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We explored caves, a geyser, and many waterfalls, hiked in national parks and in an ice cave, and kayaked at sunset through a glacial lagoon
Barbara Fierman | September 6, 2023
Foggy day on an ice cave tour in Iceland

Barbara Fireman, her husband, and their grandsons geared up to explore an ice cave.

From our first conversation with Chris, my husband Bob and I were “wowed” by his enthusiasm for Iceland travel. That, and his preference for a trip in which we did the driving and much of the touring on our own, with specialized guides at key sites, made choosing Chris’ operation an easy decision.

The timing, both time of year and number of days, was perfect for a trip with our two 14-year-old grandsons. We had plenty of time to explore the south coast, spending more time where we chose to. We knew that the boys would love adventure and Chris provided ample opportunity for that. We explored caves, a geyser, and many waterfalls, hiked in national parks and in an ice cave, and kayaked at sunset through a glacial lagoon.

Most visitors to Iceland have opportunities to soak in thermal baths, such as the famous Blue Lagoon. But I doubt if many get to hike to a heated river, where the guide blocks the water flow, thereby creating a pool for private soaking, and cooks your meal over the heated rocks.

Chris provided top-notch guides and special, unusual experiences. His restaurant recommendations were excellent (especially in Reykjavik) and hotel choices were perfect for us. He was available to trouble-shoot if needed.

Bob, Tyler, Ben and I give Chris a thumbs-up across the board.

Our particular highlight was a hike down to a thermal pool to enjoy a natural hot tub...
Eric Moede | July 30, 2023

Just back from Iceland with activities planned by Chris Gordon. The day-to-day activities were terrific, including super-jeep drive, ice cave, ATV ride on a black beach. Our particular highlight was a hike down to a thermal pool to enjoy a natural hot tub and also to get a superb salmon cooked meal by the same geothermal stream. The view and the environment were fantastic! Chris’s selection of guides and drivers were excellent! Restaurant suggestions were spot-on and we ate incredible food. Great memories!

Not only did he create a well-planned self-driving itinerary for us with action-packed days, but he was available throughout our trip
Susan Crandell | June 29, 2023
Susan Crandell and her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson riding Icelandic horses.

Susan Crandell and her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson riding Icelandic horses.

Chris must live on Iceland time at his home in upstate New York. Far as I can figure, there is no time you cannot reach him. He boasts concierge service for his travelers, and he delivers. When we texted at 2 a.m. East Coast time with a query, Chris was on it immediately.

Not only did he create a well-planned self-driving itinerary for us with action-packed days, but he was available throughout our trip, whether we needed to sort out a glitch or decide where to eat dinner.

There were so many highlights: transiting a glacier cave via criss-crossing planks above roaring glacial runoff; a private sanctuary tour that had us inches from two beluga whales; experiencing tolt, a unique gait of the flowing-maned Icelandic horses; Zodiac-ing among icebergs to the face of a glacier.

I would encourage anybody who loves the outdoors to visit Iceland. There are hikes galore: you can transit behind a towering waterfall, ascend to the rim of an active volcano, or visit an extraordinary black-pebble beach. We boated by Surtsey, the newest island on earth, a dozen years younger than I am.

Two great private tours, which were our highlights—an ice-cave tour and a secluded hot springs trip...
Jonathan Harris | June 11, 2023

We just came back from an amazing week in Iceland, organized by Chris Gordon of Icepedition. Chris did a detailed intake with us, in order to customize the trip – we were a family of 4 (ages 51, 50, 21, 18), and everyone loved it! We were active every day, ate really well (we had heard the food in Iceland wasn’t great, but Chris guided us extremely well), and stayed in beautiful hotels. He set us up with two great private tours, which were our highlights – an ice cave tour and a secluded hot springs trip, both of which had super knowledgeable and friendly guides. We rode ATVs, hiked, and snorkeled in the tectonic rift. Besides Chris’ insider knowledge of great tour companies, restaurants, and hotels, he was also in regular contact with us all week – one day was too windy to do anything outside, and he had great ideas for how to handle this and other inevitable travel hiccups. Chris is ideal, especially for a traveler who wants help with all of the planning and booking, as his company did it all. Everywhere we went, our reservations were set, including all of our dinners. This was our first experience with such a “travel specialist,” where the trip is fully organized, and paid in a lump sum (rather than itemized for each hotel and activity). We found that this not only gave us a fabulous trip, but saved lots of money along the way, thanks to his insider rates and knowledge. Chris added tremendous value to the trip, and I would strongly recommend him for yours!

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