Essential Summer School Trip to Norway Norway
4 Days from £1000pp
based on 36 students and 4 teachers (free places) travelling in Apr 27. All compulsory charges that we have been able to calculate are included in the price. We'll highlight any expected local charges in your tailored quote.
We provide transparent and realistic pricing that reflects a full itinerary of engaging activities. As former teachers, we know your time is valuable, so we focus on giving you clear, honest quotes from the outset.
Norway is the hidden gem of Europe and visiting in the summer season showcases the very best of the country. You'll experience beautiful sunny hikes, lunch with a waterfall background and toasting marshmallows by the lake.
Students of all ages can embrace the outdoors and experience textbook topics with all 5 senses. Plus, a school trip to Norway is more affordable than you may think!
You will stay at Voss Hostel, which is a great base for exploring Lake Vangsvatnet while being close to Voss town centre. From this base you can visit Sima Hydropower Plant and explore Voringsfossen, Norway's most famous waterfall!
What's included
- Return flights from London Gatwick Airport
- Hold luggage for all passengers
- 3 nights' accommodation
- Full board basis
- Travel disruption support
- Loyalty scheme with a range of benefits and discounts
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary including: Sima Power Station, Norwegian Nature Centre, Voringsfossen Waterfall
Day
1
Tvindefossen Waterfall and arrive at Voss Hostel
Tvindefossen is a stunning 110m waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and towering cliffs. Several walking paths allow you to experience its majesty up close. Don’t be afraid to get splashed as the myth says that the water is a fountain of youth!
Head to your home for this trip – Voss Hostel, which lies by Lake Vangsvatnet and is close to both the Voss town centre.
Day
2
Sima Hydropower Plant, Norwegian Nature Center, Voringsfossen & Hardangervidda Plateau
Learn how Norwegians harness the hydropower on a guided tour of Sima Power Station, one of Europe’s largest hydroelectric power stations. Watch a short film about the importance of developing sustainable energy sources then explore the main turbine hall, located 700m inside the mountain!
Learn about the relationship between nature, climate and environment at the Norwegian Nature Centre, through the use of innovative displays and interactive technology.
Next, head onto the Hardangervidda Plateau. Here, you’ll see diverse ecosystems that support a range of wildlife. You may also encounter arctic foxes, eagles, grouse, owls, cranes and falcons.
Voringsfossen, located within the Hardangervidda National Park, is Norway’s most famous waterfall, plunging 182m from the plateau. A viewing platform gives fantastic views of the main drop of 145m into the into the Måbødalen valley below.
Day
3
River Rafting, Voss & Lakeside Bonfire
Kick off the day with an exciting rafting trip. Students will learn new skills and work as a team as they meander through the wild rapids.
Explore the town of Voss, you’ll see charming streets, art galleries and local boutiques. Visit the Vangskyrkja and learn about medieval religious traditions, or the Voss Folk Museum, which showcases traditional buildings, artifacts and exhibits.
What better way to relax and reflect after a busy day than by toasting marshmallows on a bonfire overlooking Lake Vangsvatnet?
Day
4
Bergen
Explore Bergen before your flight home.
You can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bryggen, take the funicular to the top of Mount Floyen, visit one of Bergen’s many museums, or head to the nearby fish market and eat like a local.
Trip notes:
This trip to Norway is available in the summer months. If you want to add an extra teacher, you can do so by adding an additional £10 per student.
School Trip Planning Hub
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Launching Your School TripCurriculum links
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- Rural environments
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- Tourism
- Human rights
- Cultural, ethnic and gender geography
- Food & water resources
- Energy resources
- Sustainability
- Globalisation
- Water, carbon & nutrient cycles
- Oceans
- Global systems, trade & global governance
- Superpowers
- Changing places
- Health & disease
- Geographical skills
