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Iceland Tour & Trip Reviews
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Iceland Northern Lights
We only had very limited views of the northern lights and the weather was not kind with much wet weather and grey skies. There was a lot of travelling as described i...
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Iceland - Northern Lights
An excellent trip with great activities and a full schedule. From start to finish you hardly stop, that being said you see some amazing sights and really geta a fee...
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Iceland Northern Lights
This was a superb, action-packed holiday. And now that I have seen some of Iceland, I want to go back and see more of the island. Each day was full to the brim wit...
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Iceland and Northern Lights
Excellent trip with a lot packed in to such a short time. You get to see much more than if you had just booked a trip to stay in Reyjavik. One of the most beautiful ...
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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS
This was an amazing trip - Iceland proved to be a very interesting and beautiful country. Walking on the glacier definitely, closely followed by the lava cave and se...
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Unpredictable fun in the land of incredible landscapes
This trip was a fantastic and fun adventure from start to finish. I had no idea what to expect from the trip and was not used to cold weather climates but the unpred...
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Iceland Northern Lights Feb 2016
Absolutely amazing all round. Had such a good time in the company of some lovely people that I really did not want to come back home. So much more to see and do. A l...
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Amazing Iceland in an amazing trip!
A lot was packed into 4 fun-filled days taking in stunning scenery. Travelling on a comfortable bus, our brilliant guide Ibi made sure we got to take in Iceland and ...
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Iceland Northern lights
If you've never been to Iceland, & you love the outdoors, you really must put it on your bucket list. Fantastic scenery, intriguing history and culture with...
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Incredible first taste of Iceland
After a 4 hour flight delay and miserable weather the first morning, our luck changed and we had glorious sunny weather for the rest of the trip which showed a wintr...
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Iceland experience
This was an awe inspiring trip with excellent company and a splendid guide. Personally, I achieved 2 firsts: glacier walk and lava tube caves. Experiencing the cont...
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Iceland Northern Lights
Excellent introduction to Iceland. Seeing the ice crystals at Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon - beautiful. Kristjan was an excellent leader - he drove and entertained us...
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Northern Lights - almost
I have no hesitation in deeming this to be an excellent tour. I wanted to see weird and wonderful landscapes. I also wanted to get a glimpse of what it was like for ...
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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS
A fairly intense itinerary that enables you to see stunning scenery and magnificent waterfalls and if you are lucky, some fantastic northern lights. Seeing the immen...
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Warming winter moments
When asked what my favourite part of the trip was this was my response soon after I returned ...."Mine...the spontaneous stop off to chill by the glacial pool in fal...
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Magical Iceland - trolls and elves optional
Iceland is the most magical and enchanting country - the landscape is truly haunting and beautiful. The miles covered gave our group a constant backdrop of magnifi...
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Winter is coming - and Iceland is the place to experience it!
Fantastic country - other-worldly landscapes - this trip offers a thrilling mix of the ancient sagas which tell their own tale of the landscape, the stories of moder...
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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS
An amazing 5 days capturing images of Iceland and the Northern Lights that we stay with me forever. Paul, Jon and Kristian worked hard so that we got the best t...
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Iceland Northern Lights
For a short exposure to the spectacular volcanic and glacial scenery of Iceland, and the opportunity dependent on conditions to see the Northern Lights, this Exodus ...
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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS
Iceland is an amazing country with some very dramatic scenery. Although a short trip, we packed a lot into the time available. Seeing the Northern Lights...
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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