Iceland: Glaciers & Geysers
Revel in the natural wonders of Iceland – Blue Lagoon hot springs, volcanic craters and subarctic fauna. It almost feels like you’re on another planet! You’ll travel to Hvolsvöllur in the south, where the effects of the 2010 volcanic eruption were drastic, and meet a farmer to learn about the impact the eruption had on his cattle and crops.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Iceland
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Day 2: Reykjavík
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a guided tour of Reykjavík
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Day 3: Reykjavík • Hvolsvöllur area
Travel to the Hvolsvöllur area and visit Thingvellir National Park while en route
Visit Thingvellir National Park
Visit Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir Geothermal area
Visit a greenhouse powered by geothermal and hydroelectric energy
Visit Icelandic horse stables
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Day 4: Hvolsvöllur area
Take an excursion in the Hvolsvöllur area
- Visit the Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss waterfalls
- Visit the Village of Vik
- Explore the famous black sand beaches of Vik
Glacier Walk: Buckle up your crampons and take the coolest walk of your life—literally—on Sólheimajökull Glacier.
Visit the Skógar Folk Museum
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Day 5: Reykjavík
Visit the state-of-the-art Lava Centre
Return to Reykjavík
Visit the Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant
Visit the National Museum
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Day 6: Reykjavík
Visit the Blue Lagoon
Take an excursion to Alftanes peninsula
- See Bessastaðir, official residence of the president
- Visit Hafnarfjörður and Lake Kleifarvatn
- See geothermal activity in Krýsuvík geothermal field
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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 Tour Director at your destinationTake a guided tour of Reykjavík
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Day 3: Reykjavík • Hvolsvöllur area
Travel to the Hvolsvöllur area and visit Thingvellir National Park while en route
Visit Thingvellir National Park
Visit Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir Geothermal area
Visit a greenhouse powered by geothermal and hydroelectric energy
Visit Icelandic horse stables
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Day 4: Hvolsvöllur area
Take an excursion in the Hvolsvöllur area
- Visit the Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss waterfalls
- Visit the Village of Vik
- Explore the famous black sand beaches of Vik
Glacier Walk: Buckle up your crampons and take the coolest walk of your life—literally—on Sólheimajökull Glacier.
Visit the Skógar Folk Museum
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Day 5: Reykjavík
Visit the state-of-the-art Lava Centre
Return to Reykjavík
Visit the Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant
Visit the National Museum
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Day 6: Reykjavík
Visit the Blue Lagoon
Take an excursion to Alftanes peninsula
- See Bessastaðir, official residence of the president
- Visit Hafnarfjörður and Lake Kleifarvatn
- See geothermal activity in Krýsuvík geothermal field
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Day 7: Depart for Home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Entrances
Thingvellir National Park • Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir Geothermal area • Geothermal Greenhouse • Icelandic horse stables • Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss waterfalls • Village of Vik • Skógar Folk Museum • Lava Centre Hvolsvöllur • Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant • National Museum • Blue Lagoon • Hafnarfjörður and Lake Kleifarvatn
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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