Reykjavik

Educational Value: Science & Nature • Geography

Reykjavik by air*

Day 1: Leave the UK via London and fly to Keflavik Airport, a few minutes away is the Blue Lagoon Spa which you
can visit before transferring to your accommodation in Reykjavik.
Day 2: Take a jeep tour of the Golden Circle incorporating: geysers, waterfalls and hot springs. After your tour, head
eastwards to Fljótshlíð for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Today you’ll encounter the Sólheimajökull Glacier and attempt the south shore glacial walk under the watchful eyes of our professional
guides. The day ends with dinner at your accommodation in Fljótshlíð.
Day 4: Travel back to Reykjavik via Mt Helka, a still murmuring active volcano, and the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi
which contains a geothermal area and power plant.
Day 5: Spend the day relaxing and sightseeing in Reykjavik before your flight home.

Recommended Excursions

Reykjavik
There are plenty of educational and cultural things to do in Iceland’s capital city including visits to: a Viking heritage museum, the
national art and sculpture galleries and an open-air folk exhibition. Recreational excursions are in abundance too;
evening and daytime trips to bowling alleys,ice-skating rinks and shopping are all easily arranged.

Blue Lagoon Spa
The mineral deposits within Iceland’s geothermal pools heat up the water to make a scientific study become a warm and relaxing
bath. Spas are everywhere and we recommend the Blue lagoon as a great venue due to its proximity to the airport.

The Golden Circle Tour
The southern shore of Iceland contains a number of water falls, geysers and glacial valleys that can be explored on the back of super jeep and snow tractor. Hellidheidi Plateau and Langjökull Glacier provide some fantastic examples of glacial features and geography students will be in their element.

Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant
The unique power of Iceland’s natural environment has been harnessed to generate sustainable energy. This power plant has guided tours to
introduce your pupils to production methods.

Solheimajökull
Glaciers rival tectonics in their role of shaping the Icelandic landscape however, their continued existence is under threat from global warming. A trip here can help pupils examine both of these processes while expanding their geographical experiences at the same time.

Whale watching
With the expert instruction of your English speaking guide you can watch some magnificent marine mammals in their natural habitat. Dependant on the time of year, your group can see various species of whales, dolphins, seabirds and seals. The whole trip takes approximately 3 hours.

Recommended Accommodation:

Reykjavik Youth Hostel, Laugardalur
Our recommended hostel is approximately 15 minutes by coach from Reykjavik centre in the town of Laugardalur. All local amenities are nearby including a heated outdoor swimming pool.

Facilities:
• 160 beds
• Private en-suite rooms
• Dorm rooms
• Shared kitchen
• Internet access
• Café/bar area
• TV/Common room
• Garden
• Conference room

Cabin Hotel, Reykjavik
This hotel is in a good location with some great views of the bay. The main shopping centre and local leisure centre are nearby.

Facilities:
• 153 en-suite guestrooms
• Wireless internet access
• Satellite TV
• Conference room
• Party leaders’ bar
• 24-hour front desk
• Safety deposit box
• Currency exchange