Unforgettable Adventures in Iceland
During October half term, staff and 49 students from The Hinckley School took part in a once in a lifetime trip to Iceland.
“When we arrived, the students were in awe of the volcanoes, the stunning scenery depicting the glaciers and the mountainous landscape. To start off our adventure we had a guided tour in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, on our first day. The tour saw us spend time exploring the famous Hallgrimskirkja church and taking a look at the Harpa Concert Hall.
The next day saw the students take part in the Golden Circle Tour, providing a fascinating insight into the National Parks and physical features of the country. We saw the Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area, Pingvellir fissure and more. The students, and staff, couldn’t believe the beauty of these majestic sights and were amazed more was to come. At the end of the tour, we took a dip in the Secret Lagoon, a naturally heated body of water created by the tectonic activity. We couldn’t believe the temperatures it rose to but the smell could have been given a miss!
The following day saw us complete the South Shore tour visiting the LAVA centre, the Reynisfjara black sandy beaches and the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Although the weather could have been better, this didn’t stop the students chasing the waves on the Atlantic coast. After action packed daytime adventures, each evening gave us the opportunity to soak in the Reykjavik atmosphere, visiting local shops and indulging in the local cuisine.
All of the students had an incredible time and I just want to say a massive thank you to the students for their incredible conduct and thank you to the staff for all their hard work.
We will be going again very soon and maybe we will see you there!”
- Mr Hillier, Head of Geography
