Excursion to Iceland: Four Days of Highlights

Trip Overview

This short program to the USA’s closest European neighbor provides a deep appreciation of what Iceland has to offer—from breathtaking natural beauty to fascinating culture and history—with the long winter nights allowing for opportunities to view the spectacular Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights*).

Raw forces of nature such as glaciers and volcanoes have been shaping the face of Iceland for 20 million years and are still hard at work. Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital, is a culturally active city with great culinary treasures and entertainment options. Roughly the size of Kentucky, Iceland is easy to get around, and the friendly, English—speaking population is warm and welcoming.

*Please note that the visibility of the Northern Lights is entirely dependent on weather conditions. If we don’t succeed the first night, we will try again the next night, and the next, but there is no guarantee you will see them on this program.

Schedule by Day

• Friday, March 14: Depart U.S. for Iceland
• Saturday, March 15: Arrive Reykjavik, Iceland
• Sunday, March 16: Golden Circle / Fontana Spa
• Monday, March 17: Icelandic Touring South Shore
• Tuesday, March 18: Free time / Depart for U.S.

Pricing

We are pleased to offer special pricing for current Harvard College Students:

• $2,695 Harvard College student rate per person double occupancy
  • Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime Harvard College Student at time of travel

Standard Alumni & Guest pricing:

• $3,895 per person double occupancy
• $4,635 single occupancy

Accommodations

• Three nights at The Canopy Hotel, Reykjavik
  • Guaranteed early check in on March 15.

HAA Student Travel Support Fellowship Award

Applications are due to our office by January 6, 2025. Access the application here.

Email our office (haatravels@harvard.edu) with any questions about the Student Travel Support Fellowship.