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About this trip
OLLI HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA MEMBER ONLY JOURNEY TO ICELAND
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OLLI Iceland Journey Highlights
Iceland Highlights
8 nights / 10-day private journey through Iceland (including your travel day) for members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in Huntsville.
Community & Cultural Connections
- Explore some of the most majestic scenery in the world, including Gullfoss Waterfall, UNESCO World Heritage rated Thingvellir National Park, and a black sand beach with amazing basalt cliff formations.
- Stop for a visit to Háafell goat farm in Hvítársíða where goats have been bred since 1989. This delightful little farm is credited for saving the Icelandic goat from extinction.
- Relax in the geothermal baths of Iceland including the Blue Lagoon.
- Peek inside the Akranesviti Lighthouse to take in the incredible harbor view.
- Learn about Iceland’s volcanic history and how it has shaped this country during a visit to the Lava Center in Hvolsvollur. Enjoy their interactive exhibits and introduction to volcanology in Iceland.
- Your adventures will include a 3-hour easy glacier walk at Sólheimajökull with an expert guide.
- Stop for a visit to the Cave People to explore how the people lived in the wild nature of Iceland less than 100 years ago. Just an hour from Reykjavik this is a great chance to see an example of what those cave homes looked like as you hear from your guide.
- Enjoy a boat tour of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to get up and personal with the icebergs. Keep an eye out for seals!
Please note: All itineraries are subject to change based on availability of hotels, flights and hosting organizations at the time of finalization of booking.
Comparable meetings and activities will be arranged should an itinerary change be necessary. 30 days before departure, a finalized itinerary will be available and reflect final details.
Available Packages
Itinerary
Join us to explore Iceland, a Nordic Island nation with a population of less than 338,000, most living in the capital of Reykjavik. The dramatic landscape includes volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and lava fields which you will have the chance to explore. Long summer days with nearly 24 hours of sunlight are offset by short winter days with only a few hours of sun.
8 nights / 10-day private journey through Iceland (including travel days) for members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in Huntsville.
• Although elusive and unpredictable, the natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights may decide to make an appearance since you are visiting in September.
*Northern lights wake-up calls are possible throughout your travels.
Cultural and Community Connections
• Explore some of the most majestic scenery in the world, including Gullfoss Waterfall, UNESCO World Heritage rated Thingvellir National Park, and Reynisfjara black sand beach with its amazing basalt cliff formations.
• Stop for a visit to Háafell goat farm in Hvítársíða where goats have been bred since 1989. This delightful little farm is credited for saving the Icelandic goat from extinction.
• Relax in the geothermal baths of Iceland including the Blue Lagoon.
• Peek inside the Akranesviti Lighthouse to take in the incredible harbor view.
• Learn about Iceland’s volcanic history and how it has shaped this country during a visit to the Lava Center in Hvolsvollur. Enjoy their interactive exhibits and introduction to volcanology in Iceland.
• Your adventures will include a 3-hour easy glacier walk at Sólheimajökull with an expert guide.
• Stop for a visit to the Cave People to explore how the people lived in the wild nature of Iceland less than 100 years ago. Just an hour from Reykjavik this is a great chance to see an example of what those cave homes looked like as you hear from your guide.
• Enjoy a boat tour of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to get up close and personal with the icebergs. Keep an eye out for seals!