Engineering a Green Future in the Reykjanes Peninsula
From the capital city’s Blue Lagoon to the incredible views of a small Norse town, explore the natural beauty of Iceland on tour from March 15-23. Learn about green energy in geothermal environments such as Krýsuvik Mountain and Eldvörp Crater Row, an awe-inspiring landscape formed by 13th-century volcanic eruptions.
Summit Leadership Conference:
Join other teachers and students in Reykjavík for a two-day leadership conference, March 21–22. Hear from world-renowned speakers on business and energy, attend expert-led workshops and gain valuable insight into the future of energy.
Using design thinking—a creative problem-solving technique used by companies such as Apple and Google—international teams of students will create and present solutions to pressing challenges facing the future of energy.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Iceland
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Day 2: Reykjavík
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a tour of Reykjavík
With your Tour Director you will see:- Old Town center
- Parliament House
- Pearl and Hofdi House
Visit the Whale Museum
Visit Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center
Enjoy free time in Reykjavík
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Day 3: Keflavík
Visit the Rio Tinto Alcan Aluminium Smelter
Take a tour of Krýsuvik mountain and geothermal area
Take a tour of Black Beach
Take a tour of Eldvörp Crater Row
Enjoy a guided tour of Svartsengi geothermal power plant
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Day 4: Keflavík
Go on a hiking tour of Trölladyngja Mountain
Visit Kvikan: House of Cultural and Natural Resources
Take a tour of the fishing town of Grindavik
Take a tour of the Gunnuhver hot springs
Take a tour of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Embark on a Northern Lights hunt
Add this in-depth excursion:
Horseback riding in Keflavík
Travel as the Icelanders have done for centuries with a horseback ride through Southern Iceland. Take in the awe-inspiring landscape while getting to know the unique breed of horses native to the country. -
Day 5: Keflavík
Enjoy a guided tour of Asbru Enterprise Park
Visit the Power Plant Earth exhibition
Visit a fish drying factory
Take a tour of Reykjanes
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Day 6: Keflavík • Reykjavík
Take a tour of Keflavík and the surrounding areas
Visit the Vikingworld Museum
Visit the Garðskagi lighthouse
Visit the Sandgerði Science and Learning Centre
Discover Reykjavík in a city-wide scavenger hunt
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Day 7: Student Leadership Conference in Reykjavík
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in Reykjavík
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Day 9: Reykjavík • Depart for home
Visit and bathe in the Blue Lagoon
Transfer to Keflavík International Airport
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Iceland
-
Day 2: Reykjavík
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a tour of Reykjavík
With your Tour Director you will see:- Old Town center
- Parliament House
- Pearl and Hofdi House
Visit the Whale Museum
Visit Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center
Enjoy free time in Reykjavík
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Day 3: Keflavík
Visit the Rio Tinto Alcan Aluminium Smelter
Take a tour of Krýsuvik mountain and geothermal area
Take a tour of Black Beach
Take a tour of Eldvörp Crater Row
Enjoy a guided tour of Svartsengi geothermal power plant
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Day 4: Keflavík
Go on a hiking tour of Trölladyngja Mountain
Visit Kvikan: House of Cultural and Natural Resources
Take a tour of the fishing town of Grindavik
Take a tour of the Gunnuhver hot springs
Take a tour of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Embark on a Northern Lights hunt
Add this in-depth excursion:
Horseback riding in Keflavík
Travel as the Icelanders have done for centuries with a horseback ride through Southern Iceland. Take in the awe-inspiring landscape while getting to know the unique breed of horses native to the country. -
Day 5: Keflavík
Enjoy a guided tour of Asbru Enterprise Park
Visit the Power Plant Earth exhibition
Visit a fish drying factory
Take a tour of Reykjanes
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Day 6: Keflavík • Reykjavík
Take a tour of Keflavík and the surrounding areas
Visit the Vikingworld Museum
Visit the Garðskagi lighthouse
Visit the Sandgerði Science and Learning Centre
Discover Reykjavík in a city-wide scavenger hunt
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Day 7: Student Leadership Conference in Reykjavík
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in Reykjavík
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Day 9: Reykjavík • Depart for home
Visit and bathe in the Blue Lagoon
Transfer to Keflavík International Airport
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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
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Blue Lagoon; Whale Museum; Vikingworld; Garðskagi lighthouse
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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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Student Leadership Conference
Your conference registration, which includes keynote addresses, expert-led workshops, design thinking training and participation in Innovation Village.
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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.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
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