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Iceland 2020 March 4th-7th

• Itinerary
• Practicalities
• Expectations

STAFF ACCOMPANYING TRIP

• Ms Hancock – Head of Geography, trip leader
• Mrs Thatcher – Geography teacher
• Mrs A Chastney – Finance Office
• Rayburn staff – field studies tutor

THE SPECIALIST EDUCATIONAL TOUR OPERATOR

WORKING TOGETHER TO PROVIDE QUALITY TOURS AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES. DELIVERING OUR PROMISES TIME AND TIME AGAIN.

ITINERARY WEDS 4TH MARCH

• 02:30 leave Beverley High School (on

Acklams coach)

• 05:30 approx. Arrive Manchester Airport.
• 05:45hrs. Check in opens at Manchester

Airport

• 07:45 EZY1805 departs for Reykjavik -

Keflavik International Airport

• 10.40hrs EZY1805 arrives at Reykjavik -

Keflavik International Airport

• 11.40hrs Load luggage. Coach departs

for the Bridge between the Continents

• Bridge Between the

Continents (with lunch stop)

• Gunnuhver Hot Springs
• Eldborg Crater
• Krysuvik Mud Puddles
• Kleifarvatn (the draining

lake)

• Arriving at hotel about 5pm,

evening meal at 6:30pm

DAY 1

HOTEL CABIN, REYKJAVIK

IN THE HOTEL

• Good behaviour at all times.

There will be other guests on holiday in the hotel

• All breakages and damage

need to be reported at once to a member of staff.

• Always leave your hotel key at

reception.

DAY 2 – THURSDAY 5TH MARCH

• There are separate male and female

changing and showering areas

• This is part of Icelandic culture and is

partly because the springs are natural and therefore not kept clean with chemicals like our pools are.

• You will be able to buddy up with a

friend and help each other out with towels for screens if it makes you feel more comfortable.

A WORD OF WARNING…

DAY 2 – THURSDAY 5TH MARCH

• Gullfoss waterfall
• Geysir geothermal area
• Back to the hotel for 6:30pm

DAY 2 – THURSDAY 5TH MARCH

DAY 3 – FRIDAY 6TH MARCH

LAVA CENTRE

• A walking tour and shopping time in

Reykjavik

• The Perlan Building and Ice Cave

DAY 4 - SATURDAY 7TH MARCH

• Midnight – 12:30am - Estimated

time of arrival back to Beverley High School

• We will get the girls to text or ring

to confirm times once we have got luggage and are on the bus.

• .

Reykjavik Keflavik to Manchester

• Flight number EZY1808
• Departure 18:00 Sat 7th Mar
• Arrival 20:40

LUGGAGE

• We are flying with Easyjet
• Luggage Allowance: 20kg per

person checked luggage + one piece of hand luggage (rucksack please)

• Passports and money to be

kept in hand luggage (we’ll collect these on the coach)

• Baggage labels for outward

journey only completed and attached.

• No liquids, or sharp items in

hand luggage.

PASSPORTS & EHIC

• Passports must be in hand luggage, will be collected by staff.
• They will be kept in the hotel safe and distributed on the return

journey back to Britain.

• EHIC - Iceland has a reciprocal arrangement with the UK

so these will be needed in case of any medical treatment (unless there’s a no-deal Brexit in which case they may not be valid)

• Medical consent form – please complete and return

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY

• Snacks – cereal bars etc

(breakfast)

• A water bottle (to use whilst in

Iceland)

• You might want to bring a packed

lunch for later, and/or money to buy some at the airport, as our first meal provided is dinner in the evening.

THE COACH TO THE AIRPORT- ACKLAMS

• The coach will be fitted with seatbelts, they must be worn at all

times.

SPENDING MONEY

• Recommend approx. 10,000 ISK (about £70) – for drinks,

souvenirs, snacks and lunch on the first and last days.

• All trip money is the responsibility of the student.
• Purses & wallets should contain student name and hotel name

in case lost.

Temperatures – around freezing Rain and/or snow likely

CLOTHING – KIT LIST ALREADY SENT – SPARES AT FRONT

• A warm coat
• Waterproof (if above one is not)
• Trip Hoody
• Woolly hat, scarf, gloves
• Sturdy, warm boots suitable for snow

(walking boots ideal)

• Casual evening clothes but not lots
• Trainers or other comfortable shoes
• Layers of clothing, t-shirts, jumpers,

leggings etc. Enough for ‘just in case’ you get wet

• Thermals if you have them but layers are

fine

• Nightclothes.
• Underwear, socks (lots of socks!).
• Swimwear and towel
• Toiletries
• Sunglasses
• Camera / phone
• Any Medication (ensure you have told Ms

Hancock about this in writing)

• Small rucksack essential
• Pens/pencils
• Clipboard / hard back notebook
• Carrier bags for dirty washing

WHAT TO BRING?

EXTRAS

• A travel plug - Europlug/Schuko-Plug (CEE types)
• Get together with friends / people you might share with

to avoid bringing unnecessary items e.g. hairdryers the hotel rooms all have them.

• Do not bring anything valuable, jewellery, ipads etc. If

you do so it is at your own risk.

SAFETY

• https://www.rayburntours.com/safety-

financial-security/safety-management/

Comprehensive risk assessments and procedures by both Rayburn Tours and Beverley High School / ERYC But we require sensible behaviour at all times, and for girls to be involved in

• ngoing risk assessment – look after

each other and speak to staff. Airport – 3 groups of 10 students per staff member. There is the possibility of shopping if time allows – in groups of minimum 2 girls – with staff at one designated spot and a phone number for

• emergencies. If you would

prefer your daughter to stay with an adult then please let us know.

BEHAVIOUR

• Beverley High School has an

excellent reputation abroad.

• Behaviour must be excellent all

week and at all times.

• No one is allowed to drink under

the age of 18 by law.

• No one is allowed to smoke.
• School policy is that Parents and

Pupils will be asked to read carefully and sign a contract which they must adhere to.

PHONES

• Being on a school trip means the same rules as school apply – but we are

happy for you to use phones within sensible boundaries

• Taking pictures is fine (please be aware of your surroundings!) but

constant Snapchat etc is not – the time for social media (if you can’t be without it!) and home contact is on an evening please.

• Be aware that not all members of the group use social media, or wish to

have their images posted online, additionally, many parents do not wish their child’s image / details posting for safety reasons so please post sensitively and only include yourself.

• Any problems, as in school – you MUST see staff first before contacting

home, or posting anything online.

• You are required to switch off and hand in phones before bed (school

policy) – they will be returned at breakfast

SOME FINAL REMINDERS

• Students will have ID cards – keep them on you!
• Rooming – complete a sheet
• Please check we know any dietary requirements (including vegetarians)
• Insurance details - please collect a copy if you wish. We use the standard

Rayburn Schools insurance, through Endsleigh.

• Questions?
• Medical consent
• Contract
• Rooming / hoodies

Chest Body length Sleeve length XS 34” 49cm 64cm 57.5cm S 36” 52cm 67cm 59cm M 40” 56cm 70cm 60.5cm L 44” 61cm 73cm 62 cm XL 48” 65cm 76cm 63.5cm