iceland tour o6 th february 2013 – 10 th february 2013 science and geography staff mrs m-y coleman...

Iceland Touro6th February 2013 – 10th February 2013

Science and Geography

StaffMrs M-Y ColemanMrs J WorthingtonMrs 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

Hotel Hafnafjordur is located in the beautiful harbour town.

In-room facilities: Hairdryer, TV, Telephone, Internet connection

NIGHT 1

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

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

NIGHT 2

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

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

NIGHT 3

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

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!

NIGHT 4

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

Warm Casual clothingComfortable shoes

Kit to wear for travelling

Kit to Bring in Rucksack

Empty water bottle Swimwear and towel in plastic bag

Book to readCamera

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 scarfWarm clothing that can be layered long sleeve tops/ sweaters/ jumpers

Underwear x 4Warm socks, at least 5 pairs

Nightwear.Ziploc bags (sandwiches type) for cameras etc

Sturdy shoesSpare trousers/leggings

Skirt and jeans for evening/indoors onlyToiletries.

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