Product Details

• Actors: Frank Kemp, Gary Wescott, Monika Wescott
• Directors: Frank Kemp
• Format: Color, Full Screen, NTSC
• Number of tapes: 1
• VHS Release Date: January 1, 2001
• Run Time: 55 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005A7JJ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,203 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Ride along with the world-famous Turtle Expedition, Unltd., on a trek across Iceland, the climax of their recent around-the-world adventure! You’ll encounter hot springs, ice caves, volcanoes, and glaciers – and you’ll see why the people of this "Land of Fire & Ice" call their country the 4x4 capital of the world.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Land of Fire and Ice, March 29, 2001

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Mark Smith (San Clemente, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Turtle Expedition Explores Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Journey through Iceland on a Turtle? Yes, it is possible. Not just any Turtle but a ultra-sophisticated vehicle modified and souped up to take on the diverse weather and terrain of Iceland. A spactacularly photographed and produced journey of a land that is a contradiction in terms. Witness rolling green hillsides, snowy plains, volcanic geyesers, all from the comfort of your home. As close as you can get to the real thing without going there yourself. Interesting stories, interesting locals, fantastic adventure.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Tour of Spectacular Iceland, September 5, 2003

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This review is from: The Turtle Expedition Explores Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I enjoyed the Turtle Expeditions Iceland video. It shows some of the most impressive sights in Iceland (the footage of Gullfoss is particularly impressive). My only qualm with the video is the excessive amount of time spent discussing technical aspects of their vehicle (I didn't need to see the tire changes, etc.) that took screen time away from one of the most impressive places on earth. That is the sole reason that I gave the video four stars instead of the five it would have otherwise merited.

The tour is off the beaten path generally, and shows many of the interior sights that are tough to get to in Iceland due to the lack of roads and forbidding combination of lava, desert and glaciers. The strength of the video is in the unusual areas they choose to show, that most people will never see.

I love Iceland and highly recommend it as a vacation destination. If you can, by all means go on an interior tour, as nothing comes close to seeing it firsthand. If you can't go, then by all means, watch this video, as it takes you as close as you can get without actually renting a Super Jeep.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A non-stop ride across the land of fire and ice, July 27, 2001

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This review is from: The Turtle Expedition Explores Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This amazing ride across Iceland thrills and educates. Follow along in an adventure with Gary and Monika Wescott in their Super Truck, the Turtle V. I was impressed with scenery, people, and production of this video. Thank you for allowing me to cross the land of fire and ice with Gary and Monika from home. I can't wait for more videos.