Iceland is an amazing place, everything about it fascinates me. The tour guides we had with the group really added a lot as well. I felt that we got to experience a lot of things during the time with marathon tours and everyone was very helpful and friendly.
Everything! The waterfalls, the fun people, getting to see so much of the country in a short period of time, but at the same time not feeling like I didn't actually get a vacation. The Icelandic people are truly some of the nicest I've met in the world! Also the Blue Lagoon is just awesome.
We got to see a lot of beautiful countryside. The marathon was nice. The Icelandic tour guides had a great sense of humor. We learned a lot about Iceland, its people and its culture. Thank you!
Love the staff! They are warm and welcoming... True professionals! They gave us our individual space, yet kept the group moving as a whole... This unique ability made for the perfect tour experience!
Thank you so much for the arrival brunch! The brunch allowed me to meet some of the other folks that were on the tour and allowed me to feel comfortable with my surroundings right away. The hotel location could not have been better. The Plaza is right in the middle of all the action, and with Culture Night after the race, it allowed for easy to and from all the partying and my room. The tours themselves were breathtaking!! In all honesty, I usually find tour leaders to be boring so I usually don't pay attention, BUT our Iceland tour leaders were the BEST! Having knowledge of their area and culture is always important, being able to present the information enthusiastically, with humor, all while being very inviting to questions and small talk is just good 'ol talent. The places we toured were made even more beautiful and I felt a greater appreciation for the scenery because we were given such good background material from our tour leaders
There was never a time that I felt any negativity about my trip to Iceland. This is due to 2 major factors that Marathon Tours does for the customer. First, they are very knowledgeable of not only their schedule, but also Reykjavik's other scheduled excursions, flights, events. I pretty much had to do no planning except to say what I wanted to do, and options were laid out to me. Second, their lightning quick response to any questions or concerns I had gave me no time to worry about other thoughts except knowing that the trip would be an absolutely amazing time!
We appreciated how well organized everything was. We were never left wondering what or where to be next. The run was my highlight, my husband liked the tours best.
The race is great, very flat and fast if you like. Running along the sea wall with the wind and the rain felt great especially after 10 miles when the salt water in the mist hit your lips, it was great.
Iceland! It is a stunningly beautiful country with lovely people and a vibrant Reykjavik. Being there for the festival added another wonderful dimension.
Overall a wonderful experience. Loved the Icelandic country, people and their culture. Tours, guides, MT&T staff were exceptional, knowledgeable and available for questions or advice. The hotel was nice, the race was awesome!
