Iceland School Trip Overview

There’s a reason that Iceland has recently become one of the world’s trendiest travel destinations: Its unique geology, friendly people, and breathtaking landscapes are all one-of-a-kind. Go off the beaten path and introduce your students to this Scandinavian culture with Travel For Teens. Students will truly gain a comprehensive understanding of Iceland as we circumnavigate the whole country on a fun and relaxing road trip. As we travel from the vibrant capital city of Reykjavik to a horse farm in a remote village, our perfectly-paced itinerary ensures that students will get the most out of their trip while enjoying themselves immensely. This tour is ideal for teachers of any discipline since Iceland is a destination that appeals to anyone with a sense of adventure!

Our mission is to provide an authentic experience rooted in “teaching teens to be travelers, not tourists.” Our guides will help students step outside their comfort zone, appreciate other cultures, and discover the joys of traveling. They’ll give them the tools they’ll need as they explore the world, wherever their travels might take them. Thanks to our years of experience in leading young travelers around Iceland, Travel For Teens are experts in engaging and inspiring student travelers. Join us on this one-of-a-kind cultural experience and leave them with memories to last a lifetime!

Did You Know? Teachers travel for free! Learn more about the Benefits for Teachers.

Price

Starting at $4695

Days

10 Days

What's Included
  • Accommodation
  • Airfare and transportation
  • Authentic local meals
  • All listed activities and entrances
  • Full-time trip director
  • Expert local guides
  • 24/7 support and marketing materials
  • A TFT representative to host an informational and pre-departure meeting
Countries

Iceland

This Trip is Ideal For...

Geography, Photography

During this trip, you and your students will…

  • Explore the hip city of Reykjavik with our local guide
    Soak in the famous Icelandic hot springs, including the Blue Lagoon
  • Marvel at breathtaking waterfalls all over the country
  • Visit natural wonders like Strokkur Geysir and the Hverir Hotpots
  • Snorkel between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates at Silfra Fissure
  • See where puffins roost and climb the basalt rock columns on black sand beaches
  • Go on a glacier hike to hidden ice caves
  • Ride gentle Icelandic horses at twilight and stay with a local Icelandic family on their farm
  • Take a Viking Sushi tour for the freshest seafood you’ll ever eat
  • Have a photoshoot at the iconic Kirkjufell Mountain, the famous symbol of Iceland

Detailed Trip Itinerary

Learn more about what each day is like on tour! Click on the day to discover the different sites and activities you will experience

DAY 1: Hello Iceland!

Flight from your preferred airport to Reykjavik.

DAY 2: Exploring Reykjavik

Welcome to Iceland! You’ll be met at the airport by your TFT guides, who will accompany you for the duration of your journey. After getting settled into our guesthouse in downtown Reykjavik, we’ll get acquainted with the city on a walking tour led by locals, and even get a bird’s-eye view of the city from atop the Hallgrimskirkja Belltower. For dinner, get your first taste of delicious Icelandic cuisine at one of our favorite restaurants!

DAY 3: Discover the Golden Circle

Today we’ll begin exploring the breathtaking geography of the Golden Circle region of Iceland. We’ll first stop at the mighty Gulfoss Waterfall, before continuing to Strokkur Geyser, from which we get the word “geyser” in English. In the afternoon, visit the one-of-a-kind Thingvellir National Park. This beautiful national park, sacred to Icelanders as being home to the first Parliament in Europe in the year 930, is also geologically fascinating because it’s where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Students will have the option of going snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure*, where the water is a bright turquoise blue and you can see clearly down to 300 feet, or hiking in the park. In the evening, relax at our cozy guesthouse and even go for a soak in the local hot springs.**

*Students must be age 14 or older to participate in the Silfra Fissure snorkeling activity.

**Note: With the exception of the Blue Lagoon, admissions to the hot springs are not included in tuition. Please contact us for more information.

DAY 4: Picturesque Vik

Our journey around Iceland’s Ring Road continues along the southern coast today. Start the day with visits to Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss Waterfalls, which students will surely recognize from social media as some of the most iconic places in Iceland. See where the puffins roost at Dyrholaey Promontory, and climb on the incredible basalt rock columns at the black sand beach. We’ll spend the night in the coastal town of Vík, where students will have free time to explore.

DAY 5: Hiking Vatnajokull Glacier

Today, we’ll introduce students to one of Iceland’s crown jewels: the spectacular Vatnajokull Glacier. Students will have the option of hiking the glacier with a guide to explore a hidden ice cave, or of hiking to a basalt waterfall. In the afternoon, visit the unique Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, where the Vatnajokull Glacier meets the Atlantic Ocean. See if you can spot local wildlife like seals floating in the Lagoon!

DAY 6: Iceland's Eastfjords

Our road trip continues through the impressive Eastfjords. The massive cliffs plunging into the ocean will surely take your breath away. We’ll stop for lunch in the quaint seaside village of Seydisfjordur, where students can explore and get a feel for what life is like in rural Iceland. In the evening, we’ll head to a local family’s horse farm. What better way to spend your time in Iceland than by taking a twilight horseback ride? After riding the gentle Icelandic horses, students can warm up with homemade waffles and a soak in the jacuzzi.

Day 7: Myvatn & Akureyri

We’ll drive across the northern half of the country today as we continue on our journey. First, see the source of Iceland’s geothermal energy at the Hverir Hotpots, then explore the unique geology of the village of Myvatn, including the massive crater leftover from a volcanic eruption centuries ago. Spend the night in Iceland’s second-largest city, Akureyri, where students can have time for souvenir shopping and exploring on their own.

Day 8: Snaefellsnes Peninsula & Kirkjufell Mountain

Though today is perhaps our longest drive, students will be clamoring to stop for photo opportunities all along the way! We’ll head to the famous Snaefellsnes Peninsula, home to some of the most iconic places in Iceland, including Kirkjufell Mountain. Upon our arrival to the Peninsula, we’ll even go on a Viking Sushi tour for what is certainly the freshest seafood you’ll ever eat!

Day 9: The Blue Lagoon

As we head back to Reykjavik today, we’ll stop to reflect on our trip during a soak at none other than the Blue Lagoon hot springs that made Iceland famous. Upon our arrival back in the capital, students will have time for last-minute souvenir shopping before we enjoy an upscale final dinner to celebrate the end of an amazing trip.

DAY 10: Until Next Time, Iceland

Your TFT guides will accompany you to the airport and assist you with check-in for your flight. Wave goodbye as you head through security and sit back and relax on your flight home.

The TFT Difference

We Never Combine Groups

Your tour should be special and just for you and your students! We will never combine two or more groups on the same bus or tour. We will lead a trip with as few as six people and a teacher. Your Trip Director travels with you for the duration of your program.

Stress-Free Planning and 24/7 Support

We are there for you every step of the way, and our support begins the moment you decide to do a TFT trip! We will provide you with a team member who will help bring your tour to life, along with everything you need to help get students to sign up for the adventure! On the tour you will have 24/7 dedicated staff with you to ensure everything runs smoothly and because we know travel is full of surprises, solve anything that may pop up along the way.

Photos and Email Updates

Your trip is special and you and your students should have those memories captured forever! Expect frequent personal email updates and hundreds of photos from your TFT staff shared with you and your students’ families so everyone can follow along on the journey. We are the only teen travel program to offer this in-depth trip communication and it truly makes all the difference!

Central Accommodation and Local Meals

Authenticity is engrained in everything we do. We stay at locally owned accommodation in the city center so you don’t waste your valuable time commuting. We dine at charming authentic restaurants to get a real flavor (literally!) for the local culture. The best way to travel is like a local. So ditch the tour bus and have a real traveler’s experience with us!

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Authenticity is engrained in everything we do. Eat, stay, and travel like a local.

Check out what past travelers have to say about TFT and discover why we are consistently winning awards for Top Youth Travel Organization.

 

"I wanted to thank you for a fantastic trip for Kayla. She was very excited but also very anxious about this trip. I heard from her a lot the first few days but was really encouraging her to advocate for herself. It sounds like she worked on doing that and relayed the positive outcomes of conversing with you. That was a big deal for us. In addition to that it sounds like an amazing trip, and never having been to Greece I’m envious! I hope that you enjoyed your time as well.Thank you so much for your updates, support, and for working with my daughter. I hope that you enjoy the rest of your summer."

Sheri C. Manhasset, NY

"This trip…my goodness!!! When we hear from Jordan, he is beyond happy! He has said that “this is the best time he’s ever had” and things “couldn't be better”. Based on the photos, your blogs and the things he tells us, he is not going to want to come home!! Thank you, Vianeli and Hana for making this an experience of a lifetime!"

Holly B. Pleasantville, NY

"The feedback is that this has been the most outstanding trip Charlie has ever taken. This will go down as the time when my son broke out of his shell and started to really love life people places and experiences. Yes for such incredible friendships from these past 12 days and I don’t think I have ever seen him quite so happy every single time I talk to him. Charlie has expressed to me on numerous accounts how wonderful a counselor and guide and mentor and friend that you have have been. It is his fourth trip and by far his most favorite on all fronts. I can’t thank you enough for taking care of our children while in Europe. It’s a huge responsibility and you took it seriously and gave them the time of their lives. I could not be more grateful and appreciative of this trip and the program and the moments that he will carry with him the rest of his life. AAA+ grade in my book."

Tamara H. Darien, CT

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