Iceland Tour
Science and Geography
o6th February 2013 – 10th February 2013
Staff
Mrs M-Y Coleman
Mrs J Worthington
Mrs M Mudie (PPC)
Mrs L Blake (PPC)
Number of Pupils: 40
Tour Arrangements
DAY 1 Wednesday 06th February
•07.30 Meet at school for light breakfast and check in.
•8.30 Leave PPPS by coach for Heathrow
•13.00 FI451 Flight for Iceland (3 hours)
•16.00 Arrive into Keflavik International Airport
•Blue Lagoon Visit
•20.00 Dinner
NIGHT 1
Hotel Hafnafjordur is located in the beautiful harbour town.
In-room facilities:
Hairdryer,
TV,
Telephone,
Internet connection
Tour Arrangements
DAY 2 Thursday 07th February
Breakfast from 08:00 (collect packed lunch) depart at 09:00.
Hydrogen Filling Station, Reykjavik
Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Station with guided Tour
Eyjafjallajokull flood plain
Seljalandsfoss
Stori-Dimon Volcano
SkogafossWaterfalls
NIGHT 2
Hotel Höfðabrekka G 871 Vík
This countryside hotel offers spacious guest rooms in the
beautiful surroundings of mountains, black sand beach and
the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. Access to 4 outdoor geothermal hot
tubs, great for relaxation. Free Wi-Fi in hotel Lobby/ Bar.
Northern Lights Opportunity here
DAY 3 Friday 08th February
Breakfast from 08:00 (collect packed lunch)
depart at 09:00.
Reynishverfi
Vik tiny coastal town
Reynisdrangar
Solheimajokull Glacier Walk
Hveragerði Geothermal
Centre with egg boiling
Earthquake simulator
Shopping opportunity
NIGHT 3
Farm Vatnsholt, Vatnsholti
Vatnsholt is a beautiful working
farmstead that has recently been
completely renovated.
Northern
Lights
Opportunity
here
Free Wifi
Games Room
Hot tub
DAY 4 Saturday 9th February
Breakfast from 08:00 (collect packed lunch) then depart at
09:00.
Gullfoss
Geysers and hot springs
Kerid- A dramatic volcanic crater lake
Irafoss Station- Guided tour to learn how hydro-electricity is
made
Thingvellir National Park
NIGHT 4
Hotel Viking - Strandgotu 55 + 50a, 220 Hafnarfjordur
Hotel Viking is a different and
fun property located in the
center of the beautiful coastal
town of Hafnarfjördur offering
views of the sea. Hotel Viking
it is also known as Viking
Village.
Viking Style Feast
Tonight!
DAY 5 Sunday 10th February
Breakfast from 08:00 (collect packed lunch) then depart at
09:00.
Reykjavik
Sightseeing - visit the old port, central lake (Tjornin)
Hallgrimskirkja Church and
the top of the observation tower
Perlan
Transfer Back to LHR, PPPS and PPC @ PPC 21.30
Kit to wear for travelling
Warm Casual clothing
Comfortable shoes
Kit to Bring in Rucksack
Empty water bottle
Swimwear and towel in plastic bag
Book to read
Camera
PSP’s, ipods etc are permissible (but they are the pupil’s responsibility)
No mobile phones
Kit to Bring in Packed luggage
Remember you will need to pack and move to
a different hotel for each of the four nights.
Waterproof trousers
Warm waterproof coat (skiing type of clothing)
Gloves x 2, hat and scarf
Warm clothing that can be layered
long sleeve tops/ sweaters/ jumpers
Underwear x 4
Warm socks, at least 5 pairs
Nightwear.
Ziploc bags (sandwiches type) for cameras etc
Sturdy shoes
Spare trousers/leggings
Skirt and jeans for evening/indoors only
Toiletries.
POCKET MONEY
All excursions/ food etc is paid for
No more than £5.00 to buy drinks at
Heathrow
•No More than 60 Icelandic Krona @ £30.
•Will exchange in bulk and bill to the children.
Please hand in:
Medical Forms by 5th November 2012
Passports by 1st February 2013
Any Questions?
THANK YOU