点评:Its not often when a tour gets my highest marks but my trip to Iceland in 2022 with Iceland Geology Tours was outstanding. Our trip leadersTamie Jovanelly and Joe Cook were the best. I went on the first of two Association of Women Geologist (AWG) trips during the summer of 2022. Most of us were geologist by training but there were a few who weren't and the trip was enjoyed by all. It helps that Tamie " Dr. Jovanelly" wrote the book (literally) " Iceland: Tectonics, Volcanics and Glacial Features" and that she has been going to Iceland for over a decade.
The tour is designed for the active participant and we climbed an outlet glacier, boated amongst icebergs in a glacial lagoon and scaled numerous cinder cones. Tamie and Joe always made me feel successful even though I am a boomer well into retirement. They were able to meld our group who ranged from 20 somethings with those close to their 80s. I liked that the tour guides knew which stops were interesting and what time was best to get there to hike, take pictures and avoid crowds (sometimes impossible in this small country).
Highlights for me were walking on a fresh lava flow which was still off gassing, visiting a geothermal plant and hiking on a glacier (this part I could have done all day). I love the fact that we circumnavigated Iceland and had a diverse experience of accommodations from guest houses to farm stays. We even had the opportunity to milk cows, ride horses and whale watch (non very geologic). The schedule is packed but it also had free days where we could relax and sightsee at our own pace.
Tamie and Joe were the best and so attentive to everybody's needs. Their attention to details was awesome and they made the travel seem effortless. Prior to the trip we had several zoom meetings that prepared us for travel and allowed us to meet the other participants, which I found helpful. I would definitely recommend traveling with Iceland Geology Tours or any other tours that Tamie and Joe plan.
On the negative side, I would say that the weather in Iceland is unpredictable and often wet and gray, but after all it is the arctic. Rain pants, rain jacket, gloves and hiking boots are a must have on this trip at anytime of the year. Leave the umbrellas at home no one uses them in Iceland.
Five stars! I would do it again!
翻译:一次旅行获得最高分的情况并不常见,但我在 2022 年参加 Iceland Geology Tours 的冰岛之旅非常出色。我们的旅行领队 Tamie Jovanelly 和 Joe Cook 是最棒的。 2022 年夏天,我参加了两次女地质学家协会 (AWG) 旅行中的第一次旅行。我们中的大多数人都是经过培训的地质学家,但也有一些人不是,而且所有人都很享受这次旅行。 Tamie“Jovanelly 博士”写了这本书(字面意思)“冰岛:构造、火山和冰川特征”,并且她去冰岛已有十多年了,这对她很有帮助。
这次旅行专为活跃的参与者而设计,我们攀登了出口冰川,在冰川泻湖的冰山之间划船,并攀登了许多火山渣锥。 Tamie 和 Joe 总是让我感到成功,即使我是一个即将退休的婴儿潮一代。他们能够将我们的团队从 20 多岁到接近 80 多岁的人融合在一起。我喜欢导游知道哪些站点很有趣,什么时候去那里徒步旅行、拍照和避开人群(在这个小国家有时是不可能的)是最好的。
对我来说,最精彩的部分是走在新鲜的熔岩流上,该熔岩流还没有放气,参观地热发电厂和在冰川上徒步旅行(这部分我本可以做一整天)。我喜欢这样一个事实,即我们环游冰岛并拥有从宾馆到农场住宿的多种住宿体验。我们甚至有机会挤奶、骑马和观鲸(非非常地质)。日程排得很满,但也有空闲时间,我们可以按照自己的节奏放松和观光。
Tamie 和 Joe 是最好的,非常关注每个人的需求。他们对细节的关注非常棒,让旅行看起来毫不费力。在旅行之前,我们举行了几次 zoom 会议,为旅行做准备并让我们结识了其他参与者,我发现这很有帮助。我肯定会推荐参加 Iceland Geology Tours 或 Tamie 和 Joe 计划的任何其他旅行。
消极的一面,我想说冰岛的天气变幻莫测,经常潮湿灰暗,但毕竟是北极。在一年中的任何时候,雨裤、雨衣、手套和登山靴都是这次旅行的必备品。把雨伞留在家里在冰岛没有人使用它们。
五星!我会再做一次!