From the very first moment you speak to our experienced Geography Team – who’ll gladly take you through your trip in detail – you’llknow that your group will receive the highest level of service and expertise. With a true understanding of the curriculum and intimatedestination knowledge, we’re able to create itineraries that match key study themes. Delivered by expert guides with vast first handknowledge of all the scheduled sites on your tour, our planning and insight are second to none. This dedication and commitment tolearning has made us the only school tour operator with a Government Customer Service Excellence Award. Our excellent customerservice was recently also recognised by the British Youth Travel awards for which we were crowned winner of theBest Customer Service category

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THE WST DIFFERENCE

Brilliant Guides Included ThroughoutWe carefully choose our specialist guides to ensureWST groups receive the very best possible levels ofservice and knowledge. All educated to degree levelwith vast amounts of experience, WST guides researchyour requirements in advance and will greet you on arrival.

Our Popular Guided ExcursionsOur range of tour options all include transport exclusiveto your group, free Wifi and your own expert guide. Eachday has a structured popular itinerary however we canalter the duration and the content to suit you. We alsohave an exclusive accommodation for groups with smallnumbers.

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LEANN COYOUR GEOGRAPHY SPECIALIST

Leanne’s most recent visit to Iceland allowed him tofurther build his knowledge of this magnificentcountry and the possibilities available to school groups.Teachers tell us how impressed they are with the detail andservice delivered by Leanne.

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LEANNE’S TOP TIPFor groups travelling between March and October, theWestman Islands offer a brilliant excursion via ferry toexplore Heimay, climb the famous Eldfell volcano andsee its fantastic new museum known as ‘thePompeii of the North’.

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“Leanne went out of her way to help, always got backto me very quickly.Spalding High School, Iceland, October 2015

Iceland - Unique andSpectacular Physical GeographyAn unforgettable experience taking in glaciers, geysers, contrastingwaterfalls, tectonic plates, volcanoes and volcanic beaches, and notforgetting a swim in a stunning geothermal lagoon. At WST, our Geography specialists have the first-hand experience to create yourideal tour, full of spectacular learning opportunities.

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TEACHER’S TOP VISITS

The Golden Circle DayYour guide will escort you to see the famous‘Strokkur’ Geyser shoot a column of water up to30m, visit the magnificent Gullfoss (Golden Falls)and the geological wonder that is Þingvellir NationalPark where you can make a unique walk betweenthe American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Visit theFriðheimar greenhouse cultivation centre and complete the day with a quick stop at the impressive Kerid Volcanic crater.

South Shore Adventure DayOne of the country´s most scenic regions whereyou’ll visit the majestic Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, see the stunning Mýrdalsjökullglacier, and its glacial snout Sólheimajökull, whichyou can also chose to take an organised glacierwalk on. Visit Reynisfjara black volcanic beach withits dramatic basalt columns and great view of theReynisdrangar rock formations. Why not add the‘Iceland Erupts’ exhibition dedicated to the eruptionand resulting ash cloud in 2010.

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GEOGRAPHY & GEOLOGY““The tour guide we had made the trip. His namewas Harti and he was exceptional. His wealth ofknowledge was amazing. Nothing was too muchtrouble for him and he explained everything clearly to the higher geography students. He alteredthe plan on the final day to cut down time theywere in the coach and to show them differentthings like standing where they had one foot onthe American Plate and one on the Eurasian!! Harte made the trip fun! Outstanding.Stonelaw High School, Iceland, March 2016

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OUR EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATIONEfstidalur II Farm HotelWe are delighted that we now have an exclusivepartnership with this fantastic accommodation forgroups up to 24 students in an ideal location. Withchalet style rooms, private facilities, a highly ratedrestaurant, wifi, private meeting room space, andthe best homemade ice cream in Iceland - there isnowhere better.

DAY 1MORNING Flight to Keflavik airport, ReykjavikAFTERNOON Meet your guide and coach before visiting the Blue Lagoon.

Transfer to your accommodation for check inEVENING Evening meal and free time for local orientationDAY 2FULL DAY Full day ‘Golden Circle’ guided coach excursionEVENING Evening meal at your hotel. Explore the local areaDAY 3FULL DAY Full day ‘South Shore’, guided coach excursionEVENING Evening meal at your hotel. Swimming in a geothermal poolDAY 4MORNING A guided exploration of Reykjavik. Transfer to the airport your return flight home

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from only £6054 DAY ICELANDSAMPLE ITINERARYBased on min 35. Half Board at Hotel Ork, Oct 2017 (excluding half term)

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TOP STUDY VISITS• Golden Circle Day• South Shore Adventure Day & Glacier Walk• Westman Islands Day• Northern Lights Tour• Reykjanes Peninsular Day• Thorsmork Valley 4x4 Day• The Blue Lagoon• Power Plant Tour

BEST STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONPopular Country Options• Efstidalur II Farm Hotel *exclusive to WST*• Hotel Ork• Hotel Selfoss• Hjardarbol GuesthouseReykjavik• Hotel Cabin• Reykjavik City Youth Hostel• Downtown Youth Hostel

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TOP STUDY VISITSExpert Guides available• Mount Etna Adventure Day• Lipari and Vulcano Volcanic Islands Day• Vulcano mud baths and volcano trek• The Straight of Messina and Tindari Lake • Alcantara Gorge• The Cyclops Riveria

BEST STUDENT ACCOMMODATION• Hotel Baia Degli Dei,

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Sicily -Mount Etna and more!The island of Sicily has become increasingly popular with schoolgroups looking for somewhere new to visit which still has a wealth offascinating geographical sites. Our adventure day scaling MountEtna is always a tour highlight, as are the spectacular coastlines andvolcanic islands.

from only £5154 DAY SICILY SAMPLE ITINERARYBased min 35, Half Board at Hotel Baia Degli Dei , March 2017

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DAY 1MORNING Flight to Catania Airport in SicilyAFTERNOON Transfer to your accommodation for check inEVENING Evening meal and free time for local orientationDAY 2FULL DAY A full day Mount Etna Adventure including coaching, 4x4 jeeps, cable car

and alpine guideEVENING Evening meal at your hotel. Use of hotel meeting roomDAY 3FULL DAY A full day guided excursion to visit the Aeolian volcanic islands of Lipari

and Vulcano on a mini cruiseEVENING Evening meal at your hotelDAY 4MORNING Visit the stunning Alcantara Gorge before transferring to the airport for your return

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““The team at WST were incredibly accommodating,especially as I have not run an international residential before. They were helpful and their information and recommendations were excellent.Thank you for a brilliant trip!!!Elton High School, Geography trip, April 2016

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TEACHER’S TOP VISIT

Vesuvius AscentA visit to this famous volcano is not to be missed!  Your coach will take you over 1000m up before meeting your guide for a 30-minute walk to the craterrim where there is time to observe and discuss this active volcano which last erupted in 1944. The spectacular panorama offered at the summit isbreathtaking.

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This world class geographical location will wow your students andenhance their subject learning of tectonics, coasts, tourism, andmore. The region continues to see a large amount of volcanic andtectonic activity and the nearby archaeological sites such as Pompeiiand Herculaneum are among the best-preserved in the world. KERRIE BILSON

OUR BAY OF NAPLES SPECIALIST CONSULTANT

Kerrie is driven by the chance to give students an opportunity to create memories. With seven years’experience, Kerrie knows how to exceed customerexpectations and they regularly let us know what a great jobshe is doing.

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KERRIE’S TOP TIPWe have a range of accommodation choices along thecoastline, so whether you want to stay in Sorrento or ina quieter town nearby with easy access just let us know.

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“Kerrie is a delight to work with, nothing is toomuch trouble. She is very efficient, friendly andknowledgeable about the area.The Academy at Shotton Hall, June 2015

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DAY 1MORNING Flight to NaplesAFTERNOON Transfer to your accommodation for check in with possible stop at the

Naples Archeological MuseumEVENING Evening meal and free time for local orientationDAY 2FULL DAY A full day guided excursion of the Phlegraean Fields areaEVENING Evening meal at your hotel. Ten pin bowling in SorrentoDAY 3FULL DAY A full day guided excursion to visit Pompeii and VesuviusEVENING Evening meal at your hotelDAY 4MORNING Explore Sorrento. Transfer to the airport for your return flight home

TOP STUDY VISITS• Mount Vesuvius & The Vesuvius Observatory• Pompeii & Herculaneum Guided Tours• The Phlegraean Fields Day • The Island of Capri• The Amalfi Coast• Pasta Factory, Lemon and Mozarella Farms• Pertosa CavesBEST STUDENT ACCOMMODATION• Sorrento Hotels• Outside Sorrento - Piano di Sorrento,Vico Equiense & Pompeii

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EXPERT LOCAL GUIDESOne of our expert guides can enhance your experience of the Geographical sites. They are highlyexperienced and know Pompeii, Herculaneum,Vesuvius, the Phlegraean Fields, the Amafli Coast, Sorrento and Capri better than anyone.

4 DAY BAY OF NAPLES SAMPLE ITINERARYBased on min 35. Half Board at La Ripetta, Apr, 2017 (excluding Easter)* Solfatara and Vesuvius payable locally

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DAY 1MORNING Flight to BarcelonaAFTERNOON Meet your local representative. Transfer to your accommodation for check inEVENING Evening meal and free time for local orientationDAY 2MORNING Barcelona’s Waterfront Regeneration Walking TourAFTERNOON Sightseeing including the Nou Camp and Sagrada Famila EVENING Evening meal at your hotelDAY 3FULL DAY Guided field excursion to Garroxta National ParkEVENING Evening meal at your hotel. Spanish film nightDAY 4MORNING Transfer to the airport for your return flight home

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TOP STUDY VISITS• Regeneration of Waterfront area Guided Tour• Old Harbour and Barceloneta Guided Walking Tour• Olympic Regeneration and Rebranding Tour• Smart and Sustainable City Waking Tour• La Garrotxa- Volcanic Zone Natural Park Study Options• Coastal Landscape and Ecosystem Analysis Study Day• Delta del Llobregat Guided Study Day• Cape of de Creaus Nature Reserve Guided Study DaysBEST STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONBarcelona• Alberg Pere Tarres• Urbany Hostel• Equity Point Centric HostelCosta Dorada• Hotel Canada Palace• Hotel Natura ParkCosta Brava• Hotel Don Juan• Hotel Sehrs Oasis Park

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Barcelona - City Development& the Geography of CataloniaIn Barcelona, urban environments, regeneration & sport, are justthree study themes our expert guides can focus on, whilst outside ofthe city, popular options include field work at a volcanic natural parkor agriculture park.

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““It is always pleasure to deal with WST. Our trip toBarcelona was amazing again, for the 5th time ina row. Students enjoyed every single minute ofour trip. They all used one word to describe theirexperience, AWESOME!!!! Thank you again.King Edward VI High School, Barcelona, May 2015

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DAY 1ALL DAY Flight to Lanzarote where you will be met by your guide who will escort you to your

accommodation for check inEVENING Evening meal and free time for local orientationDAY 2FULL DAY A full day excursion to the geographical sites of Timanfaya & the Volcanic CoastEVENING Evening meal at your hotel, before ten pin bowlingDAY 3FULL DAY A full day excursion exploring the Geographical Gems of the NorthEVENING Evening meal at your hotel and hotel entertainmentDAY 4ALL DAY Visit Caeser Manriques volcanic home on route to the airport for your return flight home

TOP STUDY VISITS• Timanfaya & the Volcanic Coast – Fully Guided Day• Geographical Gems of the North – Fully Guided Day• Teguise Market & Cesar Manrique’s Foundation• Submarine Cruise• Volcano trekking with expert guide (3 hrs approx)• Jeep Safari (4.5 hrs approx)• Rancho Texas (Water and Animal Park)• Aqualava Waterpark DayBEST STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

Apartment style accommodation• Hotel Santa Rosa, Costa Teguise• Hotel Galeon Playa, Costa Teguise

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Lanzarote -Spectacular Lunar LandscapeThis ‘Island of the 100 Volcanoes’ with its amazing lunar landscape and dryclimate still has vast areas devoid of almost any vegetation. Lanzarote’ssuperb range of natural wonders make for an excellent trip and thanks to its superb climate can be visited all year round. 

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““Most helpful, really quick at dealing with queries,very supportive with paperwork, veryunderstanding/patient with changes made. Thanksfor the experience.Rednock School, Geography trip, October 2015

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London -Regeneration & Transformation With a number of highly informative visit options London is ideal for groups on a budget wanting to consider an ever changing London througha number of themed walking tours, exhibitions, and education centres tosuit your studies and Key Stage.

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TOP STUDY VISITS• Regeneration Walking Tour: London 2012 QueenElizabeth Olympic Park

• The Green London Walking Tour • All Change at Kings Cross: Regeneration Walking Tour • Dockers to Wharfers: Walking Tour • The Thames Barrier Tour and Talk• Volcanoes and Earthquakes Gallery:Natural History Museum

• The Crystal Global Trends and Challenges Exhibition• London Waste Eco ParkBEST STUDENT ACCOMMODATION• Premier Inns • Equity Point • Travelodges • YHA Thameside• Royal National Hotel• Quality Hotel Wembley

DAY 1MORNING Depart for arrival in London around mid-day. Check into your accommodationAFTERNOON Olympic Site Walking Tour with Blue Badge Guide EVENING Evening Meal at Planet Hollywood. Flight on the London EyeDAY 2MORNING Volcanoes & Earthquakes gallery at the Natural History MuseumAFTERNOON Depart London for your return journey to school

from only £1392 DAY LONDON SAMPLE ITINERARYBased on min 40 B&B at Equity Point, Feb 2017 (excluding half term)“The team were so helpful in planning a perfect

trip. Everything was planned to perfection andran very smoothly.Wirral Grammar School for Boys, London, April 2015

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DAY 1MORNING Depart for arrival around mid-day. Check into your accommodationAFTERNOON Explore the Eden Project’s BiomesEVENING Eden Game Show (YHA residents)DAY 2MORNING Take part in your chosen Educational Workshop at EdenAFTERNOON Depart for your return journey to school

TOP STUDY VISITS• Rainforest Biome & Rainforest Canopy Walkway• Range of KS3-5 Workshops including ‘Rainforest

Ecology & Adaptation’• Mediterranean Biome• Outdoor Gardens• The Core building & Interactive Exhibits• WEEE Man Waste Sculpture & Giant Bee• Eden game show extravaganza - evening activity(YHA residents)BEST STUDENT ACCOMMODATION• YHA Eden Project

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EDEN PROJECTVisit the world’s largest indoor tropical rainforest at the Eden Project! Explore the different biomes which are a unique resource for education.We recommend adding one of many curriculum-linked workshops, whichmake use of this fantastic site. Stay on site to make the most of your visit.

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“Professional, helpful and friendly. I would highlyrecommend WST to other schools andcolleagues.for the experience.Bridgewater High School, October 2015

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