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I booked this holiday purely as I got a weeks respite for my sick husband. This was all I could find to fit with my dates. Well it was meant to be!! There were 15 of us in the group and as I was travelling alone I was a little apprehensive to say the least. The group was fabulous,the leader Ibi, was superb.she took us to all the places in the itinerary which were all super and we were so well informed.
Every day was exciting, from waterfalls to geysers to glaciers, to film shows, museums and tomato growing !! I was inspired the way Icelanders seem to be so innovative. In 2010 we worried about the ash cloud disrupting our flights, look what happened to them and how they have moved forward.......
Our leader Ibi was the best!!!
Go,go,go...
Iceland is an amazing place and I’d recommend a visit. But disappointed as we didn’t see Northern Lights.
Walking across a glacier, seeing the blue glaciers from the bus window, seeing the icebergs on the black beach.
Our group leader Ipi was fantastic, she couldn't do enough for us and made sure every single person was OK.
This was a great trip, but you're tied to the pre-planned itinerary around the south coast of Iceland. The days were very full, which was great, but would have liked more flex to get to better places to see NLs, as they are the main attraction of the tour. Bring your own shower gel - both our hotels were surprisingly primitive on the toiletries side. Also towels provided tended to be very thin, one pillow each, and thin narrow duvets.
Iceland is the most magical and enchanting country – the landscape is truly haunting and beautiful. The miles covered gave our group a constant backdrop of magnificent mountains, tiny, isolated churches – a flash of their red roofs amongst the white – and brave little Icelandic horses clustered in snow-covered fields. The country is an unforgettable visual feast.
The wrecked icebergs strewn along a black, volcanic beach illuminated in a multitude of glassy shades - a magnificent sculpture park sparkling in the sunshine. A truly memorable experience.
Our guide could not have been better - humorous, knowledgeable, capable and thoroughly good company. Ibi is an exceptional person (a member of the Icelandic volunteer search and rescue service - who could ask for more?). I felt in thoroughly good hands and Ibi made the trip a brilliant experience for all the members of the group. She provided constant and interesting information at the appropriate moments, was a brilliant driver on roads which were, at times, quite challenging. She has great skills, both organisational and interpersonal. She gave us a wonderful insight into her country, both historical, geological, botanical, political - the list goes on and on... Thank you Ibi!
Be prepared for a lot of driving - but every mile is worth it.
Absolutely amazing all round. Had such a good time in the company of some lovely people that I really did not want to come back home. So much more to see and do. A little too much time on the bus and not enough for shopping but I can live with it. Iceland is a beautiful country.
Every place we went to was stunningly breath taking and even the Northern lights put in an appearance.
Group leader was exceptional.
Dont park at the airport. Go the night before and stay in a hotel. The rip off parking charge at the airport was the only thing that marred the holiday. But then you cant expect anything else from London area I suppose.
This was a fantastic holiday with amazing sights (Northern Lights included!!!). Each day was filled with wonderful sights.
Stepping onto the Black beach and seeing the fabulous icebergs. Bathing in the Blue Lagoon. Seeing Northern Lights.
Petur was an excellent, hardworking guide and made every effort to ensure we had a wonderful time.Nothing was too much trouble and his excellent driving skills during a bad storm ensured we did not forgo any of our itinery. He made the holiday fun and was very informative. Thank you Petur.
This was a superb, action-packed holiday. And now that I have seen some of Iceland, I want to go back and see more of the island. Each day was full to the brim with different sights and experiences. We didn’t see the lights (well, only a faint line in the sky) but that didn’t spoil the holiday for me given the sheer beauty of the sights which we took in over the course of the holiday.
I can't limit myself to one single sight. Instead, I will pick the day when we visited the Seljalandfoss waterfall (it was fascinating to walk behind this waterfall), the green house project for the best tomato soup lunch ever, the stunning Gullfoss waterfall, the hot spouts at Geysir, and finally walking along the fault line of the tectonic plates at the national park. It was completely dark for this last stop but we did the short walk as a group and had some fantastic laughs along the way.
Ibi was fantastic. Her style was very much understated but she made sure we knew what we needed to know, without "being on top of us". She was always on hand if we needed extra equipment, e.g. letting us know when we would need the (Exodus supplied) spikes for walking.
The only downside for me is that there was limited opportunity to explore Reykjavik itself. We drove through it early morning when everything was shut and I would love to go back and see more. Therefore, adding on extra days at the start or end of the trip would be a good option.
If you’ve never been to Iceland, & you love the outdoors, you really must put it on your bucket list. Fantastic scenery, intriguing history and culture with weather systems that give all 4 seasons in one day. Who would believe that the sand on the beaches really is black!
The glacial lagoon is a sight like no other..no wonder it features in lots of movies including 007 sipping prosecco in The blue lagoon on the final day is a great way to end the holiday
Our group leader, Ipe was fantastic. Not only was she our leader for the week but also the driver and her local knowledge was second to non.....she even found the northern light for us despite low probability forecasts
Don't let the variable weather conditions happen you spirits. It may well be sunshine in an hour it really is that variable....but have your rain gear with you at all times!
This was an awe inspiring trip with excellent company and a splendid guide. Personally, I achieved 2 firsts: glacier walk and lava tube caves.
Experiencing the continental divide between the tectonic plates of Europe and North America
David was very understanding and excellent at getting us to places at the opportune time.
Be prepared for a physical holiday
This trip was a fantastic and fun adventure from start to finish. I had no idea what to expect from the trip and was not used to cold weather climates but the unpredictable changes in the weather just added to the excitement. The itinerary was packed full of amazing sights including beautiful waterfalls, thermal geysirs, an iceberg lagoon, black sandy beaches, a swim in the blue lagoon and so much more. We also got looked after well each and every day, and where the planned schedule had to be adapted due to severe weather conditions, I still had an amazing time.
There were too many on this trip! But some of the best moments were relaxing in a hot tub with a waterfall as your backdrop, walking up to see a glacier, the iceberg lagoon and swimming in the blue lagoon with snowflakes falling on your face and sipping a drink from the swim up bar on the side of the lagoon.
I really liked the group leader, David Kelley. He was very thoughtful and wanted us to have a great time, and he felt personally responsible that we didn't see the northern lights even though that was down to the severe weather conditions we had. He also had a wicked sense of humour (British, sarcasm) which made me laugh all trip. And he cut up cake in the snow with a plastic knife and fed us. What was also fab was his immense passion for Iceland and what he was sharing with us which was apparent throughout.
Key advice is to make sure you have the right clothing for the trip, the weather is really very unpredictable. So definitely take waterproof trousers and a balaclava, woollen mittens and a hat that covers up your ears and will stay on in a blizzard. Also a waterproof bag and waterproof case for your camera. It can be sunny one minute, then hail can smack you across the face the next, and then it's snowing! Embrace the unpredictability of the trip and don't be disappointed if things don't go according to the itinerary.
Excellent trip with a lot packed in to such a short time. You get to see much more than if you had just booked a trip to stay in Reyjavik. One of the most beautiful Countries I’ve ever been to.
Seeing the Northern Lights, seeing the seals playing in the lagoon and ice walking on the Glacier. Beautiful! (Couldn't narrow it down to just one!)
Excellent. David is from England but has lived in Iceland for 10 years. He knew everything there was to know about Iceland and coupled it with a British sense of humour! He was keen to make the experience as great as possible for everyone whilst being safety conscious at the same time (you can't influence the weather!) True professional!
Take lots of layers as the weather is changeable. My head was lovely and snug, however one pair of gloves did not keep my hands warm when taking photos! Take a tripod for Northern Lights photos.