A GROUP of 40 students from Eggar’s School in Alton enjoyed an unforgettable five-day Icelandic adventure during the Easter holidays.

And it didn’t take them long to realise that Iceland really is geography in action.

From secret lagoons and exploding geysers to hidden waterfalls and the northern lights, the students experienced a huge variety of breathtaking scenery and astonishing views.

The weather was incredible throughout the trip too – from cold bright sunshine to hailstones and snow.

Disappointingly high winds caused them to abort their planned walk on the ice caps but a walk behind a colossal 60-metre waterfall soon made up for it.

One of the students commented on a visit to the Reykjanes Peninsula.

“It was amazing to go and see the gap between the continents and the hot springs in Gunnever. We got to stand in between the Eurasian and North American plates.

“None of us could believe that we could cross a bridge into America and be back within two minutes,” he said.

Another highlight included going to the Eyjafjallajokull flood plain, where the students saw the effects of the famous volcanic eruption in 2010 on the surrounding glaciers and on the local community who rebuilt their lives after the destruction.

The Eggar’s School pupils from Alton are pictured during their trip to Iceland.