Faculty-led travel courses · Europe
Iceland Faculty-Led Travel Course
Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and offers a wide range of landscapes within a small country. Students see waterfalls, black and white sand beaches, volcanoes, fishing villages, the capital region and glaciers.
Good to know
- Language
- Icelandic (English widely spoken)
- Currency
- Icelandic króna (ISK)
- Best season
- June–August
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Golden CircleA popular route linking Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall.
- ÞingvellirThe site of Iceland's ancient parliament, founded in 930, lies where the North American and Eurasian plates meet.
- ReynisfjaraA black sand beach on the south coast with basalt columns and strong Atlantic waves.
- VatnajökullEurope's largest glacier by volume, which covers a large area of southeastern Iceland.
- ReykjavikThe capital and northernmost national capital in the world, home to about two thirds of Iceland's population in the wider region.
- Volcanoes and geothermal areasIceland has about 30 active volcanic systems and uses geothermal energy for heating and electricity.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Iceland
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Geography & Environmental StudiesStudents could study volcanic activity, glacier retreat and renewable energy in a geologically active country.
Business & EntrepreneurshipA course could examine tourism, fishing and geothermal energy as pillars of a small island economy.
Education & Teacher PreparationStudents could look at Icelandic schooling and its approach to equity and gender equality.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkCourses could explore Nordic social welfare, sustainability and community life in remote areas.
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Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A geothermal power plant
- A local university
- A fishing community
- A national park visitor center
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Departure for Reykjavik
Fly from your home airport to Reykjavik. Meals and rest are on board; the program begins on arrival.
- Check in for the international flight to Reykjavik
- Overnight flight
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Day 2
Arrival in Reykjavik
Arrive in the world's northernmost capital and settle in.
- Airport pickup and hotel transfer
- Free time in Reykjavik depending on arrival
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Day 3
Reykjavik City Tour
See the sights of the capital, from its hilltop church to its harbor.
- Perlan, the dome built on hot water tanks
- Hallgrímskirkja church
- Harbor, City Hall and Alþingi (Parliament)
- Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
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Day 4
Reykjavik to Borgarfjörður
Drive north to a region of hot springs and saga history.
- Transfer to Borgarfjörður
- Reykholt, home of the medieval writer Snorri Sturluson
- Deildartunguhver hot spring
- Hotel check-in
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Day 5
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Spend a full day on the peninsula known as Iceland in miniature.
- Day trip to Snæfellsnes
- Black and white beaches and bird cliffs
- Volcanic craters and fishing villages
- Snæfellsjökull glacier
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Day 6
Borgarfjörður to Geysir
Travel inland to the geothermal area that gave the world the word geyser.
- Drive to the Geysir area
- Free time to explore on your own
- Hotel check-in at Geysir
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Day 7
South Coast to Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Follow the waterfalls and black sand beaches of Iceland's south coast.
- Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls
- Skógar village
- Vík village
- Reynisfjara black sand beach
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Day 8
Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón
Visit a glacier park and a lagoon filled with icebergs.
- Skaftafell National Park
- Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
- Return to Kirkjubæjarklaustur area
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Day 9
Return to Reykjavik
Drive back along the south coast with stops of your own choosing.
- Free time on the South Coast
- Transfer to Reykjavik
- Free afternoon in Reykjavik
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
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Day 10
Reykjanes Peninsula
Explore a geothermal and volcanic landscape close to the capital.
- Lake Kleifarvatn
- Seltún geothermal area in Krýsuvík
- Gunnuhver mud pool
- Reykjanesviti lighthouse
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Day 11
Departure Home
Final transfer to the airport and flight home, with course notes and credits ready to complete.
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Keflavik airport for the flight home
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
Get started
Plan a course in Iceland
Tell us about your course and we will reply with a draft itinerary and cost.