Iceland

Begin exploring Iceland's coastal capital.

Relax and enjoy the world-famous bright blue mineral-rich swimming pool, the Blue Lagoon, with geothermally heated water in the middle of a large lava field. A swim in the lagoon can be an amazing experience. Great clouds of vapor rise from the water, parting from time to time to reveal the immense stacks and buildings of power plant and moss-covered lava formations in the back group. The bottom is covered with chalky rocks and slimy white silica mud.

Learn Reykjavik's vast history and present highlights on a comprehensive city tour. You’ll explore the boutiques and cafes of historical Laugavegur street, walk along the grounds of Iceland’s “White House,” and catch a glimpse of history at the Hofdi House, where Reagan and Gorbachev held their famous summit in 1986. Finally, you’ll take in the beauty of the city and its surrounding mountains from the viewing deck at the Hallgrimskirkja Church.

Go back to the beginning of Iceland’s turbulent history, starting with the earliest settlers and ending with the 16th century, and experience where legend and history collide.

LEAP Activity | Iceland School Visit

Visit a local Icelandic school. Meet students and learn about their culture and what it’s like to attend school in Iceland.

A journey into Raufarhólshellir is a unique experience and a great opportunity to witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption as one walks in the path of lava that flowed during the Leitahraun eruption, which occurred east of the Bláfjöll mountains about 5200 years ago. Every winter spectacular ice sculptures are formed inside the entrance of the cave making the experience of visiting the lava tunnel even more breathtaking.

From Reykjavik, we travel to the South Shore of Iceland.

See this small Icelandic village and one of the most popular waterfalls in Iceland, Skogafoss. Then, learn about Iceland heritage at the Skogar Folk Museum.

Experience one of Iceland's most outstanding areas of natural beauty. The area is dominated by spectacular views of the mighty Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier.

See where huge icebergs float and grind together in the still, deep waters of the lagoon.

Today's adventure will be driving through the Valley of Thor into Thorsmörk Glacial Nature Reserve. This very special deep valley, with glacial tongues descending down the mountainsides from the ice caps, surrounded on 3 sides by the glaciers and is intersected by numerous fast-flowing glacial rivers.

Depart for the Golden Circle.

Make your way to the Great Geysir, watch the Hvítá river disappear into the earth at the Gullfoss waterfall, and watch the Strokkur erupt. The experience all the geological diversity that Iceland has to offer with a visit to the Tingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that falls on a rift between two tectonic plates.

Learn how Icelanders are able to grow tomatoes all year round despite the dark winters. This family-run farm welcomes tourists to come and have a taste of their home-grown vegetables.

Experience geothermal energy first hand at Laugarvatn Fontana bakery. The bread is made using a traditional recipe, dug it into the warm black sand ground and baked for 24 hours. Enjoy a taste of the bread, served hot from the ground with Icelandic butter.