Day 1: Fly overnight to Iceland
Day 2: Reykjavík
Meet your Field Director at the destination airportTake a tour of Reykjavik, you will see:
- Old Town center, the heart of the capital and focal point of many historic sites
- Domkirk Cathedral, where services are held before the opening of the Icelandic National Parliament
- The Old Harbour, one of the most important harbors in Iceland and home to many restaurants and shops
Visit the National Museum and soak up a fascinating collection of exhibitions and permanent displays as you gain insight into Iceland's rugged past, medieval days, and contemporary culture
Enjoy dinner in Reykjavik
Day 3: Reykjavík • Hvolsvöllur area
🔹 Guided learning: Take an excursion to Thingvellir National Park, home to Thingvallavatn, the largest lake in Iceland
Visit Gullfoss or "Golden" waterfall, so named because of its golden color on sunny days. Afterwards, visit the geothermal area that's home to a multitude of hot springs.
Visit a greenhouse powered by geothermal and hydroelectric energy
🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit Icelandic horse stables that house a breed that exists only in Iceland known for their fifth gate, called the tölt
Enjoy dinner in Hvolsvöllur area
Day 4: Hvolsvöllur region
🔹 Cultural engagement: Take a full day excursion in the Hvolsvöllur area
- Visit the Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss waterfalls, two of south Iceland's most famous natural wonders
- Visit the Village of Vik, where you'll see black sand beaches and the Reynisdrangar rocks
Visit the Skógar Folk Museum to learn about ancient tools and artifacts dating back to Viking time
Glacier Walk: Buckle up your crampons and take the coolest walk of your life—literally—on Sólheimajökull Glacier
Enjoy dinner in Hvolsvöllur area
Day 5: Reykjavík
Visit the state-of-the-art Lava Centre, an interactive exhibition that will give you insight into Iceland's geology and its volcanic systems
🔹 Guided learning: Visit a geothermal power plant and learn about sustainable energy and natural hot springs
Enjoy dinner in Reykjavik
Day 6: Reykjavík
Take an excursion to Alftanes peninsula
- See Bessastaðir, official residence of the president
- Visit Hafnarfjörður and Lake Kleifarvatn
- See geothermal activity in Krísuvík geothermal field
Visit the Blue Lagoon for a swim in its mineral rich waters, recognized by National Geographic as a natural wonder
Enjoy dinner in Reykjavik
Day 7: Depart for home
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