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Èric Domínguez

A while ago I was lucky enough to get a job in Iceland, and I must admit, I was completely unaware of what was ahead of me when I first set foot in the country. Working in the tourism industry allowed me to meet with travelers like myself every day, and I soon had the urge to travel all around the country on my own. Marveled by its wild beauty and its welcoming people, Iceland changed me in ways I cannot describe. I now strive to help people craft trips around Iceland, and I hope to share my passion for this otherworldly corner of the world with you.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in tailor-made trips all around Iceland, but I put special emphasis in the Snæfellsnes peninsula, the Westfjords and lake Mývatn, as I have not only visited but also lived in these places."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Travelling came to me when I least expected it. After going through some personal turmoil, I turned to travelling hoping it would help me move on. However, it did much more than that. Travelling widened my horizons and completely changed the way I live my life. Since then, I have travelled all around Europe, Morocco and Cuba, and lived in Ireland, Iceland, Mexico and France. And I can't help but notice that now, immediately after each trip I take, I'm already thinking about the next one."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I have seen the brightest auroras swallow the darkness and dance above me in Mývatn, sensed the mighty force of a glacial river carving its way through the highlands at Dettifoss, and felt the thundering voice of the Fagradalsfjall volcano making the ground below my feet tremble, and any of these could make a nearly unbeatable candidate for an unforgettable experience. But perhaps because it was my first time travelling, my fondest memory is much more humble.

The sound of a man playing an accordion on the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, over the hushed crashing of the waves hundreds of meters below, while a gentle marine breeze carried the notes away... that is a memory that will never leave me."

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Húsavík Whale Watching

Near the town of Húsavík, you'll find the world-famous Skjálfandi Bay, known to be one of the best areas in the country to spot whales. Unlike in other regions where you must sail out to sea to find whales, the bay often has whales, porpoises, and seabirds just a few minutes from its harbor. This...

Glymur Waterfall Hike

In West Iceland, about a 1-hour drive northeast of Reykjavik, is Glymur Falls. Although this particular cascade used to be the highest in Iceland (at about 650 feet (198 m) tall), the recent retreating of the Vatnajokull glacier tongue created a slightly more towering waterfall, Morsarfoss!...

Recent trip reviews for Èric

I did not feel Eric was as easy to work with ...
Iceland | Aug 7 - Aug 16, 2024

Lenna
Lenna P.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2024
I did not feel Eric was as easy to work with as Mar who I was working with at the same time planning the first part of the trip in Norway. I found Eric’s 100% reliance on technology, specifically google maps, and not providing a backup - specifically names or addresses prohibited me from experiencing as much as I would have hoped. At one point google maps completely failed - I was in my way to a planned and paid for experience car and it told me to do u-turn. It was unable to course... Read more

I did not feel Eric was as easy to work with as Mar who I was working with at the same time planning the first part of the trip in Norway.

I found Eric’s 100% reliance on technology, specifically google maps, and not providing a backup - specifically names or addresses prohibited me from experiencing as much as I would have hoped.

At one point google maps completely failed - I was in my way to a planned and paid for experience car and it told me to do u-turn. It was unable to course correct and I missed the 5 hour glacier hike (I would like to discuss a refund for that please).

The few links I tried for the optional additional activities either did not work at all for me, or I were things I tried too late since I was too far away. Had his directions been more clear, such as where within the route the add one made sense, I could and would have seen and done far more.

When food options s are far away, it would have been appreciated if that could have been shared up front. One night we were left with no option for food other than a gas station. Finally at one location the itinerary said breakfast was included, but it made no sense to me so I sent a note asking - granted it was late. I received a response well after we had left and while food was supposed to be delivered for breakfast (makes no sense to me since food preferences were not asked) we had a long drive ahead and left before that happened (between 7:30 and 8 am).

Overall I enjoyed Iceland but know that I missed a lot that I did not have to miss. So I am disappointed but still enjoyed the trip

Activity Reviews
Whale Watching in Akureyri
Whale Watching in Akureyri
Iceland

The crew was absolutely fabulous and constantly made sure we knew that their focus was not disturbing the whales.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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The Geothermal Vok Baths
The Geothermal Vok Baths
Iceland

This was a lovely experience at the end of the day. The facilities were clean and it was lovelt

Quality of Experience
Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour
Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour
Iceland

This was absolutely fantastic and Avi was an amazing guide. I would so highly recommend this activity!!!

Quality of Experience
It was an easy hike and gave a fantastic experience for all
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Avi was fantastic!
Transport
It did the job but was only ok
Local specialist: Èric Domínguez
Èric
Èric Domínguez
Local specialist in France / Iceland | Replied on Aug 28, 2024
Hi Lenna, Thank you for your feedback, and I'm sorry to hear that your experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. I appreciate the details you've shared, as they help us improve our services. Regarding the food options, I want to clarify that we did provide recommendations for each day of your trip, along with a note to plan meals in advance, especially in more remote areas. However, I understand that the options may not have aligned with your preferences or timing, and I regret that... Read more

Hi Lenna,

Thank you for your feedback, and I'm sorry to hear that your experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. I appreciate the details you've shared, as they help us improve our services.

Regarding the food options, I want to clarify that we did provide recommendations for each day of your trip, along with a note to plan meals in advance, especially in more remote areas. However, I understand that the options may not have aligned with your preferences or timing, and I regret that this led to some inconvenience.

I also apologize for the issues you encountered with Google Maps. While technology can be a great aid, I realize it can be problematic when it fails, and I’m sorry this affected your itinerary, particularly with missing the glacier hike. I will reach out to you directly to discuss a possible refund for that experience.

As for the additional activities and breakfast, I acknowledge that more precise instructions would have been beneficial. I’m committed to reviewing these aspects to ensure a smoother experience for future travelers.

While I'm glad you enjoyed Iceland overall, I'm sorry that some aspects of the trip fell short of your expectations. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll use it to enhance our services. Thank you again for bringing these concerns to my attention, and I’ll be in touch shortly to address the refund and any other issues.

All the best,
Èric

Excellent trip planning by Eric!
Iceland | Aug 8 - Aug 14, 2024

Garth
Garth R.
Frederick, MD | Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024
Excellent communication, Eric followed our outline and provided great suggestions for optional activities. All reservations came through perfectly without a hitch. Read more

Excellent communication, Eric followed our outline and provided great suggestions for optional activities. All reservations came through perfectly without a hitch.

Activity Review
Sky Lagoon
Sky Lagoon
Iceland

Beautiful location, soothing clear waters. Infinity-like pook looking out to the North Atlantic Ocean. Walk up bar a nice feature as is the extra option of the mineral mask, salt scrub. I liked this venue more than the Blue Lagoon. Locker rooms well designed.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Èric Domínguez

Valuable service - highly recommend!
Iceland | Aug 8 - Aug 16, 2024

Marcia
Marcia R.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 18, 2024
We just returned home from the most phenomenal adventure in Iceland, and cannot thank our specialist Eric enough for crafting such a jam-packed, memorable itinerary for our family! Eric took all our must see spots and built a trip that was not only logistically efficient, but also delivered all the highlights within the timeframe we had available. I have built many travel itineraries over the years and can confidently say, there is no way I could have come up with an equivalent experience on... Read more

We just returned home from the most phenomenal adventure in Iceland, and cannot thank our specialist Eric enough for crafting such a jam-packed, memorable itinerary for our family! Eric took all our must see spots and built a trip that was not only logistically efficient, but also delivered all the highlights within the timeframe we had available. I have built many travel itineraries over the years and can confidently say, there is no way I could have come up with an equivalent experience on my own. The first hand knowledge and insight Eric shared, his prompt responses to all our questions as we approached our departure date, and the tours & accommodations he recommended and booked were perfect. With the countless travel blogs & social media groups online, attempting to build a personalized, self-guided itinerary is incredibly overwhelming & time consuming. The service Eric provided made this process both easy & enjoyable, and saved us so much time & stress. Having just experienced the highlights of Iceland, we can sincerely say, our itinerary delivered the most incredible, memorable experience for our family - there isn't a thing I'd change about the trip Eric built - so thank you Eric!!

Activity Reviews
Kayaking tour under Mount Kirkjufell
Iceland

We loved the kayaking tour under Mount Kirkjufell. The scenery was stunning, and being on the water gave us a unique perspective of the iconic mountain. It felt intimate and less touristy, which we really appreciated.

Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

The Blue Lagoon was an incredible experience. The geothermal waters were so relaxing, and the setting was just beautiful. The kids had a blast, and it was a great way to start our trip. It was a bit pricey, but totally worth it for the unique experience.

Local specialist: Èric Domínguez

I am glad Eric advised my wife and I to circu...
Iceland | Jul 9 - Jul 20, 2024

Edward
Edward J.
Iceland | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024
I am glad Eric advised my wife and I to circumnavigate Iceland on the ring road from west to east, i.e. clockwise, because that gave us for the most part the best side of the narrow roads when navigating fjords, etc. My wife and I had a wonderful time, despite some typically rough Icelandic weather and trouble with our rental car, which stopped starting around Lake Myvtan. But Eric and Blue Rental Car had someone local on site in fifteen minutes and the issue (low key fob battery) was... Read more

I am glad Eric advised my wife and I to circumnavigate Iceland on the ring road from west to east, i.e. clockwise, because that gave us for the most part the best side of the narrow roads when navigating fjords, etc. My wife and I had a wonderful time, despite some typically rough Icelandic weather and trouble with our rental car, which stopped starting around Lake Myvtan. But Eric and Blue Rental Car had someone local on site in fifteen minutes and the issue (low key fob battery) was resolved quickly and cost us only maybe an hour total.

Eric’s plan was excellent, not overloading the driving—we did a full ring road circumnavigation—on any day and giving us lots of options plus the certain stops we asked for. That said, the daily driving plans were perhaps too precise about where we had to stop on each destination, so that at times if we didn’t go to the end of a parking lot, for example, the plan would not recognize our arrival and keep sending us back to it instead of moving on to the next stop. But we did figure out how to delete stops and it was not a big problem.

I would add to other folks contemplating a visit that the Golden Circle was the most disappointing part of our tour. Way too touristy and crowded. If you must limit yourself to that, skip Kerid Crater and Geyser and spend your time in Thingvellir National Park and Gladafoss and the Secret Lagoon!

Local specialist: Èric Domínguez

Iceland Summer 2024
Iceland | Jul 19 - Jul 23, 2024

Kyra
Kyra B.
McMinnville, OR | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024
Our trip to Iceland was amazing! Eric planned some great adventures for my husband and I! There was a good balance between time to relax and time to go sightseeing. All of the suggestions of places to see and how to navigate the island were great! Read more

Our trip to Iceland was amazing! Eric planned some great adventures for my husband and I! There was a good balance between time to relax and time to go sightseeing. All of the suggestions of places to see and how to navigate the island were great!

Activity Review
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Iceland

This was our favorite activity of the trip! Our hike guide was extremely knowledgable and we learned a lot about the glaciers of Iceland.

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Transport
Local specialist: Èric Domínguez

Amazing trip!
Iceland | Jul 10 - Jul 19, 2024

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Zahra R.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 20, 2024
Eric created the perfect itinerary which balanced the driving time with sightseeing and hiking. He gave us some fantastic restaurant recommendations and also was super helpful with budgeting for food and gas. He responded to all my questions in a polite and timely manner. An amazing experience, thank you! Read more

Eric created the perfect itinerary which balanced the driving time with sightseeing and hiking. He gave us some fantastic restaurant recommendations and also was super helpful with budgeting for food and gas. He responded to all my questions in a polite and timely manner. An amazing experience, thank you!

Activity Reviews
Whale Watching in Akureyri
Whale Watching in Akureyri
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Silfra Snorkeling
Silfra Snorkeling
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sky Lagoon
Sky Lagoon
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Èric Domínguez

2 week Iceland Family Adventure
Iceland | Jun 28 - Jul 11, 2024

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Genelle S.
Durham, NC | Reviewed on Jul 18, 2024
The idea of planning a two week trip all around Iceland was extremely daunting but Eric made the process extremely easy. He provided us with a detailed trip plan that clearly mapped out each day with key places to visit - this was invaluable and took the burden off us. He assisted us in scheduling incredible adventures that made our trip to Iceland even more special and memorable, including river rafting, ATV tour, kayaking, glacier hike, and glacier ice cave tour. Everything was seamless and... Read more

The idea of planning a two week trip all around Iceland was extremely daunting but Eric made the process extremely easy. He provided us with a detailed trip plan that clearly mapped out each day with key places to visit - this was invaluable and took the burden off us. He assisted us in scheduling incredible adventures that made our trip to Iceland even more special and memorable, including river rafting, ATV tour, kayaking, glacier hike, and glacier ice cave tour. Everything was seamless and we were able to focus on enjoying the trip rather than the stress of planning and navigation. Some incredible highlights that will stay will us forever were our hikes in Thorsmork and to Glymer Falls, seeing a colony of hundreds of puffins up close, walking on glaciers, and simply enjoying the beauty of Iceland. Thank you so much!

Activity Reviews
Mountain ATV tour
Mountain ATV tour
Iceland

A great introduction to riding an ATV. The weather was rainy and cold but they provided us appropriate gear to ensure we stayed warm and our clothes stayed dry. Unfortunately, visibility was limited that day but I'm sure the views of the capital city would have been amazing on a clear day.

Kayaking tour under Mount Kirkjufell
Iceland

The scenery was incredible and it was great having an Icelandic guide who could speak to growing up and living in Iceland. It was an easy kayak experience as we didn't go very far.

West Glacial River family rafting
West Glacial River family rafting
Iceland

Tour guides were positive, friendly, and made this such a fun experience. It was a cool day but they provided us with all the needed gear to keep us warm and focused on enjoyment of the experience.

The Geothermal Vok Baths
The Geothermal Vok Baths
Iceland

A great way to relax after multiple days in the car.

Skaftafell Glacier Hike
Skaftafell Glacier Hike
Iceland

A memorable experience to walk on glaciers and see the extent and degree to which they are melting.

Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour
Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour
Iceland

Our tour guide John was INCREDIBLE. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about glaciers and made the tour fun and interesting even though it was rainy and cold :-)

Local specialist: Èric Domínguez

Iceland is a fantastic country to experience nature in all its forms.
Iceland | Jul 4 - Jul 15, 2024

Raj
Raj K.
| Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
Eric did a great job in helping us plan our trip to Iceland. He presented us a very detailed plan and provided us a lot of information about each location he recommended for us to visit and also other locations as options.
He was always responsive to our needs and we had a few phone calls to discuss details about the trip.
We highly recommend Eric as an Iceland expert.
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Eric did a great job in helping us plan our trip to Iceland. He presented us a very detailed plan and provided us a lot of information about each location he recommended for us to visit and also other locations as options.
He was always responsive to our needs and we had a few phone calls to discuss details about the trip.
We highly recommend Eric as an Iceland expert.

Activity Review
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Iceland

Probably the best experience of the trip. Our guides weee great , especially Elena , who took us on to the glacier.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Responsive, helpful, well paved
Local specialist: Èric Domínguez

Awesome experience in Iceland!
Iceland | Jul 8 - Jul 13, 2024

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Julie T.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2024

We had an amazing experience in Iceland! The options for tours, accommodations, and random places to stop and see were great. We really appreciated the help and communication we received from Eric!

Local specialist: Èric Domínguez

Exploring Iceland along the Ring Road
Iceland | Jun 22 - Jul 7, 2024

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Melissa F.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 11, 2024
We had a wonderful trip to Iceland! Èric's help was invaluable in helping us navigate the many sights around the country, giving us directions, daily recommendations, as well as additional options so we could tailor our experience to what worked best for us each day. So many great memories, but we would particularly recommend the Katla Ice Cave tour, the Puffins at Hafnarholmi hill, and the Inside the Volcano tour. Highly recommend Èric and his team. Read more

We had a wonderful trip to Iceland! Èric's help was invaluable in helping us navigate the many sights around the country, giving us directions, daily recommendations, as well as additional options so we could tailor our experience to what worked best for us each day. So many great memories, but we would particularly recommend the Katla Ice Cave tour, the Puffins at Hafnarholmi hill, and the Inside the Volcano tour. Highly recommend Èric and his team.

Activity Reviews
Horse riding tour
Iceland

Beautiful ride, but guide gave no instruction or information once we left the barn. She didn't check to see how we were doing, or give any information about the tölt or when we would be changing gaits. The guide was German, and did speak more to 2 German participants, but I have no idea what they talked about. I don't think there is a problem with this activity, just with the particular guide we had.

Inside the Volcano Tour
Inside the Volcano Tour
Iceland
Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour
Katla Ice Cave Superjeep tour
Iceland
Local specialist: Èric Domínguez