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- Arctic Adventures
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- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 18
- Age range 12 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Thingvellir's historic tectonic plains
- Witness geysers erupt at Geysir Geothermal Area
- Marvel at Gullfoss Waterfall's golden cascade
- Discover ice sculptures on Svinafellsjokull Glacier
- Hike to Geldingadalur's active volcanic site
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 The Famous Golden Circle Route
- Day 2 Black Sand Beach, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon & Ice Cave
- Day 3 Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull Glacier
- Day 4 Active Volcano Eruption Hike & Northern Lights tour
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Arctic Adventures
Number of tours
20
Age Range
6 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AWAdam· January 8th, 2025A BIG WARNING TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE THINKING OF BOOKING THIS TRIP. My partner and I recently went on this tour. We had pre-booked rental of 2 x hiking boots & 2 x waterproof pants. Both of which were not provided by the tour operator, meaning we had to hike through ice, snow and rain in our own footwear and pants. We were relying on these items of clothing being provided to us to ensure our safety and warmth, but were massively let down by Arctic Adventures. Our own footwear and pants are now ruined, and we are both covered in bruises and cuts from constantly falling over on the ice. I suggested that a good faith and fair resoultion woild be for arctic adventures to cover the cost of our damaged shoes, however they chose to refuse this. This debacle was a sign of things to come, as the tour in general was badly planned, operated, communicated and just overall bad. Don't be like me and ignore the unfavourable reviews of this tour and tour company. Just don't book it. Trust me.Show more
Arctic Adventures commented on this reviewDear Traveler, We genuinely appreciate your constructive feedback, as it is vital for us to understand our customers' perspectives and improve our services accordingly. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the rental... Show moreTrip date: December 2024 - SBStephanie· February 1st, 2024This was a fantastic tour! We had great weather the first few days, cold but dry and clear. We managed to do the glacier hike which was beautiful! The second half of the tour the weather turned so the volcano hike had to be cancelled. Shame to miss it but still enjoyed a great holiday.Show moreTrip date: January 2024
- LWleonie· November 27th, 2023We had a really great trip, the landscape was amazing, Iceland will not dissapoint you! We had a wonderful guide, who gave us lots of information and really made the trip convenient and relaxed. Due to the weather conditions and the vulcano activity not all scheduled activities could take place. Our guide came up with a great alternative for one canceled activity, but we also had to fill a full day. This was a bit complicated and could have been made easier. But we managed and had a wonderful trip!Show moreTrip date: November 2023
Peter· May 9th, 2023Great tour, amazing landscapeShow moreTrip date: April 2023- NSNick· April 14th, 2023Our tour guide (Hylmar) was not approachable, informative or trustworthy. Many of the facts he mentioned proved to be untrue by other guides along the trip. none of the tour members felt comfortable to ask questions after the first day. Especially 1 on 1.. The sites we’re very impressive, but felt rushed as there was a packed agenda.Show moreArctic Adventures commented on this reviewDear Nick, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us regarding your recent experience on the Arctic Adventures tour. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused by the behavior and lack of information provided by our tour guide, Hylmar. It's... Show moreTrip date: April 2023
- CTCarrie· April 11th, 2023Great tour, would definitely recommendShow moreTrip date: April 2023
- BMBarry· March 19th, 2023Thé tours were well organised. We were looked after and had great accommodation The glacier hike was intense but an incredible experience The volcano excursion was amazing A bonus on the golden circle trip was the northern lights. It would have been helpful to have known where we were booked in overnight on our day before the last day tour so we could have booed to stay the extra night to save the hassle of finding alternative accommodation Apart from that it was excellent with tour guides friendly and very happy to keep us updated with history and other informationShow moreTrip date: March 2023
- ALAlexis· March 7th, 2023We took the 4 days tour which was separated 3 + 1 (volcano hike). Golden circle was interesting, though some more historical information on Thingvellir would be appreciated. We did not have enough time to see the site. Skogafoss is a beautiful waterfall, but quite different in winter from the photo on the site since the path behind is closed. Fee (I am not sure how their name is spelled), our glacier guide was the best for sure but the ice cave in this tour is minuscule and different from photos online (1 person fits in). No one in the tour understood we arrived at the ice cave. The Svinafellsjokull glacier was skipped, only seen from distance in the car driving, which is a scam. Thor tried to be funny but wasn't so easy to connect with and didn't have any patience and almost left before the start of the tour (we weren't sure of which van to take and received a call from Arctic Adventures with a hidden number when he had already left, we had to run after the van 5 min late). Hotels were ok. Other than that, Iceland is an amazing place and wherever you go, surprises are waiting for you. In lava tour, you shouldn't expect to see hot red lava and enough time to discover even the cold lava. Northern tour lights was also a failure since it was our only chance to see it that night, we went to a place where the sky was covered by clouds and miss all the show while everyone that stayed in the city we saw it. Christophe was funny and could cheer us up, still it doesn't pay off since the whole point of our trip was to see the lights.Show moreArctic Adventures commented on this reviewDear Traveler, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your recent 4-day tour experience with Arctic Adventures. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you encountered during your journey. We appreciate your... Show moreTrip date: February 2023
- DRDiedre· November 27th, 2022Honestly, I'm extremely disappointed. Friday November 18, 2022 I was scheduled to meet for pickup for my tour. My flight arrived on time and I cleared customs quickly. I had pre-arranged for transportation from Reykjavik Airport to 22 Hill Hotel and was told 45 min. In theory I should have arrived between 745am and 8am. At 850am the bus driver announced that road to Reykjavik was closed and that a detour was being taken. I contacted the tour company through a message online, which was only way thus far I had been contacted. I explained and asked for instructions. I got no response. At 1030am I arrived at 22 Hill Hotel and my phone reconnected and I received an email from tour company telling me I would miss my your. I emailed back and got no response. I tried calling but my phone would not connect and ring through. About 2pm I returned to hotel and checked for any messages which there were none. The woman at the hotel helped me and called Arctic Adventures and explained what happened and they wanted me to resend my email with ARC number on it. I did. I got a call from Arctic Adventures telling me what hotel the tour group was staying at. He told me to join the group. I said ok, not realizing the hotel was 260km away. There is no train system in Iceland and the woman from hotel where I was standing said that it would be difficult if not impossible finding a bus. A taxi or Uber would be a huge expense and they could even refuse. The woman at hotel called Arctic Adventures back and explained the distance. A man called me back and said he could put me on a 3 day tour the next day as I was flying out of Iceland on Tuesday November 22. So I agreed. He then canceled everything else with no other help or accommodation. I had to find hotel for Friday night and pay for that. I went on 3 day tour the next day without issue. Then Monday comes and the group is returning to Reykjavik mid-afternoon. Someone brings up northern lights tour and one of the girls messaged Arctic Adventures to change her tour from Tuesday the 22 to Monday the 21st. She got a response in about 15 minutes. So I messaged and asked if I could be accommodated on Monday as well since I was leaving Tues and would miss it. I didn't get a reply until the next day. As much as I spent on my entire booking, I think it would have been a good business move to not only allow me on the northern lights tour but to also cover the night at the hotel that I had to pay for last minute, after all, I did prepay for all of that. There was no way for me to predict a road closure in another country. It was circumstances beyond my control. I understand that the trip is not refundable, but being that I could not foresee the road closure and total lack of communication on the part of Arctic Adventures, I would have thought a little effort to help me salvage my lost tour would have gone a long way. As an Independent Travel Agent I will not be booking any clients through this group and I plan to share my unfortunate trip with my professional colleagues as well. As a customer and a female traveling solo in a foreign country, your lack of communication and empathy completely disappointed me and I will not be a repeat customer. This really could have been a positive experience for both me as a customer and a travel agent and you as a tour company. Diedre RuvaShow moreArctic Adventures commented on this reviewDear Diedre, We are deeply sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during your recent experience with Arctic Adventures. Your detailed account of the events is truly appreciated, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment... Show moreTrip date: November 2022
- CDCourtney· September 16th, 2022Great tour! Tomas was an amazing guide! Got to see everything we wanted!! Highly recommended!Show moreArctic Adventures commented on this reviewDear Courtney, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are really glad you enjoyed the tour. A special thank you for mentioning and complimenting our amazing guide. We are sure Tomas will be very happy to read your review. Looking forward to your... Show moreTrip date: September 2022
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Amelie
Asked on January 17th, 2025What is included in the tour price?
Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025The tour price includes pick up and drop off in Reykjavik, three nights of accommodation, and four days full of adventures. Breakfast is typically provided at the hotels, featuring a standard continental menu.
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Marie-France
Asked on December 20th, 2024What payment options are available for booking the tour?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
Various payment options including credit cards, bank transfers, and online payments are accepted. Full payment details are provided during the booking process.
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Isaac
Asked on November 17th, 2024How is the group size determined for the tour?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
The group size varies but generally includes a mix of solo travelers, families, and small groups to ensure a comprehensive tour experience. Early booking is recommended to secure a spot.
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Carolyn
Asked on November 11th, 2024How many nights accommodation is covered in this trip? It mentions on day 4 that you are dropped off at the hotel where you stayed and I'm not sure if that means 4 nights of accomodation is covered with a checkout date of the 10th of January?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
The 4 Day - Volcano Hike, Golden Circle, South Coast, Jökulsárlón & Ice Cave has 3 nights of accommodation included. I can confirm that on day 4 you would be dropped off at the hotel where you stayed the night before. The check-out date would be then the 9th of January.
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Mirte
Asked on October 3rd, 2024How can I adjust my booking details?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
To adjust booking details such as pick-up locations or accommodation preferences, contact the tour provider directly through the provided communication channels on their website.
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Victoria
Asked on September 8th, 2024What happens if my luggage is overweight?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024
All luggage must adhere to the tour's luggage policy, which restricts excessive weight. Travelers are advised to repack or redistribute items to meet weight restrictions.
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Yasmin
Asked on July 8th, 2024In case of an emergency, how can we get support during the tour?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
Emergency support is available throughout the tour. Tour guides are equipped to handle emergencies and additional support can be accessed via the tour operator's emergency contact numbers.
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Helen
Asked on June 20th, 20241. will need a hotel in Reykjavik for sep 9 and an optional tour on the 9th, same on the 14th 2. What's the luggage policy 3. How will we be touring? In a minibus or a van?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
On multi-day tours, our guests are allowed to bring 1 small backpack to carry around during the day and 1 piece of luggage per person (up to 20kg). We do not offer hotel bookings that are not included in the tour. You can book transfers directly on our website using Flybus.
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Joseph
Asked on June 13th, 2024What time does the tour start on the 29th?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
The tour starts at 9:00 AM. It takes about 1 hour to get from the airport to Reykjavik and there is a great chance that you will have to go through customs. In this case, there is not enough time for you to join the tour at 9:00 AM. However, you can always take the taxi once you arrive to the airport and give us a call, then we would contact the guide and figure out where you should go in order to join the rest of the group for the tour. Please note, we will not cover the taxi expense.
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Irene
Asked on April 26th, 2024What are the things that the tour includes? (meals, breakfasts, entrances, transportation, etc) What are the things that are NOT included? What is the type of accomodation?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written April 2024
The tour includes pick up and drop off in Reykjavik, 3 nights of accommodation, and 4 days full of adventures. Breakfast is included in our multi-day tours. A menu at hotels usually contains bread and butter, eggs, cornflakes, yogurt. During the day, the guide will stop several times at gas stations/cafes/bistros on the way where you'll be able to purchase snacks and lunch. In the evenings, a dinner you'll be able to purchase at the hotel's restaurant. Accommodation is usually hotels of comfort level, rooms have private bathrooms and might be rated to a 3-star rating.
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