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Private Tours | Guide to Iceland

Private Tours
Sightseeing in Iceland’s nature is best experienced in the privacy, solitude and comfort of a small group, led by a local guide in fully equipped transport. These private tours allow you to get up close and personal with this island’s many natural features whilst enjoying alone time.

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Whale Watching in Húsavík | Private RIB Boat Tour

3 Day Private Tour | Golden Circle, South Coast and Glacial Lagoon

Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Luxury Private Day Tour in a New, Luxury Mercedes Benz

Private 2 Day Tour of Glacial Lagoon & South Coast | Optional Glacier Trip

Luxurious Private Airport Transfer | Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport in a new Mercedes Benz V-class

Private Day Tour of the South Coast | Optional Glacier Trip

Private Sightseeing Tour of Reykjavik City in a New Mercedes Benz V-Class Luxury

Private Thingvellir National Park Day Tour in a Luxury Mercedes Benz V-Class

Private Golden Circle & Personalised Sightseeing Day Tour in a Luxury Mercedes Benz V-Class

Private Ice Climbing Tour on Solheimajokull Glacier

Private Glacier Hiking and Northern Lights Hunting

Luxurious Private Airport Transfer and Blue Lagoon | Included Premium Admission and Private transfer

Private Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Tour with Diamond Beach, Black Sand Beaches & More in a Mercedes

Eight Hours in Iceland | Customise Your Private Tour in a New Mercedes Benz V-Class Luxury

Private Northern Lights Tour From Reykjavik

Private Golden Circle Tour | With Kerid Crater Lake

3 Day Private Tour of Iceland | Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon and the South Coast

Private South Iceland Tour in a Luxury Mercedes Benz | Black Sand Beach, Dyrhólaey & Waterfalls

Blue Lagoon Premium and Reykjanes Peninsula | Private Day Tour in a New Mercedes Benz

Private Reykjanes Peninsula Day Tour in a New Mercedes Benz V-Class

Private Jeep Tour | Game of Thrones Adventure

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Wong Yee Lin

Wong Yee Lin

Amazing!
02/04/2019, 07:58
Review of ​Ice Cave Tour by Vatnajokull Glacier | Departure From Jokulsarlon

The tour guide is so nice, really enjoyed the tour. And the tour maximum are 13 people. The view are amazing, Must visit in Iceland.

Steven

Steven

Amazing!
01/04/2019, 18:42
Review of 6 Day Winter Self Drive Tour | Jokulsarlon, Ice Cave & Diamond Beach

This was one of my most favorite vacations of all time. Guide to Iceland set this up perfectly and I ran into no issues whatsoever. I plan to go to Iceland again and I will be booking through this company when I do.

Ashish Madhok

Ashish Madhok

Amazing!
01/04/2019, 12:27
Review of 7 Day Winter Vacation｜A Northern Lights & Ice Caving Adventure

It was truly an amazing experience and the tour guides were awesome. They were friendly and very knowledgeable. Can't wait to go back again

Julia

Julia

Amazing!
31/03/2019, 16:48
Review of 5 Day Winter Package | The Golden Circle, Ice Cave, Northern Lights & Blue Lagoon

We had the best weather, we were very lucky to be able to see the Nothern lights in weeks before and days after. Nothing was cancelled for us due to bad weather, and our guide made sure this happened as he pushed us all to see everything on time and some things ahead of schedule. The hotels we stayed on, where nice, no issues and the tours and buses where always on time. The people are always helpful eventhough not all very friendly, but you get used to their moods as they are not rude. I recommend this tour 100%, is full of amazing natural sites and the guides make it full with very interesting notes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of a private tour?

Private tours allow for solitude, as well as the chance to set your own pace, taking time at your leisure to enjoy each of the attractions on your itinerary. Your tour guide will also be able to give individuals more attention, as well as answer all the questions they may have. Finally, private guides are more likely to take you to attractions off-the-beaten-path.

What sort of vehicles are used on private tours?

This depends on the particular provider, though many private tours are undertaken in Super Jeeps, small minibuses, sprinters or regular cars.

Do I pay tips on a private tour?

Tips are not customary in Iceland. However, if you’ve had a great time on your tour and feel as though you’d like to offer your tour guide a little extra, no one is going to stop you!

Are private tours flexible and can I customise the itinerary?

Yes, most private tours will allow for a greater level of flexibility and customisation when it comes to your itinerary.

Can the guide take me for outdoor activities or special experiences other than sightseeing?

Yes, on some tours there will be an opportunity during the booking process to add-on extra activities. Depending on the tour in question, this could be glacier hiking, snorkelling, horseback riding and so much more! Some tours, however, do not offer extra activities.

Can I find testimonials of the guides?

Yes. You can find reviews of each of the tours on the Guide to Iceland site.

Do private tours cost more than regular tours?

Yes, though private tours come with greater freedom, allowing you to be in control of your own travel experience, rather than it being dictated by a larger party. The price is raised because participants will only undertake the tour with their friends and families, rather than with strangers. 

Is it possible to get a private tour in a language other than English?

Yes, Guide to Iceland provides tours available in 10 different languages, though English is primarily used. Note that some tours are not offered in other languages, so make sure to contact info@guidetoiceland.is should you need a tour in another language. 

How many people are in a private group maximum?

This depends on the provider and how many people fit in the vehicle they provide. Note that private tours differ from small-group tours, which will often fill up the rest of the available seats while private tours will only have you and your favourite people on board.

Will the guide take the group to sites not mentioned in the itinerary?

Depending on timing, your guide will likely strive to take you to a number of different sites throughout the trip that are not explicitly mentioned in your itinerary.