Discover Iceland
🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Iceland
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Day 2: Reykjavík
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a tour of Reykjavík to discover how this revolutionary city harnesses geothermal waste to stretch natural resources even further
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 Reykjavík
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Day 3: Reykjavík • Hvolsvöllur area
🔹 Guided learning: Take an excursion to Thingvellir National Park, home to Thingvallavatn, the largest lake in Iceland
Visit the Gullfoss, or "Golden" waterfall, so named because of its golden color on sunny days
Visit the Geysir geothermal area, which hurls boiling water more than 200 feet into the air
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 the Hvolsvöllur area
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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 Skógarfoss Folk Museum to glimpse 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
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Day 5: Reykjavik
Visit the state-of-the-art Lava Centre to learn about the earthquakes and volcanic activity that shape our planet and created Iceland’s unique landscape
🔹 Guided learning: Visit a geothermal power plant and learn about sustainable energy and natural hot springs
Enjoy dinner in Reykjavík
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Day 6: Reykjavik
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 Reykjavík
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Day 7: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Iceland
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Day 2: Reykjavík
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a tour of Reykjavík to discover how this revolutionary city harnesses geothermal waste to stretch natural resources even further
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 Reykjavík
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Day 3: Reykjavík • Hvolsvöllur area
🔹 Guided learning: Take an excursion to Thingvellir National Park, home to Thingvallavatn, the largest lake in Iceland
Visit the Gullfoss, or "Golden" waterfall, so named because of its golden color on sunny days
Visit the Geysir geothermal area, which hurls boiling water more than 200 feet into the air
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 the Hvolsvöllur area
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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 Skógarfoss Folk Museum to glimpse 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
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Day 5: Reykjavik
Visit the state-of-the-art Lava Centre to learn about the earthquakes and volcanic activity that shape our planet and created Iceland’s unique landscape
🔹 Guided learning: Visit a geothermal power plant and learn about sustainable energy and natural hot springs
Enjoy dinner in Reykjavík
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Day 6: Reykjavik
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 Reykjavík
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Day 7: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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On-tour transportation
Land transportation
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfasts and select local dinners are included in your program. Generally, we leave lunch up to you so your group has an opportunity to explore its own tastes.
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End-to-end support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Field Director
Your Field Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences while abroad.
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Entrances
National Museum, greenhouse visit, Icelandic horse stables, Skógarfoss Folk Museum, Lava Centre, geothermal power plant, Blue Lagoon
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible payment options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.
