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Geography Tour to Iceland

Monday 13th February to Thursday 16th February 2017

Tour basics Why are we going? What will we see & do? About the travel company We’re on

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Why are we going? What will we see & do? We’re on

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Tour basics 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 13th 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 13th February 2017 – we will be leaving school at 7.45am. Returning home We will leave Keflavik at 8am on Thursday 16th 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

• ut 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
• f 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

• ut

We also recommend you pack some snacks! Iceland is very expensive and we won’t be near many shops (chocolate, crisps, breakfast bars etc.)

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• 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

• wn 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)

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• 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.

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• 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.

What will we see & do? We’re on

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Tour basics Why are we going? About the travel company

Why are we going?

• To see different

geographical features

• Complements the

GCSE course and brings the subject to life

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Tour basics Why are we going? What will we see & do? About the travel company

What will we see & do? Tuesday 14th February:

• Full day Golden Circle excursion, to

include:

Day 1: Monday, 13 February 2017

10:25 hrs Check in at Manchester International Airport Terminal 1, with assistance from an airport representative. 12:25 hrs Flight departs. 15:00 hrs Arrive at Keflavik International Airport (local time). The NST guide will meet the group in arrivals. Depart on the coach. 17:30 hrs Anticipated arrival at hotel. 19:00 hrs Evening meal will be served at the hotel.

Day 1: Monday, 13 February 2017 Day 2: Tuesday, 14 February 2017

08:00 hrs Continental breakfast will be served at the hotel. Packed lunches will be provided. 09:00 hrs Depart on the coach Full day Golden Circle excursion, to include: Kerid volcanic crater Gulfoss waterfall Great Geysir þingvellir National Park 17:30 hrs Blue Lagoon 19:30 hrs Depart on the coach 21:00 hrs Arrive back at the hotel 21:00 hrs Evening meal will be served at the hotel.

Day 1: Monday, 13 February 2017

08:00 hrs Continental breakfast will be served at the hotel. Packed lunches will be provided. 09:00 hrs Depart on the coach 09:30 hrs Full day South Shore excursion, to include: Hellisheidi power plant Skogafoss waterfall Reynishverfi beach and Dyrolaey Solheimajokull glacier tongue Seljalandsfoss waterfall 18:30 hrs Arrive back at the hotel 19:00 hrs Evening meal will be served at the hotel.

Day 1: Monday, 13 February 2017

04:00 hrs Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Packed lunches will be provided. 04:45 hrs Depart for transfer to the airport 06:00 hrs Check in at Keflavik International Airport for Icelandair Flight Number FI440. 08:00 hrs Flight departs 10:35 hrs Arrive at Manchester International Airport, Terminal 1 (local time)

• The group will make their own way home from the

airport.

Tuesday 14th February:

• Kerid volcanic crater

What will we see & do? Tuesday 14th February:

• Gulfoss waterfall

Tuesday 14th February: Great Geysir

Tuesday 14th February:

• þingvellir National Park

Tuesday 14th February:

• Blue Lagoon

What will we see & do? Wednesday 15th February South Shore Excursion to include:

Wednesday 15th February

• Hellisheidi power plant

Wednesday 15th February

• Skogafoss waterfall

Wednesday 15th February

• Reynishverfi beach and Dyrolaey

Wednesday 15th February

• Solheimajokull glacier tongue

Wednesday 15th February

• Seljalandsfoss waterfall

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Tour basics Why are we going? 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

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Tour basics Why are we going? What will we see & do? About the travel company We’re on

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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

• f the holiday

Drop your child off at school at 7.30am on Monday 13th February 2017. Collect your child at school on Thursday 16th February 2017 at approximately 12noon .

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Please make sure we have details of where you can be contacted 24 hours a day Our emergency number is:

: 07854 638765

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