Circumnavigating beautiful, stark, dramatic Iceland
Iceland
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May 19 - May 30, 2024
Eric did a great job helping us plan an awesome 11-day trip to Iceland, circumnavigating the country with a good mix of sightseeing and activities. We rented a car at the Keflavik airport, spent one full day in Reykjavik including a guided city tour, then began driving counterclockwise around the island. The next four days were packed with unique adventures including "Into the Volcano", snorkeling in the Silfra fissure (in an insulated dry suit!), exploring an ice cave, and walking on the biggest glacier in Europe - all were absolutely wonderful.
That got us to the SE corner of Iceland and the remaining days were spent driving, checking out the beautiful sights, hiking, and going to 2 thermal spas. It was a fair amount of driving (2.5-4 hours/day) but allowed us to be immersed in the wonderful natural beauty, culture, and variety of the island. Of particular interest to us were some spectacular waterfalls, Hverir geothermal area (fumaroles, mudpots), Hvitserkur rock formation and beach w/lots of seals and seabirds on the Vatnsnes peninsula, and the Glaumbaer Museum w/traditional turf house.
Activity Reviews
The Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour was such an amazing experience! The ice cave was absolutely stunning, and the tour was well-organized.
The length of the hike was just right—not too long, but definitely enough to feel like an adventure. I'd do this again in a heartbeat!
Hi Jamie! How nice to hear you had such a good time. Thank you for your kind words and for the detailed review on what we do, and I wish you many years of adventures such as the one you had in Iceland! All the best to you and Bill :-)
Èric