Exploring Iceland

June 24 - July 04, 2027

Length: 11 days

Region(s): Europe

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Land, Small Group Tours

Venture across Iceland, a surprising and astonishing island of massive glaciers, rumbling volcanoes, bubbling mud pools, and thunderous waterfalls, all shared by abundant birdlife and a small population of just 340,000 people. Perfectly suited to small-group exploration, this journey travels the breadth of the country, staying in well-located, atmospheric hotels and showcasing Iceland’s dramatic “wonderland” of fire, ice, and endless summer light.

Operated by Odysseys Unlimited

not including airfare, airline taxes/fees, or transfers

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Tour Highlights

Stay in well-located, character-filled small hotels that bring you close to Iceland’s most remarkable natural areas.
Take in stunning, one-of-a-kind scenery shaped by glaciers, volcanic activity, waterfalls, and rugged coastlines.
Visit the Hellisheiði geothermal power plant to see how Iceland harnesses its geothermal energy for sustainable power.
Stand before the popular Skógafoss waterfall, watching its wide curtain of water plunge into the valley below.
Explore the Lake Mývatn region, with its steaming mud flats, lava formations, and volcanic craters.
Join a dramatic coastal bird-watching cruise, keeping an eye out for seabirds that thrive along Iceland’s cliffs and headlands.
Travel through Glacial River Canyon National Park to admire deep gorges, river-carved landscapes, and sweeping vistas.
Feel the power of Dettifoss, often called “Iceland’s Niagara,” and pause at Goðafoss, the evocatively named “waterfall of the gods.”
Stop at an Icelandic horse farm to meet the country’s distinctive, sure-footed breed and learn about its history and traits.
Tour the beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula, a microcosm of Iceland’s varied landscapes with lava fields, fishing villages, and coastal cliffs.
Walk through Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park, a site of both geological significance and Iceland’s early parliamentary history.
Conclude in European-accented Reykjavík, with time to enjoy its harborfront, colorful streets, and lively café and cultural scene.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 2

What to expect: These trips often travel by motor coach, ship, or train. Touring days may include full-day motor coach excursions or extended periods of standing and walking during city tours, museum visits, and/or outdoor activities. Travelers should be able to board transportation, walk over sometimes-uneven terrain, and climb a few flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails or assistance. Elevators are not always available. Outings last 2–4 hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk two to four miles, or 4,600–6,900 steps, each day.