School Trips To Reykjavik

The beauty of the Northern Lights awaits.

A school trip to Reykjavík is ideal for groups in search of a breathtaking and unforgettable educational experience.

Iceland, as a whole, has it all. It’s ideal for anyone studying Leisure & Tourism, Geography, or STEM. The rugged landscape is beautiful, while the people are warm and welcoming (contrary to the climate).

Set on the southwestern coast, the capital city, Reykjavík, is the perfect base for school groups to explore the rest of the island. It’s well-connected and many of the most famous attractions are only a short drive away. It also has an easy-going lifestyle, fresh cuisine, safe streets, and a real appreciation for art, music and culture.

We absolutely love taking schools to Iceland. And it seems they love going – year after year, it proves to be one of our most popular destinations. So if you’d like to join them, get in touch and we’ll help you book your next school tour.

Why Choose Reykjavík For An Educational Tour?

Entry point to a geological wonderland

Iceland has an almost endless list of incredible geological features. Waterfalls, rivers, volcanoes, icebergs, beaches, caves, mountains, glaciers. It goes on and on and on.

And Reykjavík is the best spot to reach them all from. One highlight our groups love is the famed Golden Circle, a 300km loop of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions, like Thingvellir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss. Reykjavík sits at the start and end of the tour, which can actually be done in just one day.

Modern capital city

Once you’re done in nature, and after a long day of touring, you’ll likely be exhausted – ready to flop into bed at the hotel and get ready for tomorrow’s adventures.

Pupils, though, often have endless energy. Fortunately, there’s plenty to keep them busy in the evenings. Reykjavík has all the hallmarks of a leading European city – a buzzy, but sophisticated, city centre filled with galleries, museums, theatres, cafes, restaurants, and far more.

Example Itinerary

Here’s a sample itinerary for four days in Iceland, using Reykjavík as a base. Please note this is only an example of a tour that we could organise; everything can be adapted to fit your needs.

Day	Morning	Afternoon	Evening	Meals
1	Flight from the UK	Arrive Reykjavík Airport and transfer to your hotel via the Blue Lagoon.	Check in to hotel and enjoy your evening meal.	Evening meal included
2	Visit to Hellisheiði Power Station & Hveragerði.	Guided tour of Golden Circle highlights, including Geysir, Gullfoss and Thingvellir National Park.	Return to Reykjavík for evening meal.	Breakfast & evening meals included
3	Tour of South Shore, including Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, and Reynisfjara beach with basalt columns.	Glacier walk on Solheimajokull (approx. 2.5 hrs duration).	Return to Reykjavík for evening meal.	Breakfast & evening meals included
4	Free time to explore Reykjavík.	Check in to airport for return flight home.	Arrive back in UK.	Breakfast meal included