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Guide to Iceland
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Private Nature Tours
Unlike regular excursions and activities, private tours in Iceland allow a level of intimacy and care that truly caters to experience the country’s landscapes and points of interests in the best way possible.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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!
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Can I find testimonials of the guides?
Yes. You can find reviews of each of the tours on the Guide to Iceland site.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
Customer reviews
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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We loved everything that Guide to Iceland planned for us. Before leaving the US, my husband read our self-drive itinerary completely and marked his "must see" places on Google maps. Our itinerary included essential Iceland sights as well as some off-the-beaten path ideas. All of our reservations were correct and ready for us when we arrived. I was in contact with Guide to Iceland before our trip because our ticket to Blue Lagoon had the wrong name on it, but that was quickly corrected. We live in Wyoming so we are familiar with winter driving conditions and the 4WD SUV with studded winter tires that we rented helped us feel confident even in an unfamiliar country. Having a wifi hotspot was so convenient and saved us money on international data charges with our mobile company. Thank you, Guide to Iceland, for making our vacation easy and enjoyable.
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The self-guided tour was so much fun. We had the best time by being able to travel on our own schedule. Weather in March is quite unpredictable and we learned that because the weather patterns change quickly you must be prepared to drive in less than ideal conditions. Just remember it’s your vacation and safety is first so drive carefully.
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The trip was amazing! All the tour guides were really nice and the tour guides helped us still see everything even when the weather wasn't that great. The tours were organized well and Guide to Iceland replied quickly to any concerns I may have had.
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Overall, a great experience. But with Iceland you are relying on the gods a little. Presumably old Scandinavian gods. They decide whether the whales will come out to see you, how many hotels the bus needs to stop out before dropping you off, and they also decide whether the clouds will part in the evening to allow you to see the great Northern Lights. Because if the tour gets cancelled a few times, it doesn't feel so great (even though I was refunded before I could say 'takk'). So make sure you have back-up plans on those things. The consistently spectacular Blue lagoon is one of the best things I've ever done. The Golden Circle tours are fun. The restaurants are top notch. Do it.
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Guide to Iceland is awesome. The level of customer service was great. Everyone was professional and courteous,. All of my hotels were great! The rental car was exceptional. The itinerary and the descriptions about attractions that I could see during each day's journey were well written and helpful.
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I loved this tour! The day is quite long, but there is so much to see and the diamond beak and lagoon itself are well worth the travel. We had a great guide as well - Matt - who was very knowledgeable and his sense of humour made the distances to travel way shorter than they were. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat.
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The 6 day trip was amazing... hit all the highlights and left us with many wonderful memories!! Natan J. was very helpful during the booking process and was able to assist when we misunderstood one aspect of the itinerary. Tour Guides were friendly and informative. Storm Hotel staff was very attentive and helpful in booking additional excursions. Overall, a very pleasant travel experience from start to finish!
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My husband and I recently celebrated his 50th birthday and took an 8-day "Aurora Hunters" small group tour in Iceland in February. Iceland is a stunning country and so very raw. It was a privilege to see. Snow, ice, mountains and valleys formed and sculpted by volcanic activity, glaciers, waterfalls and the "NORTHERN LIGHTS"!!!!!!!!! Yes, we were lucky to see these on two nights and whilst the activity was only medium, we were enchanted. The photos have turned out well and we have been showing these off to friends and family! The tour was well organised and our guide Jon was great. We really had a sense that he was invested in showing his homeland off to us and ensuring we had the best experiences. We was a wealth of knowledge. We enjoyed all the add-on activities. We will be back! Like Carol, we would recommend the purchase of slip on spikes for your shoes unless of course you come from a country/city/town where snow and ice are regular events. They certainly made us feel more confident on our feet!!
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An amazing fact about Iceland is that the weather changes every 15 minutes. In one day we had sun, rain, snow and back to sun. Not to mention the wind which blows constantly. Our trip was wonderful! Our guide, Rocky, and bus driver, Bemji, kept us on time and regaled us with stories about the sites we visited. The sights are spectacular along the Golden Circle and southern coast. I can’t recommend this tour enough.
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We took our 3 adult daughters on this amazing tour. Every day was more event filled and exciting than the next. Everything was well organized. We were met at the airport and taken to our rental car, all the hotels and excursions were easy to find. Except for the fosshotel Baron in Reykjavik, where the rooms were marginal and the staff unfriendly, we had fabulous accommodations. All of the excursions were absolutely amazing. We especially loved the ice caving and snorkeling! I would not hesitate to recommend guide to Is for anyone traveling to Iceland and wanting a fun, spectacular and amazing adventure!
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What an amazing trip. Our guide, Orri, was one of the best that I have ever experienced. A wealth of information and knowledge and an excellent driver in the difficult Icelandic winter weather. Our group of 14 was always comfortable in van and always had an excellent view of the countryside,regardless of where we sat. The 8 day excursion was well planned and executed. Lodging and breakfasts were al top notch, and well appreciated at the end of each fun filled day. A must trip when visiting Iceland in the winter. Saw the northern lights 3 nights out of 7....SIMPLY OUTSTANDING.. Thanks again, Orri...!
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