Chris Gordon, Founder

Chris Gordon is a New York-based Creative Director who finds vitality in both natural and man-made worlds. He has traveled extensively throughout six continents but calls Iceland the most inspiring place of all. He has returned in every season for over ten years now.

His enduring appreciation of Iceland's culture and landscapes has led him to craft an itinerary that embodies the greatest highlights there, including personal relationships formed along the way.

 Jeanine Barone, Travel, Food and Design Writer and Consultant

For more than 24 years now Jeanine Barone has been writing about travel, food, design and architecture for magazines including National Geographic Traveler, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, American Airlines and more.

 Specializing in off-the-beaten-track travel, fine dining and boutique accommodations, Jeanine calls Iceland the most beautiful place on earth and returns on a regular basis for business as well as pleasure.

Asrun Lara Johannsdottir and Fridjon Arnason, Expert Guides and Hospitality Consultants

 Asrun Lara Johannsdottir comes from a world dominated by nature, growing up along Iceland's northeast coast on a seaside lake, also home to one of world's most diverse bird populations. Today Asrun Lara shares her passion as a teacher in one of Iceland’s most important and beloved national parks.

 Fridjon Arnason originally trained in Hospitality Arts in the United States and is now an Accredited Guide in Iceland, specializing in creating unique itineraries for private international clients to some of its remotest places.

 Together the couple has owned and operated their own hotel in downtown Reykjavik. They reside between Reykjavik and Asrun Lara's ancestral home in the north. Their passion and insights have inspired the itinerary's special excursions.

Sigga and Paul Newton, Cuisine Consultants

Sigga and Paul Newton own Iceland's most elegant gourmet shop, supplying its top chefs and aspiring gourmands alike. They also run Iceland's most memorable bed and breakfast, set inside a restored sea captain's cottage. Both are situated in Reykjavik's historic downtown harbor district.

Sigga and Paul's grace and generosity and their expertise in culture and cuisine contribute an elegance crucial to the Icepedition itinerary.

Andrew Broan, Guide and Operations Consultant

Andrew Broan's penchant for people, culture and adventure has qualified him to lead more than 100 outdoor expeditions across seven continents in the past ten years. He specializes in particularly remote locale such Easter Island and Antarctica. His broad interests and time-honored experience insure that every aspect of tour operation run smoothly.