School Tours To Experience The Natural Wonders Of Iceland

As a relatively small, Nordic island country, Iceland makes for an interesting place to visit on school tours

. Iceland was settled around A.D. 874 when the Norseman Inglfur Arnarson became the first person to permanently make his home there. Situated in the northern Atlantic Ocean, the climate of Iceland, despite its name and longitude, is relatively mild and this lends itself well for those who wish to come and explore the natural wonders that are so abundant here. Since it is so close to the Arctic Circle, the daylight hours vary dramatically throughout the year; in the summer, the days never seem to end and the sun doesnt fully set before it rises again, consequently, in the wintertime, the days can be filled with up to 20 hours of darkness. Though Iceland is named after the natural glaciers and ice on the land, the country itself is only covered ten percent by glaciers; they certainly do however, make for dramatic views. While in Iceland on your school tours, be sure to visit the Blue Lagoon, the Geyser and the Seljalandsfoss.

The Blue Lagoon

Any school tours to experience the natural wonders of Iceland will almost certainly take participants to the south-western part of the country to see what is often considered to be the most famous sight in the country: the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa that is a by-product of the nearby Svartsengi geothermal power plant. The rich mineral content of the waters is considered to be beneficial to a variety of conditions. The waters stay above 40 degrees centigrade year round and are even perfectly swimmable in freezing conditions. The icy blue waters set against the black backdrop of the bare landscape make this stark contrast even more memorable.

Geyser

Sometimes known as The Great Geyser, this naturally occurring jet is found in south-western Iceland and is one of the best-known natural attractions students can experience on school tours. Geyser has been active for some 10,000 years and it can spout boiling water up to 70 metres in the air, but it has been known to be infrequent and in the past has be known to stop shooting water for years on end. Geysers are often caused by surface water working its way down [up to 2,000 metres] and then reaching a boiling point, at which time it is pressured to the surface in a spout of water, often accompanied by steam - both of which are impressive to see in person.

Seljalandsfoss

Located between Selfoss and Skgafoss, the Seljalandsfoss is one of the most photographed waterfalls in Iceland. School tours to the southern part of Iceland will take students to the waterfall and they will be able to walk behind the falls themselves. The water falls around 60 metres and makes for a spectacular sight as you approach from one of the main ring roads. The lush green backdrop and misty surrounds make this an ideal place to visit to soak up the mood of the countryside.

by: Angela Bowden

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