Iceland is known for its otherworldly landscapes, lava fields, icebergs and bird-watching galore. But nature isn’t the only thing that will keep your kids intrigued on a voyage to this subarctic wonderland. There’s also rich Viking history, mystical folklore featuring elves and trolls, and a quirky cool language with words that can reach over 40 letters long. All of these elements combined will kick your child’s imagination into overdrive.

Recently, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions launched the National Geographic Expeditions Adventurers program in Iceland, an interactive curriculum that teaches young travelers how to explore like scientists and tell the stories of their surroundings through photographs, drawings, video and more. An exclusively designed Field Notebook helps reinforce lessons that will last long after disembarking.

We spoke with Anna Kayes, a certified field educator who highlighted just some of the amazing activities kids might participate in on the following itineraries: Fire and Ice: An 8-Day Sail Around Iceland, A Circumnavigation of Iceland and Exploring Iceland: Fjords, Waterfalls and Wildlife.