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Iceland Tour & Trip Reviews

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Rosemary

Jan 2024

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Iceland Winter Adventure

Frozen waterfalls and snow. Wonderful sunrises and sunsets...

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Graeme

Dec 2023

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Iceland Winter Adventure

Excellent tour itinerary even if some “early” starts were still in darkness at 9am!! Highlights included the Northern Lights (albeit that this phenomena is beyond Ex...

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Cherry

Dec 2023

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Iceland Winter Adventure

Every day was amazing - when I thought it couldn't get any better, it did! Hakon, our guide, was passionate about his country and its culture and gave us so much inf...

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Trusted Customer

Dec 2023

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Iceland Winter Adventure

A well paced trip that covered Iceland’s sights.

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Trusted Customer

Apr 2023

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Iceland Winter Adventure

Great guide, amazing landscapes, lovely hotels

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Paul

Mar 2023

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Iceland Winter Adventure

Time spent on the northern coast, heading east: aurorae, icy landscapes and weird clouds!

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Stephen

Mar 2023

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Iceland Winter Adventure

Excellent guide, good hotels and a fantastic county to visit.

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Alan

Mar 2023

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All the snow on tops of mountains

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Margaret

Dec 2022

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Iceland Winter Adventure

Great itinerary. Highlights were the amazing waterfalls - Godafoss, Dettifos and Gullfoss, Diamond Beach, the Glacier Lagoon and the super jeep trip up the mountain....

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John Harrington

Nov 2022

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Iceland Winter Adventure

Superb itinerary - glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, geothermal bathing and geysirs, with the added bonus of Whales and the Aurora. Particularly enjoyed the Super Jee...

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Deborah

Oct 2022

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Iceland Winter Adventure

Our guide Agust, was excellent, he loved his country and went above and beyond to accommodate our requirements and wishes. I fell in love with Iceland, I was suppos...

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Sam

Nov 2019

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Perfect introduction to Iceland!

Overall I had a spectacular time on this trip. The scenery was unbelievable and the group was great. I was a bit underwhelmed by our guide - while he was super nice ...

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Kay

Sep 2016

Provided byG Adventures

Wow, and wow, and wow

Wow, and wow, and wow! Every sene was a feast for they eyes. The experience of being in these secluded waters was thrilling. Just wish we had seen a more up-close po...

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Timothy

Sep 2016

Provided byG Adventures

A good way to see both the Artic & Antarctic

A good way to see both the Artic & Antarctic

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Shirley

Sep 2016

Provided byG Adventures

Excellent crew

Excellent crew!

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Jeremy

Sep 2016

Provided byG Adventures

A truly wonderful and memorable two weeks

A truly wonderful and memorable two weeks. it has certainly ins...

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Christine

Sep 2016

Provided byG Adventures

Already have

Already have. Awesome, fantastic, alas probably my swansong though. Hyperbole abounds, couldn't have been better. As CEO John K once said, there is always a Plan B,c...

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Roger

Sep 2016

Provided byG Adventures

After over 50 years of travelling worldwide, we rate our two adventures with G Expedition the best of our experiences

After over 50 years of travelling worldwide, we rate our tw...

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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 »