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13-Day Iceland Geology Adventure Guided Tour from Reykjavík

5.0 (29 reviews) 13 days
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13-Day Iceland Geology Adventure Guided Tour from Reykjavík

About this activity

These tours are intended for people who are interested in learning about the formation of the many unique landscapes found on the island.

This tour is unique because Dr. Jovanelly leads the tours with her husband, Joe Cook. Dr. Jovanelly wrote Iceland: Tectonics, Volcanics, and Glacial Features for a major publisher (Wiley) in 2020. Since, it has gone on to their best-selling book in natural sciences for the past 3 years. She uses this book as your field guide. Dr. Jovanelly has been leading trips and researching Iceland since 2006 so she knows the island like the back of her hand.

Additionally, this tour offers many more active experiences than our big-box competitors and all the excursion fees are included in our price. Plus, as an added bonus, Dr. Jo and Joey are a heck of a lot of fun! "Active exploration with enthusiastic geologists"!

Plus, "Dr. Jo" and "Joey" are a heck of a lot of fun!

Please note that a background in geology is not necessary to be a trip participant.

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At a glance

Duration
13 days
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 16 people
People per booking
1–16
Guide
English
Written guide
English
Operated by
Iceland Geology Tours- Adventure Geology Tours

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast

Itinerary

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

  1. Reykjavik

    one hour

    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.

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

  1. Blue Lagoon

    3 hours Admission included

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

  2. Fagradalsfjall Volcano

    one hour

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

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

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

  1. Hellisheidi

    2 hours Admission included

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

  2. Bridge Between Continents

    one hour Admission included

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

  3. Stampar

    30 min

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

  4. Kleifarvatn Lake

    Passing by

    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)

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

  1. Stop 1

    2 hours

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

  2. Stop 2

    one hour

    Experience one of Europe's largest waterfalls.

  3. Geysir

    one hour

    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)

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

  1. Lava Centre

    2 min Admission included

    Learn about volcanology at this new and interactive museum.

  2. Volcano Hekla

    one hour

    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)

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

  1. Skaftafell National Park

    4 hours Admission included

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

  2. Skaftafell National Park

    one hour

    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!

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

  1. Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon

    2 hours Admission included

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

  2. Diamond Beach

    2 hours Admission included

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

  3. Jokulsarlon

    2 hours

    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)

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

  1. Stop 1

    2 hours

    A massive waterfall exposing columnar basalt.

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

Day 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!

  1. Stop 1

    one hour

    A massive and impressive explosion crater

  2. Skutustaoagigar

    one hour

    Learn about pseudo craters and how they impacted the Vikings!

  3. Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

    2 hours Admission included

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

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

Day 10 · FREE DAY in the charming town of Akureyri

  1. Akureyri

    one hour

    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)

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

  1. Stykkisholmur

    one hour

    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)

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

  1. Stop 1

    2 hours

    Clear skies will bring views of this stratovolcano!

  2. Vatnshellir Lava Cave

    2 hours Admission included

    Explore a lava tube and learn about their formation

  3. Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier

    2 hours Admission included

    A visit to this beautiful National Park.

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

Day 13 · Morning wrap up session and departure

  1. Reykjavik

    one hour

    Explore the city before your departure

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We will meet all trip participants at the Sunna Guesthouse at 5:00 p.m. on the first day of our trip. This is an easy place to get to from the Keflavik airport as the AirBus drops off at the church-- which is one block away.

End point

  • We will meet all trip participants at the Sunna Guesthouse at 5:00 p.m. on the first day of our trip. This is an easy place to get to from the Keflavik airport as the AirBus drops off at the church-- which is one block away.

Using your ticket

I will host a zoom meeting prior to trip departure. This will allow me to review the trip with the group, to answer questions, and to review the packing list. At any time, you can contact me directly with questions [email protected]

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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