Geography School Trip to Iceland

A geography school trip to Iceland will allow your students to witness geography in action, as this geologically young country continues to take shape!

Quite literally a country in the making, Iceland is a spectacular and diverse destination that offers unique opportunities to discover and investigate many of the Earth’s ongoing processes. From hot springs to volcanoes, waterfalls and geysers, Iceland offers an unforgettable experience for those looking to create the perfect geography school trip.

We work with local agent and coach company GT Travel, who assist us with all our coaching needs for our school geography trips to Iceland. And GT Travel’s close association with renowned freelance travel consultant and former geography teacher, Ian K. Hardie, has led to the production of a fantastic range of support materials, which are available to our groups as an optional extra.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Fly to Keflavik airport

Afternoon

Meet your guide and transfer to your accommodation in Reykjavik

Evening

Evening meal at your accommodation, followed by free leisure time

Day 2

Morning

Meet guide and board coach for full day Golden Circle Tour excursion

Afternoon

Visit to the Secret Lagoon

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation, followed by free leisure time

Day 3

Morning

Meet guide and board coach for the South Shore Adventure - the tour will include an exploration of the area close to the towering strata volcano Eyjafjallajökull

Afternoon

South Shore Adventure tour continued

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation, followed by free time to explore the local area

Day 4

Morning

Check out of accommodation and transfer to the airport

Afternoon

Return flight to the UK

3 nights' full-board accommodation
Airport taxes and passenger duty at current rates
ATOL protected return flights from the UK
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Detailed information pack
Free staff place ratio 1:10
Golden Circle tour, incl. private coach and guide
Itinerary planning service
Return airport transfers in resort
South Shore Adventure, incl. coach and guide
Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
VAT at current rates to tour operators
Visit to the Secret Lagoon

Curriculum

A Level

Glaciated landscapes beyond the UK
Glacial erosion, transportation and deposition
Climate change and other threats to glaciers
Earth structure and plate tectonics
Volcanic hazards and their impacts
Global significance of mega-disasters: Eyafjallajokull, 2010
Managing tectonic hazards - predictions and forecasting
Fieldwork

GCSE

Physical processes affecting land formation
Erosion, transportation and deposition
Economic activity and conflicts over land use
Characteristics of cold environments
Plant and animal adaptations
AQA fieldwork
Plate tectonics theory
Living alongside hazards in developed countries
Management of tectonic hazards and their effects
Monitoring, prediction and protection at plate boundaries

Key Stage 3

Geological timescales and plate tectonics
Rocks, weathering and soils
Weather and climate
Glaciation

Primary

Volcanoes and earthquakes
Climate zones
Biomes and vegetation belts

Accommodation

Hotel Cabin

This fully renovated modern hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome and is within easy reach of Reykjavik city centre. Groups will stay in multi-bedded rooms and group leaders in twins. All rooms are en-suite with a TV, desk and free WiFi. The hotel is non-smoking throughout.A buffet breakfast is supplied every morning, and both packed lunches and the evening meal can also be provided on request. Food is served buffet-style in the hotel’s own restaurant and usually includes a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as home-baked breads, soups, pasta and other hot dishes.

Hellisholar Guesthouse

Make the most of Iceland's spectacular landscape by staying on this former farm! From here, you'll be able to explore the south of Iceland, with most of the major attractions within easy driving distance, such as the Hveragerdi Geothermal Park. The hotel's 30 guestrooms sleep 1-8 with private or shared bathroom facilities. Guests have free access to the hotel's outdoor hot tubs and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Breakfast is also available.

Dalur Hostel

The Dalur Hostel is located in the heart of Laugardalur Park, next to the national sports stadiums and Iceland's largest thermal pool and spa, Laugardalslaug. Students will stay in dormitory-style rooms with either shared or private bathrooms and there are private rooms available for accompanying staff. The hostel boasts a cafe, lounge areas, patio and garden.

Hotel Hjardarbol

Hotel Ork

The Hotel Ork is located in Hveragerdi, close to the Geothermal Parl and just 44km from Reykjavik, making it a great base for your school trip to Iceland. The hotel's fantastic facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool with waterslides, hot tubs and a geothermal sauna. The buffet-style breakfast is served every morning and features both hot and cold items. All guestrooms offer en-suite bathroom facilities and a TV.

Educational Activities

Aurora Reykjavik - Northern Lights Centre

Make sure you don't leave Iceland without having experienced the Northern Lights - even if the weather doesn't play ball!

FlyOver Iceland

Much of Iceland is still largely inaccessible - now you can see more of what this spectacular country has to

Great Geysir and Strokkur

Geysir, sometimes known as the Great Geysir, is located in the Haukadalur Valley and was the first geyser known to

Greenhouse village of Hveragerdi

Hveragerði is a town in the south of Iceland located 45 km to the east of Reykjavík on Iceland's main

Gullfoss

Visit Gullfoss, or Golden Falls, a waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in south-west Iceland and one of

Hellisheidi Geothermal Power station

One thing Iceland‘s certainly not short of is geothermal energy. This visit will give your students the opportunity to learn

Kerið Crater

Often a popular stop on the Golden Circle Tour, the Kerið crater lake is the perfect visit for teaching your

Lava Centre

This interactive educational exhibit will help your students to better understand volcanic activity and earthquakes. They'll also learn more about

Lava Tunnel Raufarholshellir

Just 30 minutes from Iceland's capital is one of the longest lava tunnels in the country. Here your students will

Northern Lights Tour

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are a spectacular natural phenomenon; fantastic colours often seen dancing across

Thingvellir National Park

Thingvellir became a national park in 1928 due to its historical importance, as well as the special tectonic and volcanic

Volcano House

Volcano House is a multi-functional establishment in Reykjavik's city centre, with a special focus on Icelandic geology and volcanology. The

Perlan Museum

Explore all the highlights of Iceland's wild nature at this iconic museum!

Cultural Activities

Blue Lagoon

A visit to the Blue Lagoon is the perfect way to start or end your trip to Iceland. The warm,

Secret Lagoon

A fantastic alternative to the Blue Lagoon, the Secret Lagoon offers a truly Icelandic experience.The fresh, warm waters of the

Whale Watching Tour

During this cruise youmay have the chance to see various species of whales, dolphins, seabirds and seals. An expert guide

Monster Truck Tour

Explore the spectacular Icelandic scenery from a monster truck!

Ice Cave Tour

Take a magical tour through the kaleidoscopic world of one of Iceland's ice caves!

Thorsmork nature hike

Get up close and personal with Iceland's incredible scenery on this unforgettable nature trail!

Glacier Panorama Trail

Enjoy an epic hike taking in views of Katla volcano, Eyjafjallajökull and Sólheimajökull!

Sólheimasandur plane wreck

Visit the famous Sólheimasandur plane wreck on one of Iceland's spectacular black sand beaches!

Ice climbing on Sólheimajökull glacier

Experience the thrill of ice climbing on one of Iceland's most spectacular glaciers!

Kayaking on Sólheimajökull glacier lagoon

Enjoy an unforgettable kayak tour on Sólheimajökull glacier's lagoon!

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip

We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.

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Geography School Trip to Iceland