4.6/5 Excellent
Excellent
324
Great
89
Average
22
Disappointing
4
Terrible
3
Iceland Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Most people might think Iceland and think cold, frozen tundra. However, it is the opposite of what this country’s natural environment is like. I enjoyed seeing every...
My fear of booking through a company like this was that I would just be a number in a large group of tourists. However, this is far from the reality. CharlieTheTrave...
After having the same kind of vacations year after year, I wanted a unique vacation. I booked the Iceland trip through CharlieTheTraveler and was not disappointed. T...
I wanted a romantic getaway with my partner. However, I wanted it to be a unique and unforgettable experience. I chose to go with the Iceland trip with CharlieTheTra...
I appreciated that the tour guide provided by CharlieTheTraveler knew about the areas we were visiting in Iceland. This made me be able to understand the country and...
CharlieTheTraveler planned the perfect trip to Iceland. I was comfortable booking without doubting the company due to the many positive reviews. I enjoyed my trip an...
The trip to Iceland through CharlieTheTraveler was filled with activities. I enjoyed every second of this trip. The company made every part of the trip painless and ...
There's a lot both good and bad I can say about this trip. But the number one reason I will never travel with Intrepid again is their complete lack of caring for the...
Excellent tour guide. Good group of people on the tour. Well organised. I ca...
Harpa was a great guide. Everything went super smoothly, and the trip was fantastic.
Lived up to my expectations
The trip was very comprehensive, our tour guide was very inform...
I was very happy with the itinerary, standard of accommodation and tour leader.t
Structured tours are not everyone's bag, but I would rave a...
Iceland was amazing. The trip leader was terrific. Travelling the ring road...
I enjoyed every aspect of this trip ie the itinerary; the driver/guide, Harpa; the accommodation; the food; the included/non-included activities; the ease of booking...
Outstanding leader, Harpa's.
Informative caring guide whose obvious love for her country was trans...
I had high expectations before visiting Iceland and came away very happy with my experience.
I thought the trip gave a good overview of the main highlights of Iceland. May preference would have been for the trip to be at least 2-3 nights longer, I personall...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary. Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Reviews for tours in Iceland are mainly positive, in the 4 and 5 star range.
Iceland has grown rapidly in popularity, so the crowds are almost unavoidable unless you travel in the middle of shoulder season. Traveling with a guide is one of the best ways to help the crowds feel less intense.
Your Iceland tour guide may not be a local every time, but positive reviews almost always comment on the their guide’s expert knowledge and ability to expand on the unique landscapes and natural phenomena in Iceland.
Safety is another primary concern when traveling in Iceland, as this is a very popular destination for adventure travel. In particular you will probably have 1 or 2 quite long drives and depending on the time of year the roads could be wet or icy.
Another important thing to bear in mind is that Iceland is very expensive. Be sure to go prepared for this, as not all meals or activities may be included in your tour price.
The service level on your Iceland tour will depend on the tour theme, but most Iceland tours have an active focus. Accommodations are mainly value or premium, comfortable and clean, yet relatively basic amenities.
Some negative Iceland tour reviews comment on the sights that weren’t included on the itinerary. Due to Iceland’s popularity, some travelers may have been under the impression that all the major sites on listicles and from inspiring photographs would be included on the tour.
While it’s true that a number of Iceland’s main attractions can be seen on a short trip, some other are much farther away from the main tourist track. So depending on your tours duration, be sure to look closely at the itinerary to make sure everything you want to see is included.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Iceland, see the Travelstride Iceland Guide »
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