Iceland
Information for Enrolled Students
We’ve provided packing recommendations below; however, equivalent items work just fine. We also offer many items for sale via our online store. These items are marked with an “x” in the appropriate column.
Keep in mind that June and July can still be cold and snowy in Iceland! Warm layers are very important, as evening temperatures can dip down in the low 40s.
In the event that your luggage is delayed or lost in transit, we want you to be prepared. Therefore, wear tennis or hiking shoes on the plane. Plus, pack the following items from this packing list in your daypack / school backpack carry-on:
These items are already included in the packing list – they are not additional items!
During your trip you will stay in a variety of accommodations: tents, hostels, and mountain huts (singlegender rooms). Moondance will provide sleeping bags and ground pads for the camping/tent section.
Eating utensils (plates and cutlery) will be provided throughout the trip.
If you have any special dietary restrictions/ considerations, please contact the Moondance office for further information.
| Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 15, 2023 | Delta 246 | JFK (New York) | 11:15 PM | KEF (Keflavik) | 9:05 am (6/16) |
| Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | Delta 247 | KEF (Keflavik) | 11:15 AM | JFK (New York) | 1:15 pm (6/28) |
| Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Delta 246 | JFK (New York) | 11:15 PM | KEF (Keflavik) | 9:05 am (7/02) |
| Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 14, 2023 | Delta 247 | KEF (Keflavik) | 11:15 AM | JFK (New York) | 1:15 pm (7/14) |
| Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, July 17, 2023 | Delta 246 | JFK (New York) | 11:15 PM | KEF (Keflavik) | 9:05 am (7/18) |
Important Travel Notes:
We highly recommend that all students fly on the same flight from New York (JFK) to Keflavik (KEF)
We also highly recommend making your flight reservation through our partnered travel agency, Exito. They are familiar with all Moondance flights. Please follow this link to start the booking process.
Remember when booking your child’s flight to allow at least a 3-hour layover in any connecting airport to avoid missed connections or baggage delays.
If your child flies as an unaccompanied minor, please remember to pay the unaccompanied minor fee for both legs of the trip when booking travel
We will contact you in the Spring to give your child’s trip leader’s names and contact information for the unaccompanied minor contact. In the meantime, please give the airline your information.
Moondance highly recommends that your child fly on the direct flight from New York to Iceland. If your child chooses to fly with the group from New York, it is imperative that every student arrives in New York in a timely fashion. If one individual does not arrive in New York on time to make the group flight, it can delay the entire trip.
