The geography trip to Iceland was honestly such an incredible experience; I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. It was the perfect mix of actually seeing the stuff we talk about in our GCSE course and just having a massive laugh with friends in one of the coolest places on Earth.
We hit the ground running on day one. Right after landing, we headed straight to the Blue Lagoon to soak in the geothermal water, which was the best way to start. Afterwards, we spent some time exploring Reykjavík, the capital.
The second day was all about the Golden Circle, and it was unreal. We visited the Hellisheiði geothermal power station to see how they use volcanic heat for energy, then headed to the Haukadalur Geothermal Area to watch the Strokkur geyser blast water into the air. We also saw Gullfoss, which is a massive, powerful waterfall, and walked through the Almannagjá gorge at Þingvellir National Park. It’s pretty amazing to think you’re literally walking between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. We also stopped at the Kerið Crater, which was stunning—it’s this huge volcanic crater with a bright blue lake at the bottom.
On our last day, we checked out the Sólheimajökull glacier and the stunning south coast near Vík. We got to see the famous Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, which were huge. Spending time at the Reynisfjara black sand beach was a highlight too. Seeing the Reynisdrangar sea stacks and the Dyrhólaey rock arch in person made it so much easier to understand how coastal erosion actually works. A great trip!
