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Iceland Tour & Trip Reviews

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Linda Keira

Feb 2023

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This trip to Iceland perfectly captured all the natural wonders of the country.

This trip to Iceland perfectly captured all the natural wonders of the country. I am so glad I went with CharlieTheTraveler, as they were organized and planned a var...

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Rick G.

Feb 2023

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This was all highlighted in my trip through CharlieTheTraveler.

Iceland is a unique destination for a vacation, but if anything, it is a hidden gem. It isn’t too infiltrated with tourism so much of the authentic culture stands ou...

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Kenneth B.

Feb 2023

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CharlieTheTraveler planned the perfect trip to Iceland.

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...

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Dylan B.

Feb 2023

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Our tour guide was great in knowing when to let me explore and when to stay for support and explanations of the sites.

When I went on the Iceland trip from CharlieTheTraveler, I didn’t want to leave. The beauty of the natural landscapes was highlighted in this tour, most of which I d...

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Francine R.

Feb 2023

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Booking a tour with CharlieTheTraveler was very easy.

Booking a tour with CharlieTheTraveler was very easy. My trip to Iceland went off without any issues and that’s all to the company’s organization. The tour guide the...

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Anna D.

Feb 2023

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I could not have asked for a better vacation!

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...

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Mike Hussein

Feb 2023

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I will definitely recommend your company! Thank you for a sensational trip!

Charles, thank for setting up our trip to Iceland. You made this arrangement the way we had expected. Especially at a time of pandemic....we felt very safe because o...

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AVOID AVOID AVOID. Go with G-Adventures

Aug 2016

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They don't care about your comfort, safety or time. For that reason alone, avoid this company!

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...

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Adam

Oct 2015

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Excellent tour guide. Good group of people

Excellent tour guide. Good group of people on the tour. Well organised. I ca...

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Peter

Oct 2015

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Harpa was a great guide. Everything went

Harpa was a great guide. Everything went super smoothly, and the trip was fantastic.

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Fiona

Oct 2015

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Lived up to my expectations

Lived up to my expectations

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Casandra

Sep 2015

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I was very happy with the itinerary

I was very happy with the itinerary, standard of accommodation and tour leader.t

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Kathy

Sep 2015

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The trip was very comprehensive, our tour

The trip was very comprehensive, our tour guide was very inform...

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Alicia

Sep 2015

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Structured tours are not everyone's bag, but

Structured tours are not everyone's bag, but I would rave a...

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Christine

Sep 2015

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Iceland was amazing. The trip leader was

Iceland was amazing. The trip leader was terrific. Travelling the ring road...

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Karen

Sep 2015

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I enjoyed every aspect of this trip

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...

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Gordon

Sep 2015

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Outstanding leader, Harpa's.

Outstanding leader, Harpa's.

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Colin

Sep 2015

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Informative caring guide whose obvious love for

Informative caring guide whose obvious love for her country was trans...

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Ilya

Sep 2015

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I had high expectations before visiting Iceland

I had high expectations before visiting Iceland and came away very happy with my experience.

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ANNA

Sep 2015

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I thought the trip gave a good

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...

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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 »