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Discover Iceland

Join a one-of-a-kind volunteer experience in Iceland that blends hands-on service, spiritual reflection, and cross-cultural connection. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or exploring service abroad for the first time, this trip will help you deepen your faith and put it into action. Adults of all backgrounds are welcome—come ready to get your hands dirty, meet incredible people, and discover what happens when faith, reflection, and global community meet.

Please read below for information on the trip and then complete the interest form to indicate your preferred date of travel.

If you are concerned about your ability to partake in various elements of the trip, please review the details outlined throughout this page, as well as the FAQ section at the bottom of the page, or email us at info@compasspath.org with a specific question.

EXPLORE

Explore and serve alongside local partners in Akureyri, Iceland’s northern cultural capital.

From connecting with local leaders to cooking community meals—and even hosting the occasional thrift store fashion show—you’ll experience daily life in the far north while walking alongside those who faithfully serve their neighbors.

CONNECT

When was the last time you had a deep conversation about God and faith? On a Compass trip, you’ll live, serve, and share meals with like-minded adults and our international partners. These connections are built by setting aside daily distractions and diving deeper—through shared work, laughter, and late-night conversations under the northern lights.

REFLECT

This isn’t just a trip—it’s a chance to pause and ask the deeper questions. Guided reflections, multi-cultural worship and group conversations will help you process your experience and consider how faith, purpose, and justice intersect in your life back home.

SCHEDULE

Please note: Iceland is a stunning country and a popular travel destination, but one key cultural difference is its flexible, go-with-the-flow pace. While this schedule outlines our current vision for the trip, you can expect it to shift in unexpected—and often wonderful—ways.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

$1,700 per person. This includes all costs except for your flight to and from Reykjavik.

This covers food and lodging, bus tickets, travel insurance, and all expedition and ministry expenses in country. Participants are required to travel the cost of getting to Iceland.

WHAT ABOUT MY FLIGHT?

Participants are responsible for their travel arrangements to and from Iceland. This lets people from all over the country join, gives you flexibility in costs if you want to travel light, and allows you to stay longer for sightseeing. When booking your flights, remember:

  • You will fly in and out of Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

  • Your arrival time at the KEF airport should be no later than 9 am. Most flights are overnight, so this means you will likely be departing the US the Saturday evening. Return flights, unless you choose to stay longer for your own traveling, should leave no earlier than 3pm on the final Saturday.

  • Compass will provide transportation from the airport to our location in Reykjavik and Akureyri.

  • IMPORTANT: The name on your ticket and date of birth must match your passport exactly, and your passport must be valid through April 2027; otherwise, you may not be allowed in the country. If you need to apply for a passport, do so immediately. You may need a visa if you don’t hold a US passport. Check out this page for details regarding passports and visas.

  • Compass is happy to provide further guidance and assistance as you book your travel.

Your spot on the trip will be secured once you have filled out your registration form, completed an interview, and paid a non-refundable $250 deposit. This deposit counts toward the $1,600 total amount.

Interest Form

Filling out this form doesn’t commit you to anything, it just helps us see who’s interested and which dates work best.