an amazing experience for our family!

Iceland | Aug 11 - Aug 17, 2026

It is hard to capture the most memorable aspects of our experience because there were so many. The eclipse itself amazed us: the steady loss of light, and then especially the return of the light. The three older folks (Dan, Vic and Drea) held each other's hands as the light changed. We loved observing the changing landscapes as we drove. Milo loved watching the puffins and the experience at Blue Lagoon and our side trip to a second set of thermal pools: Hvammsvik. Emmett explained the hydrodynamic features of the different waterfalls to those of us who had never navigated whitewater. Drea was especially moved by Gullfoss and we all loved learning about Sigríður's insistence on saving the falls from exploitation. Sasha was most exhiliarated by going off trail and he and Emmett enjoyed running and sliding down a steep field on their butts. A few of us got our shoes sopped by an unexpected wave as we looked up at the Basalt cliffs and appreciated the hotel hair dryer for shoe drying. Marty, our ice cave guide was a consummate guide with a wealth of information about the glacier. All through the trip we appreciated that Gummi was hovering somewhere on Kimkim to answer questions. Our family is a group with diverse interests and capacities for adventure and this trip had many things for all of us. Thank you!