The Science of Sustainability in Northern Iceland
From March 18–27, learn how Iceland’s rich natural wonders help drive the region’s push for renewable energy and sustainability. Explore sites such as the iconic Blue Lagoon and Langjökull Cave’s ice sculptures before visiting historic locations like the Höfði House—the location of the famous Reykjavík Summit meeting. You’ll also catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, a brilliant natural light display best observed at night.
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
Visit and bathe in the Blue Lagoon
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Day 3: Reykjavík
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
Discover Reykjavík in a city-wide scavenger hunt
Enjoy free time in Reykjavík
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Day 4: Student Leadership Conference in Reykjavík
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Day 5: Student Leadership Conference in Reykjavík
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Day 6: Akureyri • Dalvík
Transfer to Akureyri
Take a tour of Akureyri
Travel to Dalvík
Enjoy a local business visit
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Day 7: Dalvík • Hrísey Island • Mývatn
Enjoy a whale watching tour from Dalvík to Hrísey Island
Take a walking tour of Hrísey Island
Travel to Mývatn Lake
Take a tour of Goðafoss waterfall
Embark on a Northern Lights hunt
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Day 8: Mývatn
Take a guided tour of the Bioresearch Centre at Mývatn
Take a walking tour of Dimmuborgir's lava fields
Take a guided tour of Krafla power plant
Take a tour of Námaskarð
Visit the Mývatn Nature Baths
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Day 9: Mývatn • Akureyri • Reykholt
Travel to Langjökull Glacier
Go on a birdwatching tour from Gauksmyri Lodge
Visit the Icelandic Seal Center
Visit the Langjökull Ice Cave
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Day 10: Keflavík • Depart for home
Take a walking tour of Grábrók Crater
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
Visit and bathe in the Blue Lagoon
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Day 3: Reykjavík
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
Discover Reykjavík in a city-wide scavenger hunt
Enjoy free time in Reykjavík
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Day 4: Student Leadership Conference in Reykjavík
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Day 5: Student Leadership Conference in Reykjavík
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Day 6: Akureyri • Dalvík
Transfer to Akureyri
Take a tour of Akureyri
Travel to Dalvík
Enjoy a local business visit
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Day 7: Dalvík • Hrísey Island • Mývatn
Enjoy a whale watching tour from Dalvík to Hrísey Island
Take a walking tour of Hrísey Island
Travel to Mývatn Lake
Take a tour of Goðafoss waterfall
Embark on a Northern Lights hunt
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Day 8: Mývatn
Take a guided tour of the Bioresearch Centre at Mývatn
Take a walking tour of Dimmuborgir's lava fields
Take a guided tour of Krafla power plant
Take a tour of Námaskarð
Visit the Mývatn Nature Baths
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Day 9: Mývatn • Akureyri • Reykholt
Travel to Langjökull Glacier
Go on a birdwatching tour from Gauksmyri Lodge
Visit the Icelandic Seal Center
Visit the Langjökull Ice Cave
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Day 10: Keflavík • Depart for home
Take a walking tour of Grábrók Crater
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; Whale-watching; Mývatn Nature Baths; Icelandic Seal Center; Langjökull Ice Cave
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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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