13-Day Iceland Geology Adventure Guided Tour from Reykjavík

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13 days (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

These tours are intended for people who are interested in learning about the formation of the many unique landscapes found on the island.

This tour is unique because Dr. Jovanelly leads the tours with her husband, Joe Cook. Dr. Jovanelly wrote Iceland: Tectonics, Volcanics, and Glacial Features for a major publisher (Wiley) in 2020. Since, it has gone on to their best-selling book in natural sciences for the past 3 years. She uses this book as your field guide. Dr. Jovanelly has been leading trips and researching Iceland since 2006 so she knows the island like the back of her hand.

Additionally, this tour offers many more active experiences than our big-box competitors and all the excursion fees are included in our price. Plus, as an added bonus, Dr. Jo and Joey are a heck of a lot of fun! "Active exploration with enthusiastic geologists"!

Plus, "Dr. Jo" and "Joey" are a heck of a lot of fun!

Please note that a background in geology is not necessary to be a trip participant.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[12])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[13])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Gistiheimilið Sunna

We will meet all trip participants at the Sunna Guesthouse at 5:00 p.m. on the first day of our trip. This is an easy place to get to from the Keflavik airport as the AirBus drops off at the church-- which is one block away.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival day. You will have free time in Reykjavik until late afternoon when we convene for a group dinner.

    1 stop
  • 1
    Reykjavik

    Explore the city before our first Meet & Greet. Then we will walk to our group dinner together.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Start the day with a morning lecture before we head to a NEW lava field. The afternoon is spent at the Blue Lagoon.

    2 stops
  • 2
    Blue Lagoon

    You will have the afternoon to relax and get adjusted from jet lag.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Fagradalsfjall Volcano

    Wow! Let me show you some of iceland's most recent volcanic activity!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    We will visit the Mid Ocean Ridge, Kleifarvatn, Stampar Crater Row, Seltun Geothermal area, and Hellishedi Power Plant

    4 stops
  • 4
    Hellisheidi

    In the afternoon we will visit the Hellisheidi Power Plant to learn about geothermal energy and carbon capture projects.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Bridge Between Continents

    A visual seperation of the two plates: North America and Eurasian.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Stampar

    This scoria crater field will be unlike any others we see on the trip!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Kleifarvatn Lake

    Take a look at one of iceland's largest and deepest lakes. It sits along a fissure.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Visit the popular "Golden Triangle"-- Thingvillir National Park, Geysir, and Gulfoss waterfall

    3 stops
  • 8
    Thingvellir National Park

    Wow! One of my favorite tectonic spots. Learn about how the plates are spreading apart and how this affected Viking Settlements.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Gullfoss Falls

    Experience one of Europe's largest waterfalls.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Geysir

    Where there is geothermal energy there is usually a geysir! Experience the heat from the boiling hot spots at Geysir.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    The morning will include a lecture about "The Queen"- the Hekla volcano, before we visit the Lava Center

    2 stops
  • 11
    Lava Centre

    Learn about volcanology at this new and interactive museum.

    2 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Volcano Hekla

    While sitting in her shadows, learn about this amazing volcano that has been active in recent time.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Our first day among the glaciers! A visit to Skaftafell National park and a guided glacial walk

    2 stops
  • 13
    Skaftafell National Park

    We will be hiking on top of a glacier in a guided tour that is 3-hours long.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Skaftafell National Park

    After your tour your guides will have a wine and cheese reception waiting for you! Let's celebrate your hike!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Another day spent with the glaciers, but this time by boat!

    3 stops
  • 15
    Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon

    Take a look at the glacier from a different view- the water!

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 16
    Diamond Beach

    See where the icebergs land before being carried out to sea!

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 17
    Jokulsarlon

    Visit this lagoon that has stunning icebergs, seal viewing, and is a great place for birders. There are food vendors here so try a hot dog!

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Today we will be in the North! We will visit the famous Detifoss waterfall, raujolar craters, and other stops

    1 stop
  • 18
    Dettifoss

    A massive waterfall exposing columnar basalt.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    The wonder of Lake Myvtan! Many of the stops aren't listed in this App so you'll just have to trust me here!

    3 stops
  • 19
    Hverfjall

    A massive and impressive explosion crater

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Skutustaoagigar

    Learn about pseudo craters and how they impacted the Vikings!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

    Take a guided tour among these geologic features that have a debated origin....

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 10

    FREE DAY in the charming town of Akureyri

    1 stop
  • 22
    Akureyri

    A free day in this charming town. Feel free to rest, shop, go whale watching, birding, or more!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Enjoy the scenery of the northern coast as we drive to Stykkisholmur with stops along the way that aren't listed

    1 stop
  • 23
    Stykkisholmur

    Visit to an art installation at the "Water Museum" that pays respect to glaciers-- past and present.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    Hike along the beautiful coast of Snaefellsness Peninsula. The afternoon will be underground in a lava cave.

    3 stops
  • 24
    Snæfellsnes

    Clear skies will bring views of this stratovolcano!

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 25
    Vatnshellir Lava Cave

    Explore a lava tube and learn about their formation

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 26
    Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier

    A visit to this beautiful National Park.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 13

    Morning wrap up session and departure

    1 stop
  • 27
    Reykjavik

    Explore the city before your departure

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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