Iceland 4-Day Geography School Trip
Our most economical Geography school trip to Iceland, students maximise on geologically active and visually stunning landscapes during an action-packed four day itinerary. Add as many excursions as you wish, or keep costs down for students with our 4-day suggested outline.
Our most economical Iceland School Trip
This exciting 4-day school Geography trip to Iceland offers students an unforgettable opportunity to explore one of the most geologically active and visually stunning landscapes on Earth. Over four action-packed days, you'll witness powerful natural forces at work—from erupting geysers and steaming geothermal vents to thundering waterfalls, ancient glaciers, and dramatic black sand beaches. Alongside incredible scenery, the Iceland trip includes visits to key sites like the Golden Circle, the Reykjanes Peninsula, and the Solheimajokull Glacier, as well as hands-on learning at a geothermal power station and a greenhouse farm. With a balance of outdoor adventure, geographical discovery, and cultural experiences in Reykjavik, this trip is both educational and inspiring, without breaking the bank.
Suggested Itinerary
The itinerary featured here is intended to give you inspiration and an idea of what you could do on your tour. Your trip will be created individually by one of our travel advisors to match your requirements and budget.
Day 1
Fly to Iceland - Reykjanes Peninsula
Today you depart on your flight to Reykjavik. On arrival you explore the geography of the Reykjanes Peninsula, a wide-ranging tour which can be adapted according to weather and the prevailing seismic conditions. You see the geothermal activity at Gunnuhver Hot Steam outlet and the Bridge between Two Continents where you can see where the North American and Eurasian plates are moving apart. You may also be able to see the new Fagradalsfjall Volcano which has been erupting periodically since 2021.
You then continue to your hotel for check-in and dinner.
Day 2
Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon
Today you do the classic Golden Circle Tour which takes in some of the most famous sights in the country. Your first visit is to Thingvellir, situated on the Mid-Atlantic ridge and where you are able to see where the two continental plates are moving apart.
You then visit the Secret Lagoon where you can enjoy soaking in the hot geothermal waters.
You continue to explore the Golden Circle at the volcanic cinder cone of Kerid with its small lake. You can take a hike around the crater rim for a spectacular view.
At the Fridheimar Greenhouse you gain an insight into the process where tomatoes are grown under glass using geothermal heat in an environment close to the arctic circle. The tour includes an informative talk, and you enjoy the special experience of entering a greenhouse with its fragrance of tomato plants.
The tour continues to the Geysir area where you can see Strokkur erupting every few minutes. Your next visit is the spectacular waterfall at Gullfoss, one of the most popular and recognisable attractions in the country.
In the afternoon you continue to your accommodation in the South Shore area
Day 3
The South Shore
Today you do the South Shore Tour which starts with two spectacular waterfalls at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss.
You then continue to the Solheimajokull Glacier. Its snout has been retreating by around 100 metres a year and as the glacier retreats and thins, many features of both glacial erosion and deposition are revealed and can clearly be identified.
After lunch the tour continues to the region west of Vík where there is an extensive black sand beach at Reynishverfi and a most impressive outcrop of columnar basalt on one of the cliff faces. Looking westwards from Reynishverfi you can see Dyrhólaey, a headland on which classic coastal erosion features of arches, stacks and stumps can be seen.
In the afternoon you return to your accommodation in the South Shore area.
Day 4
Geothermal Power & Reykjavik
This morning you visit the Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Station. The plant’s purpose is to meet increasing demand for electricity and hot water for space heating in both the industrial and domestic sectors. The tour includes an informative talk and presentation for one of the plant employees and the opportunity to look into the turbine room.
You continue to Reykjavik where you will be able to explore some of the city along Rainbow Street with its fashionable shops, cafes and restaurants. You can also see the cathedral of Hallgrimskirka, the famous Sun Voyager sculpture and the iconic Harpa Building, Reykjavik’s main concert hall.
In the afternoon you transfer to the airport for your homeward flight.
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Inspection Trips
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