Iceland Tri S Trip

Iceland Trip

Travel with Tri-S: Study, Serve, Share

Leader: Brent & Aurora Doster
Dates: March 9-16, 2024

Open to all AU faculty & staff, retirees, and their families. For more information, please email Aurora Doster at acdoster@anderson.edu

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Have you always wanted to see the Northern Lights? Now may be your chance! Experience the unique culture and history of Iceland as you visit stunning waterfalls, walk on a glacier, explore Reykjavik (the country’s capital), swim in the Blue Lagoon, and much more in this Land of Fire and Ice!

Itinerary

(The itinerary and program details are subject to change.)

  • March 9: Team departs U.S.
  • March 10: Team arrives in Iceland; National Museum   
  • March 11: Höfði House, Hallgrímskirkja Church, University District, Old Town Centre 
  • March 12: Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfall, Evening Northern Lights 
  • March 13: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Skógafoss Waterfall, Sólheimajökull Glacier, Reynisfjara Beach 
  • March 14: Lava Centre; Explore countryside of south coast
  • March 15: Reykjanes Geopark; Blue Lagoon
  • March 16: Team returns to the U.S.

Cost: $3,495 plus airfare (estimated at $950) =~$4,445

Cost includes round-trip airfare from Chicago, most meals, lodging, transportation in-country, orientation, group activities, travel insurance, and program tips. The exact airfare amount will be available upon booking with the airline. 

Potential expenses not included in the cost may be a passport, visa, immunizations and vaccinations, departure tax, baggage fees, transportation to and from the departure city, trip cancellation insurance, some meals, and personal expenses.

Important Dates

  • December 1:
    • Application
    • Copy of your passport or birth certificate
    • $3,495 due 
  • January 15: Airfare due (or remaining balance)

Cancellation Policy

  • 61 days or more prior to the start date of trip — Deposit of $300 per person is non-refundable as well as any flights booked for travelers (a credit per traveler may be issued through the airline).
  • 30-60 days prior to the start date of trip — Deposit of $300 per person is non-refundable as well as loss of any non-refundable excursions, any flights booked for travelers (a credit per traveler may be issued through the airline), and 25% of per person total cost.
  • 15-30 days prior to the start date of trip — Deposit of $300 per person is non-refundable as well as loss of any non-refundable excursions, any flights booked for travelers (a credit per traveler may be issued through the airline), and 50% of per person total cost.
  • 0-15 days prior to the start date of the trip — No refund will be given.