Educational Groups Programmes
Educational Groups Programmes
Educational Groups Programmes
Academic and Culture Groups Department Iceland Travel has years of experience in school groups, university and performance groups. Our specialised team focuses on creative academic programmes and accommodation. We know where the best deals are and what young people like to see and experience. We know Iceland very well and have great connections with local, family-owned companies offering quality service.
Our most unique focus is our success in catering to school groups’ special wishes. Past activities have included:
Our top priorities are safety, learning discoveries and creating a mind-opening experience in Iceland for students and teachers. We put effort in the STEM part of the travel in cooperation with our partners in a fun, interactive way, with a good dash of history and culture thrown in. We’ll customise a tour based on your group’s budget, trip goals and what type of experience you want for your students. We choose local guides who are ideal for school and youth groups and whom we know will do a great job.
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Visits to Icelandic schools Meeting Icelandic locals, including school-age young people Visiting with a team member of ICE-SAR (Iceland’s famous volunteer search and rescue association) Team building games Icelandic cuisine cooking classes Ice skating
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We offer quick responses and personal service and look forward to working with you to plan your upcoming student tour. For further information, please contact us at academic@icelandtravel.is
Accommodation in Reykjavik Area Hotels
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8. Hlemmur Square Hostel Reykjavík 9. Hostelling International Laugardalur Hostel Reykjavík 10. Hostelling International Loft Hostel Reykjavík 11. Hostelling International Reykjavík Down Town Hostel
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1. Hotel Cabin 2. Arctic Comfort Hotel 3. Hotel Viking – Hafnarfjördur town (Reykjavík Capital Area not on map) 4. Smári Hotel (Reykjavík Capital Area not on map) 5. Hotel Vellir (Reykjavík Capital Area not on map) 6. 22 Hill Hotel 7. Norðurey – Hafnarfjördur town (Reykjavík Capital Area not on map)
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Accommodation in the Countryside 1. Start Hostel - Reykjanesbær town (Reykjanes peninsula) 2. Keflavík B&B Hotel - Reykjanesbær town (Reykjanes peninsula) 3. Hótel Vogar (Reykjanes peninsula) 4. Hótel Örk, Hveragerði Town (South Iceland) 5. Eldhestar Hveragerði Area (South Iceland) 6. Árhús, Hella Town (South Iceland) 7. Hótel Hella, Hella Town (South Iceland) 8. Hótel Hvolsvöllur, Hvolsvöllur town (South Iceland) 9. Hellishólar Hvolsvöllur town (South Iceland) 10. Hótel Á, Borgarfjörður Area (West Iceland)
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Day tours and transfers Airport transfer with guide / without guide Start things off right with an Iceland Travel airport transfer. You’ll be met at the airport and taken to your hotel in Reykjavík. We even have suggestions of places you can visit on the way! We also offer InterCity Transfers for an easy way to get from your hotel to city restaurants, attractions and activities. We can add in a guide upon request.
Optional activities • Visit to Viking World exhibition Home of the Viking Ship Íslendingur (the Icelander) and part of the Viking millennium exhibition produced by the Smithsonian Institution. (also available with breakfast included
Airport transfer via Blue Lagoon The Blue Lagoon is not far from the airport, so why not combine a visit to Iceland’s best-known attraction with a transfer? It’s a great way to shake off the jetlag when you arrive… or to say farewell to Iceland when you depart!
Airport Transfer with Reykjavík City Sightseeing You’ll be staying in Reykjavík during your trip, so why not get oriented to Iceland’s capital with a tour on the way from the airport? View famous landmarks and discover interesting facts about this fun, quirky city.
Optional activities • A museums in Reykjavik (Aurora Reykjavik, Tales of Iceland, National Museum of Iceland, Saga Museum, National Museum of Arts, Marittime Museum, Whales of Iceland or other exhibition located in the capital area)
• Terrace of Perlan • Entrance to the tower of Hallgrimskirkja
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Full Day Tours Golden Circle The Golden Circle is like a geology laboratory, but it’s much more fun! Discover how the forces of water, fire and earth created Iceland and our planet. View Gullfoss, a beautiful glacial waterfall, and quirky Geysir, a bizarre hot spring area that includes the high-spouting Strokkur. Walk between two continents in Þingvellir, a UNESCO site where two tectonic plates meet. You’ll also walk through history since this was where Vikings founded the world’s oldest Parliament.
Optional activities • Hellisheiðarvirkjun Visit to a geothermal power plant • Fontana Bath in the geothermal pool and/or introduction of geothermal bakery with tasting • Secret Lagoon Bath in the lagoon • Friðheimar Visit the greenhouse and / or visit the stable • Kerið Entrance to the crater • Raufarholshellir Walk in the lava tunnel • Horse riding or introduction to icelandic horses • Skyrgerðin Introduction lecture and skyr tasting
The South Shore If you want to see the power of fire and ice, you can’t beat Iceland’s South Shore! Discover famous volcanoes such as Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull (a.k.a. E14), and see how they’ve shaped the area. Visit two powerful glacial waterfalls, including one you can walk behind. Meet a glacier up close and walk on a unique black sand beach dominated by powerful waves and unique volcanic rock formations.
Optional activities • Hellisheiðarvirkjun Visit to the geothermal power plant • Raufarholshellir Walk in the lava tunnel • Glacier Hike with gear and safety equipment • Lava Centre Interactive, high tech educational exhibition depictiing volcanic activity, earthquakes and creation of Iceland • Icelandic Lava Show The show recreates a volcano eruption, by pouring molten lava into the showroom and over ice
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Saga Circle Scenic Borgarfjörður in West Iceland was one of Iceland’s first places to be settled by Vikings and has been mentioned in its world- famous sagas. Journey to the Saga Centre in Borgarnes, where interactive exhibits show how Vikings sailed to Iceland for a new life. You’ll also hear about the area’s most (in)famous resident, the fearsome Viking warrior (and poet), Egill Skalagrímsson. In addition, visit the intriguing Lava Falls and the powerful Deildartunguhver hot springs.
Optional activities • Snorrastofa: Learn about the colourful life of 13th-century chieftain, Snorri Sturluson, author of some of Iceland’s best sagas • Krauma: geothermal bath originating from Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver. • Víðgelmir: the largest lava cave in western Iceland • Into the Glacier • Bjarteyjarsandur: Visit to a farm and tasting local products • Settlement Centre Borgarnes: Two exhibitions: one about the settlement of the vikings and the other about the life of the famous icelandic warrior poet, Egill Skallagrímsson
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Snæfellsjökull National Park is known as “Iceland in a Nutshell” because you can view samples of all Iceland’s landscapes in one location. View lava formations, craters, volcanoes, glaciers, black and red sand beaches, caves and more. Also visit the world- famous Snæfellsjökull glacier-volcano. Walk along sea cliffs and on a beach with unusual lava pebbles. You’ll listen to Viking legends and folk tales and maybe even try the Fisherman’s Test.
Optional activities • Vatnshellir: visit an 8000 year- old lava cave located in Snæfellsjökull National Park. • Bjarnarhöfn: Learn about the shark fishing industry and sample some fermented shark (if you dare!)
Into the Glacier Experience This incredible adventure gives you the rare chance to walk into a glacier and look into its very heart. The Into the Glacier experience was developed in 2015 as a way to educate people about how glaciers are formed. The focus is on education, environmental protection and safety. On board an 8-wheel glacier truck you will get to the top of the entrance of ice cave, and once inside you’ll see colours of blue you never knew existed and learn how glaciers hide the secrets of history.
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Half Day Tours City Sightseeing Discover Earth’s northernmost capital city! Learn the layout of the city and drive by famous landmarks such as the Pearl, Hallgrimskirkja Church and the Old Harbour. You’ll also discover how the city runs on pollution free energy and the unique way its location was chosen by Vikings. We can also add-in visits to fun and educational sites.
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FlyOver Iceland Perlan Exhibition National Museum Whales of Iceland Aurora Reykjavik / Northern lights Centre Hallgrimskirkja tower Maritime Museum Art Museums Settlement Exhibition 871 +/-2 Tales of Iceland Harpa
Blue Lagoon Visit Enjoy geothermal relaxation at Iceland’s best-known destination. Plan a visit with us, either with or without a guide. We also have suggestions of great places to visit on the way.
Reykjanes Peninsula and the Blue Lagoon Add some fun learning to your Blue Lagoon tour! Reykjanes Peninsula is a UNESCO Geopark packed with amazingly bizarre examples on geothermal and volcanic activity. Visit landscapes that look like the moon or Earth a million years ago—or take a walk on a bridge across two continents. You’ll learn how our planet was made. There’s also an option to visit a geothermal power plant exhibit about steam energy
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Horse Riding Iceland’s unique horse breed has not changed since Viking times. Icelandic horses are friendly and easy to ride. Horseback riding is a great way to see Iceland’s landscape and nature up close, plus it’s just great fun! Guides will share fun facts with you during the ride about horses, landscapes, history and more. (P.S.- Icelandic horses love it when you sing to them) Note: tour may be shared with other visitors
Whale Watching from Reykjavík Harbour Iceland is fantastic for whale watching. During a boat tour you might see different types of whales, dolphins, seabirds and seals. Marine biologists on board will also teach you amazing facts about whales on this educational and interactive tour. Please note this tour is weather dependent and whale sightings are likely but not guaranteed. Note: tour is shared with other visitors
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Cave Exploring in Raufarhólshellir Discover how volcanoes helped create Iceland with an exciting walk through a lava tube cave. You’ll see the inner workings of a 5,200-year-old eruption. A new footbridge and lighting make it easy for anyone to enjoy the amazing colours and lava formations. Cave expert guides will share the interesting story of the cave’s creation. (Note: tour is shared with other visitors) pular geothermal public pool. Or just enjoy some fun group time together with ice skating or bowling.
Northern Lights Tours Search for the elusive northern lights during your visit. We can arrange tours that search for the northern lights by bus or by boat (shared boat tours). You’ll learn how northern lights are formed and their mention in folktales. Northern lights sightings are weather-related and not guaranteed, but we will work with you to set up a “Plan B” option in advance.
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Feeling hungry? Great, because the food in Iceland is fantastic! We can include a lunch box or a light lunch in each day’s excursions. During the evening your group can relax with a good dinner in your hotel or one of our favourite Reykjavik restaurants.
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