Skógafoss waterfall dropping in a wide curtain over green cliffs into a rocky riverbed, Iceland.

Exploring Iceland

June 24 - July 04, 2027
Length: 11 days
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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

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.

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