Trolls. So much green. Am I eating whale? Strongmen. Reykjavik. Steam. This feels like Mars. Horses. Crampons. Waterfalls. Northern lights. Glaciers. Bluest water I’ve ever seen. Inhale. How do you pronounce that? Dried fish sandwich. Puffin birds.
This is Iceland.
Trolls. So much green. Am I eating whale? Strongmen. Reykjavik. Steam. This feels like Mars. Horses. Crampons. Waterfalls. Northern lights. Glaciers. Bluest water I’ve ever seen. Inhale. How do you pronounce that? Dried fish sandwich. Puffin birds.
This is Iceland.
Anyone can go to Iceland. You’re going to experience it.
Welcome to a land so singular and environmentally diverse, you might as well be on a different planet. Explore stunning fjords and breathtaking waterfalls, then travel to a red mountain where mud boils and steam flows out of the earth. See lava formations, which some believe are trolls exposed to the sun, then walk along the gap separating two tectonic plates. And all the while, you’ll be constantly questioning how your surroundings can possibly be real.
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Anyone can go to Iceland. You’re going to experience it.
Welcome to a land so singular and environmentally diverse, you might as well be on a different planet. Explore stunning fjords and breathtaking waterfalls, then travel to a red mountain where mud boils and steam flows out of the earth. See lava formations, which some believe are trolls exposed to the sun, then walk along the gap separating two tectonic plates. And all the while, you’ll be constantly questioning how your surroundings can possibly be real.
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Experience the best of Iceland
Experience the best of Iceland
The food
Taste foods you recognize—like cod, potatoes, and lamb—in new-to-you preparations. Try pickled fishes of all kinds, lamb hotdogs, and skyr, a creamy, yogurt-like soft cheese that Icelanders eat at any time of day.
The people
Ask an Icelander for directions, and you’re likely to get their life story, 15 specific ideas for how to spend your time while you’re visiting, and a new friend to call your own. Icelanders aren’t just nice—they’re perhaps the nicest people in the world.
The culture
Isolation and extreme weather conditions have created a culture of resilience and camaraderie among Icelanders. Their shared sense of tradition, coupled with a modern sensibility, combine to form a uniquely progressive society.
The food
Taste foods you recognize—like cod, potatoes, and lamb—in new-to-you preparations. Try pickled fishes of all kinds, lamb hotdogs, and skyr, a creamy, yogurt-like soft cheese that Icelanders eat at any time of day.
The people
Ask an Icelander for directions, and you’re likely to get their life story, 15 specific ideas for how to spend your time while you’re visiting, and a new friend to call your own. Icelanders aren’t just nice—they’re perhaps the nicest people in the world.
The culture
Isolation and extreme weather conditions have created a culture of resilience and camaraderie among Icelanders. Their shared sense of tradition, coupled with a modern sensibility, combine to form a uniquely progressive society.
Why travel with EF?
Every EF tour immerses you in new cultures—surrounded by the people, the language, the food, the way of life—that create inspirational moments you and your students will never forget.
On tour, every detail is taken care of so you can relax and enjoy the experience. Your Tour Director is with you around the clock handling transportation, hotels, and meals while also providing their own insight into local history and culture. And expert local guides provide detailed views of history, art, architecture, or anything you may have a question about. All to ensure you and your students have an incredible experience.
Why travel with EF?
Every EF tour immerses you in new cultures—surrounded by the people, the language, the food, the way of life—that create inspirational moments you and your students will never forget.
On tour, every detail is taken care of so you can relax and enjoy the experience. Your Tour Director is with you around the clock handling transportation, hotels, and meals while also providing their own insight into local history and culture. And expert local guides provide detailed views of history, art, architecture, or anything you may have a question about. All to ensure you and your students have an incredible experience.
Why travel with EF?
Every EF tour immerses you in new cultures—surrounded by the people, the language, the food, the way of life—that create inspirational moments you and your students will never forget.
On tour, every detail is taken care of so you can relax and enjoy the experience. Your Tour Director is with you around the clock handling transportation, hotels, and meals while also providing their own insight into local history and culture. And expert local guides provide detailed views of history, art, architecture, or anything you may have a question about. All to ensure you and your student have an incredible experience.
“I loved my tour of Iceland. The scenery is like nothing I have ever seen. I learned so much about geothermal energy, volcanoes, geysers, earthquakes, and more. Our tour guide was so informative about traditional Icelandic ways of life, so we learned so much more than we expected. We fell in love with this country, its people, its customs, and its way of life. Truly a trip of a lifetime!”
— Emily, Student
This is how you get there
Explore Iceland: North and South
This adventurous trip is not for the faint-of-heart or weak-of-limb; it will keep you moving, climbing, and hiking—and constantly questioning how your surroundings can possibly be real.
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Iceland: Glaciers and Geysers
Revel in the geothermal wonders of Iceland—Blue Lagoon hot springs, volcanic craters, and subarctic fauna.
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Prefer to travel in the U.S?
Take your class to Washington, D.C., experience Broadway and the arts in New York City, or even explore the rainforests of Puerto Rico.
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Explore Iceland: North and South
This adventurous trip is not for the faint-of-heart or weak-of-limb; it will keep you moving, climbing, and hiking—and constantly questioning how your surroundings can possibly be real.
View tour >
Iceland: Glaciers and Geysers
Revel in the geothermal wonders of Iceland—Blue Lagoon hot springs, volcanic craters, and subarctic fauna.
View tour >
Prefer to travel in the U.S?
Take your class to Washington, D.C., experience Broadway and the arts in New York City, or even explore the rainforests of Puerto Rico.
Learn more >
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