Iceland Geography Study Trips

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Bespoke School Trips to 

Iceland

If you are looking for your next geography trip, why not consider Iceland, the Land of Fire and Ice on a bespoke study trip with Adaptable Travel

Located on the mid-Atlantic ridge at the meeting point of the Eurasian and North American plates, Iceland provides a window into divergent plate tectonics and it’s associated geological processes and landforms. Also, its northern position and geography means that 11% of the land is covered by glaciers lending to the study of glacial processes and landforms along with case studies of eruption-induced glacial flooding. Iceland is a geography teachers dream open air classroom.There has never been a better time to visit this mysterious, yet beautiful and enticing country, with great travel links from the UK, Iceland is now more accessible to school groups than ever before. When planning your next geography trip with Adaptable, you will work closely with our resident geography expert Julie Webb (BSc Hons Geography), to develop your perfect geography itinerary.

Contact Adaptable Travel today to start working with Julie to plan your group’s once in a lifetime experience to Iceland – the Land of Fire and Ice.

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Suggested Itinerary

Explore the beauty of Iceland through our carefully designed itinerary. Navigate through various popular spots from the Gulfoss waterfalls to the city of Reykjavik. Read our itinerary and find out where our groups choose to go when visiting Iceland.

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Once your group has arrived in Iceland, you will be transferred to the famous Blue Lagoon with free time to relax in the heated geothermal water. Rich in minerals, soaking up in this lagoon is good for your skin. You can proceed to your accommodation after.

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Your students will head to Pingvellar to explore the North American and Eurasian tectonic plate boundary, they will also witness the triple-drop Gulfoss waterfalls, the geothermal power and the original Geysirs on a guided ‘Golden Circle’ day tour.

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‘South Shore’ adventure will allow your students to explore Eyjafjallajokull Volcano's natural hazards, which recently erupted. They will also visit the Skogar and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, visit the Solheimajokull Glacier and see the Dyrholaey's fascinating rock formations.

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Today you can take your students to the city of Reykjavik. Optional Extras in Reykjavik (please ask for supplements): Perlan Viewing Platform (free of charge) / Volcano House (film and exhibition) / Saga Museum / Laugardalur Geothermal Swimming Pool

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Once your group has arrived in Iceland, you will be transferred to the famous Blue Lagoon with free time to relax in the heated geothermal water. Rich in minerals, soaking up in this lagoon is good for your skin. You can proceed to your accommodation after.

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Your students will head to Pingvellar to explore the North American and Eurasian tectonic plate boundary, they will also witness the triple-drop Gulfoss waterfalls, the geothermal power and the original Geysirs on a guided ‘Golden Circle’ day tour.

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‘South Shore’ adventure will allow your students to explore Eyjafjallajokull Volcano's natural hazards, which recently erupted. They will also visit the Skogar and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, visit the Solheimajokull Glacier and see the Dyrholaey's fascinating rock formations.

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Today you can take your students to the city of Reykjavik. Optional Extras in Reykjavik (please ask for supplements): Perlan Viewing Platform (free of charge) / Volcano House (film and exhibition) / Saga Museum / Laugardalur Geothermal Swimming Pool

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Here at Adaptable Travel, we can tailor make an itinerary focusing on the needs of your group. Contact us at 01451 832 133 or drop us an email at info@adaptabletravel.co.uk today and start organinsing your next Iceland school trip.

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