08/07/2023 - 08/11/2023
Congratulations!
Based on your dealership’s 2022 performance in sales, service, parts and rental, you’ve earned a spot in the Dealer Leadership Group for 2023.
What is the Dealer Leadership Group?
Dealer Leadership Group members earn their spot based on annual performance. The group is comprised of 16 dealers and includes a voice with Bobcat leadership plus an all-expense-paid trip to a destination of Bobcat’s choosing each year. Membership is based on your dealership’s January through December performance in sales, service, parts and rental.
2023 Incentive Trip to Iceland!
Your membership in the Dealer Leadership Group has earned you and a guest a trip to Iceland, August 7-11, 2023. An island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean, Iceland lies on the constantly active geologic border between North America and Europe. The country is a land of vivid contrasts of climate, geography, and culture. Sparkling glaciers lie across its ruggedly beautiful mountain ranges; abundant hot geysers provide heat for many of the country’s homes and buildings and allow for hothouse agriculture year-round; and the offshore Gulf Stream provides a surprisingly mild climate for what is one of the northernmost inhabited places on the planet.
You and your guest must sign and return this Release Form by April 30th. Please download the form, print and sign before uploading while you register. You can also email completed forms to Jess.Staehr@Doosan.com.
HOTEL
BORG
Bobcat Company will book your room at Hotel Borg based on the information you provide during Registration. Room and tax will be covered over the official event dates by Bobcat Company; however, you'll be required to provide a credit card at check-in for any incidental charges or if you wish to extend your stay.
Hotel Borg is a newly renovated four-star boutique hotel located above a small marina in Keflavík. All guests have free access to a warm outdoor sitting pool on the hotel rooftop. The rooftop is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the view towards the marina and surrounding area, as well as to catch the northern lights or the midnight sun.
The average temperature in August is around 50-55°F.
ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, August 8, Guest Blue Lagoon Experience with Lunch: Guests of Bobcat Dealer Leadership Group will enjoy the morning soaking in the Blue Lagoon followed by lunch Or Leisure Time on Own.
Wednesday, August 9, Group Activity: All attendees and guests will board super jeeps to explore glaciers and geysers. The tour also includes snowmobiling and lunch.
Thursday, August 10th, Choice of Hosted Leisure Activity: All attendees and guests will have a choice between five hosted leisure activities or leisure time on your own.
Guest Activity on Tuesday, August 8, 2023: The Blue Lagoon
Beautifully situated amongst the dramatic lava fields of Reykjanes, the Blue Lagoon offers a relaxing wellness experience in soothing waters enriched with silica and minerals beneficial for the mind and body.
The Blue Lagoon is large, but not very deep, and provides a moon-like ambiance for lounging in its bright blue water. Other amenities on site include a sauna, steam room and a warm waterfall which is refreshing and good for the muscles. There is a bar of silica mask in the lagoon for guests to give themselves a unique facial treatment and a “swim up” bar that offers refreshments.
The Blue Lagoon is a 40-minute drive from Reykjavik and you will have 2 hours enjoying the Lagoon.
Activity Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees
- Silica Mud Mask
- Two additional masks of choice
- Use of Towel
- 1st drink of choice
- Use of Bathrobe
- Lunch including one glass of sparkling wine at Lava Restaurant
What to Wear
- Wear your swimsuits and bring a change of clothes
- DO NOT WEAR ANY JEWELRY. Leave Jewelry at the hotel.
Wednesday August 9th: Golden Circle Super Jeep Group Activity
The Golden Circle Super Jeep tour will take us to some of Iceland’s most impressive natural attractions by Super Jeeps, specially modified jeeps capable of driving on glacier, through rivers and on rough terrain. Our first stop will be the Langjokull Glacier which we’ll enjoy during our one-hour snowmobiling adventure. After snowmobiling, we’ll enjoy a BBQ lunch next to the Glacier surrounded by stunning views. After lunch, we’ll get back in our super jeeps and head to Gulfoss waterfall, located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. Next stop will be the famous Geysir geothermal area, where the bubbling Strokkur geyser shoots a column of water up to 98 ft. into the air every 4-8 minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s forces. The tour continues to Friðheimar greenhouse and horse farm, a family-run tomato farm where you will learn about the magical methods of managing pests by using biological methods. You will also learn how to grow tomatoes in an eco-friendly way with the aid of geothermal heat, which Iceland has in abundance. You will also get to taste some delicious tomato products and enjoy desserts and drinks. Then, it’s off to Thingvellir National Park, a Unesco World Heritage historic site and national park in Iceland, east of Reykjavík. The Park is known for the Alþing (Althing), the site of Iceland's parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries also on the site are the Þingvellir Church and the ruins of old stone shelters. Here the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart at a rate of a few centimeters per year.
| 7:45am | Meet in hotel lobby |
| 8:00am | Depart hotel via super jeeps |
| 10:00am | Arrive glacier. Snowmobiling tour |
| 11:30am | BBQ lunch outside |
| 1:30 PM | Depart glacier |
| 2:00 PM | Arrive at Gullfoss Waterfall |
| 2:45pm | Depart Gulfoss Waterfall for Geysir |
| 03:00pm | Arrive at Geysir |
| 03:45pm | Depart Geysir for tomato farm |
| 04:00pm | Arrive at tomato farm |
| 05:00pm | Depart to Þingvellir |
| 05:50pm | Arrive at Þingvellir |
| 06:20pm | Depart for Hotel Borg |
| 07:00pm | Arrive at hotel |
What to Wear:
- Wear layers including a sweater. Bring a hat and gloves
- Wear a wind/waterproof jacket
- Wear sneakers or hiking boots
- The average temperature in August is around 50-55°F.
Thursday, August 10th: Choice of Hosted Leisure Activities
DEEP SEA FISHING
On this small group tour set on the charming boat SAGA, a 40-foot, traditional Icelandic fishing boat, we will take you to the best fishing grounds the bay offers.
The captains have great skills and will teach you the best techniques while sharing their personal insights to ensure that everyone has the best experience.
On board you´ll get the all the necessary fishing equipment as well as protective clothing.
The most caught fish in the area include Catfish, Cod, Haddock, Mackerel and Pollack. After fishing, the group will have a delicious lunch by the harbor at Kopar restaurant.
Activity Inclusions:
- Experienced crew
- Roundtrip transportation
- Fishing equipment
- Protective clothing
- Keep what you catch
- Lunch at Kopar restaurant
What to Wear:
- Sturdy footwear
- Clothing that can get dirty
Activity Schedule:
|
8:45am |
Meet in Hotel Lobby |
|
9:00am |
Depart Hotel |
|
9:15am- 12:00pm |
Fishing Tour |
|
12:15pm |
Lunch at Kopar Restaurant |
|
1:45pm |
Return to Hotel |
RIVER RAFTING
Rafting down the Hvítá River is a magnificent way to enjoy the Icelandic nature in a different
way. Hvítá River is a class 2+ rafting river, making it accessible for most people. Cruise down the great glacier river running all the way from Langjökull glacier, Iceland's second biggest glacier, and take in the incomparable surroundings that the roaring river has created over the years, with Brúarhlöð canyon as one of the highlights. On this beautiful rafting journey, you raft down 7 kilometers, spending 1.5 hours on the river. You will be making a stop at a canyon where thrill seekers can cliff jump into the river. After the raft, you can relax in the sauna at Drumbó, and enjoy a hamburger and a beer at basecamp.
Activity Inclusions:
- All necessary rafting equipment, wetsuit, life-jacket, neoprene shoes, helmets and paddle
- Experienced guides
- Roundtrip transfers
- Lunch
- Gratuities
What to Wear
- Wear a warm wool or fleece sweater and thermal underwear for under the wetsuit.
- Wear warm wool socks. Don't wear cotton as it will not keep you warm when wet.
- Wear a bathing suit underneath the neoprene pants on the river and for the sauna and hot tub.
- Bring a change of clothing
Activity Schedule:
| 9:15am | Meet in Hotel Lobby |
| 9:30pm | Depart Hotel |
| 11:00am | Arrive River Rafting Basecamp |
| 11:15am-1:30pm | Rafting |
| 2:00pm | Lunch at Basecamp |
| 3:30pm | Depart Basecamp for Hotel |
| 5:00pm | Arrive at Hotel |
BATHING IN THE BLUE LAGOON
Beautifully situated amongst the dramatic lava fields of Reykjanes, the Blue Lagoon offers a relaxing wellness experience in soothing waters enriched with silica and minerals beneficial for the mind and body.
The Blue Lagoon is large, but not very deep, and provides a moon-like ambiance for lounging in its bright blue water. Other amenities on site include a sauna, steam room and a warm waterfall which is refreshing and good for the muscles. There is a bar of silica mask in the lagoon for guests to give themselves a unique facial treatment and a "swim up" bar that offers refreshments.
The Blue Lagoon is a 40-minute drive from Reykjavik and you will have 2 hours enjoying the Lagoon.
Activity Inclusions:
- Entrance fees
- Roundtrip transportation
- Silica mud mask
- Two additional masks of choice
- Towel service
- Use of bathrobe
- Lunch including one glass of sparkling wine at Lava Restaurant
What to Wear:
- Wear your swimsuits and bring a change of clothes
- DO NOT WEAR ANY JEWELRY. Leave Jewelry at the hotel.
Activity Schedule:
| 9:00am | Meet in Hotel Lobby |
| 9:10am | Depart for Blue Lagoon |
| 10:00am | Arrive Blue Lagoon |
| 12:00pm | Lunch at Lava Restaurant |
| 1:30pm | Depart for Hotel |
| 2:15pm | Arrive Hotel |
LAVA TUNNEL TOUR
The Lava Tunnel tour allows you to explore the tunnel in an easy and enjoyable manner. A footbridge and several paths have been built over the roughest terrain making the tour accessible for all. Impressive lighting in the tunnel highlights the changing colors and clearly shows the powerful seismic activity that has formed over the years. Following the tour, guests will enjoy lunch at Rauða Húsið (Red house) in the small town of Eyrarbakki.
Activity Inclusions:
- Guide
- Walking sticks and helmet
- Roundtrip transportation
- Lunch at local restaurant
What to Wear:
- Wear layers of warm clothes and sturdy shoes.
Activity Schedule:
| 10:00am | Meet in Hotel Lobby |
| 10:10am | Depart Hotel |
| 11:00am | Lava Tunnel Tour |
| 12:15am | Depart Tunnels |
| 12:30pm | Lunch at Rauða Húsið Restaurant |
| 2:15pm | Return to Hotel |
HORSEBACK RIDING
This tour is suitable for both beginners and for those with more experience as we can choose between routes in the area. Guests will either ride on a beautiful and smooth riding path along the Redhills or, for a group of more experienced riders, guests can ride on the Rauðavatn lake. On both routes, you will enjoy natural riding paths and a wonderful setting where you will get to know the friendly Icelandic horse. After the tour, guests will enjoy lunch at Hotel Kríunes, a relaxing, family owned and friendly hotel with a homey atmosphere and exceptional mountain views overlooking the lake.
Activity Inclusions:
- Winter jumpsuits and rain clothing
- Boots
- Tour guides
- Roundtrip transportation
- Coffee
- Lunch at local restaurant
What to Wear:
- Dress based on that day's weather in layers
Activity Schedule:
| 9:15am | Meet in Hotel Lobby |
| 9:30am | Depart Hotel |
| 9:45am | Arrive at Horse Farm |
| 10:00am | Horseback Tour |
| 11:30am | Depart for Lunch |
| 11:45am | Arrive at Hotel Kriunes for Lunch |
| 1:30pm | Depart for Hotel |
| 2:00pm | Arrive Hotel |
