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Geotours Rocks! I joined the Iceland trip last year (a bucket list item), and just returned from the Geotours trip to New Zealand (also was on my bucket list)! I always thought of myself as pretty organized, but Matt Ebinar wins the prize! In advance of the trip, he sends you friendly reminder of things you may need to do, let’s you know when great airfares come up to book, provides a high level and detailed daily review of what we will do and see, has options for experienced hikers, and those less experienced, cultural information, currency conversions, bag tags, and the list goes on and on. His trip preparation is phenomenal! Before the trip, he has a zoom call where he introduces everyone, and reviews the trip details. Don Barrie (a geologist), also provided information on what we would see in advance of the trip, as well as during the trip. The trips themselves could not have been better! Matt’s knowledge of each country is incredible, and he has every detail wired. He keeps all of us on track daily with every detail needed to make the best use of our time in country. I plan on watching his upcoming trips as I can’t wait to go somewhere again with Geotours! Thanks for everything Matt!!! You are amazing, and have more energy than anyone I know!!!

We travelled to Iceland on a 10-day geology-themed trip with GeoTours in August 2022. The itinerary was outstanding, and the organization of every aspect of the trip was exceptionally well done, from scheduling logistics to information exchange and learning opportunities, on the bus and at the sites we visited. Our route followed the main road that circumnavigates the island, but we also had the opportunity to visit the fascinating Laki craters region in the highlands and to stay overnight in small villages and on a farm. Our trip leader (Matt Ebiner), geologist (Don Barrie) and bus driver (Gísli Reynisson) all participated in educating us about the country, its cultural history and its extraordinary geological evolution and features. We loved every aspect of the tour — the rift zones, craters and lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, geysers, geothermal pots and pools, sandur plains, black-sand beaches, basaltic columns, landscapes and fjords, ports and churches, museums and national parks — and thanks to Geotours, we got to experience it all!

The trip was very well organized overall and close attention was paid to details that were well communicated by our guides. Accommodations were good and bus was comfortable. Places we visited were exceptional. I would recommend that a Covid protocol is adopted and masking be enforced on bus and proof of vaccination before the trip be mandatory. I would prefer a slightly slower pace and not having to buy our own groceries as much.

New to traveling; when I first signed up for the Iceland trip I worried that I would not fit in with seasoned travelers, or keep up with them. I thought I might even get lost. In advance of the trip Geotours sent detailed itineraries including schedules, meals, lodgings and activities. We had access to our daily plans which I printed and others referred to on their phones. This was really helpful. Matt had also requested copies of our individual flight itineraries. He told me that my connecting flight was too close to my flight home. I changed to a later flight and made it home on time despite long lines at Customs and many airport delays. My fellow tourists in the Geotours group were good natured. I always had someone to walk next to and never got lost. After this trip to Iceland (which was spectacular) I am confident that I am a capable traveler. I'm looking forward to another Geotours trip.

I have been on many Geotours trips to different parts of the world and each experience was dynamic, unique, jam packed and fun. I enjoy trodding along lesser known beaten paths as well as the more famously known paths. We get a wide array of physical geography, cultural and historical backgrounds every place we visit. There is a sense of family and community unique to Geotours as well. I highly recommend this travel company and look forward always to the next tour.

This was was our first trip with Geotours. We can’t recommend them enough. We have traveled with other groups that have been good, but didn’t have the same attention to detail that Geotours provides. Everything from the pocket sized personal monetary conversion guide to the detailed itinerary and its daily updates was well thought out. Geotours treated us as family! Thank you. Hope to be traveling with them again soon.

We have traveled with GeoTours four times. Every trip was a great trip! Excellent itineraries and wonderful guides. Especially thanks to Matt for sharing all his passion and knowledge. Looking forward to having two more trips with GeoTours this summer!

We have been traveling with Geo Tours for many years. They are always very well organized and include both culture and physical challenges in their tours. We have yet to be disappointed and enjoy traveling with the people in the groups. My husband and I have had many amazing experiences. We just returned from Egypt and Jordan where we had a great time and are looking forward to Madagascar in a few months.