Travel with professional geologists across Iceland’s most dramatic tectonic and glacial sites on this 13-day guided field course from Reykjavík. Expect lectures in the morning, active fieldwork by day, glacier walks and boat views of ice, and expert context every step of the way.
Travel with professional geologists across Iceland’s most dramatic tectonic and glacial sites on this 13-day guided field course from Reykjavík. Expect lectures in the morning, active fieldwork by day, glacier walks and boat views of ice, and expert context every step of the way.
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Operated by Iceland Geology Tours- Adventure Geology Tours · Reykjavík, Capital Region
A cold wind cuts across Reykjanes lava fields as the Atlantic light flattens into silver; you step from the bus and the ground underfoot feels like history — fractured plates, fresh scoria, and ice-smoothed basalt. Over thirteen days you move from Reykjavik’s compact streets to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, geothermal fields that steam like a living map, glacier crowns at Skaftafell, and the iceberg-strewn lagoon where ice sighs into the sea.
moderate.
13 days.
Moderate—expect daily walks, short hikes and a guided 3-hour glacier walk; good balance and endurance for multi-day touring recommended
No—the tour is designed for enthusiasts and beginners; Dr. Jovanelly delivers lectures and hands-on field explanation suitable for all levels.
Yes, guided glacier walks are tailored to mixed-ability groups, but participants should have basic mobility and be comfortable on uneven icy terrain; inform leaders of any mobility issues in advance.
Most excursion fees, daily breakfasts, many lunches and dinners as described, guided glacier and boat activities, and local transfers during the itinerary are included—check the booking page for full inclusions.
Yes—weather and safety conditions can alter the schedule; the operator may change or cancel specific activities for safety and will often offer alternatives.
Viking-age settlers adapted to Iceland’s dynamic geology; many coastal farms were sited according to glacial and volcanic legacies that reshaped arable land.
Respect protected areas by staying on marked trails, pack out waste, and avoid disturbing nesting birds or fragile moss mats that take decades to regrow.
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