I had researched about Iceland and the places to be visited but had not anticipated the scale of the island and the grandeur of the scenery. The weather was not as rainy as was forecast but it was windier than I expected, the weather suited the landscape and the experiences on the trip. Our guide was excellent - full of information and stories - never a dull moment.
We booked a trip with the tour operator, New Zealand to Iceland in July 2021. The experience was one of the best we've ever experienced. This is our second trip with this tour group and once again it delivered an experience that was tailored to each individual's abilities that were on the trip. Our experienced guides became great friends and navigating the complicated travel caused by COVID was handled efficiently and safely by those taking care of us. First-class trekking was experienced as well as some very challenging days. All in all, it was worth every dollar and Krona spent!
Iceland has a magical landscape and warm and friendly people who clearly love and want to care for the environment they share as their home. The hiking is hard but oh so worth it. Most of the time we were on trails only frequented by sheep, not people so you truly earned the sights of the trip. Thora was the most amazing guide. Her love for her country and all it has to offer shines through her smile and knowledge.