Overview
Take your ensemble on a thrilling performance tour through the land of fire and ice. Your performers will explore the best of Iceland’s geological marvels, including visits to the Strokkur hot springs, Blue Lagoon, and Gulfoss waterfall. Students will also enjoy discovering the Skogar Folk Museum and Krysuvik Geothermal Field between exciting musical performances.
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.
Day 3
Viking World visit
The Viking World, a museum dedicated to the Viking Age, located conveniently to the airport. View the impressive Icelander (Íslendingur) Viking Ship. Breakfast is included in the cost of admission.
The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll visit
Explore the Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, and learn about the story behind Iceland's most successful musicians, with exhibits on the Sugarcubes, Björl. Sigur Rós, and Of Monsters and Men. Listen to samples and test your own skills on an electric drum kit, guitar, and bass.
Harpa Reykjavik Hall visit
Tour the award-winning Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre. Harpa is one of Reykjavik's greatest and most distinguished landmarks. It is a cultural and social center in the heart of the city, and features stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the North Atlantic Ocean.
Reykjavik Performance
Day 4
Travel to the South Shore
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 5
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.
Skogar Folk Museum visit
Visit the Skogar Folk Museum and discover striking examples of Iceland's history. It's housed in a series of old sod-roofed farmhouses. There is also a modern building with extensive historical exhibits dealing with life in Southern Iceland.
Boxed lunch
Vik and Reynisfjara beach visit
South Shore Performance
Day 6
Krysuvik Geothermal Field visit
Discover the Krysuvik Geothermal Field steaming vents, fumaroles, mud pots, clay and solfataras which became more active after an earthquake in the 1920s. You can explore it on a series of boardwalks, there is a fair amount of steam, if the wind is blowing from the west you many get a good drenching, therefore this is subject to the weather.
Travel to Reykjavik
Gunnuhver excursion
Gunnuhver, Gunnuhver geothermal site visit, "Bridge Between the Continents" visit
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.
Reykjavik Performance
Day 7
Return home
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
Adjudicated group performances and an optional solo/duo competition
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
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.