Geography Trip To Iceland School Trips

Sweet Chariot

We offer a fantastic bespoke school geography tour package to Iceland, enabling schools to build their perfect itinerary which compliments the school curriculum and gives students a chance to experience first-hand, the geographical phenomena that they are learning about in the classroom.

Take in some of Iceland’s most iconic and spectacular sights including tours of the Southern Coast where you will discover Reynisfjara Volcanic Black Sand Beach-Famous for its Puffins.

A tour of the Golden Circle includes visits to Iceland’s Largest Lake, Thingvallavatn, Gullfoss (The Golden Waterfall) a 32 Meter double Cascade waterfall and Strokkur Geyser which spouts to a height of about 25 meters (82 ft) and erupts at about 5-7 minute intervals.

The Reykjanes peninsula and Blue Lagoon tour visits bubbling hot springs, lava flows, traditional fishing villages, Viking world and the world famous Blue Lagoon.

Dependant on the time of year and conditions, there is also the chance for groups to witness one of the great natural spectacles on the planet by gazing up at the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights.

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Tailor your trip

Example Itineraries for our 2026 trips

Day 1

Flight departs from London.

City Tour of Reykjavik- The world’s northernmost Capital.

Check in to Hotel.

Day 2

• South Shore Excursion tour including -

Lava Village, Eyrarbakki Village, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Solheimajokull Ice wallGlacier walk, Vik I Myrdal-Iceland southernmost Village, Reynisfjara Volcanic Black Sand beach-Famous for Puffins, Dyrholaey-120 m Spur of Rock and South Shore excursion-Driving along Eyjafjallajokull.

Day 3

• Golden Circle with English Speaking Guide to include –

Thingvellir National Park - a UNESCO Heritage Site, the world’s oldest existing Parliament, Iceland’s Largest Lake Thingvallavatn, Great Atlantic Rift Visible, a rift that is slowly pulling Iceland apart along tectonic plates and you can literally walk between the American and Eurasian continental plates, Gullfoss (The Golden Waterfall) a 32 Meter double Cascade Waterfall, Geothermal areas, Geysers of Geysir and Strokkur, the Great Geysir’s
little brother, is spouting to a height of about 25 meters (82 ft) and erupts at about 5-7 minute intervals, Skalholt-Centuries of Icelandic history

Day 4

• Reykjanes peninsula and Blue Lagoon tour to include -

Lake Kleifarvatn-bubbling hot springs, Krysuvik Coast-Cross the lava flows, Grindavik, traditional fishing Village, Reykjanesviti Light House, have a walk across Iceland’s Bridge between two Continents traversing the Mid Atlantic Ridge, Viking-world, the home of Íslendingur the Viking ship that sailed to America in the year 2000 to celebrate the anniversary of land found by Leifur Eiríksson in the year 1000, Blue Lagoon, Natural Geothermal Pool with healing properties. Indoor pool and geothermal Sauna also onsite.

Day 5

Breakfast.

Depart for Reykjavik Airport.

Return Flight to the UK.

Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?

Cultural

Visiting Iceland on a school trip offers an extraordinary and multifaceted educational experience due to its unique geological features, stunning landscapes, and cultural heritage. This trip combines adventure with education, offering hands-on learning experiences in a dramatic and inspiring natural environment. Students return with a deeper understanding of geographical and scientific concepts, cultural awareness, and lasting memories.

Science

Visiting Iceland on a school science trip offers an incredibly diverse and engaging learning environment that brings various scientific disciplines to life. From geology to physics, and chemistry to environmental science, this trip encompasses a variety of topics.

Geography

Visiting Iceland on a geography school trip is exceptionally valuable because it offers a dynamic and visually stunning real-world laboratory for a wide range of geographical concepts. Iceland sits directly atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a divergent plate boundary. Students can witness the rift valley at Þingvellir National Park, clearly seeing the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. They can also learn firsthand about sea-floor spreading, faulting, and the forces that shape our planet.

Geology

Visiting Iceland on a geology school trip is an exceptional opportunity because the island is a living textbook of geological processes, offering dramatic and easily accessible examples of key concepts.

What size groups do we cater for?

We cater for all group sizes.

Who are Sweet Chariot?

With over 25 years’ experience in school group tours, Sweet Chariot organise a wide range of bespoke tours and trips to suit every need. Our tours are tailor-made to match your school’s exact requirements and curriculum, creating an educationally engaging experience. We are also members of the School Travel Forum.