A big SYB group cheering on a beach in the South of France

FOURTH OF JULY. FRANCE OR ICELAND.

July 4, 2027 is a Sunday, so the day off is Monday, July 5. SYB has two group trips over the holiday: a week in the South of France with July 4th at a beach club in Saint-Tropez, and a hiking week in Iceland that ends on the 4th.

See the two trips
  • ๐Ÿฅ‚ South of France: Jun 30 to Jul 6
  • ๐Ÿฅพ Iceland: Jun 29 to Jul 4
  • ๐Ÿ’ธ From $2,650

๐Ÿ—“๏ธTWO TRIPS. ONE FOURTH.

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Jun 30 to Jul 6: South of France, with July 4th in Saint-Tropez.
Jun 29 to Jul 4: Iceland, ending on the 4th in Reykjavik.

Bonjour Cote d'Azur

A French Riviera Week

30 June - 6 July 2027
6 nights
From $4,150 / person
Pay later available
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Fire & Ice

Hike to waterfalls, volcanos, glaciers, and hot springs

29 June - 4 July 2027
5 nights
From $2,650 / person
Pay later available
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๐ŸŽ†WHY THIS WEEK.

The holiday lands on a Sunday, so Monday is the day off.

SYB travelers dressed in white at the July 4th party at a beach club in Saint-Tropez๐ŸŽ† July 4th in Saint-Tropez
A traveler standing in a lavender field in Provence, seen from behind๐Ÿ’œ Lavender fields photo shoot
A runner on a ridge trail through green hills in the Icelandic highlandsโ˜€๏ธ Iceland: midnight sun
An SYB group soaking in a geothermal river in Icelandโ™จ๏ธ Iceland: hot springs
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Monday, July 5 is the day off
  • ๐Ÿฅ‚ South of France: 4 vacation days
  • ๐Ÿฅพ Iceland: 4 vacation days

๐Ÿฅ‚BEACH CLUB OR MIDNIGHT SUN.

Three from the South of France, three from Iceland.

Kayakers paddling into a calanque near CassisSouth of FranceCalanques by kayakA hike and a paddle from Cassis.
An SYB group in wetsuits in the Verdon GorgeSouth of FranceVerdon GorgeAqua rando in the canyon, then a lake day.
SYB travelers under the Shellona sign in Saint-TropezSouth of FranceJuly 4th at ShellonaTheme party from 3pm. Bottle service and a set lunch.
A hiker standing on a rock above a crater lake in IcelandIcelandCrater lake and a summitThe Blรกhnjรบkur hike: 5.4 miles.
Two SYB travelers piggybacking on a ridge in Thorsmork, IcelandIcelandThorsmorkOff road into the volcano valley, with waterfalls on the way.
An SYB group in swimwear on a black sand beach in IcelandIcelandSkรณgafossThe big waterfall, ten more behind it, then the black sand beach.
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๐Ÿ›ŒWHERE YOU SLEEP.

Three hotels in the South of France, two nights each. Two bases in Iceland.

A hotel pool above the bay in Cassis๐ŸŠ Cassis: pool over the bay
A twin room at a hotel in the South of France๐Ÿ›๏ธ France: shared spot
The rooftop barrel sauna at Midgard Base Camp๐Ÿ”ฅ Iceland: rooftop sauna and hot tub
A shared room with a curtain on every bunk at Midgard Base Camp๐Ÿ›๏ธ Iceland: shared spot
  • ๐Ÿ“ France: Cassis, Castellane and near Saint-Tropez
  • ๐ŸšŒ France: transport between stops included
  • ๐Ÿ“ Iceland: 4 nights at Midgard Base Camp, 1 in Reykjavik
  • ๐Ÿฅพ Iceland: drying rooms for wet boots

๐ŸŽฌSEE IT MOVE.

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Lavender fields in the South of France
22 hours of daylight in Iceland
Hiking with us in Iceland
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๐Ÿค”WHICH ONE IS YOURS?

Two trips, two very different Fourths.

South of France, Jun 30 to Jul 6

  • โœ… You want a beach club on the 4th, not a barbecue
  • โœ… You want hikes, kayaks, bikes and rosรฉ in one week
  • โœ… You have four vacation days
  • ๐Ÿšซ Skip it if you want one hotel all week: there are three

Iceland, Jun 29 to Jul 4

  • โœ… You want real hikes under the midnight sun
  • โœ… You want hot springs and the Blue Lagoon
  • โœ… You have four vacation days
  • ๐Ÿšซ Skip it if you want a beach and a tan

๐Ÿ’ธWHAT THEY COST.

A 20% deposit holds your spot. The rest is due six weeks before the trip.

South of France, Jun 30 to Jul 66 nights, July 4th in Saint-Tropez
Shared from $4,150
Private $5,150
Iceland, Jun 29 to Jul 45 nights, ends on the 4th
Shared from $2,650
Private $4,150
An SYB group with bikes in a vineyard in Provence๐Ÿšฒ France: bikes and rosรฉ
Pedal boats on the turquoise water of Lac de Castillon๐Ÿšฃ France: lake day
Standing inside the Gljufrabui waterfall cavern in Iceland๐Ÿ’ฆ Iceland: the waterfall days
An SYB group dressed in white at a party in Reykjavik๐ŸŽ‰ Iceland: theme parties
Also in the price
  • ๐Ÿณ France: 6 breakfasts, 4 group dinners
  • ๐Ÿฅพ France: Calanques hike and kayak
  • ๐ŸŒŠ France: aqua rando in the Verdon Gorge
  • ๐Ÿท France: winery yoga and rosรฉ tasting
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Iceland: 5 dinners, 5 lunches, 4 breakfasts
  • โ™จ๏ธ Iceland: hot springs and the Blue Lagoon
  • ๐ŸšŒ Iceland: all transport during the trip
  • ๐Ÿ“ธ Photographer and videographer on both
  • ๐Ÿงญ SYB trip leaders on both

Not in either price: flights, and travel and medical insurance, which is required. In the South of France, airport transfers, lunches, two dinners and drinks beyond the Shellona bottle service are also on you.

The full lists are on the trip pages: South of France and Iceland.

An SYB group on a dark volcanic ridge in the fog in Iceland
โ€œWe laughed a LOT, ran a hell of a lot of hills and then recovered in thermal pools, had dance parties every day and bonded over shared meals.โ€Jeannine, Iceland 2019

๐Ÿ’ฌQUICK ANSWERS.

When is the Fourth of July in 2027?

July 4, 2027 is a Sunday, so the federal holiday is observed on Monday, July 5. The long weekend runs Saturday, July 3 to Monday, July 5.

Which SYB trips run over the Fourth of July?

Two. Bonjour Cote d'Azur is a week in the South of France from June 30 to July 6, 2027, with July 4th at a beach club in Saint-Tropez. Fire and Ice is a hiking week in Iceland from June 29 to July 4, 2027, which ends on the 4th.

What happens on July 4th in Saint-Tropez?

A theme party at Shellona, a beach club in Saint-Tropez, starting at 3pm. Bottle service and a set lunch are included. It is not an open bar.

How many vacation days do I need?

With Monday, July 5 off, four for either trip. South of France: June 30, July 1, July 2 and July 6. Iceland: Tuesday, June 29 to Friday, July 2.

How much do they cost?

The South of France is from $4,150 per person in a shared room or $5,150 for a private room, for 6 nights. Iceland is from $2,650 shared or $4,150 private, for 5 nights. Flights are extra. A 20% deposit holds your spot and the rest is due six weeks before the trip.

Which airports do I fly into?

South of France: Marseille (MRS) or Nice (NCE). Check in at the hotel in Cassis by 3:00pm on June 30. Airport transfers are not included. Iceland: Keflavik (KEF). Land between 8 and 10am on Tuesday, June 29.

Which meals are included?

South of France: six breakfasts and four group dinners. Lunches and two dinners are on you, apart from the set lunch on July 4th. Iceland: five dinners, five lunches and four breakfasts.

What happens if I have to cancel?

Cancel more than 45 days before the trip starts and everything you have paid becomes trip credit, good toward any SYB trip within 12 months. Inside 45 days, payments are non-refundable. Travel and medical insurance is required.

A big SYB group at a beach club in the South of France

RED, WHITE AND ROSร‰.

Two trips over July 4, 2027: the South of France and Iceland.