Geography, Geology and Environmental Studies trips to Iceland

Flight from UK to Reykjavik

Guided tour of Reykjavik. Visits could include: - Reykjavik City Hall & Hallgrímskirkja Church with its striking raised-relief map of Iceland - Flyover Iceland - A BRAND NEW addition to our programme. State-of-the-art technology gives you the feeling of flight while a film whisks you away on an exhilarating journey across Iceland creating an unforgettable experience’ - Perlan Centre - learn all about Icelandic nature, volcanoes, northern lights, glaciers, ocean-life, seabirds and so much more.

Check in to your accommodation

Meet your local guide for a full day touring Iceland’s Golden Circle. Visits could include: - Thingvellir National Park - A chance to explore the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates - Gullfloss waterfall - View these two impressive waterfalls, with a combined drop of 32 metres, and the striking Gullfossgjúfur canyon - Geysir Center - A chance to study hot springs, fumaroles, mud pots and geysers, including the famous Great Geysir and the active Strokkur - Kerið Crater - Walk around the red volcanic rock slopes of this caldera and look at how the crater was formed.

Secret Lagoon. Your opportunity to enjoy the healing powers of these geothermal baths

Meet your local guide for a full tour of Iceland’s Southern Shore. Visits could include: - Lava Centre - Visit an interactive educational exhibition dedicated to Iceland‘s volcanic activity filled with a collection of artefacts, films and graphics from various volcanic eruptions that have occurred in the past century - Seljalandsfoss waterfall - See where the Skógá River tumbles over cliffs of the former coastline, a coastline that now lies roughly 5 kilometres away. - Skógar Waterfall - Walk along the black sand beaches where you will have a chance to see the impressive ball basalt columns formed after volcanic eruptions - Sólheimajökull Glacier - A highlight of your tour. Join experienced local guides for a truly memorable opportunity to explore this glacial tongue, eight kilometres long and two kilometres wide. - Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach - Walk along the black sand beaches where you will have a chance to see the impressive ball basalt columns formed after volcanic eruptions

Icelandic Lava Show - The only place in the world where you can safely experience hot molten lava in close proximity. The show, which is both educational and exhilarating, recreates a volcano eruption, similar to those of both Eyjafjallajökull and Katla

Meet your local guide for a tour of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Visits may include: - “Bridge Between the Continents” - a chance to walk across from the North American to the Eurasian continental plate and back again. - Hellisheidi Power Station - Visit the third-largest geothermal power station in the world to see how Iceland has harnessed geothermal energy in a sustainable manner

Transfer to Reykjavik for your flight back to the UK. Flight from Reykjavik to UK

Flight to Keflavik airport, Reykjavik.

Meet your guide and coach before visiting the Blue Lagoon, then after your swim transfer to your accommodation for check in.

Evening meal and free time for local orientation

A full day, guided coach excursion exploring the spectacular sites of the Golden Circle.

Evening meal at your hotel, then take a chance to explore the local area.

Full day in Reyjavik for free time and sightseeing

Evening meal at your hotel, before swimming at a local geothermal pool.

Depart for your journey home

Flight to Keflavik airport, Reykjavik.

Meet your guide and coach, then on to a guided exploration of Reykjavik before you transfer to your accommodation for check in.

Evening meal and free time for local orientation

A full day, guided coach excursion exploring the spectacular sites of the Golden Circle.

Evening meal at your hotel, then take a chance to explore the local area.

A full day, guided coach excursion to the South Shore to witness its many incredible geographical features.

Evening meal at your hotel, before swimming at a local geothermal pool.

Depart for journey home