"The Ultimate Maverick Viking Expedition"
July 29 – August 2, 2009

Iceland is truly a remarkable place unlike anything you've ever experienced before...and nearly everything you’ve heard about this country is true. Maverick Business Adventures® brings you the ultimate in adventure exploring this unique location.

ULTIMATE MAVERICK VIKING EXPEDITION
July 29 — August 2, 2009

Driving between tectonic plates	Snowmobiling on the glacier
Ice-climbing on a frozen waterfall	Super Quad biking
Nightlife in Reykjavik	The Blue Lagoon

ACCOMMODATIONS: HOTEL 101

Hotel 101 is a world-class design hotel and is the best boutique property in the country. Located in the very heart of the city, Hotel 101 is an ultra-hip option with cool, modern décor and excellent service.

DAY 1: 29th July 2009

After stepping off your flight, members will be met by an expert guide who will be waiting to greet and assist them to their awaiting luxury private vehicles that will transfer everyone to the Design Hotel 101 in the heart of Reykjavik.

After everyone has checked into their rooms and freshened up, we will have lunch at the B5 restaurant, followed by a Maverick welcome session and the afternoon ATV expedition.

Activity 1 – Super Quad Expedition
Following lunch we will be transferred to the beginning of the Super Quad ATV expedition across some of the most beautiful and challenging terrain you will ever see. All necessary equipment and clothing will be provided and the thrill of driving the most powerful 700cc ATV’s through raging glacial rivers and ancient lava fields is a truly once in a lifetime experience.

When the expedition is finished, members will be transferred to the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing soak in the geothermal spa.

The Blue Lagoon

From there, we will head back to the hotel in time to get freshened up for dinner.

Dinner will be at one of Reykjavik’s newest and hippest restaurants "O". Following dinner our specialist nightlife guides will be on hand to take us around Reykjavik’s best bars and clubs in VIP style.

DAY 2: 30th July 2009

This morning after breakfast we will be transferred by luxury vehicle to the stunning Thingvellir National Park. The National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most thermally active areas in the world. The Earth’s crust is extremely thin within the Park and this gives rise to one of the most amazing natural sights in existence The Silfra Crack. The Silfra Crack is a part of the American and Euro-Asian Continental Tectonic Plates that are exposed above ground. It is possible to walk and dive between the plates and on this day, we will experience both.

Activity 2 – Caving in Gjabakkahellir
On arrival in the Thingvellir National Park we will be fitted with all the necessary safety equipment before being led by expert guides into the Gjabakkahellir cave system. The Gjabakkahellir Cave system is a perfect example of an Icelandic Lava Tube and is situated in one of the most active volcanic areas in the world. We will climb, crawl, and trek beneath the Earths surface to navigate through the cave system.

Following Caving we will have lunch at a unique Mongolian Tent structure made completely from tree trunks and situated in the beautiful Haukadalur Forest of 1.8 Million trees. Following lunch we will be transferred to the part of the Silfur Crack that runs beneath the waters of one of Iceland’s Volcanic Lakes.

Activity 3 – Diving between Tectonic Plates
On arrival at the Lake, members will be kitted out with dry-suits and either diving or snorkeling gear (to dive YOU MUST BE PADI – CERTIFIED). Once suited up we will take to the cold glacial water for an amazing journey through the craggy sheer faced cliffs and crevasses that will fall away beneath the group when they enter the water. The water has better visibility than at any other dive site and is regarded by divers to be amongst the best dive sites in the world. Bizarrely, as a result of the slow separation of the North American and Euro-Asian Tectonic Plates, you can begin your dive in Europe and finish it in North America. Put simply, the chance to dive between two of the plates that define the Earths Crust is something that you are unlikely to forget in a hurry.

Following the diving / snorkeling, we will return to the hotel via two of Iceland’s iconic sights. We will first visit Gulfoss Waterfall and see thousands of tons of icy water thunder majestically down this double – waterfall into the incredibly deep gorge of the Langjokull Glacier.

Following our visit to Gulfoss we will proceed to Geyser. This is the actual “geyser” that gave its name to all other erupting hot springs in the world. You will experience an extremely active geyser, Strokkur, spouting up to 90 feet into the air every 90 seconds.

After freshening up at the hotel, we will have dinner at the Tharvaldsen Bar. Following dinner, our specialist nightlife guides will be on hand to take us around Reykjavik’s best bars and clubs in VIP style.

DAY 3: 31st July 2009

Following breakfast we will drive to the Solheimajokull Glacier Tongue, passing through areas of stunning natural beauty - volcanic beaches, waterfalls, and uniquely formed lava fields.

Activity 4 – Ice Trekking and Climbing
On arrival at the Solheimajokull Glacier Tongue we will be given all of the necessary equipment for walking and climbing on the glacier. The Glacier Tongue extends down from one of Iceland’s largest glaciers Myrdalsjokull. We start with some trekking in crampons upon the ice field itself before we begin to traverse deep ridges and crevasses. When everyone is comfortable we will attempt to climb ice-walls using crampons and axes on the actual glacier.

Following the Ice Climbing we will have lunch and a business session in one of the most stunning locations in the world.

Activity 5 – Snowmobiling
Following lunch we will continue on to the top of the glacier by ‘Super’ Jeep to the Snow Mobile station. On arrival we will be given all necessary equipment before we board and venture off to the wilds of an Icelandic Glacier. The vast expanse of the glacier is the perfect place on which to race these machines at speed as there is nothing around you at all except undisturbed scenery and incredible views.

Following snowmobiling we will head back to Hotel 101. After freshening up, dinner will be at Laekjarbrekka Restaurant. Following dinner our specialist nightlife guides will be on hand to take us around Reykjavik’s best bars and clubs in VIP style.

DAY 4: 1st August 2009

Following breakfast we will be transferred by 'Super' Jeep (a 4x4 specially modified with huge tires to be able to drive through raging rivers and to be able to drive to the top of glaciers) to the Thorsmork national park. The glacial area is only reachable by ‘Super’ Jeep or helicopter and at its heart is a Fjord formed 12,000 years ago off of which all rivers in this area of Iceland originate.

Lunch will be a Barbeque, followed by a Business Session in this stunning location. After our business session, we will descend from the glacier and drive back to Reykjavik for some 'chill' time.

Dinner tonight will be at the Fish Market Restaurant. Following dinner our specialist nightlife guides will be on hand to take us around Reykjavik’s best bars and clubs in VIP style.

DAY 5: 2nd August 2009

Following breakfast we will be transferred to a private boat for the short journey to Videy Island (directly off the coast from Reykjavik) and then to The Videy House, which is the venue for our closing session.

Following our business session, we will go back to Reykjavik for lunch. After lunch, we will be transferred to the airport for our return flights or to the special Young Entrepreneurs session.

Now here’s the 'Business' side:

• High-level networking and deal making. You’ll have a deep level of connection here due to the unique, shared experience with like-minded people. You never know who will come out and you can be sure it won’t just be ‘anyone’ because of the qualification process. Only successful entrepreneurs with the right attitude are invited on the trip. Just imagine what meeting just one right person would mean to your business or life. Finally, you’ve got a success support group of people you can turn to who really understand you, can share your victories and help you overcome obstacles. Truly friends for life.
  
  Each member brings with them a new prospective, model or frame of reference to an issue or idea. It's exactly these kind of fresh insights that lead to big breakthroughs instead of looking at a situation through the same filter.


• Informal (but powerful) business building sessions each day. Participants will confidentially and informally share "what’s working" in their business, brainstorm new ideas & swap resources. (Members will adhere to a confidentiality agreement.) Any member not contributing will be "dis-invited" because the entire group benefits from the sharing. Frankly, that’s how the biggest breakthroughs occur is by taking one success concept from a separate industry or business and applying it to yours. Imagine the speed that comes from tapping into the collective braintrust of experience and results here.

Side note: Don’t worry if you’re a little uneasy about public speaking – this isn’t the same. It’s more like a group of friends coming together who share a love of adventure and business success. You don’t need a prepared powerpoint or anything like that. Plus, another big benefit of you teaching is that you become sharper at that skill.

What’s Meeting The Right Person Mean To You?

• Bonus session with a Unique Thinker, High-Profile Business Expert or Iconoclast coming on the trip...
  This person could be a:
  NY-Times best-selling author
  World-famous expert
  Celebrity
  Adventurer
  Industry Titan
  Professional Athlete
  Could even be a billionaire (seriously)

Last year we had Jesse James, the TV phenomenon who now brings in more than $200 million a year between his West Coast Choppers, a growing apparel line and TV shows. To give you a glimpse at the caliber of attendees, Jesse gave everyone his own personal email, and here’s what he had to say:

"I was pretty surprised when I came down... I showed up to help them but they're actually helping me. Successful people surround themselves with successful people and people who want them to succeed. And I think, there's no ego's here. All these guys are happy to give up information and help each other out. I think it's a good environment to be in."

Business Icon: Morten Lund

Venture capitalist Tim Draper, the investor behind Hotmail, calls him "brilliant," and fellow VC Bill Tai describes him as "a cross between Wile E. Coyote and Yosemite Sam."

Lund was described in a US investors' journal as "what you’d get if you took Ron Conway’s Web 2.0 savvy, mixed in the European sensibilities of Index Ventures, added a dollop of Tim Draper’s pioneering wackiness and marinated it all in RedBull."

Hmm... Pretty much perfect for Maverick!

Morten is the kind of guy that accomplishes more in a month than most of us do in a lifetime. As a self-described Neo-Classical serial entrepreneur, Morten’s impact on the world has left an indelible mark. He has founded and invested in 85 high profile tech start-ups including:

• VOIP star Skype (sold to eBay for $4.3 billion)
• Anti-virus consumer brand Bullguard
• Web Agency NeoIdeo (sold to Leo Burnett)
• Chinese browser Maxthon with 72 million downloads
• Orolix the fastest growing on-line company in Brazil
• Commissions free stock trading Zecco.com (75.000+ clients in 12 months)
• PokerOffice - the world leader in poker training.

Tenacious, instinctive and viciously self-promoting. His network activity extends from honing the raw brilliance of young UK programmers to masterminding a sit-down with former President Clinton, as a member of Clinton Global Initiative or being personally invited by Sir Richard Branson to his private island. But he balances it all with spending quality time with his wife and three children.

Morten Lund will be our guest during the Maverick Viking Expedition to Iceland and taking part in several of the activities and business sessions. He’ll be sharing his incredible business victories as well as lessons and mistakes learned from his failures.

Special Young Entrepreneur Breakout Workshop

Optional: Young Entrepreneurs Session

As a Maverick member you’ll have the opportunity to take part in an optional session set aside for teaching young and aspiring entrepreneurs during the Iceland experience. In fact, it’s this unique "giving forward" aspect that many members love the most.

The benefits from impacting just one student are immeasurable. I wish you were with us this past May in Aspen, CO because you would have met 12-year old Garrett, who already has a little online business going. He was just one of about 70 young students in the audience (aged 12-18).

If you were there, you would have seen the light bulbs going off in Garrett’s head, while furiously scribbling notes, as members shared their real-world entrepreneurial advice and stories. It was incredibly gratifying walking out knowing we made a potentially profound difference in a few lives there — one that might even be the catalyst for a bigger future than these students ever imagined. In fact, here’s part of the letter we received from 12-year old, Garrett’s mother, Cynthia Goldsmith (now a Maverick member):

"My son was among the young people who attended and I can tell you he hasn’t been the same since. Since your [presentation], he has begun his own website and has even begun to make money with it using some of the advice he received...I believe that the seminar your group so selflessly presented has altered the course of at least one young entrepreneur.  I can’t thank you enough."

Iceland’s Economic Challenges Provide Maverick Opportunities:

As most of us are aware, Iceland's economic challenges are BIG. Maverick members have a vast knowledge 'bank' and ideas to share, so we've decided to pool our resources and create a special enhanced program to help young entrepreneurs meet and solve the challenges they face.

The workshop will take place on our final day in Iceland, August 2nd, and run from 12:30 to 5:30 PM. The workshop is optional and will require that you stay an additional night at your own expense (hotel and meals).

Here’s what we’ll be doing there with your help:

• Round table discussions with Maverick members shattering common myths and excuses
• Speakers discussing their real-world success stories.
• Breaking up into groups of 5-8 to start working on and formulating a business idea (1 or 2 maverick members are dispatched to assist with each group depending on size)
• Groups present their business idea for feedback/brainstorming by Maverick panel
• Maverick members fund $500 start-up capital for best ideas. (This is not a loan or to own a percentage of the business.)
• Maverick members will coordinate with each group leader to stay in touch with the group on progress via virtual mentoring.

It's a great way to give to the community we visit, an important part of the Maverick mission. Please contact Tim Warren for more information on this special program — tim@maverickbusinessadventures.com or (707) 824-2904.

In addition, each of these learning sessions are recorded and will be made available as part of an online learning center accessible to the general public.

Lifetime Memories Way Beyond Your Trip

• Permanent record of your adventure for posterity — Our goal at Maverick Business Adventures® is to create the kind of experience you can’t stop talking about for years to come! That’s why, we are bringing in a professional videographer/photographer to document everything for you. Following the trip you will be presented a professionally created DVD montage of your adventure plus a beautiful hard-cover album filled with photographs from this one-of-a-kind adventure.
  
  Imagine the reaction your friends will have when you come back and show them your incredible experience.
  
  Plus, you’ll also get recordings from the business-side of the trip. You’ll get all the idea sharing & brainstorming sessions and the bonus session with the High-Profile business guest recordings. This exclusive information will be something you can return to over and over again and share with your team to grow your bottom line!

Maverick Business Adventures® Caters to Each Detail

We only work with the premier outfitter for each trip based on their experience, commitment to excellence and most importantly, safety.

Each part of your trip is designed to make this an exceptional experience for you. From the superb qualifications of your guides to enjoying the best accommodations and authentic Icelandic cuisine.

Your trip fee is $13,695/pp. This includes private luxury transportation from arrival to departure, accommodations (single occupancy), meals, all equipment for every activity, professional guides, gratuities, and VIP access to clubs and bars.

Just one good idea, one new resource or one powerful connection would pay for the trip 100x over! And since the trip is legitimately a tax deduction (ask your accountant) your cost is significantly less in REAL dollars.

"Biggest Smile On Your Face Ever" Guarantee

Your membership is not binding until after you’ve had a chance to experience a Maverick Business Adventures® trip. If you are NOT absolutely head over heels excited, can’t stop talking about your trip and don’t walk away with the biggest smile on your face — then we will gladly cancel your membership and refund your previously paid membership initiation.

"Last Minute” Cancellation Insurance"

There’s no doubt as busy and success entrepreneurs our schedules can change overnight — that’s why we include "Last Minute" cancellation insurance for any business reason with your trip cost.

That’s right, we will purchase and pay for short-term travelers’ insurance policy for you from Travel Guard. This policy will cover accident, baggage, trip cancellation and interruption protection if you cancels at any time for medical, health or business reasons.

Now you can rest assured that if a last-minute schedule conflict arises — you’re still covered. (We’ve had several members use this at the last-minute and saved them from forfeiting their payments.) Now if you still have any remaining questions or would like to reserve your spot — you can call our adventure concierge at +1-240-744-0165.

I look forward to seeing you out there!

All the best,

Yanik Silver,
Founder & CEO, Maverick Business Adventures®

P.S. Quite frankly, nobody looks back on their life and wishes they had spent more time at the office. Your life is quite literally the sum of your experiences. A collection of rich experiences equals a rich life! This is your chance to create the kind of memories and friendships that will stay with you forever! And to form the stories you'll tell for years and years to come! It's up to you.

Call +1-240-744-0165 to Sign up for This Unique Adventure

Call +1-240-744-0165 to Sign up for This Unique Adventure

"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, with a beer in one hand, shouting "Whoo, what a ride!!" —Unknown