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A smiling girl with her grandparents stand in front of a waterfall in Iceland.
Iceland

Land of Fire & Ice: Iceland With Your Grandchild

Program No. 10584RJStart Enrolling
Program
At a Glance
Duration
8 days
Program Begins
Borgarnes
Program Concludes
Reykjavik
Meals
18 ( 7B, 6L, 5D )
Activity Level
From
4,899 /Adult
3,799 /Child
With bobbing icebergs and bubbling mud, elusive elves and real-life reindeer, Iceland is a seemingly magical world for grandparents and grandchildren to discover together. Embark on a quest to embrace Iceland’s bounty. Whale watching, glacier trekking, fishing and horseback riding excursions are complemented by lessons on geology, the Vikings and the Sagas. Interact with Icelanders to learn about the daily lives of the people who inhabit this fascinating land.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Ride a glacier vehicle to the top of Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier.
  • Discover amazing geological features like the Gullfoss waterfall and the Great Geysir.
  • Find out if huldufólk, or "hidden people" of trolls, elves and dwarves — of which the Nordura is said to harbor a large population — truly exist.
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GrandparentAges 9 – 15
General Notes
The age range for this program varies by departure date. Please make sure that you are attending a departure date that meets the correct age requirement.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles daily over varied terrain. Elevations up to 4,500 feet.
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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

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Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

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Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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