It’s a surprising, even astonishing land; one of massive glaciers and rumbling volcanoes, bubbling mud holes and powerful waterfalls; hugely abundant bird life and just 340,000 people; and where the sun never sets for six splendid weeks. It’s also perfect for exploring in a small group, as we discover traveling the breadth of the country and getting an up-close view of this natural “wonderland.
Dates: August 21 – 31, 2027
Land Only (transfers not included): $7,495
From San Francisco (air-inclusive)*: $8,195
($8,495 air & land inclusive plus $497 airline taxes and fees)
Deposit: $650
Single Supplement: $1,595
*Other cities listed on brochure, which can be downloaded on the overview tab of this trip approximately nine months before departure. Airline prices are subject to change, and airline upgrades will be additional to the costs listed above.
Please note, all prices are for a standard, double room unless listed otherwise.
Cancelation policy:
Final payment due date is 125 days out.
- 125 days or more: $200 penalty
- 124 to 95 days: 25% of the tour price
- 94 to 65 days: 50% of the tour price
- 64 to 30 days: 75% of the tour price
- 29-0 days: No refund
Your Tour Price Includes:
- Exclusive departure for the University of California Santa Cruz
- Small group size limited to 24 guests
- Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; flight within itinerary
- 9 nights’ accommodations in listed properties
- 20 meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
- Extensive sightseeing as described in the day-by-day itinerary, including all entrance fees
- Services of a dedicated Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
- Private motorcoach transportation throughout the trip
- Luggage handling for one bag per person
- Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Book your trip today by filling out the brochure and emailing it to ietravel@ucsc.edu.
Hotel Selfoss, First Class
Located in the heart of downtown Selfoss, this bright, modern 139-room lodging sits on the banks of the Ölfusá River amidst the stunning natural beauty of southern Iceland. The hotel offers a restaurant; bar/lounge with fireplace; spa with steam room, sauna, and hot tub; beauty salon; laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee); and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Fosshotel Mývatn, First Class
The rural yet contemporary Fosshotel Mývatn features 92 rooms in a spectacular location north of Lake Mývatn. Designed by award-winning Nordic architects using sustainable and ecologically conscious materials, the hotel features timber walls and a grass-thatched roof that blend seamlessly with the surrounding countryside. Amenities include a restaurant, bar with views of the lake, sauna, bicycles for rent, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minifridge, TV, and phone.
Siglo Hotel, First Class
Sitting on a promontory jutting out into the Siglo fjord, the Siglo Hotel enjoys wonderful views of the fjord, mountains, and peaceful small town of Siglufjordur. Amenities include three restaurants, a lobby bar, cozy sitting room with a fireplace, outdoor hot tub overlooking the harbor, sauna, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Each of the 68 guest rooms has a private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Hotel Husafell, First Class
Surrounded by the wild beauty of the Icelandic countryside, the contemporary Hotel Húsafell offers a restaurant and bar, bistro (open from spring to autumn), mini market, laundry service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, as well as a nearby golf course, hiking trails, and geothermal-heated outdoor pools. Each of the 48 guest rooms features modern furnishings and paintings from world-renowned local artist Páll Guðmundsson, as well as private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum, First Class
The Hotel Reykjavik Centrum comprises three historic houses in Reykjavik’s city center, just a short walk from museums, restaurants, bars, and local landmarks like Grand Reykjavík Cathedral and Reykjavík City Hall. Designed in early 20th-century Icelandic fashion, this small 89-room hotel offers a bar, café serving breakfast and lunch, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Each of the 89 guest rooms has private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone. Please note that, while room sizes tend to be small with simple décor, the superb location of the hotel should make your stay an enjoyable one.
Post-Tour Extension
Reykjavik – On Your Own
3 days, 2 nights
Make the most of the long days in Iceland’s colorful capital, at your own pace.
Post-Tour Extension Price Includes
- 2 nights’ accommodations at Hotel Reykjavik Centrum (First Class)
- 2 meals: 2 breakfasts
- Transfer to Reykjavik airport
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