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GEO G R A PH Y EDUCATE THROUGH TRAVEL Huangshan, China
Magma Mia HERE WE FLOW AGAIN Does your troop know the difference between glaciers and geysers, meanders and mantle, topography and terrain? If not, then we’ve got a few trips that might just sort that problem.
ICELAND HIGHLIGHTS:
v The Blue Lagoon v Vík
If you fancy frozen extremities, and ice making a home for itself on your eyelashes, then we can’t recommend Iceland enough. We guess the black sand beaches, thundering waterfalls, spluttering geysers and icy rock formations are okay as well.
v Seljalandsfoss v Skógafoss v Reynisfjöru v Þingvellir v Geysir v Gullfoss
Inclusions:
v Hellisheiði power plant
v Flights
v Pre-departure teacher pack
v UK & overseas transfers
v 24-hour emergency service
v 3 nights’ accommodation
v F ree trip leader place options
Itinerary Day 1 Touch down in Iceland and head out for an educational afternoon
v Krisuvik Volcano v Perlan Museum TOPICS TICKED OFF:
v Climate change v Land formations v Geothermal energy
at the Blue Lagoon. Your students can dive into the light blue water and enjoy a mud bath in their geothermal surroundings.
v B iogeography and
Day 2 Spend a day exploring the town of Vík, where urbanisation and
v Physical geography
tourism collide. In the afternoon, students will visit the stunning waterfall of Seljalandsfoss. From one waterfall to another, head over to the 60m waterfall Skógafoss before ending your day at the black sand beach of Reynisfjöru.
Day 3 Visit the unique land formations at Þingvellir, then make for the
bubbling mud pits, geysers and 100-foot explosions of water only seen at Geysir. Next on the list is Gullfoss, a thundering waterfall spanning three staircases, and beautiful even when frozen over in winter. The final adventure of the day is Hellisheiði power plant, a modern display of renewable energy.
Day 4 Head over to the mighty Krisuvik Volcano to talk eruptions, land
formations and tectonic plates. In the afternoon, explore changing exhibits at the Perlan Museum, then students will enjoy some free time before catching an evening flight home.
ecosystems
WHAT YOU CAN ADD:
v Hvalfjörður v J ökulsárlón Glacier
Lagoon v S næfellsjökull
National Park v W hale watching tour v H veragerði
geothermal park
AMSTERDAM
Waffles, windmills and water. This city boasts more canals than Venice and more knowledge than any book. Your students will be diving head first into equal parts of quirky culture, natural beauty and iconic history.
Inclusions: v Flights
v Pre-departure teacher pack
v UK & overseas transfers
v 24-hour emergency service
v 2 nights’ accommodation
v F ree trip leader place options
Itinerary Day 1 After they have arrived in the city, your students will start their
HIGHLIGHTS:
v Trip to Rotterdam v Guided bike tour v Anne Frank’s House v Canal Cruise v Royal Palace TOPICS TICKED OFF:
day on a canal boat cruise, where they’ll get the chance to see the impact of water on the city. In the afternoon, they’ll enjoy a splash of culture with a visit to Anne Frank’s House before settling down for their first evening meal. (Insider tip, order the waffles.)
v Urbanisation
Day 2 Today your students will pay a visit to Rotterdam to explore the
v Leisure and tourism
wonderful flowery fields and walk around the top sights of the city. The spot is perfect for exploring urbanisation and modern geography. With so much to see and do, the group will be able to delve deep into the culture and taste the local and very delicious stoop waffles. Later, they’ll travel back to the city to catch up on some sleep.
Day 3 On their final day, students will visit the world-famous Royal
Palace and its amazing architecture. In the afternoon, they can embark on a guided bike tour to hit all the tourist hotspots and see what impact it has had on the economy.
v Modern geography v Renewable energy WHAT YOU CAN ADD:
v D ay trip to Rotterdam v A msterdam’s Zoo v R iekermolen Windmill v N emo Science Centre v D iamond Factory Tour
NAPLES If you and your students are struggling to settle the debate between Neapolitan and New York style pizza, then you’re just going to have to bite the bullet and go there to find out. A trip to Naples will bring a city frozen in time, a famous volcano and unique rock formations on boujie islands off the coast.
HIGHLIGHTS:
v Pompeii v C ooking class and
pizza making lesson v H erculaneum
Inclusions:
v I sland of Capri
v Flights
v Pre-departure teacher pack
v B lue Grotto
v UK & overseas transfers
v 24-hour emergency service
v F araglioni
v 3 nights’ accommodation
v F ree trip leader place options
v M onte Solaro v S olfatara
Itinerary Day 1 Land in Naples and transfer to Pompeii. In the afternoon, a
TOPICS TICKED OFF:
v Tectonic activity
walking tour will give students the full lowdown on a city once one of the richest in all the Roman Empire, which was set into dust in 79AD.
v Nature and
Day 2 Today, your students will enjoy an authentic cooking class and pizza-
v Landscape dynamics
making lesson, sampling beautiful homegrown cuisine and fresh ingredients in the process. On full stomachs, Herculaneum calls, an ancient Roman town settled in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius.
Day 3 Transfer to the Island of Capri, known as the Jewel of the Amalfi Coast - and for good reason! The beauty of the coast is not one to take in on an empty stomach, so your group will enjoy a lunch-with-a-view on a cliff edge. On the island, they can explore its celebrated natural formations, namely the Blue Grotto, Faraglioni and Monte Solaro.
Day 4 In the morning, enjoy a guided tour of Solfatara. Your group might want to peg their noses, this dormant volcano lets off sulphurous fumes and huge jets of hot steam. Transfer back to Naples Airport in the late afternoon, before catching a late evening flight home.
development v Human & physical
geography v Coastal environments WHAT YOU CAN ADD:
v Tarantella show v A day trip to Caserta v A day trip to Paestum v A day trip to Oplontis v A day trip to Cuma
BARCELONA
Barcelona is everything we wish we were; effortlessly cool, colourfully cultured and softlyspoken in a Spanish accent. Students will have a hard time trying to escape the history here – but if you can’t fight it, just don’t.
HIGHLIGHTS:
v Las Golondrinas
boat trip
Inclusions:
v Barcelona Port v Montserrat Natural
v Flights
v Pre-departure teacher pack
v UK & overseas transfers
v 24-hour emergency service
v Garrotxa Volcanic Park
v 2 nights’ accommodation
v F ree trip leader place options
v Olympic Stadium
Park
v Camp Nou
Itinerary
v The Gothic Quarter v La Sagrada Família
Day 1 Once your students have arrived and settled, they’ll explore the
city’s busy harbour on a Las Golondrinas boat trip. In the evening, the group will sample what Barcelona does best - tapas at a local restaurant. Flamenco dancing is on the cards that evening for those who are keen.
Day 2 Start your day at Montserrat Natural Park, situated 60kms from
the city centre. Here, your students will be able to explore the eroded limestone cliffs and mighty mountain ranges of the park, otherwise known as ‘saw-tooth mountain’. Later that afternoon, head over to the Garrotxa Volcanic Park, a perfect example of volcanic terrain home to over 40 volcanoes. After digesting all things rocks, your group will then go on to alleviate their hunger at a local restaurant.
TOPICS TICKED OFF:
v Urbanisation v Coastal landscapes
and processes v Tourism v Ecosystems v L andscape and
tectonic activity
Day 3 On their final day in the city, the Olympic Stadium is the first stop
where students can delve further into the topic of tourism. Afterwards, they can venture to Camp Nou before stopping off at the iconic La Sagrada Família and the Gothic Quarter. Your students will finally enjoy some free time in the city before heading back home. In the Gothic Quarter, be sure to do a spot of vintage shopping at Calle Avinyó and have a cool drink in the iconic square of Plaça Reial.
WHAT YOU CAN ADD:
v Montseny Natural Park v Catalonia coastline v Ebro Delta
CHINA
China: the land of the unknown. Home of emperors, shrouded in history and top of the pack in everything, including education. Your students will see technology at its finest and business booming, we think there might be a wall knocking around somewhere, too?
HIGHLIGHTS:
v L ama Temple v D ay trip to Hangzhou v Z hujiajiao ancient
Inclusions:
water town v H uangpu River Cruise
v Flights
v Pre-departure teacher pack
v O riental Pearl TV Tower
v UK & overseas transfers
v 24-hour emergency service
v T he Great Wall
v 5 nights’ accommodation
v F ree trip leader place options
v A crobatics show v T iananmen Square
Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Beijing to a welcome from your guide. Take a tour
through Beijing’s Hutong areas before indulging in a welcome banquet.
v O lympic Park TOPICS TICKED OFF:
v Climate change
Day 2 The morning brings a visit the the iconic Great Wall, along with walks
v Industrial
Day 3 Take a walking tour of Tiananmen Square and visit the Forbidden
v Human and physical
and photo ops. In the evening, sign up to see a stunning acrobatics show.
City before making for the Olympic Park, home of the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games. After dinner, take an overnight train to Shanghai.
Day 4 Kick off the day with a Huangpu River Cruise and spot famous
landmarks along the way. Students will witness the full power of industrialisation with a visit to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Later, students will visit Nanjing Road, a famous shopping hotspot.
Day 5 Take a day trip to Zhujiajiao ancient water town, a floating village
which is over 5,000 years old. Students will then stay overnight in Shanghai.
Day 6 Enjoy your last day with some free time in Shanghai, before you catch your transfers and evening flight home.
development geography v Transport & mobility v Globalisation v Urban/rural contrasts WHAT YOU CAN ADD:
v A day trip to small
Three Gorges v Yangtze River Cruise
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