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50 Iceland Luxury trips. Tours from 36 tour companies. 124 reviews. 4.4/5 avg rating.
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Blue Lagoon, Lake Myvatn, Reykjavík, Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Highlights
- Visit a local horse farm to meet affable Icelandic horses first brought to the country by Viking settlers
- Discover some of Iceland's Saga-like history at the Settlement Center in Borgarnes.
- Enjoy views of colorful mountain cliffs, pristine fjords, and fertile valleys where horses graze.
- Visit a museum dedicated to this once-thriving industry before returning to Akureyri.
- Visit the stunning Gullfoss waterfall
Themes
Cultural, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
What travelers are saying
"This letter is effectively what was communicated no less than 8 times in writing and conversation to OAT representatives up the chain, beginning 19 days before the trip. OAT was IMMOVABLE on allowing us to find an alternative travel companion and it was 100% due to rigid policy, not real barriers. We never expected a refund and wouldn't have blamed them if we could not fill my spot. They refused to even give us the opportunity. Appalling and sadly representative of their customer service. Congratulations, you lost two customers and one long time referral source. I only think it is fair that folks know the nature of the company at this point. An absolute shame. As a dedicated Edmund Hillary member of OAT with a history of introducing countless friends to your service including 4 who booked trips, I am writing to express my deep concern over the handling of our Galapagos trip booking in light of a recent medical emergency. This situation not only highlights significant gaps in customer communication and care but also underscores the need for immediate, effective action. Timeline of Events and Communication Issues: Initial Contact on 11/22: We contacted OAT 19 days before the trip, scheduled for 12/11, as soon as it became clear that extended surgical complications would prevent my travel. Policy of No Refunds or Changes Under 30 Days: We were informed that the trip is non-refundable under 30 days, which is understood. However, OAT also refused to allow a replacement traveler, posing zero risk to the company. Both of us called, met with the same response. Response from Exceptions Department on 11/22: The no-change policy was reiterated by the Exceptions Department on the same day. Written Escalation on 11/22: Both parties sent written letters to escalate the matter. Delayed Response Until 11/29: We did not receive any response until 11/29, with OAT mentioning the inability to make changes 12 days before the trip. Policy vs. Practical Reasons: The response seemed more policy-based than practical. We offered to cover the cost for a replacement traveler for the internal Galapagos flight, which was declined. The rep always returned to the policy prohibiting it. She further added we do not sell trips within 30 days. Upon looking the next day, I found no less than 7 different itineraries with no less than 13 different trips that I could have booked within 30 days. Further Escalation Request and Conversation on 11/30: A further request for escalation resulted in a 23-minute conversation on 11/30 without any change. Given these circumstances, I propose the following practical solution: Future Travel Credit in Exchange for Re-Selling My Space: If finding a substitute traveler is unfeasible, I suggest OAT resell my space to another interested party, crediting me for a future trip. This solution aligns with my preference and ongoing loyalty to OAT. The lack of a constructive response and rigid adherence to policy without considering exceptional circumstances is alarming. It not only affects this immediate trip but also impacts my ability to continue advocating for OAT in good conscience. An amicable and prompt resolution to this issue would speak volumes about OAT's commitment to customer satisfaction and flexibility. Unless there is a prompt and constructive resolution to this matter, we will be forced to escalate our concerns further. This includes reaching out to higher management within OAT, engaging with consumer protection agencies, sharing our experience through travel forums, and social media for breach of service. Our preference is to resolve this amicably, yet the current trajectory leaves us little choice but to pursue these avenues. I implore you to seriously consider these options and respond in a manner that reflects OAT's values of empathy and customer support. Your immediate attention to this matter is not only appreciated but necessary for a resolution that respects both parties' interests. Thank you for your understanding and prompt attention to this critical issue."
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Gullfoss, Reykjavík, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Thingvellir National park, Vatnajökull National Park
Highlights
- Hike through the Búrfellsgja Canyon, and behind Seljalandsfoss falls. Follow a trail to the oldest swimming pool in Iceland for a rejuvenating soak.
- Hike along Skóga River, past Skógafoss falls. Afternoon glacier exploration, or optional snowmobile adventure (at additional expense). Evening optional horseback riding (at additional expense).
- Visit the Skógar Folk Museum. Explore the desert-like landscape surrounding Hjörleifshöfði, and walk through scenic Fjaðrágljúfur Canyon.
- Explore an iceberg-filled lagoon by boat. June through mid-August, ride a farm tractor to our trail head to hike past puffin nesting sites along the Atlantic.
- Embark on an overland expedition through the fjallabak, or “route behind the mountains”, explore colorful rhyolite mountains, volcanic craters, and idyllic waterfalls.
Themes
Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"Small group travel that's friendly, collaborative, and personal."
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By Backroads
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Reykjavík, Thingvellir National park, Vatnajökull National Park
Highlights
- Experience the full diversity of Iceland's raw, wild landscape
- Remarkable geologic treasures, from glaciers and geysers to volcanoes and sea stacks
- Savor crisp coastal air and deliciously fresh seafood
- Venture on a unforgettable guided ice walk
- Extend your stay in vibrant Reykjavík
Themes
50 plus, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"Until Covid clears, I would steer clear of Backroads. We were partially through their June 2020 Costa Rica tour when a guest tested Covid positive. She and her husband were isolated. The rest of the group were offered wimpy masks. Nobody was offered Covid testing daily and masks were not required of the guests or staff. The guides kept repeating "not in the CDC guidelines." Our group of six decided that the Backroads response was inadequate so returned home mid-excursion. The hotel and food was excellent, but the provided bikes were inadequate. The front derailleurs were poorly adjusted, and most of the riders had the chains come off during the first ride. Hikes or bike rides were conducted in downpours. Disappointed for charging such a premium price."
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By ElderTreks
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Blue Lagoon, Lake Myvatn, Reykjavík, Skaftafell National Park, Thingvellir National park
Highlights
- Visit Thingvellir National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Lake Myvatn
- Watch geysers erupt
- Circle continental glaciers
- Whale watching
Themes
50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"Our family booked a tour Nov 2018 and paid the balance in full Jan 2020. Mar 2020 rec'd an email saying that the tour is cancelled-COVID. ONLY choice is a 50% refund or 100% credit towards a NEW booking until Oct 31/2022. Credit can NOT be put towards our already booked tour in Jan 2021. VERY unhappy and unsatisfied traveller."
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By Globus
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Akureyri, Dettifoss, Geysir, Godafoss, Gullfoss, Lake Myvatn, Skaftafell
Highlights
- Reykjavik : Welcome dinner; orientation; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
- HellisheiÐarvirkjun: Visit the geothermal heat and electric power station
- Geysir : Admire the hot springs; taste local specialties and drink a glass of schnapps
- Gullfoss : Marvel at the waterfall
- Thingvellir: Walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and the European tectonic plates
Themes
50 plus, Cultural
What travelers are saying
"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Blue Lagoon, Reykjavík, Skaftafell National Park
Highlights
- Join the only North American operator to trek in the eastern fjords—a raw, remote, and remarkable place!
- Hike the famed Víknaslódir Trail, where you’ll be overwhelmed by the beauty of mountains, lava fields, glaciers, icebergs, and magnificent waterfalls
- Contemplate black-sand beaches and experience the country's geothermal wonders, including the famous Blue Lagoon
Themes
Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."
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By Under30Experiences
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule
Visits
Blue Lagoon, Reykjavík
Highlights
- A blend of hiking through untouched wilderness terrain and two days on the famous Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trails.
- The fantastic and indescribable landscape of the hidden Icelandic backcountry.
- Hike through lava fields, volcanic deserts, mossy green mountains, glaciers, rivers, gorges and canyons.
- Experience 20 hours of daylight while trekking.
- Views of the famous Eyjafjallajökull glacier from the rooftop hot tub at Base Camp after the trek.
Themes
18 - 30's, Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions
What travelers are saying
"I had an amazing time on the Costa Rica starter trip. This was my first time traveling solo and U30X was a great way for me to safely see another part of the world and meet new people. Our trip leaders were Adrian and Delphine; they were very knowledgeable and fun. It felt more like we were just hanging out with our friends who happened to know a lot about the country rather than following around tour guides."
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By Under30Experiences
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule
Visits
Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss, Reykjavík, Thingvellir National park
Highlights
- Explore stunning volcanic islands and hike a volcano
- Stay at a rustic Icelandic guesthouse and enjoy delicious meals
- See the famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano that erupted in 2010
- Hike a glacier like a Viking
- Relax in hot pools and learn how to bake bread in hot springs
Themes
18 - 30's, Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Hiking & Walking
What travelers are saying
"I had an amazing time on the Costa Rica starter trip. This was my first time traveling solo and U30X was a great way for me to safely see another part of the world and meet new people. Our trip leaders were Adrian and Delphine; they were very knowledgeable and fun. It felt more like we were just hanging out with our friends who happened to know a lot about the country rather than following around tour guides."
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Ultimate Iceland
Itinerary was okay but disorganization took away from our enjoyment of the trip. 1) Arrival day - Trafalgar representative was late arriving at airport and failed t...
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Love the waterfalls, etc but not sufficient time t...
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Excellent commentary by our tour guide, Hildur - visited...
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Iceland is a great place full of volcanoes & falls.
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Ultimate Iceland
It was varied and allowed us to see a great deal of Iceland
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