Location

AN ENERGETIC AND SAFE PLACE FOR YOUR STUDY GROUPS

It is no coincidence that Jules Verne used Iceland as a gateway to the Earth’s core in his novel “Journey to the Centre of the Earth”. In Iceland you are able to experience one of the most visibly geological active places in the world, a country that not only inspires imagination but also provides an active showcase on earth formation, access to unique geological areas and use of indigenous renewable energy resources.

Iceland is one of the safest and friendliest places in the world to visit. GeoCamp offers a variety of topics for field research and study tours including geology, renewable energy, volcanology and seismology, ocean biology and wildlife. You can also customize your own learning experience by using pre-prepared field experiments designed to meet the needs and interest of our guests.

BASED IN REYKJANES UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK

GeoCamp is based in Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark located in the South-West region of Iceland. The Reykjanes peninsula is known for its geothermal activity, lunar landscape, barren and rugged stretch of lava fields and coarse black sandy beaches. Nowhere on Earth is the junction between the European and American tectonic plates in the Earth’s crust as clear as in the Reykjanes region.

The Geopark itself is a geological and geothermal wonder located close to both Keflavík International Airport and the spectacular Blue Lagoon. The location of GeoCamp Iceland within the Geopark thus offers easy access to geological sites of interest, geothermal pools, vast lava fields and unspoiled cave formations. The area is also close to accessible glacial valleys, rivers and spectacular waterfalls, as well as vast uninhabited nature, all within a couple of hours drive from the Reykjanes Peninsula.

The area offers the ideal place for easy access to unique geological sites, natural geothermal pools and pristine unspoiled coastline full of natural resources, a stone throw away from the capital area in Iceland.

The peninsula lies on major plate boundaries, the Mid Atlantic Ridge. According the continental drift theory the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are continuously drifting apart. Reykjanes is the only place in the world where it is possible to see the Mid-Atlantic ridge rises above sea level.

Nowhere on earth is the junction in the earth's crust between the European and American tectonic plates as clearly visible as on the Reykjanes peninsula. The area is a veritable hotbed for recreational activities. The dramatic, rugged landscape features volcanic craters, caves, lava fields, geothermal waters and hot springs, in addition to a variety of restaurants, museums, churches, lighthouses and festivals.