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Geography Tour to Iceland Monday 13 th February to Thursday 16 th February 2017
Tour basics Why are we going? We re on our way! What will we see & do? About the travel company
Tour basics Why are we going? We re on our way! What will we see & do? About the travel company
Tour basics Who is going? Mrs Mawson Mr Williams Mrs Yorke-Robinson Mr Blackburn 33 year 10 and 11 students
Tour basics Getting there We will depart from school by coach on Monday 13 th February 2017 and will arrive at Keflavik International Airport in Iceland at 3pm local time. (flight time approximately 3 hours). No meal will be provided on the flight. Please drop your child off at school at 7.30 on Monday 13 th February 2017 we will be leaving school at 7.45am. Returning home We will leave Keflavik at 8am on Thursday 16 th February 2017 and arrive back at school at approximately 12 noon. Please collect your child from school.
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Tour basics Our accommodation We will stay at The Hotel Ork, Breiðumörk 1c, 810 Hveragerði, Iceland. This accommodation is on a full board basis. The hotel has 85 rooms and free WiFi throughout!
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Tour basics Rooms are 2,3 and 4 beds we will sort rooms out closer to the time. WE WILL MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS HAPPY IN THEIR ROOMS!!! WE ARE FULL BOARD BUT FOR THE MONDAY YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A PACKED LUNCH BUT NO DRINKS!! (YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED THROUGH CUSTOMS WITH THEM YOU CAN BUY THEM THROUGH PASSPORT CONTROL
Tour basics YOU ARE ALLOWED 20KGS OF LUGGAGE AND A SMALL DAY SACK (FOR CARRYING YOUR PACKED LUNCH ETC) IF YOU GO OVER THE WEIGHT LIMIT YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY THE FINE!! YOU WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO CARRY YOUR OWN BAG POSSIBLY UP A LOT OF STAIRS!!
Tour basics Travel tips money The currency in Iceland is the Icelandic króna We recommend that students take [ 100] with them on the visit in cash.
Tour basics Travel tips packing The weather in Iceland at this time of year is at or below freezing. We will be outside most of the time. Please see the kit list for the essential items that students will need for their tour. Walking boots need to be waterproof Yak tracks Warm, waterproof jacket Waterproof trousers Hat, gloves, scarf Thick socks Sunglasses Full swimsuit/towel (not bikini) Indoor shoes
Tour basics Travel tips packing Warm trousers Jumpers T-shirts (layers) Nightwear Wash items Something to sit on (fold away mat) You may want to send some first aid items e.g. pain relief, plasters etc. with your child (in their suitcase) as we cannot give them out We also recommend you pack some snacks! Iceland is very expensive and we won t be near many shops (chocolate, crisps, breakfast bars etc.)
Tour basics Please make sure you have told us about ANY medical conditions your child may have Any pupil who is asthmatic MUST carry their inhaler with them at all times If they require inhalers/medication etc they will need to be clearly labelled and shown to us at school without us seeing them they cannot travel!!
Tour basics Mobile phones Camera NB: you will need to bring your own European adapter plug You will be responsible for any items you bring. School will not take any responsibility for damage, loss or theft. Make sure you have NAME on everything!!
Tour basics We will operate a bank system that the children can access each day Maximum amount of money to be brought is 100 (you may want to bring a small amount of English money for drinks etc at the airport)
Tour basics We want everyone to enjoy themselves, but to do so in a safe way. You MUST not leave the hotel without a member of staff from school. You must follow all instructions given to you by a member of staff, it is for your safety.
Tour basics At night once in your bedrooms you must stay there. If you have to leave in an emergency then you do so with a buddy. Staff will also be able to be contacted by mobile. These numbers will be given to the pupils when in their buddy groups.
Tour basics Why are we going? We re on our way! What will we see & do? About the travel company
Why are we going? To see different geographical features Complements the GCSE course and brings the subject to life
Tour basics Why are we going? We re on our way! What will we see & do? About the travel company
Tuesday 14 th February: Full day Golden Circle excursion, to include: What will we see & do?
10:25 hrs 12:25 hrs 15:00 hrs 17:30 hrs 19:00 hrs Check in at Manchester International Airport Terminal 1, with assistance from an airport representative. Flight departs. Arrive at Keflavik International Airport (local time). The NST guide will meet the group in arrivals. Depart on the coach. Anticipated arrival at hotel. Day 1: Monday, 13 February 2017 Evening meal will be served at the hotel.
08:00 hrs 09:00 hrs 17:30 hrs 19:30 hrs 21:00 hrs 21:00 hrs Continental breakfast will be served at the hotel. Packed lunches will be provided. Depart on the coach Full day Golden Circle excursion, to include: Kerid volcanic crater Gulfoss waterfall Great Geysir Day 1: 2: Monday, Tuesday, 1314 February 2017 þingvellir National Park Blue Lagoon Depart on the coach Arrive back at the hotel Evening meal will be served at the hotel.
08:00 hrs 09:00 hrs 09:30 hrs Continental breakfast will be served at the hotel. Packed lunches will be provided. Depart on the coach Full day South Shore excursion, to include: Hellisheidi power plant Skogafoss waterfall Reynishverfi beach and Dyrolaey Solheimajokull glacier tongue Seljalandsfoss waterfall Arrive back at the hotel Day 1: Monday, 13 February 2017 18:30 hrs 19:00 hrs Evening meal will be served at the hotel.
04:00 Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Packed lunches hrs will be provided. 04:45 Depart for transfer to the airport hrs 06:00 Check in at Keflavik International Airport for Icelandair Day 1: Monday, 13 February 2017 hrs Flight Number FI440. 08:00 Flight departs hrs 10:35 Arrive at Manchester International Airport, Terminal 1 hrs (local time) -- The group will make their own way home from the airport.
Tuesday 14 th February: Kerid volcanic crater
Tuesday 14 th February: Gulfoss waterfall What will we see & do?
Tuesday 14 th February: Great Geysir
Tuesday 14 th February: þingvellir National Park
Tuesday 14 th February: Blue Lagoon
Wednesday 15 th February South Shore Excursion to include: What will we see & do?
Wednesday 15 th February Hellisheidi power plant
Wednesday 15 th February Skogafoss waterfall
Wednesday 15 th February Reynishverfi beach and Dyrolaey
Wednesday 15 th February Solheimajokull glacier tongue
Wednesday 15 th February Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Tour basics Why are we going? We re on our way! What will we see & do? About the travel company
Established 1967 - over 45 years experience Government recommended health and safety policy ABTA and ATOL protected - your payments are insured Insurance cover and 24-hour medical assistance cover About the travel company
PRE-TRAVEL & TRAVEL POLICY Note 1. Your policy does not provide cover for re-occurring or pre-existing health conditions unless you are under 18 years travelling in the United Kingdom or Europe. If an Insured-person 18 and over travelling anywhere, or an Insured-Person under 18 travelling outside Europe has ever had a heart or circulatory related problem, a stroke, cancer, any breathing problems, diabetes, any psychological conditions or any other health condition which has been treated in hospital or has been referred to a specialist in the last 2 years you should phone our Referral Helpline quoting NS T on 01623 635958 to see if cover is available. We will confirm any special terms in writing. Note 2. You must tell us if you have a close relative whose health may make it necessary for you to cancel or cut short your trip. Please telephone our Referral Helpline quoting NS T on 01623 635958 with details to see what cover is available. Note 3. Cover for accidental death is reduced to 10,000 if you are under 16 years of age. No cover if you are aged 66 years and over Please check www.nstgroup.co.uk/insurance About the travel company
Tour basics Why are we going? We re on our way! What will we see & do? About the travel company
Don t forget Passports, money and EHIC card, inhalers/medication etc. We will collect passports and EHIC cards at school and will look after them for the duration of the holiday Drop your child off at school at 7.30am on Monday 13 th February 2017. We re on our way! Collect your child at school on Thursday 16 th February 2017 at approximately 12noon.
Please make sure we have details of where you can be contacted 24 hours a day Our emergency number is: : 07854 638765 We re on our way!
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