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Below is our anticipated schedule of activities. The group will have limited access to the internet over the course of the program. While we understand families are eager for news, we ask for patience as our staff’s energy is focused on the students and the program at hand. Please do not call our office regarding these trip logs, as the office does not control the postings or the content of the updates. Thanks very much for your understanding!
Note: The group’s primary accommodations include A Part Of Reykjavik Apartments – Eiriksgata (Reykjavik), Lodge Grímshús (Northern Iceland), and Solheimar Ecovillage.
Day 1 (July 7) – New York to Reykjavik – Students depart on an overnight flight via New York JFK
Day 2 (July 8) – Students arrive Reykjavik KEF; Transfer to Reykjavik for orientation, city exploration, and Icelandic cooking class
Day 3 (July 9) – Tour of the Golden Circle including Silfra snorkeling excursion
Day 4 (July 10) – Departure for Northern Iceland (near Husavik)/Scenic drive
Day 5 to 6 (July 11 to 12) – Community service days with the Soil Conservation Service
Day 7 (July 13) – Morning tour of Lake Mývatn; Afternoon whale watching excursion out of Husavik
Day 8 (July 14) – Return to Southwest Iceland including stops at local attractions
Day 9 to 10 (July 15 to 16) – Workshops and community service days with Solheimar Ecovillage
Day 11 (July 17) – Morning rest and student downtime; Afternoon horseback riding tour and farm visit
Day 12 (July 18) – Day tour including Solheimajokull glacier hike and a visit to Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls
Day 13 (July 19) – Community service day with Blai Herinn with projects on the Reykjanes peninsula
Day 14 (July 20) – Morning excursion to the Blue Lagoon; Afternoon/evening closing program activities and final dinner
Day 15 (July 21) – Student fly day from Reykjavik to home