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Iceland: Glaciers and Geysers: July 16th – July 22nd, 2025

Want to be cool this summer? Join us and take advantage of round-the-clock daylight during the summer in this otherworldly place of dramatic beauty where the temperatures hover around 50 degrees in July! 

About the Trip

Join us and our tour partner, EF Tours, as we revel in the geothermal wonders of Iceland – Blue Lagoon hot springs, volcanic craters and subarctic fauna.  

We’ll explore Viking World with a tour of the capital, Reykjavik, and then take an excursion to Thingvellir National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site) to visit the breathtaking Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir Geothermal area.  

You’ll visit a greenhouse powered by geothermal and hydroelectric energy and check out the beautiful Icelandic horses before buckling up your crampons and taking the coolest walk of your life - literally- on the Solheimajokull Glacier.  

We’ll see geothermal activity, take a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon, and experience the famous black-sand beaches of Vik and the Lava Centre in Hvolsollur.

Iceland’s beauty lies in its raw, untamed landscapes – so pack your sense of adventure. 

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 10–12 in summer 2025, or who have just graduated high school in 2025

• Interests: Being outdoors, hiking, and taking breathtaking photos

• Requirements: Able to walk for extended periods

• Equipment: A complete packing list will be provided after acceptance, but you'll need a passport, hiking boots, an eye mask for your venture into the land of the midnight sun, and your sense of awe as you explore the natural beauty of one of the coolest places on earth! 

• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who are interested in environment and wildlife conservation.

The Cost

Program Fee: $4,909

The program fee includes airfare from Boston to Iceland. Girl Scouts will need to arrange transportation to Boston, Massachusetts.

Deposit due upon acceptance: $345. (This deposit is already included in your trip program fee.)

Final payment due: March 2025

Financial aid may be available. Check with your local council.

Host and Contact Info

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains  | girlscoutsgwm.org 

Paula Kelley-Murphy, pkelleymurphy@girlscoutsgwm.org, 888-474-9686

This Destination is hosted by Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, and the tour provider is EF Tours.