School Geography Trips to Iceland
An extraordinary landscape with endless adventure!
Iceland has long been our most visited destination for geography school trips, with its stunning mountain ranges, strewn with gleaming glaciers and powerful geysers. Explore one of the world’s northernmost populated regions and unique landscape.
Demand is greater than ever before for Geography School Trips to Iceland. Schools are sharing a renewed determination to travel and explore the wonders of Iceland with their students. It’s time for us all to dream big and make these amazing adventures a reality!
If you’re thinking of planning an Iceland geography school trip adventure, now is the time to get in touch with our team of experts, to discuss your tour objectives and let us create something special for your school!
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Flight to Iceland, meet your Field Study Tutor and explore Reykjanes Peninsula
Reykjanes Geopark, including Bridge Between Two Continents, Gunnuhver Hot Springs, Krysuvik and Eldborg Crater
Meal at local pizzeria and check in at accommodation
Day 2
Golden Circle day, including Secret Lagoon and Mid-Atlantic Rift
Strokkur Geyser and Gullfoss
Evening meal at accommodation and quiz
Day 3
LAVA Centre, Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss
Glacier hike on Solheimajokull and Reynisfjara
Evening meal at accommodation and study time or activity
Day 4
Full day Super Jeep Adventure
Evening meal at accommodation and study time or activity
Day 5
Lava tube caving
Shopping in Reykjavik before flight home
Based on 5 day, 4 night flight tour for 35 passengers (+4 free places +1 Field Study Tutor) travelling October 2023. Subject to availability.
- Field Study Tutor
- Return flights from UK to Iceland
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Full board accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
- Award-Winning Study Resources
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Iceland
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
The Northern Lights (A...
Skogafoss Waterfall
Glacier Hike
Secret Lagoon
Lava Tube Caving
Thingvellir National P...
Geysir Geothermal Area
Into the Glacier
Gullfoss Waterfall
Hveragerdi Geothermal ...
Snorkelling Through th...
Reykjanes Geopark
LAVA Centre
Boat Tour Around Heimaey
Super Jeep Adventure
Reynisfjara Black Sand...
Gunnuhver Hot Springs
Hellisheidi Geothermal...
Blue Lagoon
Landmannalaugar
Horse Riding
Whale Watching
Perlan
Ice Cream Farm
FlyOver Iceland
Papa's Pizza
Heimaey Ferry
Snaefellsjokull Visito...
Fridheimar Greenhouse
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Iceland
- Within walking distance of shops and restaurants
- Nearby swimming pool
- Ideal for stargazing and spotting the Northern Lights
- Multi-bedded, twin and single rooms available and Wi-Fi
- Customer Feedback: "Excellent, very friendly, flexible and extremely helpful. The food was delicious!!" Notre Dame High School
- Customer Feedback: "We love the hostel at Selfoss - it is fantastic. Plentiful food and the staff are always so friendly and helpful." The Cotswold School
- Barbecue facilities
- Games room
- Common room with TV
- Wi-Fi
Click here to find out why Selfoss Hostel is the perfect base
- Watch TV in the common room
- Enjoy some time in the games room
- Throw a barbecue
- Explore nearby shops and restaurants by foot
- Go for a swim at the nearby geothermal pool
- Short stroll from the centre of Reykjavik
- 5 minutes from Laugardalslaug swimming pool
- Within walking distance of cafes and restaurants
- Triple, twin and single rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Customer Feedback: "A very friendly and accommodating hotel. The buffet style breakfast and food is ideal." Saints Peter & Paul Catholic College
- Buffet breakfast
- Restaurant and bar
- Wi-Fi
- Tuck into the delicious buffet breakfast
- Relax with a drink in the bar
- Go for a swim at the nearby Laugardalslaug pool
- Explore the city centre of Reykjavik by foot and grab a bite to eat
- Beautiful, rural surroundings
- Ideal for stargazing and spotting the Northern Lights
- Sole occupancy available for larger groups
- Nearby swimming pool
- Wi-Fi
- Customer Feedback: "Ran by a lovely family who gave us a short little introduction to Icelandic culture every evening!" Haygrove Academy
- Customer Feedback: "This is hotel we will use repeatedly on future trips!" Stewart's Melville College
- Dining and study areas
- Indoor and outdoor games
- Nearby swimming pool
- Wi-Fi
- Relax in the dining and study areas
- Team up and play some games
- Head over to the nearby swimming pool
- Spend a night stargazing and looking out for the Northern Lights
Curriculum Information
Perfect for all ages and stages of secondary education
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Curricular Links
- Changing Places
- Climate Change
- Coastal Systems & Landscapes
- Cold Environments
- Ecosystems & Biodiversity
- Geographical Skills
- Glacial Systems & Landscapes
- Globalisation & Global Systems
- Natural Hazards
- Plate Tectonics
- Population
- Resource Management
- River Systems & Landscapes
- Rocks, Weathering & Soil
- Rural Environments
- Tourism
- Urban Environments
- Water & Carbon Cycles
- Weather & Climate
Cross Curricular Trips to Iceland!
Creating further opportunities for students to explore the wonders of Iceland…
Iceland is a fascinating country to visit whatever your area of interest or expertise and there are no end of learning opportunities, that cover a whole host of subjects. Iceland isn’t just about Geography – it’s about so much more! Humanities, Science and Photography, trust they’re all covered off on a cross curricular trip to Iceland!
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Special Feature
FREE teaching resources and the chance to sign up for more!
The Iceland Series - The ultimate FREE Geography Teaching Resource
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What our customers say
FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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When do you recommend travelling to Iceland?
Anytime between February and November. It when the weather is most settled.
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When would you say we would have the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights?
It goes without saying that it’s not guaranteed – but we would say travel between September and April for the best chance of seeing this amazing natural phenomenon!
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Is it better to visit Iceland in winter or summer?
Both times of year are great! They offer very different experiences and landscapes – cold and snowy or lush and green. Whichever your school prefers!
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Can you visit Iceland on a budget when planning a Geography School Trip?
Yes, you don’t need a huge budget to visit Iceland on a school trip, as long as you can be flexible on dates. It’s always much cheaper to travel during term time if this is possible for your school. It’s also much quieter so you have more space and freedom to explore the stunning landscape of Iceland.
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