Leveraging STEM to Lead Change in Southern Iceland
From March 14-23, discover Iceland’s role as a global leader in environmental engineering. See how natural wonders such as Eldfell volcano and Skógafoss waterfall influence the population to use sustainable energy in their daily lives. Visit sites such as Katla Geopark and learn how to educate your community about protecting the environment.
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: Hveragerði
Travel to Thingvellir National Park
Take a tour of Thingvellir National Park and go on a geology walk
Visit Hellisheiðavirkjun Power Plant
Enjoy a morning hike from the outskirts of Hverageroi to the Reykjadalar valley
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Day 4: Hella
Visit the Gullfoss Waterfall
Visit Geysir geothermal area
Explore a farmhouse that runs on geothermal power
Enjoy a horse show
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Day 5: Hella
Visit Katla Geopark and listen to talks by staff members
Visit Eyafjallajökull Erupts Visitor Center
Take a tour of Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Take a tour of Skógarfoss waterfall
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Day 6: Hella • Heimaey
Travel by boat to Heimaey Island
Take a walking tour of Eldfell volcano
Visit the Pompeii of the North excavation
Visit the Vestmannaeyjar Folk Museum
Visit the Surtsey Visitor Centre
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Day 7: Reykjavík
Discover Reykjavík in a city-wide scavenger hunt
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in Reykjavík
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Day 9: Student Leadership Conference in Reykjavík
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Day 10: 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
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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: Hveragerði
Travel to Thingvellir National Park
Take a tour of Thingvellir National Park and go on a geology walk
Visit Hellisheiðavirkjun Power Plant
Enjoy a morning hike from the outskirts of Hverageroi to the Reykjadalar valley
-
Day 4: Hella
Visit the Gullfoss Waterfall
Visit Geysir geothermal area
Explore a farmhouse that runs on geothermal power
Enjoy a horse show
-
Day 5: Hella
Visit Katla Geopark and listen to talks by staff members
Visit Eyafjallajökull Erupts Visitor Center
Take a tour of Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Take a tour of Skógarfoss waterfall
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Day 6: Hella • Heimaey
Travel by boat to Heimaey Island
Take a walking tour of Eldfell volcano
Visit the Pompeii of the North excavation
Visit the Vestmannaeyjar Folk Museum
Visit the Surtsey Visitor Centre
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Day 7: Reykjavík
Discover Reykjavík in a city-wide scavenger hunt
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in Reykjavík
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Day 9: Student Leadership Conference in Reykjavík
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Day 10: 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; Aurora Reykjavík; Thingvellir National Park; Horse show; Vestmannaeyjar Folk Museum; Surtsey Visitor Centre
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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.
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