Geloy Concepcion (b. 1992) finished his degree in Advertising at the University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts and Design. He started joining exhibitions in 2011 and has exhibited his work in the Philippines, Cambodia, Taiwan, Singapore, India and the Netherlands. He was an artist-in-residence at Casa San Miguel in Zambales from 2012 to 2013, and was a member of Pilipinas Street Plan. His work was included in the 2016 Pride Photo Awards and the 2017 Human Rights Arts and Film Festival. His ever-changing approach to photography is intertwined with his personal journey. His current photographic works stem from experimentation in portraiture, drawing, street art, and life as a migrant Filipino in the U.S. Geloy currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his family.

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Ellen Everett is a poet, author, illustrator, and graphic designer from Tennessee with a passion for storytelling through both language and art. In 2018, she published her first collection of poetry, "I Saw You As A Flower" at the age of nineteen. In 2022, she released her second soul-stirring collection of poetry, "If Hearts Had Training Wheels," a book she designed, illustrated, and formatted from the cover to the interior. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a BFA in Graphic Design with a concentration of Illustration and from Roane State Community College with an AA in Mass Communications.

Ellen has always been captivated by the process of taking an idea and turning it into something tangible and accessible. She finds something magical about creating something out of nothing and bringing an idea to life. She continues to express herself through language, art, and videography on her social media platforms.

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Day 1

On your first morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and start your way immediately along the Southern Coast. Our accommodation is on the other side of the island and requires almost two hours of driving, but we will make many stops at different locations to break up the journey.

The first two stops are the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Seljalandsfoss has a path behind it that allows you to adventure behind the falls. Skógafoss is a wide and roaring waterfall with chances of rainbows.

Next, we will visit another stunning waterfall nearby. Hidden in a canyon of rocky mountains.

Next, we will be heading to the last location of the day: The famous Black Sand Beach Reynisfjara.

Join our journaling & poetry workshop & activity.

We start the day driving from Vík to Vatnajokull National Park to start exploring the glacial area. We'll spend most of our day at the National Park doing small hikes and wandering around the face of the Glacier. We’ll visit a waterfall and see a glacier close up.

Next, we will be visiting The glacier lagoon known as Jökulsárlón. It’s a lagoon filled with drifting Ice chunks and hearing the ice drift and crack is an ethereal experience.

From Jökulsárlón we head over to a beach only a minute away. This beach is no ordinary beach. The black sand beach right off of Jökulsárlón is where a lot of the ice chunks drift and land. It’s also known as Iceland’s Black Diamond Beach.

We will visit and explore one of the most beautiful locations in Iceland, Vestrahorn. With stunning mountain views, you'll be on black sand while taking in the breathtaking views.

Next, we will visit the VIKING VILLAGE. Movies and TV shows are filmed here at this Viking Village. Possible chance to encounter farm animals along the way.

From Vestrahorn we will make our long drive back to Selfoss. There will be plenty of stops along the way for you to stretch your legs and take photos.

We will spend our day trekking to the famous Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River. The hike is 3 km long one way.

Reykjadalur means 'Steam Valley' and it's part of the Hengill volcanic area. The last eruption was 2,000 years ago but the geothermal activity beneath the earth's surface still heats the region.

Next, we will visit the Golden circle and make stops at Thingvellir National Park, The Geysir Geothermal Area, and Kerid Crater.

Next, we make our drive towards Grundarfjörður where our group workshop & activities are planned.

Day 5 will be our chance to slow down, have free time to walk around, shop, and explore the local town.

We will prepare a special group workshop centered around journaling, writing, arts & craft.

Start our last day on tour visiting Kirkjufell Mountain and falls. The most photographed mountain in Iceland. Get ready to take a postcard-worthy photo here.

Next, we will be making our way back to Reykjavik. Along the way back to Reykjavik we will be exploring the coast of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

We will visits sights like: Gerðuberg basalt cliffs, an abandoned fishing boat, and the malarrif light house.

To end the trip we will all go together to a Luxury Geothermal bath house.

We will have our last group dinner together and host our last group workshops and activities.

Everyone is welcome to sign up.

Just make sure you’re eligible to travel with a valid passport and fit all travel requirements for Iceland.

Due to very limited spots not all sign-up requests will be accepted and approved.

To sign up just send us an email or fill out the form stating that you are interested in booking our Iceland Tour for March 2024. We will get in touch and help you secure your booking as well as answer any additional questions you may have. We can assist you with helping you find the best flight options as well.

To confirm your spot on the tour you will be required to fulfill a 50% deposit and then the remaining balance 3 months prior to the tour start date.

Due to very limited spots not all sign-up requests will be accepted and approved.

Keflavík International Airport

In order to pay for the trip you must first apply and sign up via the form or email.

For all payments, we accept:

U.S residents: Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, Credit Card, Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay

International: Bank Transfer, Wire Transfer, Paypal, Credit Card, Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna

Credit Card payments will include a 3% Transaction Fee: Accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, and China UnionPay payments from customers worldwide.

Buy now Pay Later Options: Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay. 3% Transaction Fee for Buy Now Pay Later Purchases

We recommend getting to Iceland at least 1-2 days before the tour start date. Giving you time to unwind from your long flight and travel time adjustment.

Note: If arriving in Iceland before the tour starts, all expenses will be your responsibility.

Arriving on the day of the tour start date is extremely risky as you could possibly face flight delays on your way to Iceland.

Pick-up & drop-off from Reykjavík

All Accommodation: 6 Nights. Double Occupancy in hotels & Shared hostel dorms

Journaling & Poetry Workshops

Breakfast Each Morning

Dinner Each Evening

Free WiFi on Board Your Bus

Guided Tour in Private Minibus

Full-Time English Speaking Adventure Tour Guide and Experienced Tour Drivers

Hot Spring and Geothermal Baths Fees

National Park Fees

Small group tour experience 8-10 guests MAX

Arts & Crafts materials and tools

Learn Filmmaking & Photography tips from Professionals

Have professional photos captured of you during the trip

The tour meetup and start point is downtown Reykjavik.

You will be picked up at your hotel on the morning of the tour start date. March 25th 8:30AM.

We typically like to stay at one hotel all together to make meet up easy. We can recommend you where to book and stay.

For those who arrive to Iceland before the tour starts:

When you arrive at Keflavík International Airport you are only 45 minutes away from Reykjavik City Center.

Your options from KEF Airport to Reykjavik;

Most recommend: Shuttle Bus (FlyBus) $35-60 This will take you directly to your hotel. You can book this online or when you land.

Private Taxi: A taxi from Keflavik airport to Reykjavik can be quite expensive. The price is calculated by a taximeter and can be upwards of (154 euros/171 US dollars).

Iceland is one of the worlds most expensive destinations. Everything from food, accommodation, and transportation likely costs double-triple to what you’re used to back home. 

Our tour has a maximum guest list of 10. Meaning we travel in a smaller group size, resulting in a more personal and memorable experience. We value quality over quantity. 

Most group tours similar to ours have a typical group size of 15-24.

Our service is top-notch. From our experienced guide who will take care of you 24/7 from start to finish, to our professional experienced drivers who will transport you safely around the entire country for the entire duration.

We are one of the only tour operators in Iceland that will take you around Iceland with this itinerary path. We visit many different parts of Iceland in just 6 days. Through years of experience, we have perfected our itinerary to fit as much in without the trip feeling rushed. 

We offer an all-inclusive package. So that you don’t need to do any planning while you’re on our trip. Let us do all the work from planning, driving, guiding, and booking.

Our retreat will be a special and unique opportunity to meet our special featured guests. To travel alongside with them as well as learn and create with them. We host valuable workshops to help you learn and grow in many fields of life from career to personal development.

Northern Lights are highly unpredictable. It’s a natural phenomenon and requires a good weather forecast and a bit of luck. There can be no promised sighting, but with an experienced guide, you will have a higher chance of seeing them. Our company has a 9/10 track record for seeing the northern lights. But it is still not 100% guaranteed.

We offer discounts to anyone booking in pairs.

So if you’re booking for more than 1-Person. You will automatically receive $200 OFF Each Person.

If you cancel your attendance more than 90 days from the start date of the tour: You will receive a full refund.

If you cancel your attendance less than 60 days from the tour date: There will be no refund.

Exceptions for a refund or free of charge rebooking:

1: You can not travel to and from the tour destination due to a medical emergency. A doctor or medical form of proof of illness is required.

2: CuongTravels Tours cancels the tour on our behalf.

If the participant leaves the tour before its completion, he/she will not be able to receive any refund for the time missed.

If the participant arrives at the destination before the tour start date, we will not be responsible for covering any expenses.

No refund will be made for any tour hours or days missed due to late arrivals or early departure by the participant. It is very important that the participant arrives on time for the start of a tour. It is important to contact CuongTravels Tours if the participant is late to see if we can arrange a possible solution.

By booking your tour by fulfilling your payment to CuongTravels Tours, you agree to all of our terms and conditions and refund and cancellation policies.

Passports, Visas & Insurance

It is the responsibility of all passengers, regardless of nationality and destination, to check with the consulate of the country they are visiting for current entry requirements.

We do not provide travel insurance but highly recommend it.

Meet CuongTravels - Your Icelandic Adventure Companion!

Hey there, fellow wanderers! I'm Cuong, your dedicated tour guide on this journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland. For the past 7 years, I've had the incredible privilege of being a travel guide here in Iceland, weaving stories, creating connections, and turning strangers into lifelong friends.

My journey in Iceland began with a deep-seated passion for bringing people together. It's not just about the stunning landscapes or iconic sights; it's about the magic that happens when a group of individuals becomes a tight-knit community, sharing laughter, stories, and creating memories that linger long after the trip ends.

Our trips are not merely about sightseeing; they are about the connections we make along the way, the bonds formed against the backdrop of Iceland's wonders.

Each itinerary is meticulously crafted to not only showcase the natural beauty of Iceland but also to provide a canvas for friendships to flourish. Whether we're chasing the Northern Lights, exploring hidden gems, or savoring local delicacies, every moment becomes an opportunity for camaraderie and genuine connection.

Let's embark on this meaningful journey together, where the beauty of Iceland is not only in the scenery but in the connections we forge along the way. I can't wait to explore, laugh, and create memories that last a lifetime with you. - CuongTravels