Thus excursion is good value for the money. We didn't rent a car, so the hotel pickup/ drop off was invaluable. The van was a bit cold and the windows were frosted over on the inside, so you couldn't really watch the scenery. The guide was very friendly and talkative. He even managed to get us dinner reservations on a really busy night. You really pack a lot in, ice museum, dinner, hot springs and borealis hunting! It was a cloudy night, but with persistence, our guide found a break in the clouds and we were able to see them! Not as brightly as I hoped, but that is in no way the fault of the guide. It's just an excuse to come back!