Y10 Iceland
Residential Trip
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: | Current Y9 Geography GCSE Students |
| Trip Organiser: | Mrs R Chidgey (Head of Geography) |
| Approx Cost Per Pupil: | £TBC (Excluding passports, visa 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: | June/July (Dates to be confirmed in the Trip Bulletin) |
| Opens for Applications: | Tuesday 2 June |
| Usual Days: | Saturday – Tuesday |
| Usual Duration: | 4 days – 3 nights |
| Usual Departure Time: | Early morning – approx 3am |
| Usual Departure Meeting Point: | Front of school |
| Usual Return Time: | Evening |
| Usual Return Meeting Point: | Front of school |
| Term Time or Holiday: | Term time & weekend |
| Usual Method(s) of Transport: | Coach & Airplane |
| 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 June/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, Glacier Adventure Walk, Lava show 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)
- Full board accomodation including 2 packed lunches
- All transportation within Iceland
- Activities as per itineray
- Personalised hoodies
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1
Keflavík, Bridge between Continents, Gunnuhvers hot springs, Nátthagi valley viewpoint of Fagradalsfjall lava flow, Overnight Hjardarbol Guesthouse
Day 2
Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull glacier walk, Dyrhólaey, Reynisfjara, Overnight Hjardarbol Guesthouse
Day 3
Kerid, Secret Lagoon, Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, Overnight Hotel Cabin
Day 4
Depart hotel for Lava show, Reykjavik city tour, Keflavík airport
IMPORTANT: Activities such as Glacier Adventure Walk etc, will be led by qualified instructors, however parents/guardians should accept that, by their nature, adventure activities may involve some level of risk which cannot be fully eliminated.
