Duration: 5 Days

Iceland Discovery

This tour encompasses all that this beautiful country has to offer and makes the ultimate school trip in Iceland. You will travel along the southern coast of Iceland where you will experience majestic waterfalls, striking glaciers and black sandy beaches. Explore the Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon and the capital, Reykjavik. All our tours are customisable, get in touch to discuss your specific requirements
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The Edventure Travel Package All Edventure Travel trips and tours can be customised to your personal requirements, this sample tour is designed to give you inspiration for your own trip. When you are ready to start planning, get in touch and we can design a bespoke package tour for your group. We will always make clear what is included and excluded in your quotation. Fully Protected Your trip will be fully protected through our membership of the ABTOT and ABTA. Furthermore, Edventure Travel has its own ATOL licence ensuring that you have complete protection when taking a flight. Edventure Travel offers travel insurance that can be included in your trip to give you protection in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Customised for you All tours are 100% customised to suit your group. We believe that every group should be treated individually, it’s your tour after all. If you want to add something that is not featured on our website just let us know and we will work with you to develop an itinerary to meet your needs. Out of Hours Contact In the unlikely event that you encounter problems whilst on tour, there will always be someone at the end of the phone to assist with any situation. Travel Advice For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information, click here. Foreign Travel Advice www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice You should seek advise on recommended vaccinations and precautions from a health professional – either a GP, a practice nurse, a pharmacist or a travel health clinic – ideally at least eight weeks before departure. Further travel health advice can be found on the following link. Travel Health Pro Website https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Return Flights
  • All travel when at your destination
  • Half Board Accommodation based on students in multi-bedded rooms
  • Teachers free of charge sharing twin rooms
  • Full Time Tour Director
  • All meals mentioned in the itinerary
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary unless otherwise stated
  • Travel Insurance
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Single Room Supplements
  • Personal Expenditure
  • Overseas departure taxes if applicable
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • UK Coach Transfers
  • Activities not mentioned
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Luggage in the hold of the aircraft
  1. Day 1 Depart the UK
    Take your flight to Reykjavik and meet your coach and guide upon arrival at Keflavik airport. Transfer to your hotel near Hvolsvollur by driving through Hveragerdi. Enjoy dinner at the hotel upon arrival.
  2. Day 2 South Shore
    Spend the day visiting the South Shore of Iceland, including Seljalandfoss Waterfall, Skogafoss Waterfall and Solheimajokull Glacier. In the afternoon continue your drive to Vik, Reynisdrangar and Dyrholaey with black sandy beaches and stunning geological features. In the evening you will return to the hotel for dinner and some evening activities.
  3. Day 3 The Golden Circle
    Visit the Lava Centre. Travel to Reykjavik via the Golden Circle. Visit Gullfoss, Strokkur, the Great Geysir, and Thingvellir National Park. Enjoy dinner at the hotel in Reykjavik.
  4. Day 4 Reykjavik
    Visit the world famous Blue Lagoon and Reykjanes Peninsula with steaming vents and volcanic formations. Visit the Perlan Viewing Platform and take an evening walking tour of Reykjavik.
  5. Day 5 Travel home
    Transfer to the airport for your return flight. Take your return flight home.
Seljalandsfoss
Stokkur and Geysir
  1. Blue Lagoon Iceland
    Iceland’s iconic blue lagoon, a health and thermal spa, is the perfect place to relax after your flight or before you depart. The spa is located in a lava field on the Reykjanes peninsula and has a water temperature between 37 -39°C. It has been voted best worldwide spa and has Blue Flag environmental recognition. Edventure Travel can make your reservation for your trip.
  2. Reykjavik Iceland
    Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland with 60% of the country’s population, however it is not a whirlwind city and is known as the little capital with the big heart. This is your gateway to this amazing country and it is one of the most fascinating cities in Europe. Take a walking tour with Edventure Travel along the main street of Laugavegur and discover the Viking history of the city. Visit some of the museums and attractions the city has to offer, such as the Perlan Dome or National Museum.
  3. Þingvellir National Park Iceland
    One of the most historically important places in Iceland, this national park is the site of Iceland’s parliament from the 10th to 18th century and was one of the oldest parliamentary institutions in the world. A UNESCO world heritage site due to its special tectonic and volcanic location, it sits in a rift valley between two tectonic plates and is part of the Golden Circle.
  4. Gullfoss Iceland
    Commonly seen as one waterfall but it is in fact two separate waterfalls with the lower waterfall dropping 21 meters and the upper one 11 metres. Formed in the canyon of the Hvítá river during an interglacial period. The famous landmark forms part of the Golden Circle tour.
  5. Strokkur and The Great Geysir Iceland
    The Great Geysir; the first geyser known to modern Europeans which has been dormant since 1916.  The English word geyser derives from the Icelandic word Geysir, meaning gusher. Although The Great Geysir is now inactive, there is still a lot of active geysers nearby, most notably Strokkur just 100m away which is a fountain geyser erupting every 6-10 minutes.
  6. Reykjanes Peninsular Iceland
    A UNESCO Geopark with volcanic and geothermal activity that has created caves, craters, lava fields and hot springs. It is the only place in the world where the mid-Atlantic ridge is visible above sea level and is just a few minutes away from the Blue Lagoon. In the region there are more lighthouses than villages and it makes a good activity on the way to the airport.
  7. Seljalandsfoss Iceland
    Located along the south coast in the river Seljalandsá, Seljalandsfoss is a magnificent 60 metre waterfall which is the only one of its kind where visitors can walk behind. Selijalandfoss makes the perfect postcard picture and you will see it being used in many advertisements to promote Iceland.
  8. Skogar Folk Museum Iceland
    Skogar folk museum has over 15,000 regional folk craft artefacts spread over 3 museums and 6 historic buildings. It preserves the cultural heritage of this region and has a reconstruction of old farmhouses to see how people lived in the past. Situated next to Skógafoss waterfall, it makes a great educational visit.  
  9. Skógafoss Iceland
    Another of Iceland’s spectacular waterfalls is situated at the cliffs of the former coastline on the Skógá river in the village of Skogar. You will be able to see the scenic surroundings including two snow-capped glaciers. You might see fishermen by the river below due to the population of salmon and char. You can hear the roar of the water as it falls from the cliff above and if it’s a sunny day you will see a rainbow in front of the waterfall.
  10. Sólheimajökull Glacier Iceland
    Take a walk and get up close to view the Sólheimajökull glacier in southern Iceland. Situated between the volcanoes Eyjafjallajökull and Katla it is one of the most accessible glaciers in Iceland. Although access is relatively easy, you should not attempt to walk it without a professional guide. You can add on a glacier hike to your tour and walk onto the glacier as part of a guided tour.
  11. Vik í Mýrdal Iceland
    Vik í Mýrdal, is the southernmost village in Iceland and situated along the seafront.  It is known as the rainiest place in the country and is becoming every more popular with tourists. It is a perfect places to access Reynisfjara, a black sandy beach, and Dyrhólaey meaning ‘the arch with a hole’.
  12. Reynisdrangar Iceland
    Reynisdrangar are basalt sea stacks situated under the mountain Reynisfjall on a black sandy beach near the village Vík í Mýrdal. This is all that remains of what was once a cliff, demonstrating the power of the sea. With no landmass between here and Antarctica the waves can become enormous due to having the length of the Atlantic ocean to build.
  13. The Lava Centre Iceland
    The LAVA centre is an educational museum and exhibition in Hvolsvöllur. It explains the volcanic history of Iceland from 1900 to the present day with many interactive exhibits demonstrating Iceland’s famous earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Students can learn about the fascinating and exceptional geology of Iceland.
  1. Cultural Experience
    Students will experience a different culture and gain an understanding of other nationalities, principles and values.
  2. Self-development
    This trip offers students the opportunity to develop their independence and self-confidence by putting themselves into a new environment.
  3. Geogrpahy
    Discover the Geological features of this amazing country where students will see the power of earths natural forces.
  4. Reward
    This trip can be a reward trip for students that have studied hard over the course of the year and can give them a well-deserved break with their friends.
  5. Hands-on Learning
    Educating through a school trip can create a better understanding of a subject with hands-on learning. Students are engaged, enthusiastic and observant.
  6. Team Building
    Students will work together in an unfamiliar environment and rely on each other for help.
  7. Pupil Engagement
    A trip can make a students engage with a subject and become more positive about a subject.
  8. Enthusiasm
    This trip can help develop a student’s motivation for the subject and inspire them when back in the classroom due to personal experience.
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All our accommodation is provided through tried and tested suppliers that work well with different types of groups, including schools, colleges and social groups. We work with our agents in each country to provide the best accommodation suited to your group. This can depend on the time of year that you travel, your group size and type, the cities that you will travel to, accessibility and price. We will always discuss with you what your preferences are and give examples of the accommodation that we can offer.
 

Hellisholar Cottages

Hlemmur Square

Viking Hotel