Coach left Manchester Airport at around 12.00pm. ETA at Botanical Gardens 1:15pm

We've just landed!!

In the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

We all enjoyed our snow hike. Here we all are in a winter wonderland!

We found whale bones on the beach!

...and it's sheep's head for tea...!

On a viking longboat!

Getting ready to go in a lava tube

I think most of them liked it!

The girls were very keen to try the shark

Gulfoss Waterfall

Everyone enjoyed the Geysir!

Had a great time at the Fortana Spa

Enjoying the hot tubs in the Hotel Ork!

Outside the Cathedral in Reykjavik

We've landed in Iceland - safe and sound.

Here we go! Just about to take off - Iceland here we come!

We're at the check in desk!

The Iceland 2017 hoodies have arrived! They can be collected from Science 1 at morning break tomorrow.

Some photos of our last trip to Iceland to get you started!

General Information:

Travel arrangements

Outward flight:           Flight - Icelandair F1495 at 12:35 to KEFLAVIK arrives 15:10

Inward flight:             Flight - Icelandair F1440 at 08:00 to MANCHESTER arrives 10:35

The coach will leave the Botanical Gardens at 08:00 on Friday 17th February 2017.  You will therefore need to arrive at the Botanical Gardens 15 minutes before this time at 07:45.

Arrival back at the Botanical Gardens on Tuesday will depend on flight times and therefore it will be best to have a mobile phone to ring parents and advise them of progress. We expect to be back at the Botanical Gardens for approximately 13:30.

You must ensure that you have your passport, currency, any credit cards, your EHIC and personal insurance policy (should you have decided to take any additional insurance) in your hand luggage. I would recommend that you travel in clothes suitable for fieldwork - warm waterproof clothing including boots because it may be cold / wet on arrival, also wearing the items cuts down on weight and space in your luggage. Remember that if you are going to carry any liquids, e.g. shampoo, in your hand luggage they must be of restricted amount and be presented in a clear plastic bag or they will be confiscated.

We are going straight to the blue lagoon when we get to Iceland so please make sure that your swimwear and towel is packed in your hand luggage.

Icelandair Luggage restrictions

All passengers starting their journey at a UK airport and those transferring from international flights at a UK airport will be required to meet the following requirements:

1)         Cabin Baggage

ONE item only of cabin baggage will be permitted through the airport security search point, the dimensions of this item must not exceed: a maximum length of 55 cm, width of 35 cm and depth of 25 cm (21x14x10 inches), including wheels, handles, side pockets etc. with a maximum weight of 6 kg.  NB. You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Laptops/data projectors/handbags should be put within this one piece of hand luggage.

Check on line for the prohibited items.

In addition to this, you can bring on board a coat, a camera, binoculars, reading material, and a shopping bag with tax-free items. All items carried by passengers will be x-ray screened.

Hold Luggage

Baggage in Hold: Each passenger is allowed to check in, free of charge, baggage weighing no more than 20kg* (44lbs).

Liquids

While packing

You are only allowed to take small quantities of liquids in your hand baggage.

These liquids must be in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 ml each.

You must pack these containers in one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag measuring approximately 20 x 20 cms (they are very fussy about this).

At the airport

To help screeners detect liquids, you must:

present all liquids carried to the screeners at security checkpoints for examination

remove laptop computers and other large electrical devices from your hand baggage. They will be screened separately whilst you are screened.

Liquids include:

contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam, other foams

water and other drinks, soups, syrups and deodorants, creams, lotions and oils, pastes, including toothpaste, perfumes, liquid-solid mixtures, sprays, mascara, gels, including hair and shower gels; any other item of similar consistency

Note!

Medical and toilet articles in small quantities which are necessary for the passenger during the journey, such as hair spray, perfumes and medicines containing alcohol, may be carried without prior approval but should be in a clear sealable bag.

NB Travelling in your walking boots will reduce weight in your suitcase.  You may need your waterproof immediately so also wear/keep them at hand during the journey, it may also be cold so have layers including hats, gloves and scarves which you can add.