An open-air laboratory where scientific phenomena are part of everyday life, Iceland is a real treat for Scientists. Invite students to explore the potential uses of geothermal energy and witness the ability of humans to harness the power of the natural world.
Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is one of the planet's most tectonically active areas, enabling it to utilise geothermal energy more than any other country in the world. Renewal energy provides more than 80% of Iceland's supply and has transformed a once poor country, dependent on peat and imported coal, into a nation which enjoys a very high standard of living. Between the months of September to March, Iceland's skies are witness to a natural phenomenon, known as the Northern Lights.
Investigate geothermal energy at the Perlan building in Reykjavik and investigate how the city is run almost entirely on green energy. Debate the potential for sustainable living, when you visit the world's first filling station for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Examine energy and movement as you encounter evidence of lava flows in the natural landscape. Identify arctic species and plant succession by examining Iceland's diverse aquatic and terrestrial environments. Study the chemistry of geothermal water at explosive geysers and tranquil lagoons.
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5 Days to Iceland
Day 1:
Travel to Iceland by Air. Meet your transfer to take you to your accommodation.
Day 2:
Take the Golden Circle guided tour and visit Thingvellir National Park, the Hellisheid powerplant, the Kerid volcanic crater and continue to Gullfoss Waterfall. Visit the Great Geysir, Strokkur. Time permitting you can stop at Skalholt or Hveragerdi. In the evening visit a local geothermally heated swimming pool before returning to your accommodation.
Day 3:
Depart for the full day South Shore tour driving from Reykjavik to the mountains seeing Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull volcano, made famous by its April 2010 Eruption. Stop at Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss waterfalls. The tour then takes you past Dyrholaey, to the village of Vik and the Reynisdrangar rocks.
Day 4:
Visit the Reykjanes peninsula and the town of Hafnarfjordur. Continue towards Lake Kleifarvatn, then on to Krisuvik. After a drive through Grindavik enjoy a swim in the Blue Lagoon.
Day 5:
Depart from your accommodation transferring to the airport for your return flight.
