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Exploring Iceland: Glaciers, Fjords & Fire Landscapes

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Program Overview

Explore Iceland’s wild beauty on this high school summer adventure through one of Europe’s most dramatic landscapes. Travel from Reykjavík to the remote Westfjords to hike across glaciers, trek volcanic terrain, and stand beside roaring waterfalls and erupting geysers. Discover Icelandic folklore and Viking history while exploring lava fields and black-sand beaches. Search for Arctic foxes, puffins, whales, and seals as you kayak through pristine fjords and hike through one of Europe’s last true wilderness regions. Experience long summer days and bright northern nights in the Land of Fire and Ice.

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Program Highlights

Trek across glaciers with expert mountain guides
Ride Icelandic horses along rugged coastal fjords
Witness geysers, waterfalls, and bubbling mud pots
Kayak through remote fjords and scout marine wildlife
Explore Viking history and Icelandic folklore traditions

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Reykjavik, Iceland

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks

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Innovative Student Video 2023 Finalist
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