23 Jul 2023
We were two families traveling together (4 adults and 5 teenagers ages 12-19). We divided up in to two groups. The teens travelled with Gilla and adults with Villi.
Before starting the tour, we met at their home and looked over the itinerary on a map. Villi wanted to make sure we maximized the day and that we were okay with the plan. There was a lot of flexibility offered to cater to our interests.
The vehicles were very comfortable. We rode in the new Land Rover Defender with Villi and Gilla took the teens in a new Land Rover Discovery.
Both guides are super personable. Gilla being a school teacher was perfect for the teens and they thoroughly enjoyed their time with her. Villi, having worked with Gray Line bus tours, was funny and engaging. They are both a wealth of information on Iceland and it’s history. They took us to amazing spots and some were off the beaten track with hardly any other tourists around.
Everyone had a great time and I enjoyed not having to drive and being able to actually look out the car and really take in the scenery.
At the end of the tour, they plotted out a course for us on Google maps to take on the way home. This took us on less travelled roads with amazing views and stops. It was so rewarding to have spent the day with this lovely couple.