Exploring Iceland

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time AUG. 10-20, 2023

ticket $5,395

activity Activity Level: Moderate Activity

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Overview

pin Selfoss, Lake Myvatn, Siglufjordur, Borgarbyggo, Reykjavik

Discover Iceland’s spectacular scenery and rich cultural heritage on this 11-day tour, traversing an astonishing land in a small group limited to 24 travelers and staying in well-located, atmospheric small hotels.  Set out from Reykjavik, touring Hellisheidi Power Plant’s geothermal exhibit before continuing on to Selfoss.  Traveling through “saga” country, stop at two renowned waterfalls:  picturesque Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, beloved for its rainbows.  Visit the lovely town of Vik, and walk along Reynisfjara’s black-sand beach.  Journey on to Lake Mývatn, one of the world’s natural wonders, where exploration includes mud flats, lava fields, and volcanic craters.  A dramatic bird-watching cruise from Húsavík to Puffin Island reveals Iceland’s offshore beauty.*  In Vatnajökull National Park, another natural marvel, witness massive Ásbyrgi canyon.  Admire Hljodaklettar Echo Cliffs and jaw-dropping Dettifoss, Iceland’s “Niagara.”  After viewing stunning Godafoss, “waterfall of the gods,” visit quaint Hauganes, a fishing village; and Siglufjördur’s acclaimed Herring Era Museum.  Heading southwest, encounter Iceland’s past at a folk museum, see famed Icelandic horses at a farm, and visit the unique Hraunfossar waterfalls.  Experience the Snaefellsnes Peninsula’s stupendous scenery – its vast lava field, bizarre rock formations, and nesting cliff birds.  In geologically and historically significant Thingvellir National Park, learn about the parliament founded here in 930 CE.  After lunch at a local farm, marvel at the breathtaking two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall and the famed Great Geysir.  The Icelandic adventure ends with two nights in sophisticated Reykjavik and time for independent exploration.  Spend more time discovering Iceland’s colorful capital with a 3-day/2-night post-tour extension. 

*This included boat trip is dependent on weather conditions and on whether the annual puffin migration to the open ocean occurs early.  The puffins generally depart around the middle of August.

Cost: $5,395
Odysseys Unlimited

Activity Level: Moderate Activity

Health and Safety Protocols

  • Odysseys Unlimited will waive the $200 per person penalty associated with tour deposits.
  • Each guest’s $500 deposit will be fully refundable up until the final payment due date: 95 days prior to tour departure.

Book this Tour

STEP 1
Download the tour Reservation Form here. This tour is booked quickly, so sign up early to reserve space.

STEP 2
Enclose a check or provide credit card information for $500 per person, per tour, as a deposit for the selected tour. Make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited. Deposits are provisional and fully refundable pending your acceptance of final brochure terms.

STEP 3
Mail completed reservation form and your deposit to:
UCLA Alumni Association
Attn: Alumni Travel
James West Alumni Center
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397

A brochure will be mailed to you as soon as it is available.

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