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13-Day Iceland Geology Adventure Guided Tour from Reykjavík
Product code 133207P1
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From USD 9,200
Dates
Jul 25, 2026 to Aug 6, 2027
Start times
7:00 AM
Travelers
Youth ages 12-17, Adult ages 18-64, Senior ages 65-100
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13-Day Iceland Geology Adventure Guided Tour from Reykjavík
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Duration
312 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
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From USD 9,200
13-Day Iceland Geology Adventure Guided Tour from Reykjavík
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Duration
312 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Why Travelers Love This
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.
Overview
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
Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
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
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.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Arrival day. You will have free time in Reykjavik until late afternoon when we convene for a group dinner.
1 hour
Arrival day. You will have free time in Reykjavik until late afternoon when we convene for a group dinner.
Explore the city before our first Meet & Greet. Then we will walk to our group dinner together.
Start the day with a morning lecture before we head to a NEW lava field. The afternoon is spent at the Blue Lagoon.
3 hoursAdmission included
Start the day with a morning lecture before we head to a NEW lava field. The afternoon is spent at the Blue Lagoon.
You will have the afternoon to relax and get adjusted from jet lag.
Start the day with a morning lecture before we head to a NEW lava field. The afternoon is spent at the Blue Lagoon.
1 hour
Start the day with a morning lecture before we head to a NEW lava field. The afternoon is spent at the Blue Lagoon.
Wow! Let me show you some of iceland's most recent volcanic activity!
We will visit the Mid Ocean Ridge, Kleifarvatn, Stampar Crater Row, Seltun Geothermal area, and Hellishedi Power Plant
2 hoursAdmission included
We will visit the Mid Ocean Ridge, Kleifarvatn, Stampar Crater Row, Seltun Geothermal area, and Hellishedi Power Plant
In the afternoon we will visit the Hellisheidi Power Plant to learn about geothermal energy and carbon capture projects.
We will visit the Mid Ocean Ridge, Kleifarvatn, Stampar Crater Row, Seltun Geothermal area, and Hellishedi Power Plant
1 hourAdmission included
We will visit the Mid Ocean Ridge, Kleifarvatn, Stampar Crater Row, Seltun Geothermal area, and Hellishedi Power Plant
A visual seperation of the two plates: North America and Eurasian.
We will visit the Mid Ocean Ridge, Kleifarvatn, Stampar Crater Row, Seltun Geothermal area, and Hellishedi Power Plant
30 minutes
We will visit the Mid Ocean Ridge, Kleifarvatn, Stampar Crater Row, Seltun Geothermal area, and Hellishedi Power Plant
This scoria crater field will be unlike any others we see on the trip!
We will visit the Mid Ocean Ridge, Kleifarvatn, Stampar Crater Row, Seltun Geothermal area, and Hellishedi Power Plant
We will visit the Mid Ocean Ridge, Kleifarvatn, Stampar Crater Row, Seltun Geothermal area, and Hellishedi Power Plant
Take a look at one of iceland's largest and deepest lakes. It sits along a fissure.
Visit the popular "Golden Triangle"-- Thingvillir National Park, Geysir, and Gulfoss waterfall
2 hours
Visit the popular "Golden Triangle"-- Thingvillir National Park, Geysir, and Gulfoss waterfall
Wow! One of my favorite tectonic spots. Learn about how the plates are spreading apart and how this affected Viking Settlements.
Visit the popular "Golden Triangle"-- Thingvillir National Park, Geysir, and Gulfoss waterfall
1 hour
Visit the popular "Golden Triangle"-- Thingvillir National Park, Geysir, and Gulfoss waterfall
Experience one of Europe's largest waterfalls.
Visit the popular "Golden Triangle"-- Thingvillir National Park, Geysir, and Gulfoss waterfall
1 hour
Visit the popular "Golden Triangle"-- Thingvillir National Park, Geysir, and Gulfoss waterfall
Where there is geothermal energy there is usually a geysir! Experience the heat from the boiling hot spots at Geysir.
The morning will include a lecture about "The Queen"- the Hekla volcano, before we visit the Lava Center
2 minutesAdmission included
The morning will include a lecture about "The Queen"- the Hekla volcano, before we visit the Lava Center
Learn about volcanology at this new and interactive museum.
The morning will include a lecture about "The Queen"- the Hekla volcano, before we visit the Lava Center
1 hour
The morning will include a lecture about "The Queen"- the Hekla volcano, before we visit the Lava Center
While sitting in her shadows, learn about this amazing volcano that has been active in recent time.
Our first day among the glaciers! A visit to Skaftafell National park and a guided glacial walk
4 hoursAdmission included
Our first day among the glaciers! A visit to Skaftafell National park and a guided glacial walk
We will be hiking on top of a glacier in a guided tour that is 3-hours long.
Our first day among the glaciers! A visit to Skaftafell National park and a guided glacial walk
1 hour
Our first day among the glaciers! A visit to Skaftafell National park and a guided glacial walk
After your tour your guides will have a wine and cheese reception waiting for you! Let's celebrate your hike!
Another day spent with the glaciers, but this time by boat!
2 hoursAdmission included
Another day spent with the glaciers, but this time by boat!
Take a look at the glacier from a different view- the water!
Another day spent with the glaciers, but this time by boat!
2 hoursAdmission included
Another day spent with the glaciers, but this time by boat!
See where the icebergs land before being carried out to sea!
Another day spent with the glaciers, but this time by boat!
2 hours
Another day spent with the glaciers, but this time by boat!
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!
Today we will be in the North! We will visit the famous Detifoss waterfall, raujolar craters, and other stops
2 hours
Today we will be in the North! We will visit the famous Detifoss waterfall, raujolar craters, and other stops
A massive waterfall exposing columnar basalt.
The wonder of Lake Myvtan! Many of the stops aren't listed in this App so you'll just have to trust me here!
1 hour
The wonder of Lake Myvtan! Many of the stops aren't listed in this App so you'll just have to trust me here!
A massive and impressive explosion crater
The wonder of Lake Myvtan! Many of the stops aren't listed in this App so you'll just have to trust me here!
1 hour
The wonder of Lake Myvtan! Many of the stops aren't listed in this App so you'll just have to trust me here!
Learn about pseudo craters and how they impacted the Vikings!
The wonder of Lake Myvtan! Many of the stops aren't listed in this App so you'll just have to trust me here!
2 hoursAdmission included
The wonder of Lake Myvtan! Many of the stops aren't listed in this App so you'll just have to trust me here!
Take a guided tour among these geologic features that have a debated origin....
FREE DAY in the charming town of Akureyri
1 hour
FREE DAY in the charming town of Akureyri
A free day in this charming town. Feel free to rest, shop, go whale watching, birding, or more!
Enjoy the scenery of the northern coast as we drive to Stykkisholmur with stops along the way that aren't listed
1 hour
Enjoy the scenery of the northern coast as we drive to Stykkisholmur with stops along the way that aren't listed
Visit to an art installation at the "Water Museum" that pays respect to glaciers-- past and present.
Hike along the beautiful coast of Snaefellsness Peninsula. The afternoon will be underground in a lava cave.
2 hours
Hike along the beautiful coast of Snaefellsness Peninsula. The afternoon will be underground in a lava cave.
Clear skies will bring views of this stratovolcano!
Hike along the beautiful coast of Snaefellsness Peninsula. The afternoon will be underground in a lava cave.
2 hoursAdmission included
Hike along the beautiful coast of Snaefellsness Peninsula. The afternoon will be underground in a lava cave.
Explore a lava tube and learn about their formation
Hike along the beautiful coast of Snaefellsness Peninsula. The afternoon will be underground in a lava cave.
2 hoursAdmission included
Hike along the beautiful coast of Snaefellsness Peninsula. The afternoon will be underground in a lava cave.
A visit to this beautiful National Park.
Morning wrap up session and departure
1 hour
Morning wrap up session and departure
Explore the city before your departure
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Policy type
All Sales Final
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0+ days before
Review Summary
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