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