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3 Reviews

5 out of 5

Paul Walsh

Reviewed July 2022

Good

A fascinating introduction to the varied landscape of Iceland’s interior with a good range of trekking experiences.
Walking through snow clad mountains, black volcanic sand, ice clad glaciers and magnificent waterfalls.

Most Inspirational Moment

The honour of walking through imposing rock formations, steam vents and glacier valleys. The creative force of nature unfolding beneath our feet.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent! Petur was confident, engaging and witty. A strong character, who dealt with the complex organisation issues well. Although initially setting a strong walking pace, he adjusted to accommodate those at the back with more breaks. A second guide could have kept an eye on the back of the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

1. Use a good eye mask to shut out the light at night, to enable better sleep. 2. Ensure you have a decent, fully charged power pack, as charging phones etc is not possible in the hills. 3. Bring plenty of Krona for the time in Reykjavik.! Buying meals/drinks is expensive.

Suggestions

Having praised our guide (Petur), several of us felt he should have received more 'hands on' support. With thirteen clients in the group, and tent and cooking arrangements, there was too much for one person to manage. Also the support vehicle should have been travelling with our transport. A potentially dangerous situation on the first night was alleviated by quick actions from the guide, as we waited in developing wet conditions till after10.00pm for the tents, food/cooking equipment and our kit bags to arrive. Having said this we all appreciated the gesture of placing us in a bunk hut the following evening, instead of our tents.

Christine Gausden

Reviewed September 2019

'Storm Group'

This was an unexpectedly challenging trek across a mix of terrains in the Laugavegur region of Iceland – not only did our group experience the most stunning & variable scenery but equally a variable mix of weather conditions & the unexpected evacuation of camp at speed due to extreme wind conditions that started to uplift our overnight accommodation – & a colleague’s possessions ….

Most Inspirational Moment

There were several - daily - which largely revolved about the scenery - 'wow' moments, which will not be forgotten

Thoughts on Group Leader

Gunner was affable, stoic & professional throughout; quietly unassuming, he was the calm amidst 'our storm' - whilst we were somewhat excited by the chaos he was efficient in his acquisition of alternative accommodation - at speed

Advice for Potential Travellers

Notwithstanding the weather, this is not a moderate trip - the walks are substantive in length, & whilst the pace was not over demanding, there were several high, steep, narrow &/or exposed parts to almost every day which a more moderate walker may not anticipate

Suggestions

Before visiting Iceland I was advised by fellow travellers I would love this seismic land - they were not wrong .. a fantastic trek in great company & highly recommended

Ian Hudson

Reviewed August 2018

A walk through a lunar landscape

A five day walk through the land that allegedly inspired JRR Tolkien to write “Lord of the Rings”. Go on your own journey to return your own one ring to Mount Doom. More volcanoes than you can count on both hands but no Orc’s.
Iceland has quite a high rainfall but not a problem for this trip because:
1) It didn’t rain all week!
2) There is very little soil, so no mud, you spend most of the time walking over volcanic ash or lava!

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking over a mountain of obsidian boulders/cobbles. For non geologists obsidian is a volcanic glass that appears black , shiny and breaks with sharp edges. Usually difficult to locate but here there is a whole mountain of the stuff. Being informed that Icelandic trolls are bad, big, don't live under bridges and turn to stone if caught in daylight. Familiar if you have read the "The Hobbit". Petrified Troll spotting was a highlight of most days. The company of a great bunch of Exodus clients.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Gunnar is a very experienced Icelandic guide with a flexible approach to travelling in the mountains. The forecast of high winds early in the trip meant we we didn't use a couple of exposed campsites which made the trip more enjoyable, high winds and tents don't mix! He is a wealth of knowledge on the locality, its eruptive history and the Icelandic saga's. He even coached me in local pronunciation I can now say Eyjafjnallajokull .......(I think).

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the trip notes the advice in them is good especially the bit about using duty free at the airport. Gunnar carried hot water flasks for lunch tea/coffee but if you a lunchtime cuppa soup person take your own flask and packets, plenty of hot water at breakfast. Strong winds over ash produce "dust storms", take a pair of close fitting sunglasses to keep it out of your eyes. Goggles would be a little OTT.

Suggestions

This is trip that will interest Geologists.