch and off it. Forget weights in the gym and squats. Instead passengers will be put through their paces in a training session featuring stunning views of Iceland’s striking terrain.

Goal in One: Football is not playmaker Gylfi Sigurðsson’s only sporting skill, he also enjoys playing golf (to a very high standard too). Here travellers will be able to play golf on one of Gylfi’s favourite courses in Iceland and spend time with the club pro, who will help our players work on everything from their swing to their putting.

Join #TeamIceland: Inspired by Iceland will be throwing a momentous football party on June 16 to celebrate Iceland’s first World Cup match and you could be part of it! The event includes a boat ride to the island of Viðey with a detour for whale watching, a delicious Icelandic feast plus the unique chance to watch the match with Icelanders and support like a local.

All the experiences have been curated by members of the soccer team to reflect their lives and relaxation activities.

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