Iceland, A Trip You Need to Take!
Iceland | Jun 22 - Jun 28, 2023

Cara
Cara W.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on Aug 07, 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Iceland, although it would have been a bit nicer if it had not rained quite so much.
Terry was very good to work with and helped us plan out the trip that would suit us. We truly had an amazing trip!

Hotel Reviews
Frost & Fire Boutique Hotel
Hveragerdi

We enjoyed our stay at Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel. The room was comfortable and we appreciated the black out shades. The breakfast was lovely as well as the staff. Would stay there again.

Authenticity & Character
Comfortable and nice looking.
Location
The hotel is next to a lovely town as well as an interesting geothermal botanical gardens. There was also mountains and a river behind the hotel which provided a lovely setting.
Staff
They were very friendly and enhanced our stay.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed and room were very comfortable.
Hunkubakkar Guesthouse
Kirkjubæjarklaustur

This hotel was fine. The room was very bare bones. They did not have a closet and had 3 hangers hanging from a curtain rod. The black out curtains did do the job. Most cabins were close to their parking spot, but unfortunately, ours was not. If it had not been raining/pouring, it would not have been such a big deal. the breakfast was ok. It was nice to have a restaurant on the premises as there was not a lot nearby.

Authenticity & Character
The room could have had a closet/wardrobe in the room for clothes. I don’t recall there even being a dresser.
Location
The hotel was well located between activities that we were doing.
Staff
Staff was friendly and worked well.
Cleanliness & Comfort
As stated above. In addition, the side of the bed was right up against the wall, even there was plenty of room for it to be pushed away from the side wall. We ourselves moved the bed over so that I didn’t have to crawl down to the bottom of the bed to get out.
Skuggi Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels
Reykjavík

This hotel was very well located, with friendly and accommodating staff. They even let us leave our car in the parking lot while we walked around Reykjavik after our checkout time. The room was very comfortable with good blackout shades. The breakfast was great with lovely servers.

Authenticity & Character
Great room, breakfast and staff.
Location
Great location to be able to walk around Reykjavik.
Staff
Friendly & accommodating as stated above.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable bed and clean room.
Hotel Jazz
Keflavik

The room was fine and close to the airport which was what we were looking for. However, when we checked in the front desk clerk was on the phone and just pointed to a room key. There were 3 keys there and we just picked up ours without any assistance at all from the desk clerk. We just needed a stay close to the airport and it did the job.

Authenticity & Character
It was not a special hotel; it just did the job.
Location
Very close to the airport which was what we were looking for.
Staff
It would have been nice and appropriate if the desk clerk told the person on the phone when we arrived to hold on a moment while he greeted us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed and room was fine.
Activity Reviews
Lava Tunnel Tour
Lava Tunnel Tour
Iceland

Definitely enjoyed the Lava Tunnel Tour and would recommend it for others. Our guide was also terrific!

Quality of Experience
The lava tunnel itself and
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very knowledgeable and also very funny & entertaining as well.
Silfra Snorkeling
Silfra Snorkeling
Iceland

Leon loved this very unique experience! Unlike anything else he has ever done.

Quality of Experience
It is an experience that you can only do in Iceland.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff was well trained and worked well with the group.
Transport
Everything was well organized and set up.
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Iceland

Very unfortunately, we did not get to do the Zodiac boat tour as it was cancelled due to high winds and rain. What a disappointment! I had to put a star to continue, but obviously, not having done the boat tour, it is not valid.

Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour
Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour
Iceland

The Katla Ice Cave Tour was amazing! An experience that you will never have anywhere else. The colors of the ice and just being in an ice cave is like no other. .

Quality of Experience
A unique and beautiful experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide should have shared information to enrich the experience.
Transport
Local specialist: Terry Stanley
Terry
Terry Stanley
Local specialist in Canada | Replied on Aug 31, 2023

Hi Cara, Thanks for the 5 star review. I am so glad that you had such a great trip. And your photos are wonderful! Wishing you and Leon the best. Cheers. Terry