13-Day Iceland Geology Adventure Guided Tour from Reykjavík

Ziua 1 · Arrival day. You will have free time in Reykjavik until late afternoon when we convene for a group dinner.

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   Reykjavik

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   Explore the city before our first Meet & Greet. Then we will walk to our group dinner together.

I can't wait to take you to my favorite Icelandic restaurant. You will be able to order your entrée off of a menu. · During the Meet & Greet we will give you our legendary "snack bag" that contains a variety of snack and lunch items.

Ziua 2 · Start the day with a morning lecture before we head to a NEW lava field. The afternoon is spent at the Blue Lagoon.

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   Blue Lagoon

   3 ore Intrarea inclusă

   You will have the afternoon to relax and get adjusted from jet lag.

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   Fagradalsfjall Volcano

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   Wow! Let me show you some of iceland's most recent volcanic activity!

Snack Bag items and hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot chocolate)

Ziua 3 · We will visit the Mid Ocean Ridge, Kleifarvatn, Stampar Crater Row, Seltun Geothermal area, and Hellishedi Power Plant

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   Hellisheidi

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   In the afternoon we will visit the Hellisheidi Power Plant to learn about geothermal energy and carbon capture projects.

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   Bridge Between Continents

   o oră Intrarea inclusă

   A visual seperation of the two plates: North America and Eurasian.

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   Stampar

   30 min

   This scoria crater field will be unlike any others we see on the trip!

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   Kleifarvatn Lake

   Trecere fără oprire

   Take a look at one of iceland's largest and deepest lakes. It sits along a fissure.

We will have a fabulous two-course dinner · Snack Bag items and hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot chocolate)

Ziua 4 · Visit the popular "Golden Triangle"-- Thingvillir National Park, Geysir, and Gulfoss waterfall

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   Oprirea 1

   2 ore

   Wow! One of my favorite tectonic spots. Learn about how the plates are spreading apart and how this affected Viking Settlements.

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   Oprirea 2

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   Experience one of Europe's largest waterfalls.

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   Geysir

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   Where there is geothermal energy there is usually a geysir! Experience the heat from the boiling hot spots at Geysir.

We will have a lovely two-course dinner in the shadows of my favorite volcano, Hekla. · Snack Bag items and hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot chocolate)

Ziua 5 · The morning will include a lecture about "The Queen"- the Hekla volcano, before we visit the Lava Center

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   Lava Centre

   2 min Intrarea inclusă

   Learn about volcanology at this new and interactive museum.

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   Volcano Hekla

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   While sitting in her shadows, learn about this amazing volcano that has been active in recent time.

Snack Bag items and hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot chocolate)

Ziua 6 · Our first day among the glaciers! A visit to Skaftafell National park and a guided glacial walk

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   Skaftafell National Park

   4 ore Intrarea inclusă

   We will be hiking on top of a glacier in a guided tour that is 3-hours long.

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   Skaftafell National Park

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   After your tour your guides will have a wine and cheese reception waiting for you! Let's celebrate your hike!

After your guided glacial walk your guides will set up a wine and cheese reception to help you celebrate!

Ziua 7 · Another day spent with the glaciers, but this time by boat!

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   Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Take a look at the glacier from a different view- the water!

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   Diamond Beach

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   See where the icebergs land before being carried out to sea!

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   Jokulsarlon

   2 ore

   Visit this lagoon that has stunning icebergs, seal viewing, and is a great place for birders. There are food vendors here so try a hot dog!

After a full-day we will have an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet with beer or other beverages · Snack Bag items and hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot chocolate)

Ziua 8 · Today we will be in the North! We will visit the famous Detifoss waterfall, raujolar craters, and other stops

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   2 ore

   A massive waterfall exposing columnar basalt.

Snack Bag items and hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot chocolate)

Ziua 9 · The wonder of Lake Myvtan! Many of the stops aren't listed in this App so you'll just have to trust me here!

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   A massive and impressive explosion crater

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   Skutustaoagigar

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   Learn about pseudo craters and how they impacted the Vikings!

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   Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Take a guided tour among these geologic features that have a debated origin....

Snack Bag items and hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot chocolate)

Ziua 10 · FREE DAY in the charming town of Akureyri

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   Akureyri

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   A free day in this charming town. Feel free to rest, shop, go whale watching, birding, or more!

Snack Bag items and hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot chocolate)

Ziua 11 · Enjoy the scenery of the northern coast as we drive to Stykkisholmur with stops along the way that aren't listed

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   Stykkisholmur

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   Visit to an art installation at the "Water Museum" that pays respect to glaciers-- past and present.

Snack Bag items and hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot chocolate)

Ziua 12 · Hike along the beautiful coast of Snaefellsness Peninsula. The afternoon will be underground in a lava cave.

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   Oprirea 1

   2 ore

   Clear skies will bring views of this stratovolcano!

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   Vatnshellir Lava Cave

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Explore a lava tube and learn about their formation

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   Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   A visit to this beautiful National Park.

Once we arrive at the guesthouse, your guides will set up a wine and cheese farewell reception

Ziua 13 · Morning wrap up session and departure

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   Reykjavik

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   Explore the city before your departure