9 independent reviews for Iceland holiday, small group
Reviews for Iceland holiday, small group
Robyn Crealy review 10 May 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The hike on Vatnajokull glacier was an awesome and informative experience. Staying the night at Modrudalur was stunningly beautiful. The scenery throughout Iceland was huge!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
A moderate level of fitness allows you to experience all the opportunities.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Staying at ranches, small hotels and guest houses with personality helped the locals4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Outstanding local guide contributed to a fabulous holidaySue Cutler review 15 Oct 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Everything, scenery, history etc. it helped the weather was good and the icing on the cake - fabulous northern lights.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Warm clothes, wet weather gear,, windproof coat. if going when there’s a possibility of snow/ice underfoot take a pair of over shoes grips. Just enjoy! If extending the holiday either at the beginning or the end book the accommodation yourself.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Benefited local people because stayed mostly in locally owned accommodation.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Amazing, great itinerary, the guide was exceptional, ran very smoothly.. transport was comfortable. A 16 seater and there were only 7 on our tour which also helped.Andre Esser review 11 Sep 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Glacier walk2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take at least a couple of extra days in Reykjavik as there's a lot to discover. Expect prices to be generally higher than in the EU/US3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes to the first one. Unsure what 'reduced environmental impacts' means, 'reduced' compared to what?4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Good pace, well planned, enthusiastic and well informed guide, good vehicleTeresa Byrne review 17 Aug 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Walking on the glacier and exploring the ice cave2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Bring warm waterproof clothes to layer up and comfortable shoes3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent!Sara Warren review 8 Jul 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Seeing the dramatic and vast landscapes of Iceland. Seeing humpback and minke whales and the sighting of an arctic fox.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Unless you use Icelandic krona don't both with cash - everything is paid for on credit card.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Iceland is definitely geared towards tourism and obviously this provides employment for many people. The geothermal energy is stored underground and is constant source of low-carbon, renewable heat. The first time I have met sinks without plugs as the water supply is so plentiful.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was a great holiday. Our guide was very informative, the bus was very new and very comfortable. Apart from one night (where the hotel had not been finished in time) accommodation was good and I would recommend a trip to Iceland.Géraldine Poukens review 15 Jun 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
We were fortunate enough to have a daily highlight. Planting trees, icebergs boat tour, walk on glacier, waterfalls, puffins, whale watching, hot springs, BBQ, ...2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
10 days give the opportunity to visit the island and take the most of it. If you travel with this operator, ask Laru as a guide. He is exceptional.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Very much. Planting trees, sleeping in farms, eating their harvest, visiting through eco friendly tour, ...4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Unforgettable. The island is full of ressources but having Larus as guide and the group clearly contribuatedShimon Rumelt review 11 Aug 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The landscapes in Iceland are incredible and differ from other places in the world.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Some of the drives are long but worth the effort since you can admire many landscapes on the way. Even in the summer, it can be raining and foggy, and this may be disappointing. In winter time, do not think even about renting a car and driving by yourselves as the weather may change dramatically in a few minutes. If you visit in the winter, you need a local guide. If driving, never stop in the middle of the road, even if it is looking deserted. The roads even if they are narrow are for high speed (up to 120 km/h) and you can be involved in an accident. If you book this tour, wait for discounts in the winter for the summer tours. Also, take extra time for other places such as the Blue Lagoon.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
In some places, we stayed in guesthouses. Most of them were fine. We planted trees in one place helping the locals in keeping green environment.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A wonderful holiday. Such a tour saves time in encircling Iceland compared with public transportation. If you are limited in time and do not want to hire a car, this is the best option. Nevertheless, the tour is very expensive. In some of the guesthouses, we had only shared bathrooms/ toilets. Our guide, Christian was nice and assisted us when my mother dislocated her arm. He helped us in obtaining ground floor accommodation. We would only recommend adding Landmannalaugar Park to the tour. It is the most colorful park in Iceland.Angus Gregson review 18 Jun 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
This has to be "what were...": the endlessly stunning scenery, the excellent choice of accomodation, and knowledgable input from the guide.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Wear layers; you can go from cold to hot in very little time. Organise a rotation system for sitting in the minibus. And save up before you go!! Iceland is expensive.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We often used accomodation that used food from their own farms, which was good. We avoided buying bottled water. We planted some trees one evening which was good but a bit of a token exercise.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent - thoroughly recommend it.Steve Shaw review 16 Jun 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The waterfall which you walk behind! Take some waterproofs! The geology & landscape are amazing.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Expect a lot of driving. But the landscape is fabulous and the minibus comfortable. The accommodation varies from good to very basic. The latter due three mix ups when the accommodation that was 'supposed' to be booked - was not! Ended up in staff rooms on one night. Another night the group was 6km apart. Make sure the guide is checking ahead. The evening dinner is not included on most nights and everyone found very expensive compared to home. We all took the opportunity of a kitchen one night and had a great group meal with our own wine. Our guide was frankly not up to it but overall we made the most of it and had a great time.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not particularly. Most accommodation was farmstays. This adds to income to in a very hard environment but the standards vary. Iceland is 100% renewable due to the thermal springs which we saw.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Loved the island. Great group from all over the world. On down side - accommodation very inconsistent, expensive and poor leadership.Holiday Reviews
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