Perfect Trip, Can’t Wait to Return
Iceland
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Nov 29 - Dec 7, 2025
Everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful, so first of all GREAT job by Emanuela, our local specialist.
Our tour guide Mica, who led our 2 day tour to the Snaeffelsness Peninsula, was really charismatic and knowledgeable, and did a great job setting expectations about drive time, meals and accommodations.
Seeing the northern lights from Sky Lagoon and climbing on the glacier/in the ice cave with Anna from Troll Tours were highlights.
We also really enjoyed whale watching, eating bread cooked in the vents at the horse farm, the tomato soup at Fridheimer green house, and alllll the waterfalls.
Our favorite spots in Reykjavík were Kabarett (where we saw a terrific poetry reading), the Phallological Museum, Fish Mrkt and Mat Bar. Seeing everything lit up for Christmas was so lovely, and we loved strolling around the city center and looking at all the art.
I also want to thank the staff of the Storm Hotel, who were so welcoming to us each of the three times we checked in. The breakfast there was lovely, as well. It was a great way to start each day.
Oh and the Blue Lagoon and Silica Hotel were just as advertised. What a perfectly otherworldly gateway to the rest of our adventure. I’d recommend everyone start there if they can.
Hotel Review
The floors are warmed by the volcano, and the hot pool has a swim-in entrance. Great breakfast, too.
Activity Reviews
The pictures you’ve probably seen of this place are unbelievable, and yet somehow they don’t come close to doing it justice.
Mica was our favorite guide of the whole trip. Borgarnes was really cute, too.
Jaw-droppingly beautiful at every turn. Also: seals!
Hugo, our guide, was really funny and fun. He knew a lot and really packed in lots of information.