Jodell L Johnson
I have to say I was a little hesitant when I saw the tour operator was Troll as I saw some negative reviews. They were mostly regarding internal company operations though, so I left the reservation as it was. I am so glad I did. Jon Albert was our tour guide and I would rate him a 12 out of 10. He is a walking encyclopedia regarding Iceland! He provides great information about Iceland's history, people, culture, etc and does so in a manner that is interesting and entertaining v reciting from a history book. He is obviously proud of his country and truly cares about all of the people on his tours. Overall he went above and beyond! The itinerary was great and for us the 8 days was perfect. The variety of activities was perfect. It is a ton of walking and we were the oldest couple on tour, but as long as you are reasonably fit, there should be no issues. The things we saw and experienced were amazing. The landscape is diverse, desolate, but at the same time majestic. The people of Iceland are wonderful! I would also rate all guides on our tours 10/10. They were all knowledgable, personable and helpful! Accommodations were clean and comfortable and check in and check out was a breeze. Plenty of stops during the day for bathroom and snacks. My only feedback to Troll is additional communication regarding what to bring, restrictions on bags, etc., would be have been helpful and would just make things a little easier. We were pretty well prepared, but there were a few things that had I had more information, I would have done. I highly recommend a visit to Iceland, but please be respectful so that these wonders are available for many years to come! I've traveled a fair amount and so far, this is my number one destination, even over Hawaii. Thanks for a wonderful experience!
