Mayventure: Iceland offers exciting cultural and outdoor activities while enabling Goodnight Scholars to bond over shared travel experiences and unwind after an eventful academic year.
Iceland, a Nordic island nation located in the North Atlantic, is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, culture, and strong commitment to sustainability. Consistently ranked among the world's most eco-friendly countries, Iceland offers a unique blend of rugged wilderness and modern living. From its volcanic peaks and vast lava fields to powerful waterfalls, black sand beaches, and geothermal hot springs, the country's dramatic scenery is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Whether exploring the vibrant capital city of Reykjavík or hiking beneath glaciers and along fjords, Iceland is a must-visit destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.
Everybody! All Goodnight Scholars are encouraged to apply. Please note: Scholars must be at least 18 years old by May 10th, 2026 to attend this trip.
The 2026 trip is scheduled to depart Sunday, May 10th (the day after spring commencement) and return the following Sunday, May 17th. We will spend our first night in Reykjavik, 2 nights in Vik, 1 night in Selfoss and our remaining 2 nights in Reykjavik.
We want you to have the opportunity to immerse yourselves in the natural beauty and culture of Iceland. You can experience a variety of waterfalls from Skógafoss, Selijalandsfoss, Selfoss and Gulfoss. Kayak in a Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, visit the Diamond Beach and even HIKE on a glacier. On this trip we will travel throughout the southern part of Iceland in order to see the countries largest glacier, and experience life outside of the capital Reykjavik. More activities will be announced later.
Probably not. We will experience a significant amount of daylight from 17-21 hours a day. The sun won't set until 10-11:30pm and will rise between 4-5am.
Students will stay in a variety of hostels and Inns throughout Iceland. Below are the hostels/hotels we will be staying at:
Reykjavik: Kex Hostel
1 Double, 2 Quads (2 bunk beds), 1 Six Person room (3 bunk beds)
Vik: Hótel Kría
8 - twin bed rooms
Selfoss: Selfoss Hostel
1 5 bed (twins), 1 quad (twins), 1 triple (twins), 2 doubles (twins)
Goodnight Scholars interested in Mayventure: Iceland trip must apply for the trip through GS-NET. Applications will open on October 27th. Application is due on November 30th. Because of the high demand and limited slots for this trip, scholars are not guaranteed to be selected if they apply. Apply here!
The Goodnight Scholars Program Pro Staff takes into consideration the following criteria (in no specific order): 1) Seniority, 2) Goodnight Scholars Program involvement, and 3) Strength of application with clear personal goals for participation. We will not make selections solely because a scholar is a senior OR is heavily involved in our community.
The cost of this trip is significantly subsidized to only cost you $400, which includes airfare, lodging, ground transportation, most meals. You are also responsible for bringing any petty cash to purchase souvenirs and some meals.
No! Everywhere we travel should accept credit card, and Icelands currency is the Icelandic Króna. We strongly suggest getting a card that does not incur an international fee. We suggest all students reach out to their bank or credit card to find out what their international fee is.
Icelandair.
Yes. Please visit the U.S. Passports & International Travel Application Wizard for steps on how to acquire your passport. Passports can take up to 8 weeks to process during peak season.
While in Reykjavik we will take a bus from the airport to the capital. From there we will walk around the city. After our first day a motor coach will pick us up to take us through the southern coast of Iceland.
If selected, we will provide you with a suggested packing list.
Please feel free to contact Jill or Carson for questions.