Judy G
Our stay at Isbreen the Glacier was one of our top 4 travel stays/experiences - up there with Singita Sabora Tented Camp, Rosewood San Miguel Allende and Bauer B&B in Aqcui Terme, Italy (sadly no longer there). We can not speak highly enough about the owners Mira and Tonya, the chef, Kevin and sommelier Emily. First off the igloos themselves are decorated beautifully and are so comfortable and the view from our igloo was astounding. We could have spent all day in bed looking at the view but too much else to do and explore!! Starting off with the fabulous breakfasts - a plethora of hot and cold items - biscuits, sautéed vegetables, smoked salmon, meats and cheeses, cereal, eggs, yogurt, porridge, delicious berries and always a “sweet treat” such as the best berry crisp, pancakes, etc. My husband is gluten free and dairy free and they did an incredible job of baking the most delicious gf baked goods and always having alternatives for him.||They only have 4 igloos and two were being renovated while we were there, so my husband and i were the only people staying there, but I know they would all give the same attention and kindness even if fully booked. ||We were there in the summer (July) and i strongly suggest going there in the summer when the natural beauty is stunning and so many things to do that they can plan for you. We did a short (on electric bikes) ride to meet our hiking guide to walk up the steep side to a cave/crevice where a family had hidden when the Germans invaded in WWII. Combining history and adventure was perfect for us. When we arrived back mid-afternoon, Kevin and Mira were outside preparing an incredible lunch for us to be cooked over the open fire, and we were lucky enough to have such great weather that we could dine outside.||The next day we did a hike with huskies with Gabriel, their other chef who owns the huskies and was taking a break from his chef duties at Isbreen for a few weeks. It was a wonderful hike and he cooked us lunch over a fire pit at the top of our hike. After that a RIB boat excursion to the glacier (Tonny’s dad is the boat captain) where we learned about the history there and got to see our first reindeer. Overall another wonderful day out exploring. And so great to be able to come back to our cozy igloo and rest up before our truly gourmet dinners, made with exceptional care not only of the food but how it was displayed/served from our chef, Kevin. Emily, the sommelier always planned wonderful wine pairings for my husband, and i don’t drink but she had planned great juice/sparkling drinks, etc pairing for me which was such a nice surprise!!||During our stay there was road work being done on the road to Isbreen from the main highway. It was expected to be completed before we arrived but of course the completion date was extended. This caused the road to be closed for up to 6 hrs each day (open before 10am and then closed until 4pm). I can’t even imagine how disruptive it was for all of them, but the whole team worked on the logistics to be sure it didn’t disrupt our stay unnecessarily, making some tweaks to our schedule, but not effecting us negatively. I know it was a lot of extra work from them, and just want to mention it as it was the type of hard work and kindness they showed during our stay.||We loved our stay here so much, we are hoping to plan a trip there in the winter sometime to see the northern lights, go dog sledding and whale watching. Anyone who knows me, knows I don’t like the cold, but this place was so special I am excited to return!!
