Overview
Our program brings you the best of both worlds: the consistency you rely on and the flexibility your group needs.
Bring your students to explore breathtaking geysers, volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, and lagoons in beautiful Iceland. Your students will also visit the Saga Museum, take a dip in the world-famous Blue Lagoon, and experience the largest volcano and earthquake exhibition in Europe.
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight to Iceland (Reykjavik)
Day 2
Arrive in Reykjavik
Meet your Tour Director
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Reykjavik Tour Director-led sightseeing tour
Explore Reykjavik, Iceland’s vibrant capital and the nation’s first permanent settlement. Stroll along Laugavegur Street, lined with colorful boutiques and cozy cafés. Visit Bessastaðir, the official residence of Iceland’s president, and see Höfði House, where Reagan and Gorbachev met for their historic 1986 summit. Climb the 73-meter tower of Hallgrímskirkja Church, dedicated to poet Hallgrímur Pétursson, for panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains, and hear the grand 25-ton pipe organ fill the hall with sound.
Icelandic Saga Museum visit
Go back to the beginning of Iceland’s turbulent history, from the earliest settlers to the 16th century, and experience where legend and history collide.
Day 3
Travel to the South Shore
Lava Centre visit
Hold on tight! Visit the largest volcano & earthquake exhibition in Europe. This educational and interactive exhibition will engage all your senses and put you at the core of a volcanic eruption. Experience it all in 4K HD!
Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk
View the beautiful Seljalandsfoss, located about 18 miles west of Skogar. This tall and misty waterfall is one of Iceland’s most unique, with a path that lets you walk behind the curtain of water, so bring a raincoat or umbrella to stay dry.
Skogafoss waterfall
Take in the impressive Skógafoss waterfall, one of the largest in Iceland, with a drop of over 200 feet. Bring waterproof clothing, as you can walk right up to the base and feel the mist from its powerful cascade.
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Day 4
Skaftafell National Park excursion
Formed over thousands of years by the meeting of volcanic fire and glacial water, Skaftafell National Park showcases some of Iceland’s most stunning natural wonders. With your Tour Director, stop to admire rugged mountains, glacial lagoons, and powerful waterfalls. The park’s crown jewel is the Vatnajökull Ice Cap, the largest glacier in Iceland. On a clear day, enjoy what the Guinness Book of World Records calls the world’s longest sight line.
Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
Walk along the shores of the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to see the icebergs that have drifted from the Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier.
Day 5
Golden Circle excursion
Experience all the geological diversity that Iceland has to offer with a visit to the Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that falls on a rift between two tectonic plates. Then make your way to the Great Geysir, watch the Hvítá river disappear into the earth at the Gullfoss Falls, and watch the Strokkur Geyser erupt. End the tour with a tasty stop for gelato tasting at the Efstidalur farm, a recently renovated farm in offering a unique tasting experience.
Day 6
Blue Lagoon visit
Relax and unwind at the world-famous Blue Lagoon, a bright blue, mineral-rich geothermal spa set in the middle of a vast lava field. Soak in the warm, healing waters as clouds of steam rise around you, revealing moss-covered lava formations and the distant silhouettes of the geothermal power plant. The lagoon’s floor, covered with smooth rocks and slimy, white silica mud, adds to this uniquely Icelandic experience.
Day 7
Return home
Optional Extension
Add 2 Days in Stykkishólmur
Depart Reykjavik for the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, stopping at the Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum before arriving in Stykkishólmur. Enjoy the Viking Sushi Cruise to explore the surrounding Breiðafjörður Bay. Continue with a full-day excursion through the peninsula, visiting Gerduberg basalt columns, Kirkjufell (Church Mountain), Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge, Snæfellsjökull National Park, and Arnarstapi before returning to Reykjavik.
TourFlex: Your Experience, Your Way
Explore Your Way
- Add experiences like theater tickets or unique excursions
- Swap activities for ones that better serve your group
- Extend the learning through go-aheads or stay-behinds
Go Your Way
- Choose the most accessible departure airport for your group
- Opt for 2-, 3-, or 4-star hotels that are centrally located or a convenient ride to major itinerary attractions
Dine Your Way
- Opt for pre-selected meals or encourage exploration by dining on your own
- Enjoy 2-3 course, culturally representative meals or opt for 3-course, authentic dinners at local restaurants
Already Included
WorldStrides Tour Director: A dynamic destination expert who makes learning come to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
Tips for local guides and drivers
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Professional development credits (CEUs) for educators
Scenes from Iceland
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.