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Iceland Tour & Trip Reviews
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J
I had the most amazing trip
It really could not have been better. Vally had a lot to do with it. She was so kind, informative, and entertaining. She really brought us all together. It was suc...
A
Got to see a bit of everything
Very impressed with the organization of the tour. Just enough sight seeing mixed with relaxing evenings of soaking in outdoor hot tubs and searching for northern lig...
M
I picked a cloudy week to go, so unfortunately no northern lights, however trip was otherwise good
Had plenty of time at each stop to have a good look, wander around and take lots of pictures. The cruise on Day 3 had to be cancelled due to strong gales, but we wer...
M
Excellent trip
Even though we did not get to see the northern lights because of the unfavourable weather, we had a memorable time and were not disappointed with the tour or the co...
L
Probably one of the best tours I have ever been on
The group size was perfect, and everyone got along. The...
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Excellent tour
Very knowledgeable and passionate tour guide - Erik. Safe driver - Alli. I certainly learnt a lot more about Iceland and its people everyday. Hotels and food excelle...
L
Our guide Hilke was such a trooper, we couldn't have had a better guide
She was out looking for the northern lights every night for hours for us and getting soaked leading the few brave travellers behind a huge waterfall without any comp...
P
Although bad weather curtailed a few activities the tour guide herself and the itinerary were brilliant
My only wish would have been to have more time at some of...
R
Our trip was wonderful
Our guide was very informative and fun. The bus driver was awesome too...
L
Tour was amazing and our tour guide was fantastic
Iceland is a spectacular place to visit and this tour showed us so much. It was even better than I expected. I think this was the best tour I have done so far with y...
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Excellent tour guide, friendly, and very knowledgeable
She even joined some of us for an evening meal the night after the ...
A
Had a fantastic time in Iceland, the tour was fantastic, sadly due to bad weather we weren't' able to make it over to the glacial lagoon which was a huge shame
We had a such a brilliant guide named Martina for the trip, afternoon fairy-tales entwined with Icelandic legend's amongst the history made the trip all the more sp...
J
The tour was wonderful! Highly recommended
One of the best trips I've ever taken. Thanks. Our guide Martina was awesome and very personable. Very knowledgable about Iceland's people and the land, including h...
T
We really loved the tour
The pace was good. The hotels & meals were good. We enjoyed seei...
M
We absolutely loved the tour
Our tour guide, Freyja was fantastic. She was extremely knowledgeable & was great to be with. We have told our friends how much we enjoyed ourselves & how mu...
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Thor was extremely knowledgeable and personable
He ensured that everyone was comfortable, happy, and achieving all that they wanted to on their tour. I loved this trip! Being in a small group and travelling aroun...
G
Absolutely first class tour
The guide, itinerary, transport arrangements excellent. Katherine the guide is an absolute GEM. So knowledgeable and helpful, really helped to make the tour a wonder...
B
Wonderful tour
Really appreciated the planning that went into this tour.
A
The guide was terrific!!! He was funny, knew a lot about Icelandic history, geology, wildlife and shared with us a lot of "sociological" elements that make the Icelandic identity/psyche I think
He gave a lot of information and anecdotes throughout the tour. and was always available to discuss things we wanted to know/understand either in the group setting o...
E
We had an absolutely fabulous trip
The guide and drive were great, as was accommodation and having a smaller party of 28 was great.
Editor’s Take
What to Look For in Iceland Travel Reviews
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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