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With its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscape, Iceland is a destination that will leave you feeling inspired, invigorated, and in awe of the beauty and majesty of our planet. Whether you’re seeking thrills or tranquility, Iceland promises an unforgettable experience that will fire your imagination and fill your heart with wonder.

Jimmy described how the team put their heads together in tandem with “specialists we work with in Iceland who know the environment and the terrain” to design an incredible trip “which will enable the family to get under the skin of the country to experience it at its most real and raw.” From exploring spectacular glaciers to spending the night in an ice cave, the itinerary planned to take Sophy and her family into the real ‘wild’ – with the added impact of the short daylight hours thanks to this being a winter trip.

Whilst every Pelorus experience has contingencies built into the design process, such as having backup properties and emergency contacts to call upon if anything needs to change last minute, Iceland’s untamed nature can only be predicted to a certain degree. “We were hit by the most severe weather Iceland has faced in a decade,” Jimmy tells us. As Sophy mentions in her article, the team were forced to lean on these contingency plans and go above and beyond to ensure Sophy and her family still had an extraordinary experience, in spite of the weather.

And when we asked Jimmy for his most memorable Icelandic experience? Undoubtedly this one, and he’s our resident Icelandic expert having visited this incredible country multiple times.

Pelorus is unique because it allows clients the opportunity to have one of the team hosting, and it was this on-the-ground aid from Jimmy that proved to be vital to this trip. In Iceland the weather changes rapidly, even within a couple of hours, so having a team member on the ground experiencing the environment first-hand means alternative decisions can be made effectively and quickly and solutions can be found.

You can read Sophy’s full article in the Financial Times here, and if you’re feeling inspired by this unique adventure, keep reading for our top tips to get the most out of Iceland.

Whether you’re seeking thrills on the water, on land, or in the air, Iceland has something for every adventurous spirit. Explore glaciers by kayak, hike to the top of majestic peaks, and experience the rush of a lifetime as you soar over the rugged landscapes in a helicopter.

Take a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon, horseback ride through the rolling hills, or even dive into the crystal-clear waters to discover a world of undersea wonders. With so many exciting and unique experiences waiting to be had, Jimmy explains why Iceland is the perfect destination for those who crave adventure and the thrill of the unknown.

INSPIRED TO VISIT ICELAND?

Whenever you choose to visit this awe-inspiring country, traveling with Pelorus will give you the peace of mind that everything is taken care of, leaving you to focus on exploring. Feeling inspired? Contact our Travel Designers to start planning your own once-in-a-lifetime experience.