Y9 -10 Geography Residential Trip to Iceland
Please note that all of the details provided below are SUBJECT TO CHANGE. The illustrations are taken from previous years’ trips and cannot be guaranteed.
Audience: | Y9 -10 Geography GCSE Students |
Trip Organiser: | Mrs R Chidgey (Head of Geography) |
Approx Cost Per Pupil: | £900 - £995 (Depending on number of students and excl passport etc) |
Estimate Deposit: | £200 (Upon application) |
Limited Places: | 45 - 50 (Missed Opportunity Criteria may apply) |
Passport Required: |
A British Citizen’s Passport must be issued less than 10 years before entering the Schengen area country and valid for at least 3 months after the day intended to leave. Other none - EU & Schengen area nationals might require a visa or proof of UK residency. |
Usual Month of Departure: |
July (Dates to be confirmed in the Trip Bulletin) |
Opens for Applications: | Tuesday 5 September |
Usual Days : | Thursday - Sunday |
Usual Duration: | 4 days - 3 nights |
Usual Departure Time: | Early morning |
Usual Departure Meeting Point: | Front of school |
Usual Return Time: | Late afternoon |
Usual Return Meeting Point: | Front of school |
Term Time or Holiday: | Holiday |
Usual Method(s) of Transport: | Coach & Airplain |
Accommodation: |
Hjarðarból Guesthouse & Reykjavík - Hotel Cabin (or similar) |
Final details will be provided upon confirmation that your child has been allocated a place.
2024 see the launch of a GCSE Geography trip to Iceland. This trip is aimed at students taking Geography as a GCSE currently. The 4 day trip in July will take in significant tectonic spots which will include the bridge between Continents; Gunnuhvers hot spring, Nátthagi valley viewpoint of Fagradalsfjall lava flow, major waterfalls created in the rift valley Gullfoss and even a dip in the secret lagoon.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Coach transfer to and from Heathrow
- Return flights from Heathrow to Keflavik (near Reykjavik)
- Local guide or Teacher Tour Leader
- Full board accomodation including 2 packed lunches
- All transportation within Iceland
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1
Keflavík, Bridge between Continents, Gunnuhvers hot springs, Nátthagi valley viewpoint of Fagradalsfjall lava flow, Overnight Hveragerði/Selfoss
Day 2
Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Dyrhólaey, Reynisfjara, Overnight Hveragerði/Selfoss
Day 3
Kerid, Secret Lagoon, Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, Overnight Reykjavík
Day 4
Depart hotel for Reykjavik city tour, Keflavík airport