Travel the World with Dean! The Dean Alumni Travel Program is designed with you in mind: giving alumni the chance to reconnect with Dean, meet fellow graduates, and share meaningful experiences abroad. Unlike traditional alumni tours, this program invites you to join already-planned, faculty-led student travel. Together, alumni, students, faculty, and friends embark on a unique intergenerational journey that blends cultural exploration, personal growth, and Bulldog and Demon pride. If you have questions but are not ready to speak with an EF Tours rep yet, please contact Joanne Coluccio, Director of Alumni Engagement, at jcoluccio@dean.edu or 508-541-1656.
Discover Iceland - May 11–17, 2026
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Iceland’s dramatic landscapes and geothermal wonders. This immersive trip features cultural exchange, scientific exploration, and breathtaking natural sights—framed by expert local guidance and optional opportunities to learn alongside Dean faculty and students.
Highlights
- Guided tour of Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital city
- Visits to Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and geothermal greenhouses
- Cultural experiences at Icelandic horse farms and geothermal spas
- Day trips to Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, the village of Vík, and the Skógar Folk Museum
- Glacier walk on Sólheimajökull Glacier
- Explorations of the Lava Centre, geothermal power plants, and the Blue Lagoon
Pricing & Room Options
Program Fee: $5,140 per person (double occupancy)
Single Room Supplement: +$300
Insurance Options
- Global Travel Protection and Global Travel Protection PLUS (includes “Cancel For Any Reason”) up to $590
- Must be added at the time of enrollment
What’s Included
Excursions & Entrance Fees
- Field Director-led sightseeing of Reykjavík
- National Museum
- Thingvellir National Park
- Gullfoss Waterfall
- Geysir geothermal area
- Geothermal greenhouse + Icelandic horse stables
- Thorvaldseyri Farm
- Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls
- Skógar Folk Museum
- Village of Vík
- Glacier walk
- Lava Centre
- Geothermal power plant
- Lake Kleifarvatn
- Krísuvík geothermal field
- Blue Lagoon
Accommodations
Hotels with private bathrooms:
- Reykjavík (1 night)
- Hvolsvöllur area (2 nights)
- Reykjavík (2 nights)
Transportation
- Round-trip airfare from BOS (Boston/Logan) (group flight pricing is based on BOS)
- Private coach airport transfers (in-country)
- Private transportation to activities
- Group Meals
- Breakfast daily
- Dinner nightly
What’s Not Included
- Passport and/or visa fees
- Rooming upgrades (including single supplement)
- Spending money and personal expenses
- Airline baggage fees
- Airport transfers to/from your home gateway
Flights & Travel Logistics
- Pricing is based on round-trip group flights from BOS. If you prefer to fly from another airport, you may discuss travel options with an EF representative.
The following itinerary offers a glimpse into the unforgettable experiences awaiting alumni on this immersive journey through Iceland.
Day 1 – Fly Overnight to Iceland
Day 2 – Reykjavík
- Meet your Field Director at the destination airport
- Reykjavik city tour including:
- Old Town center
- Domkirk Cathedral
- Old Harbour
- Visit the National Museum
- Dinner in Reykjavík
Day 3 – Reykjavík → Hvolsvöllur Area
- Excursion to Thingvellir National Park and Thingvallavatn (largest lake in Iceland)
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Visit the Geysir geothermal area
- Visit a geothermal + hydroelectric-powered greenhouse
- Visit Icelandic horse stables and learn about the tölt
- Dinner in Hvolsvöllur area
Day 4 – Hvolsvöllur Region
- Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls
- Visit the Village of Vík (black sand beaches, Reynisdrangar rocks)
- Visit Skógar Folk Museum
- Glacier Walk on Sólheimajökull Glacier
- Dinner in Hvolsvöllur area
Day 5 – Reykjavík
- Visit the Lava Centre
- Visit a geothermal power plant and learn about sustainable energy
- Dinner in Reykjavík
Day 6 – Reykjavík
- Excursion to Alftanes peninsula including:
- Bessastaðir (president’s official residence)
- Hafnarfjörður
- Lake Kleifarvatn
- Krísuvík geothermal field
- Visit the Blue Lagoon
- Dinner in Reykjavík
Day 7 – Depart for Home
Submit your information to begin the registration process.
Step 1: Complete the Alumni Interest/Enrollment Form
When completing this form, your information is sent to Joanne Coluccio, Director of Alumni Relations, who will connect you with EF Tours to answer travel related questions you may have, confirm travel details, and finalize enrollment.
Step 2: EF will work directly with you on:
- Enrollment setup
- Insurance selections/upgrades
- Rooming preferences
- Flights (join group flight or opt out)
Step 3: Payment and confirmation
- Alumni will pay EF directly
- Payments must be made by phone (no online payment portal for this program structure)
- All travelers must be enrolled and paid in full no later than 30 days prior to departure