Summer 2023
We participated in a global field experience in the land of fire and ice. From waterfalls and glaciers to hot springs and volcanoes, Iceland is a land of geological phenomena. This two-credit field experience course covers geological and environmental aspects of Iceland through pre-trip online study and a week-long field experience in Iceland. Students were required to keep field notebooks and collected and analyzed environmental data.
Geoscience Field Experience in Iceland Info Sheet (pdf)
Course Description
EAS 213: Geoscience Field Experience in Iceland
2 credits
This two-credit seminar course covers geologic and environmental aspects of Iceland through a week long study. Students will select topics for in-depth study to be presented upon course completion.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Fly overnight to Iceland
- Depart SUNY Broome campus and drive via vans to NY-based International Airport
- Fly overnight to Keflavik Airport (KEF), Iceland
Day 2: Reykjanes Region
- Reykjanes Region and site of the 2021-2022 Volcanic Eruptions
- Lodging in or near Selfoss
Day 3:
- Golden Circle/Thingvellir/Gulfoss Region
- Lodging in or near Selfoss
Day 4:
- Stöng Archeological Site/Gjáin and Hekla Region
- Lodging in Hvolsvöllur
Day 5:
- South Coast Iceland, Glacier Hike, Skógafoss
- Lodging in Vík
Day 6:
- Diamond Beach, Glacier Lagoon
- Lodging in Vík
Day 7:
- Drive to Reykjavík, stops along the way
- Lodging in Reykjavík
Day 8: Depart for home
- Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon
- Flight to NY
- Arrive in NY, return to campus via van
Course Costs
Total estimate program cost: $3,500 (Price may change and it will depend on number of students enrolled)
- Ground Transportation from SUNY Broome to JFK
- Round Trip Airfare from New York City
- Ground Transportation in Iceland
- Hotel Accommodations ( Daily Breakfast and select Dinners)
- In-country guide and supports
- Entrances to Museums and Glacier Walk
- Instructional support
- International Health Insurance
- Global Travel Protection
Additional Expenses not included in the program cost:
- Cost for a valid passport $110-$185
- SUNY Broome Tuition – 2 credits
- Personal expenses $200-$350
- Lunch $150
