ICELANDIC HIGHLIGHTS

8 days at GBP1,749 including flights
Tripcode: AVP

Countries Visited: Iceland

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Our Clients’ Reviews

Average Review Rating: from 7 reviews.

Graham Mason

ICELANDIC HIGHLIGHTS

Written September 2011
If you like scenery then this is the holiday for you. As well as including the Golden Circle which all weekend trippers to Reykjavik have to do, you see parts of the country without having to queue behind other tour buses. You do however have to get out of the bus and use your legs!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The Bassalt columns near Vik
The drive over the mountain pass.
The walk on Snaefellnaes pennisular.
What did you think of your group leader?
Walti was my kind of leader. He kept the tour going without being in your face - leading from the back. Super chilled out, very knowledgable with plenty of 'true' stories.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Be prepared to get out of the bus.
If you want to eat out in Reykjavik then bring plenty of cash. Even at current exchange rates it ain't cheap.
Mike Chainey

ICELANDIC HIGHLIGHTS

Written August 2011
I CANNOT PRAISE THE TOUR GUIDE, DRIVER AND LOCAL OPERATOR FOR A WONDERFUL TRIP.IT HOWEVER WAS RUINED BY A ANOTHER TOUR GUIDE FROM THE PARENT COMPANY ON THE SAME TRIP.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
FILLETING ICELANDIC COD AT LANGAHOLT.
What did you think of your group leader?
I HAVE SEEN 52 COUNTRIES AND BY FAR THE BEST I HAVE HAD AND WENT BEYOND WHAT THEY WERE REQUIRED TO DO. THIS TITLE SHOULD INCLUDE THE DRIVER AS WELL.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
MAKE SURE YOU ARE ADVISED OR ASK IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER TOUR GUIDES ON THE TRIP.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
THANKS TO THE EXODUS CREW IN LONDON FOR LISTENING TO MY CONCERNS
Eimear Phelan

ICELANDIC HIGHLIGHTS

Written August 2010
Peter was the best tour guide ever came across. His knowledge of everything was second to none.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Walk to crator
What did you think of your group leader?
Lovely man, couldn't have been nices.
Hanas the bus driver was exceptional too. Really included himself in the group and explained lots to us
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Bring clothes for all weather types
Kerry Fleming

ICELANDIC HIGHLIGHTS

Written August 2010
This is a fantastic introduction to Iceland, a beautiful and amazing country. The trip is billed as relaxing and is not strenuous, other than a bit of a steep climb at to get to the top of the volcano on the first day. The days are quite long but you pack loads in and make the most of your time there.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Iceland itself was a total inspiration. The landscape is breathtaking from the glaciers to the coastal areas to the moonscapes and waterfalls. The people are really friendly and welcoming too.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our guide was Pétur Gunnersen and driver was Hannis Snorri. They worked well as a team and we were surprised to discover on our last day that it was the first trip they had done together. Pétur was a great guide, very knowledgeable about his country and passionate about geology. Hannis was a great driver and very good company.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The trip notes state the accommodation is basic. The notes say you may have to share bathrooms. I had to share 4 nights out of 7. Don’t let this put you off but be prepared for a variety of experiences. On our trip we had good and bad. The Venus has terrible rooms on the upper level and the bathroom (shared by quite a few people including campers) was not the cleanest. Although, even here the staff were lovely. They gave me an extra pillow and fixed a bin liner to my curtain-less window! The food was good throughout; our group seemed particularly partial to the pancakes at the Langaholt. The Aurora Guesthouse in Reykjavik is in a great location.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
If you want to see a lot of Iceland in a short space of time and you are on a budget then what are you waiting for? This guided tour is a great taster.
Timothy Tucker

Land of ice and fire - and very expensive beer!

Written September 2007
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Going straight from the airport to the Blue Lagoon, where you can chat to your fellow travellers - a great ice breaker, although in our case, it helped that the sun was beating down on!
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What did you think of your group leader?
Our group leader, Valti, was great. Good sense of humour and kept the interest going by introducing all sorts of.....errrr..... 'delicacies' into our lunch times.......
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
This is not a serious walking holiday. Most days we had a short stroll. Most strenous walk was up to the extinct volcano, and that wasn't particularly far, and just a short steep climb at the end.
There's a lot of time spent on the bus, so pack travel sickness tablets if you need them, and a book or Ipod.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Iceland is great, would love to go back but do something a little more strenous or travel independantly.
Michael Mahboub

A fantastic experience

Written September 2007
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Iceland itself... 24 hour daylight and the crystal clear 18 degree day we had when staying on the beach......so surreal, apparently there rare in iceland...?
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What did you think of your group leader?
Very good, very helpful... and well spoken
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
If you are a whinging pom dont bother going, and if youre one to complain about how expensive things are...! Just remember where iceland sits on the map and how much they produce, so of course it will be a little pricey...( just incase you didnt know bananas dont grow there)... We all knew this before we arrived, so dont mention it when in the country...anyone travelling on the pound isnt allowed to complain about prices in my opinion... makes it easier for non english travellors to have a better time...!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I want to go back and see the northern lights...
Frank Townsend

Iceland Trip

Written September 2007
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The waterfalls, clean magnificent open spaces, especially snaefellness peninsula, birdlife, trip to the snowfields near the top of the snaefellness volcanoe
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What did you think of your group leader?
Very good, approachable, friendly and very helpful
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Just go!