A group of 16 former and current University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton faculty, staff and students – plus several community members –were in Iceland from March 17 to 23 to participate in an educational tour.  

The group traveled through Southern Iceland, with a two-day stop in the capital of Reykjavik and an excursion through the famous Golden Circle. Some of the highlights of the tour through the land of fire and ice included an up-close encounter with a glacier, where the group witnessed glacial retreat through markers, photographs and topography. Another favorite was a soak in Iceland’s popular geothermal bath, The Blue Lagoon. The tour group also viewed waterfalls and geysers enjoyed the local food and culture, spotted some “Game of Thrones” filming sites, and even appreciated Iceland’s unpredictable weather.    

UACCM instructors host a biyearly international tour for students, faculty, staff and community members. Travelers, high school age and older, are welcome. UACCM students can earn three hours of general education credit.  

Previous destinations included Great Britain, Japan, Costa Rica, Greece, The Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu, the sacred Incan site in Peru. The next tour is scheduled in 2021, with a group to visit Spain and Morocco.