Reefs to Rockies
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124 reviews
Jul 7 - 20, 2023
Group size: 4 - 6
Iceland Photography Expedition with Cheryl Opperman
Iceland
Reefs to Rockies
- Email address verified
124 reviews
$NaN
Jul 7 - 20, 2023
Group size: 4 - 6
About this trip
About Cheryl Opperman
What’s included
- AccommodationsDouble occupancy - based on two people sharing a room.
- Private transportationWith Driver/Guide
- PhotographyExclusive access to individual sessions and instruction with Cheryl Opperman
- Meals as listed13 breakfasts and 5 packed lunches
- Ferry ticketBaldur
- Entrance feeKerið Crater
- Zodiac boat tourJökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Parking feesÞingvellir National Park, Skaftafell National Park and Seljalandsfoss
What’s not included
- Flights
- Passport/visa fees
- Travel insuranceHighly recommended. See link in Welcome Message.
- Optional activities
- Personal Expenses
- Meals not listed+ Extra fee due to early breakfast or grab & go, if applicable
Available Packages
Available Add-Ons
Supplement for Private Accommodations
$2,500
Deposit: $0
Itinerary
DAY 1 (Fri, July 7)
Arrival – Seljalandsfoss - Skógafoss
Your Organizer
Reefs to Rockies
124 reviews
Our specialty is nature and wildlife travel. We know when and where to go for the best experiences. Travel time is limited. It’s important to choose a travel company that knows how to personalize a trip just for you. Our travel specialists will help you plan a custom trip that matches your travel style, budget, interests, and ideal dates.
Reviews
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Our stay on the Ocean Spray exceeded our expectations. Every meal was fresh and delicious (and met our dietary restrictions); every crew member was friendly, helpful, and accommodating; the naturalist was knowledgeable and humorous; and every excursion was something new while never feeling rushed. Our guide during our time in the mainland was very personable and made our time in Quito feel well organized and smooth. This trip was a travel experience of a lifetime. The staff at Reefs to Rockies was always available with quick responses to all of our questions.
By Megan L for Ecuador: Galapagos Islands + Mainland on Jan 01, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review and for traveling with us again! We’re thrilled to hear that your time aboard the Ocean Spray exceeded expectations, from the fresh, thoughtfully prepared meals to the warmth and professionalism of the crew. It’s especially rewarding to know that the naturalist and excursion pacing helped create experiences that felt both enriching and relaxed.
We’re also glad your mainland time in Quito felt smooth and well organized, and that your guide helped make that portion of the journey just as memorable. Knowing that our team at Reefs to Rockies was consistently available and responsive throughout your planning process truly means a lot to us.
Thank you for trusting us with another adventure and for your kind words. We’re honored to be part of a travel experience you consider a lifetime highlight, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
By Reefs to Rockies on Jan 01, 2026
this trip was very well orchestrated and managed. All details attended to, making it very easy for a novice to the area to feel secure and enjoy myself. So much beauty to behold in Patagonia. Our guides Allejandra, Michelle and Panayoti did a wonderful job pointing out the best plants, and bringing us to the most beautiful vistas. Our lodgings were much more luxurious than I anticipated - seriously I could have just stayed in my suite for a month gazing out the window at the marvelous views! the only reason I give this tour a 4 instead of a 5, is that the hikes and travel times were very long between meals. 6-7 hours from breakfast before eating lunch did not work for me at all. Physical needs should be scheduled in, not an after thought.
Would I recommend Reefs to Rockies? Definitley!
By Cynthia L for Botanical Wonders of Chile on Dec 27, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that you felt well supported throughout the trip and that Patagonia’s beauty, the carefully planned logistics, and the exceptional work of your guides - Alejandra, Michelle, and Panayoti - made such a strong impression. It’s also wonderful to know that the lodgings exceeded your expectations and gave you space to truly soak in those unforgettable views.
We truly appreciate your candid feedback regarding the timing between meals. Our itineraries are designed to maximize time in the field and take advantage of weather windows and optimal viewing conditions, which often means earlier breakfasts and later lunches than some guests may be used to. For this trip we opted to reduce the number of boxed lunches and replace with restaurant meals which extended time between meals. That said, your point about physical needs is well taken, and feedback like yours helps us continue refining how we communicate and plan these days so guests can feel as comfortable and energized as possible.
Thank you again for recommending Reefs to Rockies and for trusting us with your Patagonia adventure. We hope to welcome you back on another journey in the future.
By Reefs to Rockies on Dec 27, 2025
The Botanical Wonders of Chile was truly an extraordinary trip. The landscapes in Patagonia and the Lake District are jaw-dropping. All of our guides were excellent with quite a breath of knowledge in many areas and we learned so much from them, not just about the abundant diversity of flora but also about birds, animals and the history of the country. Our accommodations were outstanding and one in particular was really exceptional. The food was terrific and even gourmet at several restaurants. We were well treated everywhere we went. The vehicle used to transport us was large and spacious and had plenty of room for our large group. All in all a stellar experience with a wonderful group of very interesting and intelligent people.
By Patty J for Botanical Wonders of Chile on Dec 19, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure helping develop The Botanical Wonders of Chile, so it means a great deal to hear how meaningful the experience was for you.
We're especially glad the landscapes, guides, accommodations, and cuisine all contributed to such a memorable journey. We're also happy that the group itself added to the richness of the experience. Creating trips that combine outstanding natural beauty, deep learning, and wonderful people is exactly what we strive for.
Thank you for traveling with us, and we look forward to seeing you on another trip soon!
By Reefs to Rockies on Dec 19, 2025
This was our third trip organized by Reef-to-Rockies. Each was different but all well executed by the team.
Strong marks for accurate trip description, pre-trip communication, and thorough planning.
This trip in particular offered an opportunity to see things in Yellowstone we would have never been able to view on our own. This is not your average sightseeing trip.
We were fully satisfied and look forward to seeing where we might join Reef-to-Rockies next.
By Victor S for Wildlife Wonders of Yellowstone National Park on Oct 15, 2025
Overall, the trip was great. There were a few on the ground glitches. And several places I was not keen on visiting.
Singapore was lovely as always. I had a really wonderful guide and I enjoyed my hotel.
As for Kuala Lumpur; at first I was not quite sure why I was there and had a few issues with the hotel initially. Overall, I loved the staff at the hotel, but was surprised at the lack of even a hot pot in the room. My guide starred out a bit odd, but I ended up really liking him and he had a good knowledge of the city and culture.
As for Kuching, I was not a fan and actually would not recommend visiting there. The guide was ok, but it clearly was not his main thing in life.
I thought the reserve in Kuching was poorly handled by the park staff and the quantity of ill-behaved tourists was pretty awful. I felt really bad for the orangutans actually.
Overall Mulu was great and I loved my guide. She was fabulous. The resort was nice, but sadly a had a group of 36 German tourists who were at 2 locations and air travel as I was. Many were unruly and their head guide was totally rude.
As for Sandakan, I was caught off guard by the visit to the WW2 POW camp. I truly loathe visiting places like that. Somehow I missed that we were going here. I am truly glad my husband was not with me here. His father and mother spent WW2 in one of the Indonesian Camps run by the Japanese, barely escaping with their lives. Pete was shocked when I called to tell him that’s where I visited.
The nature resort was lovely, the river was fascinating and I I a wonderful guide.
The markets in Koto Kinabalu were visually lovely. I would have like to go inside the mosques, which were quite beautiful. But my female guide was not prepared for that or willing to do this at all.
The next stop was the Borneo Rainforest Lodge. It was lovely and my guide was wonderful. The staff was terrific and my on-site guide was very helpful and accommodating.
Overall Singapore Airlines was accommodating. But, sadly their business class is huge step below business class on Emirates. And the lay down seats are super short and I a quite tall.
It was a good trip and I did get to see everything in the wild I actually hoped to see.
By Janet M for SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA: A CUSTOM JOURNEY on Oct 06, 2025