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ICELAND WALKING EXPLORER
Iceland is unique as it is like no other country. We saw the unusual volcanic landscapes, natural features of waterfalls, hot pools, steam vents, glaciers and lakes....
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ICELAND WALKING EXPLORER
Amazing trip. Great walks from 6-10 hours. Enough resting time especially between two campsites. Great food. Excellent guide with a good knowledge of Iceland. Walkin...
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ICELAND WALKING EXPLORER
An exciting, challenging and informative trip. The power of Dettifoss, the beauty of lake Myvatn and Bakkagerdi at midnight, my first ever walk on a glacier. Kristi...
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ICELAND WALKING EXPLORER
A beautiful country which I enjoyed exploring although things didn't always go to plan. Seeing puffins for the first time and spending ages observing their behaviour...
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ICELAND WALKING EXPLORER
An interesting mix from the inspiring to the hair raising. Very weather dependent. If you are expecting a 'moderate' trek - don't go. Some of the days at...
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Wonderful adventure
This was a marvellous trip and a great way of seeing two wonderful areas of the Arctic. In Spitsbergen we saw polar bears and arctic foxes and sailed through the ...
Avoid at All Costs- Unacceptable Transport and much of Itinerary not covered
$1750 for 3 days of touring and 4 nights accommodation. What a rip off, especially considering only 2 breakfasts were included and 16 adults plus a driver were squee...
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Sep 2023
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Iceland including the Blue Lagoon
Definitely showed us the highlights of the trip and the great sights of Iceland as well.
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Theresa Russell
Jun 2023
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Iceland including the Blue Lagoon
Busy itinerary and nice hotels
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Victor Tuohy
May 2023
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Iceland including the Blue Lagoon
Weather had an effect. Thinking I should have gone two months later. The traditional Icelandic Dinner, basically lamb stew and dessert, was slightly overpriced, and ...
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May 2023
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Iceland including the Blue Lagoon
Itinerary covered all of the major sites of Iceland with one of ...
Real credit to Explore
This trip is short… but mighty! It packs in most of the ‘tourist’ highlights, without feeling rushed. Indeed thanks to the flexible, relaxed attitude of our small gr...
This trip is short… but mighty! It
This trip is short… but mighty! It packs in most of the ‘tourist’ highlights, without feeling rushed. Indeed thanks to the flexible, relaxed attitude of our small gr...
A great trip with lots of potential.
A great trip with lots of potential. As the Yurts are close to a lot of main sites several different types of trips could be run from them: - more adventure type tr...
A great trip
A great trip with lots of potential. As the Yurts are close to a lot of main sites several different types of trips could be run from them: - more adventure type tr...
Iceland Reviews
A truly wonderful tour with an excellent
A truly wonderful tour with an excellent itinerary. Highly recommended.
Andy Green's lecture on the Aurora Borealis
Andy Green's lecture on the Aurora Borealis was superb...both informative and entertaining...
No criticism at all as Gusti and
No criticism at all as Gusti and Andy and Stenunn saw to all our needs and eve...
No criticism at all as Gusti
No criticism at all as Gusti and Andy and Stenunn saw to all our needs and eve...
Entertaining
Andy Green's lecture on the Aurora Borealis was superb...both informative and entertaining...
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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