Shaping Iceland: Glaciers, Lava, and the Northern Lights
November 5–11, 2026
Journey to a land where fire and ice collide—where steaming lava fields meet glacial lagoons, and mythic landscapes unfold at every turn. This one-week small-group adventure begins in Reykjavik and takes you deep into Iceland’s geological heart. You’ll descend into ancient lava tunnels, soak in the surreal Blue Lagoon, stroll behind waterfalls, and cruise among icebergs in the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Along the way, explore black sand beaches, mossy canyons, and otherworldly geothermal fields with expert local guides. With a balanced pace, comfortable accommodations, and immersive experiences, this unforgettable journey captures the raw beauty and wild magic of Iceland in all its elemental splendor.
Trip Price: $4,399, per person, based on double occupancy; single supplement $799
Trip Highlights:
- Travel to the Raufarhólshellir Lava Tube Cave, one of Iceland’s longest and best-known lava tunnels
- Experience the world-famous Blue Lagoon, a surreal, milky-blue geothermal spa surrounded by lava fields
- Visit picturesque village of Vík, where black sand beaches and basalt sea stacks like Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar create a striking coastline.
- See the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, where you can walk behind the curtain of water for a unique perspective, and then Skógafoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic and powerful waterfalls.
- Explore the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where massive icebergs break off from the Vatnajökull Glacier and drift across the lagoon toward the sea