EcoSTEM in Iceland
Program Length:
6 Days
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Overnight Flight
Depart USA to Reykjavik, Iceland!
Day 2 - Reykjavik
Welcome to Iceland, the Land of Fire and Ice. Your first stop today is at Viking World! Later visit the world famous, Blue Lagoon, relax with your friends in the warm waters of a geothermal spa. Later, continue on to Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Reykjavik
Travel to the Golden Circle today to see some unique geological and geothermal features. Your first stop is at the Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant. Then visit the Frioheimar tomato greenhouse and taste tomatoes grown using geothermal technologies. Continue to the Geysir Geothermal Area with its hot springs, geysers and waterfalls the Golden Waterfall which is one of the most impressive in Europe. Finally, you'll head to Þingvellir, home of the world's oldest democratic parliament and the site of the dividing fault line between two of earth’s tectonic plates.
Day 4 - Reykjavik
This morning drive to the mountainous area around the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano. Visit the Lava Centre. This interactive educational exhibition depicts the volcanic activity that created Iceland over millions of years. Afterwards drive to the Solheimajökull (House of the Sun) Glacier for a hike along this beautiful terrain. Later, visit Reynisfjara the world famous black-sand beach.
Day 5 - Reykjavik
Go out to sea on a whale watch, and try to spot the many different species of whales that live off the coast of Iceland, from the enormous sperm whale to the diminutive harbor porpoises. This afternoon, take a walking tour of Reykjavik, including the striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church, and explore the many shops and cafes that make up downtown Reykjavik.
Day 6 – Departure Day
Depart Reykjavik to USA
What’s Included:
Roundtrip Airfare
Accommodations
Teacher Leaders
Full Time Local Program Director
Transportation to Included Activities
Breakfast and Dinner Daily
All Attractions and Activities
Guided Sightseeing by Local Expert Guides
All Tips and Gratuities
24-Hour Support
All Taxes and Fees
Global Citizen Certificate
Pre-Travel Preparation Meetings and Seminars