November 12, 2016

Review about Iceland Odyssey by Roman

Rating: 5
It was a great vacation and the trip was well worth the effort. Just a couple of suggestions. You may want to let everyone know that many of the roads are gravel and that a 4W drive is probably the best choice for a vehicle otherwise you will lose out in some opportunities to see some sights. Also give a warning that some of the hotels don't have elevators so pack light. One hotel - the guest house borgatun although ok from a safely and basic living perspective was not something that I would recommend as an introduction to Iceland. It is more backpacker oriented. The rest of the hotels were fine. There were also a couple of sights that we picked up on that were not in the guide but overall it was quite comprehensive. The extreme Iceland tour to thorsmork was also great and there should be a recommendation to bring really waterproof boots and hiking gear as you have to cross rivers stepping-over rocks but eventually you will take a dip! Overall I would recommend Iceland to only those who like the outdoors and are willing to put in some physical effort otherwise you will be disappointed - but we certainly we not.
Roman

10 day Iceland self drive

Explore the saga valley of Borgarfjörður in West Iceland and climb Grábrók volcano. Continue to Skagafjörður and see the Glaumbær turf farm & folk museum as well as the Viðimýri church. Visit Akureyri's old town, the modern church, and its botanical garden. Continue on to the famous Goðafoss waterfall, Lake Mývatn, Jökuldalsheiði moorland plateau, Dettifoss, Egilsstaðir, Hallormsstaður woods, and Hengifoss. Don't forget the Blue Lagoon, and the beautiful city of Reykjavik. See all of this and more as you tour Iceland on this intriguing tour.