Summer 2023
Participate 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 will be required to keep field notebooks and will collect and analyze 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
Limited Enrollment
Apply by Friday, March 24, 2023. Application due date requires a non-refundable deposit of $500.
