Iceland: The island of a thousand Wonders
Iceland
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Aug 5 - Aug 14, 2026
Iceland has always been a dream destination for me, and when I heard there was an eclipse passing over the island I knew it was time to go!
We started trip planning very late so we were very grateful for Preeti’s help. We told her what we wanted to see and do while there and she made it all possible. Because of the coming eclipse a lot of places were booked and we never would have found the hotels and tours that we wanted without Preeti’s connections and expertise.
She laid out each day with lots of options for things to do and see; each tailored to our desires and we were never disappointed. Iceland is a truly magical place and Preeti helped us see as much as we could in the 10 day window that we were there.
The eclipse was obscured by clouds except of one brief moment, but we were never in the least bit sorry that we came. The weather is always a gamble but our lovely trip to this beautiful island could not be diminished by that.
We saw many sites that no doubt thousands have seen before but each one seemed to be so pristine and new as if they were newly discovered just days before.
I know it’s only a matter of time before we return to explore more of the otherworldly realm that is Iceland.
Hotel Reviews
While this is a bit of a drive off the main road and is very remote, it was interesting driving through the moss lava fields. The view from the room window was fantastic as it was just clear enough to see the glacier off in the distance. Overall this was a nice place to stay. It was well appointed and clean.
If you stay on West Man Island , this is a great place to stay. The onsite restaurant was amazing!
The room was small but very comfortable. The shared services such as laundry and kitchen were well appointed. While it was pretty remote, it was not far from the ferry, a gas station, and restaurant. It was a great location in the West Fjords.
Activity Reviews
Was a little worried about whether I could do this tour but it was so worth it! Parts of the hike were strenuous but being on the glacier and the ice cave were worth it! Our guide was amazing!
This was fun! The glacier lagoon is beautiful and our guide was very knowledgeable.
This was a little disappointing as we only saw 1 whale from far away. Not the tour company’s fault. They were wonderful and tried their best to locate the whales. Saw lots of puffins flying across the water!