Pupils from Years 8–12 returned with unforgettable memories after an extraordinary geography trip to Iceland from Saturday 28th March to Wednesday 1st April 2026. Over five action-packed days, pupils explored some of the country’s most dramatic landscapes, experiencing first-hand the powerful natural forces that shape the island.
Highlights included bathing in the Secret Lagoon, witnessing the explosive power of the Strokkur geyser as it erupted every 5-10 minutes and walking through the rift valley at Thingvellir National Park, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are slowly pulling apart.
Pupils also visited Gullfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, where snowy conditions created a spectacular double rainbow on arrival, explored the black sand beaches and coastal town of Vík, and climbed Kerið volcanic crater. A walk to the retreating Sólheimajökull (Sun House) Glacier brought climate change into sharp focus, with time for an epic snowball fight along the way, before finishing the trip with a visit to Reykjavík.
