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Hópbílar: Iceland’s 1st Carbon-Offset Coach

Rayburn Tours are proud to be working alongside Icelandic coach provider Hópbílar, who are currently the only company of their kind in Iceland to be offsetting the carbon emissions of their fleet....
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6 secrets to running the best geography trip

6 secrets to running the best geography trip Most teachers, over the course of their career, will have the chance to whisk their students away on an educational whirlwind, affectionately known as a...
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The five sensory benefits of a school trip abroad

The five sensory benefits of a school trip abroad The way we learn is a characteristic that makes each person unique. It’s as much a part of our identity as our appearance, speech, interests and...
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Top things to do on a Sorrento school trip

Located in the Bay of Naples overlooking Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento has so much to offer – for free that is! Known for its quaint shopping streets, archaeological sites and enthralling views, there...
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Top 8 Geography Excursions: Naples & Sicily

Top 8 geographical adventures in the Bay of Naples and Sicily Alive with restless mountains, rugged coastlines, azure seas and intriguing geographical landscapes, a trip to the Bay of Naples and...
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A geographer’s guide to the Azores

A geographer’s guide to the Azores With vast calderas, mesmerising turquoise lakes and steam-emitting fumaroles, this remote archipelago has volcanic activity at its heart. These impressive islands...
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Iceland School Trip Kit List

For the intrepid explorers out there embarking on an Icelandic adventure, there’ll be one question you want answering. What on earth should I pack? Known for its variable weather and sometimes...
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Bedford Girls’ School Capture their Iceland experience on camera

Earlier this year, we helped budding geographers from Bedford Girls’ School make their dream a reality as they embarked on the geography trip of a lifetime to Iceland, capturing their tour on film....
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Follow the road less travelled – Iceland hot spots and their off the beaten track alternatives

Topping travel bucket lists, astonishing great outdoor lovers and gripping thrill-seekers – there’s something pretty special about Iceland. Boasting unspoiled landscapes as far as the eye can see...

Sao Miguel – the perfect Azorean adventure!

With prices for our recommended 5 day, 4 night trip from £725pp, wonder no more! Take a look at our website, or simply contact our team and we can answer your questions and provide you with a quote...

“I didn’t know that about the Azores!”

Top 5 best things to do in Sorrento

Top 5 best things to do in Sorrento At Rayburn Tours, we’re all about helping to create amazing learning experiences for groups to inspiring destinations across Europe and beyond! From time to...