This modern, cosmopolitan city has become one of Europe's most sophisticated and exciting capitals, yet Icelanders have preserved much of their unique Norse heritage. Visitors with a variety of tastes will be pleased to find that Iceland offers a wide array of edible pleasure. Those that prefer gourmet cuisine will be pleasantly surprised at the number of exquisite restaurants that offer Icelandic specialites such as tender lamb and fresh fish. International cuisine abounds from Asian to Mediterranean and hearty country foods including delicious soups and homemade breads, are also available. There is also a McDonalds and a Subway sandwich shop.
Visitors frequently comment on the friendliness of the Icelandic people.
Almost everyone speaks English in addition to several other languages. There is quite possibly no other place on earth where the people are more enthusiastic about helping visitors and sharing their enthusiasm and love of their country. Our tour group will be flying Icelandic Airlines over the international portions of our flights. We will employ a variety of professional guides in Iceland. Henry Aruffo, USF Geography adjunct professor, has led five student tours to Tahiti, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, canoed up the Amazon, and climbed volcanoes in Ecuador.