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Iceland Tour & Trip Reviews

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Iceland Tour & Trip Ratings

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Barbara

Feb 2019

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It was another great Explore holiday

It was another great Explore holiday

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David

Feb 2019

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Just thanks for a great first trip

Just thanks for a great first trip with Explore.

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Phillipa

Mar 2018

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Had the best time

Loved it, had the best time!

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Phillipa

Mar 2018

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Loved it, had the best time!

Loved it, had the best time!

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Shelagh

Oct 2017

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This trip was memorable.

This trip was memorable. Everything was well organised and to a very high stan...

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Shelagh

Oct 2017

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This trip was memorable. Everything was well

This trip was memorable. Everything was well organised and to a very high stan...

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Janice

Oct 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Ultimate Iceland

Itinerary was okay but disorganization took away from our enjoyment of the trip. 1) Arrival day - Trafalgar representative was late arriving at airport and failed t...

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Meow

Oct 2017

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Ultimate Iceland

Love the waterfalls, etc but not sufficient time t...

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Josephine

Oct 2017

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Ultimate Iceland

It was varied and allowed us to see a great deal of Iceland

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Eileen

Oct 2017

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Ultimate Iceland

Excellent commentary by our tour guide, Hildur - visited...

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Seow

Oct 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Ultimate Iceland

Iceland is a great place full of volcanoes & falls.

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Glen

Oct 2017

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Ultimate Iceland

Coach comfortable. Some of the hotels were more like dorms

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Sonny

Oct 2017

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Ultimate Iceland

Time allocations for sight seeing spots were not ade...

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Christine

Oct 2017

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Ultimate Iceland

All hotels were acceptable but some were isolated.

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Lola

Oct 2017

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Ultimate Iceland

First 4 days were amazing the last three were boring - need to tweek your itinerary a little bit.

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Eser

Oct 2017

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Ultimate Iceland

Itinerary was very good in my view

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Anita

Oct 2017

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Ultimate Iceland

All the places was wonderful but at a very fast pace, group too large;...

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Donna

Oct 2017

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Ultimate Iceland

There was only one hotel room that was a bit disappointing but the food was fantastic. The coach seating seemed a bit tight for leg room. Overall everything was grea...

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Marian

Oct 2017

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Ultimate Iceland

Iceland is beautiful and Trafalgar took us to great places.

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Winnie

Oct 2017

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Ultimate Iceland

Well planned. Awesome sceneries. A good team of travellers.

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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 »