GRAND TOUR OF ICELAND

15 days from GBP2,999 to GBP3,099 including flights
Tripcode: AVD

Countries Visited: Iceland

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Average Review Rating: from 7 reviews.

Caroline Rickard

GRAND TOUR OF ICELAND

Written July 2011
If you haven't been to Iceland - go!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The scenery is just stunning - I particularly loved the waterfalls.
What did you think of your group leader?
The Icelandic tour leader was fab which of course really helped.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Be prepared for shared rather than en suite facilities most nights - our trip notes didn't really make this very clear. Good standards of cleanliness etc though.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Do a shorter trip if you have to, but this was a good length trip to get more of a feel for the country.
Ruth Beardsworth

GRAND TOUR OF ICELAND

Written August 2010
I have travelled a lot during my life and thought I couldn't be that easily surprised anymore.This was one of the best trips if not The Best
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Can't single one out . They were all absolutely marvelous .
What did you think of your group leader?
Gunnar . Fantastic leader and so easy going and practical .
Proud of his country and knowledgeable .
Exodus usually has the best local leaders .
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Go - and go soon !
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Would like to stay in a centre based accommodation and explore the locality in more depth .
In the middle of the country ?
Christopher Meakin

GRAND TOUR OF ICELAND

Written June 2008
This was an absolutely fantastic trip - highly recommended if you want more than just a whistle-stop tour of Iceland. Amazing scenery, well informed guide, comfortable accommodation - and even decent weather!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Obvious highlights were the breathtaking scenery, waterfalls, glaciers, mountains, geothermal activity, birdlife, outfalls of years of glacial and volcanic activity, with plenty of stops to walk (including with crampons and ice axe on a glacier!) and explore the landscape. There were so many highlights I wouldn't want to single out just one, but maybe the walk by the glacial lagoon was the most inspirational experience.
What did you think of your group leader?
David was extremely well informed and added so much real value to the trip. His wealth of knowledge about how glaciers and volcanoes had formed the landscape, about geothermal activity, about the Icelandic Sagas, about the best places to eat (and drink!), together with a genuine passion for Iceland and a great sense of humour made the time between stops informative and fun. He made the difference between a really good trip and a really great trip.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
My only advice would be to take a headnet to the Lake Myvatn area if you go in the midge season! They don't bite but they are a real nuisance!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
My personal feeling is that there is no better way to experience, rather than just see, Iceland.
Leonie Hayes

ice, ice and more ice.

Written September 2007
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The whole country is inspirational. it was wonderful to drive around and see so much. Every time you drove around a corner, there was another spectacular sight. it was fantastic to have the chance of getting out of the bus and walk around and experience the countryside.
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What did you think of your group leader?
Dave Kelly is an inspiring leader. He has a love of the country which taught the rest of us to love the country. he does go the extra mile to ensure we all have the opportunity to appreciate all we saw.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
bring lots of warm clothes. try the local spirit.
Ordina de Raad

The hot pools were the best ever

Written September 2007
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
I really loved Iceland. The whole country was amazing. Each day was better than the Last. All the places we stayed were wonderfull especially he place near the beach by the mountain that was used in Journey to the centre of the earth. The food was wonderfull, he is a great cook. The best part for me was the 24hr daylight I have been on many trips around the world but this was the best.
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What did you think of your group leader?
Our group leader was excellent. very knowlegable. He made the trip so interesting. I loved the picnics everyday.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Pack light and pack warm.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Less time in Rekyavik and more time in the country. I just loved it. Thanks
Ruth van Hoogstraten-Brown

journey to the land of ice and volcano

Written September 2007
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

going out on the ice lagoon - All those marvellous colours.
the Lake Myvatn area - such interesting sights to see. Pity we didn't have enough time there
Seeing puffins, and owls, and whales!
24 hour daylight!
Soaking in a real volcanic hot spring and walking on top of lava still warm and steaming
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What did you think of your group leader?
very pleasant, very experienced , very knowlegeable, good at organising the group and adapting if the itenerary had to be changed
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
even in 24 hour daylight, on a mild day, Iceland is NOT warm. take warm clothes. Forget the strappy tops.
Very little grows in iceland - especially food. If you like vegetables and fruit, think of taking a few tins along with you. There is very little variety and what there is, is Very Expensive.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
We would have liked to spend more time in Lake Myvatn and less in Akureyri, where there really was very little to do apart from catch up with one's diary! We hope that Exodus take this on board for future trips.
Dave Stroud

Waterfalls, volcanoes, ice lagoon and volcanic springs. I loved it all!

Written January 2007
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Although the entire holiday was pretty much perfect for me one highlight was a walk up a volcano near Lake Myvatn. At the summit you could see steam rising between the rocks. It was truly awe inspiring. Other highlights included all the waterfalls we visited, the blue lagoon (which i enjoyed far more than i thought i would) and the ice lagoon. The whole area surrounding Lake Myvatn was beautiful. I'd wanted to visit iceland ever since studying geology years ago, so for me it was a dream come true.
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What did you think of your group leader?
Our group leader (Petur) was very knowledgable and was also great fun, entertaining us all on many occasions. Although the lunches were limited and became somewhat monotonous by the end of the holiday he always made an effort to add something unique and icelandic to the menu, so you got to try something new most days. The pickled herring bacame very popular! All in all, our guide couldn't have been better. Also, i should also mention our driver (Amundi) who was also great. We broke down in the middle of nowhere and within minutes he was under the bus trying to fix it.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Put simply Iceland is breathtaking! I can't recommend enough this holiday enough. There might be some minor negative points but the positives far outweight those.