Geography School Trips & Tours
Take learning further on an unforgettable geography trip with NST
Our geography trips help students connect with, and explore, the world beyond the classroom - from the UK’s dramatic coastlines to some of the most impressive landscapes on the planet. Whether you’re teaching KS3, GCSE or A‑level, NST expertly tailor every itinerary to your curriculum and learning objectives creating experiences that turn real world geography into unforgettable learning.
What to expect on our geography school trips
Expect hands‑on learning, real‑world case studies and plenty of curiosity sparked along the way. Students can investigate topics such as urbanisation, climate change, coasts, natural hazards, resource management and population. Every trip is shaped around your goals, with simple, supportive planning from start to finish.
Our geography trip highlights
School geography trips are an amazing way to explore some incredible locations. A few group favourites include:
- Andorra - Fieldwork - fieldwork in a stunning mountain setting.
- Barcelona & Catalonia - urban development and coastal studies.
- Iceland - volcanoes, waterfalls and geothermal wonders.
- Northern Ireland
- Paris - rivers, regeneration and big‑city geography.
- Sicily - tectonic activity, Mediterranean ecosystems and unique landscapes.
- Bay of Naples - volcanic landscapes, coasts and tourism impact.
- The Netherlands - water management and sustainability.
- West Coast USA - deserts, canyons and standout geography sites.
- UK destinations – from major cities to rugged coastlines, including London, Cornwall, Northern Ireland and North Wales for accessible, affordable fieldwork.
Our great range of geography tours doesn’t end there. If you have a location in mind we can build a trip around it.
Why book school geography trips with NST?
Booking with NST means working with people who love bringing geography to life. Whatever you’re teaching, we build trips that turn case studies into genuine “now it makes sense” moments. Real places, real impact.
Glacier studies? We’ll make it happen. Coastal fieldwork? No problem. Urban investigations? Done. We help make every topic click and every trip run smoothly.
Browse our most popular geography school trips
Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled school trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- NST is a certified Iceland specialist
We're proud to be a certified Inspired by Iceland specialist, which means that we have been accredited as a tour operator with extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to planning a trip to Iceland.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Support from our Geography Subject Experts
Equipped with first-hand knowledge of the culture, climate, history and subject knowledge of geography, NST’s team of Subject Experts can assist with programme delivery to ensure your students have the best possible learning experience.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
Our featured geography school trips
The Bay of Naples
A geography school trip to the Bay of Naples provides a great opportunity to study key themes at GCSE and A-level, including tectonic processes, tourism, hazard management, coasts and industry. This exciting geography field trip programme includes visits to Pompeii, the Phlegraean Fields, Capri and the Amalfi Coast - not to mention Mount Vesuvius!
Iceland
For pupils studying the ongoing impact of glaciation and vulcanicity, a geography trip to Iceland provides a unique opportunity to witness a rare phenomena, from dramatic volcanic lunar landscapes and spouting geysers, to diverging plates, glaciers, and outwash plains! Our geography school trip highlights include the Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle and South Shore Adventure days and the Northern Lights.
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Explore the world with our Subject Experts
Equipped with first-hand knowledge of the culture, climate, history and subject knowledge of geography and geology, our Subject Experts will assist with programme delivery, tailoring your group’s experience to suit your specific learning needs.
Your Subject Expert will contact you ahead of your geography trip for a pre-tour discussion, assist with teaching and practical investigation, whilst also providing advice, support and assistance with on-tour logistics, so you can rest assured that you're getting the best service on your geography trips.
Our Subject Experts are available in Iceland, the Swiss Alps, the French Alps, the Bay of Naples, Sicily and Northern Ireland.
