Iceland Tour & Trip Reviews

504 reviewsAverage rating 4.6122 trips

Iceland Tour & Trip Ratings

4.6/5  Excellent
Excellent
324
Great
89
Average
22
Disappointing
4
Terrible
3

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Manos

Jul 2020

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SCAMMERS !

You are SCAMMERS ! You refuse to refund our money due to COVID-19 although we COULD FREELY CANCEL THE TOUR based on your cancellation policy. (booking number ARC-T13...

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Tania

Jun 2017

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I highly recommend it! Amazing "6 days around Iceland adventure"

Amazing "6 days around Iceland adventure" tour from May 22-May 27! I'm really going to miss the endless mountains, lava fields, waterfalls in every direction, and fi...

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Federico

Nov 2020

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We saw a lot!

This trip was amazing, well organized and full of activities. We saw a lot! Waterfalls, geysers, beaches, farms and a glacier. One of the best experience I have ever...

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Terry

Feb 2023

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Be careful

Booked for July and gave them $12,000. They talked us into early arrival and then come back to us a two months later saying we can't offer. We have to keep our airli...

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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 »