Iceland Vacation Review: Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Snowmobiling, Glacier Hiking, Waterfalls, Geothermal Pools, Boat Ride

Jonathan (at this travel agency) arranged a terrific itinerary for our 10 day travels in Iceland and he was consistently communicative and accessible, by both phone and email, in arranging our trip with us. Every detail of our itinerary was listed for each day on the trip app. Jonathan updated it as necessary and included references to multiple potential sites to explore along our route. Having a WiFi hotspot in the 4WD Honda CRV rental, we were able to access the specifics for our accommodations, etc. as needed.

Scheduling a visit to the Blue Lagoon immediately after our arrival, where we were able to relax in the warm salt waters of the expansive geothermal pools, is an example of Jonathan’s attention to detail and his excellent choices for our adventures. Immersing ourselves there after 12 hours of travel felt magical and was restorative. It was an exciting introduction to Iceland. 

The first night accommodations at a boutique hotel on the banks of a river in a small rural valley, is memorable for the pastoral setting and the nearby geothermal vents on the hillside. The small glass-enclosed restaurant overlooking the river at the hotel, served world-class gourmet food with an artistic presentation that was as impressive as the exceptional quality of the meals.

We spent the next 9 days circumnavigating the island on the “ring” road, experiencing exciting adventures, staying at small hotels and enjoying great dinners at restaurants that Jonathan had helped us select. While the weather was overcast or raining during half of our days there, it didn’t slow us down. The layers of outerwear and waterproof rain pants we brought served us well. We followed the planned itinerary of activities - snowmobiling on a glacier, riding Icelandic horses, whale watching, hiking for several hours on a glacier, exploring a lagoon full of floating icebergs from a Zodiac boat, hiking to waterfalls, and soaking in several geothermal pools as we traveled around the country. The landscapes were stunning, even on the overcast days, and we saw far more sheep and horses than people during our travels!  The absence of darkness during the long summer days afforded us extra time to experience the natural beauty of our surroundings well into the evenings. Our last day in Iceland was spent walking around exploring the marina district and central Reykjavik prior to our departure the next afternoon.
We were very appreciative to have found such an excellent travel agent to plan our adventures!