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Sylvia
Jul 2023
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Iceland - Land of the Midnight Sun
Many highlights! The boat trip on the glacial lagoon and whale watching are particularly memorable.
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Karen
Jul 2023
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Fabulous whale watching in Akueyri and amazing glaciers on the beach at Jokulsarlon plus the lagoon boat ride in torrential atmospheric rain. Our gide Dorothea Sigla...
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Jul 2023
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Iceland - Land of the Midnight Sun
Great trip with an excellent leader. A really interesting place.
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Keith
Jul 2023
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Iceland - Land of the Midnight Sun
Dettifoss & whale watching
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Clive
Jul 2023
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There were many highlights, the spectacular waterfalls, the scenery and our time in the glacier lagoon. The only downside was the weather which meant we couldn't alw...
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Trusted Customer
Jun 2023
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Iceland - Land of the Midnight Sun
All the amazing waterfalls, geysers, hot slprings, tectonic pla...
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Rosemary
Jun 2023
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Iceland - Land of the Midnight Sun
Possibly the DUKW ride on the Glacial Lagoon - but there was a highlight every day.
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Sadia
May 2023
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Trip guide with his excellent knowledge and passion made it very pleasant.
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May 2023
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Highlight: guide was incredible! Had such knowledge of every area and history. Such a nice guy, even took us home for Afternoon tea to meet his family. Seeing the gl...
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Alan
Aug 2022
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Iceland - Land of the Midnight Sun
Sights sounds waterfalls food and exceptional leader.
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John
Aug 2022
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The trip was excellent, the scenery spectacular and the leader, Dorothea an absolute delight. The only low parts I'd change are the Wilderness Centre where we had n...
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'Storm Group'
This was an unexpectedly challenging trek across a mix of terrains in the Laugavegur region of Iceland - not only did our group experience the most stunning & ...
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A walk through a lunar landscape
A five day walk through the land that allegedly inspired JRR Tolkien to write "Lord of the Rings". Go on your own journey to return your own one ring to Mount Doom...
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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