22 Apr 2023
My family of 6 had the most incredible trip together in Iceland this past Easter weekend(2023) and we have Jon of BR Tours to credit. We decided to spend quality family time together without any other tourists to interfere in our experiences. This was the first time our family had a private tour guide and we do not regret for one second our decision to see Iceland this way. We are thoroughly pleased we choose Jon to take us on a 4 day tour of the beautiful sights and thrilling experiences in this must see country. Jon tailored our tour plan exactly to our liking leaving just the right amount of time to never feel like we were rushed or cut short. His expertise of having done so many successful tours with other groups/families was evident. He took our requests and removed things he knew were not worth the time or expense. He added other sights and experiences that worked perfectly with the timeline we were on - Golden Circle, Geyser, Waterfalls, South coast, Black Sand beach, Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave Tour, Diamond Beach and the new volcanic flats. The hidden gems(lava field walk, glacier walks, water springs, and others) were extremely enjoyable and interesting to my family. His knowledge of the landscape, geological facts, and history of Iceland and its people kept us engaged during the drives and the stops. His warm, welcoming, friendly and relaxed personality was exactly what my family needed on this trip. We were able to completely chill out in his luxurious and roomy Mercedes Splinter Van. Without us having to drive and navigate the roads, we could sit back and take in Iceland’s amazing scenery. The van also allowed us to comfortably change in it as the weather switched from site to site(rain, sun, wind). As you can see, Jon beautifully captured our time together with picturesque photos that we will cherish. A once in a lifetime trip with a great guide and true gentleman. My boys called him the G.O.A.T. Thank you Jon!