Below is your tentative daily itinerary; please be advised that it is subject to change.

Day 1: Friday – May 6, 2016
7AM: Pick up at Reykjavik airport, transfer to accommodations and enjoy a late breakfast 10AM: City walking tour and orientation with a stop for lunch at the hotdog stand
7PM: Group Welcome Dinner at Restaurant Reykjavik with performance from Lets Talk Iceland

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Airport to accommodations (one group transfer via private coach); accommodations to visits and dinner (walking)

Day 2: Saturday – May 7, 2016
Day: Spend the day exploring some of Reykjavik’s most interesting sites, including the Settlement Museum, Kolaportid (Iceland’s only flea market), Volcano House, and the Maritime Museum. In the evening, enjoy a group dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking)

Day 3: Sunday – May 8, 2016
Day: Golden Circle day tour and visit to a Geothermal power station
Evening: Free time to explore the area with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions available from CISabroad Onsite Program Coordinator

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach)

Day 4: Monday – May 9, 2016
Morning: Horseback riding
Afternoon: Free time to explore the area with La Vida Local cultural acticity suggestions available from CISabroad Onsite Program Coordinator
Evening: Dinner provided, followed by a discussion on religion in Iceland with Helgi Gudnason, lead pastor at the Icelandic Church

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach)

Day 5: Tuesday – May 10, 2016
Morning: Lava Tubing and ATV riding!
Afternoon: Free time for research
Evening: Group dinner, followed by a free music event at the hostel for those interested

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach)

Day 6: Wednesday – May 11, 2016
Morning: Visit the University of Iceland for a tour and discussion, followed by a visit to the National Museum of Iceland
Afternoon: Tour at Althingi, the Icelandic Parliament House, followed by a visit to the Culture House
Evening: Free time to explore the area with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions available from CISabroad Onsite Program Coordinator

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking)

Day 7: Thursday – May 12, 2016
Morning: Service Projects
Afternoon: Meet with actors from The Deep at the hostel, followed by free time to explore the area with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions available from CISabroad Onsite Program Coordinator

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking)

Day 8: Friday – May 13, 2016
Day: Southern Coast Tour and glacier hiking
Evening: Optional event at performing arts center or free time

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach, walking)

Day 9: Saturday – May 14, 2016
Day: Free day to explore the city or area at your leisure

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking)

Day 10: Sunday – May 15, 2016
Morning: Trip to Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon
Evening: Group Farewell Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to Blue Lagoon (private coach)

Day 11: Monday – May 16, 2016
5:30AM or 12:00PM: Two group transfers to the airport (Remember, you should allow yourself at least 2.5-3 hours at the airport before an international flight. Please choose the transfer that gives you this amount of time before your flights departure.)

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to airport (private coach transfers)