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.

Experts in Renewable Energy

Iceland is ranked as one of the eco-friendliest countries in the world. Almost all of the energy supply in Iceland (85%) is produced using renewable energy sources, notably geothermal and hydro power. Compare that with the16% share of renewable energy produced in the United States. Reykjavik is already considered the leading renewable energy capital in the world and is working towards the goal of being a carbon-neutral city by 2040.

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

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