Travelers' reviews about Iceland

4.7
69 reviews
Stevesam
5
Iceland
Couple
Comfortable bed. Friendly and welcoming people everywhere you went. Great food. Plenty to see and do. Bus transfer system works perfectly.
The best parts:
The visit to the secret lagoon. The food. The friendly people.
The worst parts:
The weather causing a couple of trips to be cancelled (cant be helped). The cost of a beer.
Evaneos
Thank you for your feed back! See you around the world!
Coffeeburner
5
Iceland
Friends
We really enjoyed the Ice Cave tour on the southern coast. It was a sunny day and you could see for miles from the top. Our guide Kiddee was part mountain goat and had us climbing all over.
The best parts:
Everything went flawlessly. No issues, no drama, just fun. Every tour was better than expected. We saw Northern Lights three times!
The worst parts:
The flight!
Cecile
3
Iceland
Couple
The country was stunning, and we saw northern lights, so we were still happy to go. But there are too many tourists now, even in October, and the parkings are too small to welcome them. I wouldn't recommend the destination unless the person would really want to see the landscapes.
The best parts:
The Icelandair hotels were all great, it was relaxing to have the nights and breakfasts booked in advance.
The worst parts:
The Fosshotel in Nupar had a bug on our mattress so we got a better room, but my parents' one wasn't up to the comfort standard requested. I emailed our agent for an upgrade at the Fosshotel in Reykjavik as my parents had a first night in a dirty room with plastic bathroom. He said he wrote to them but they never received his email, and we had to paid extra to have correct rooms. The agent never told us the tunnel in Akureyri and the parkings at the national parks weren't free, so we got a fine. The upgrade Budget gave us for the car wasn't free either, they never told my parents and tricked us to spend more. It couldn't even hold 4 suitcases so we weren't comfortable on the road. The food was way too expensive and not good. The agent copy-pasted an itinerary we could have done ourselves just following the road, and your agency got a lot of money for little investment. We won't take Evaneos again, and won't recommend either, booking.com and maps are enough.
TSX
5
Iceland
Private group
with the suggested route from the agent, i basically follow each days google maps provided by her to finish the trip (+/- view points) iceland is really a special place, you don't see much of the view that you see in front of you during the whole trip outside of the capital that you may find similar from my previous travel experience.
The best parts:
inside the volcano, glacier cave and the ice cave are one of those once in a lifetime experience
The worst parts:
very windy and heavy rain
Evaneos
Dear TSX, Thank you for your feedback and the amazing pictures! We are more than happy that you enjoyed your trip to Iceland and we are looking forward to see you again soon! Yours sincerely, Your Evaneos Team!
Janet
5
Iceland
Family
I loved Iceland. It is very remote and wild yet controlled. I loved some of the improvements over the last 15 years - more WCs available, a little more signage. We toured the whole island doing the Ring Road. It was fun to have the freedom to wander
The best parts:
The trip went well. It was fun to see how things have changed in 15 years. Hotels and farm houses were great. Food was wonderful. Sites were relatively easy to find
The worst parts:
GPS did not always find the sites we were heading to. A short tutorial to use all Iceland would have helped. Some maps in advance on where some fo the sites were would also have helped.
Evaneos
Dear Janet, Thank you for your feedback! We are more than happy that you enjoyed your trip to Iceland and we are looking forward to see you again soon! Yours sincerely, Your Evaneos Team!
Neo
5
Iceland
Couple
Most amazingly beautiful country we have ever seen. Icelanders are beautiful, pleasant and very efficient people. Seem to really have it together. Saw highlights of Southeastern Iceland.
The best parts:
Patrizia was very competent and helpful. Thanks! Blue Lagoon and Secret Lagoon are a must. I was reluctant to do these, and I am soooo glad Patrizia persuaded me! Breakfasts everywhere were outstanding. Hotel *** was perfect. Right near the airport and hotel was fantastic. The Westman Islands were great, even with the driving, pouring rain.
The worst parts:
We weren't very excited about the Hotel ***. It was too far off the beaten path. Hotel was ok, and the staff were friendly, but it was quite a ways away from everything. Iceland is getting a little crowded. I guess the secret is out! The rain. I would definitely have brought better rain gear, ie Gortex jacket and pants. Luckily brought waterproof hiking shoes. Directions were great except for the last day. Got confusing. Could have been a little clearer. DEFINITELY recommend trip insurance. First attempt at this trip involved a flight cancellation which resulted in hotel cancelation. Flight was of course reimbursed. Hotel was not. Insurance is cheap and logistics on getting to Iceland can be complex. Insurance costs around $300. Just get it.
Evaneos
Dear Neo, Thank you for your feedback and the really amazing pictures! We are more than happy that you enjoyed your trip to Iceland and we are looking forward to see you again soon! Yours sincerely, Your Evaneos Team!
Claire@Seb
4
Iceland
Family
Very nice trip, we were lucky with the weather and the google maps itinerary were so pratical to have! that was a REALLY great service from Nika. All guest houses were good enough, Only one was on the low side: The Stundafriöur cottage, it was really small, we had to make the beds for the kids and the cartains were minimal so we had a lot of light! The BEST guest house was Sÿslo in Stykkishólmur both room and breakfast were GREAT!
The best parts:
the hikes in Porsmörk nature reserve, the horse-riding in Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and the walk on Raudisandur beach
The worst parts:
no worst....
Beautiful
5
Iceland
Couple
We saw many great sites, got to hike and as mentioned before , loved the heavier hike. We really enjoyed Blue Lagoon, secret lagoon, and best we liked Krauma
The best parts:
How well planned Nika made the trip. While we enjoyed so much, we probably liked the glacier hike the best. We had to change dates and Nika took care of it right away and while in Iceland, Nika again helped us change itinerary and did an amazing job
The worst parts:
A lot of driving but that was what I asked for. Didn’t love Islandair hotel in Reykjavik
MY
5
Iceland
Couple
Marvin was a joy to work with. He personalized our off-the-Bayern-path itinerary and ensured we got to see and do exactly what we wanted. We started in the city, went into the highlands, hiked, saw waterfall/, went rafting, headed around the peninsula. Each night we stayed in boutique hotels. We appreciated that breakfast was included in every room stay.
The best parts:
Highland mountain resort. Rafting. Peninsula national park. Boutique hotels. The rental car was suburb. Every detail was exact. The highlighted map ensured we knew we were going without gps. The printed out itinerary was a fun journey to follow.
The worst parts:
B***** Hotel in Blönduos.
Susan
5
Iceland
Couple
I have already told several people about Evaneos and Gunnar in particular. We will book with Evaneos again!
The best parts:
We had an amazing trip. Great hotels and activities. We especially enjoyed kayaking, white water rafting and glacier climbing.
The worst parts:
One hotel was just not up to par. The staff was surly at best, the room wasn't clean and the food in the restaurant was mediocre.
KWT 's Fabulous trip to Iceland
4
Iceland
Family
• Grateful to have everything arranged for us from rental car which was easy to pick up and drop off- to having accommodations all set for each night and highlights and tours chosen and reserved. Thank you ! Very difficult to chose pictures as there are so many 1st pix- hiking up to Glymur Falls 2nd- enjoying taste of glacier 3rd- glacier - up close on boat with very knowledgable and friendly guide-Vatnajokull glacier 4th- walking behind the roaring falls at Seljalandsfoss 5th - getting a nice soaking from falls -Skogarfoss 6th- everywhere beautiful lava fields
The best parts:
• Glymur hike was voted the best by the 3 of us. Sorry we learned about the geo thermal spring nearby after we had left the area. • History and geology of the Tectonic plate region. • Falls that you can walk behind. • Secret Lagoon • L***** hotel was voted best hotel with a very pleasant manager and great breakfast. • Lava museum- good on rainy day • Folk museum- good when tired from hiking • Settlement Museum in Reykjavik • The overall beauty of ever changing lava rocks- from moss covered fields to black lava rock sculptures - to the coastal lava rock
The worst parts:
•Weather- rain almost every day •Some hotels that were noisy- b&b near airport was particularly loud- although beds were comfy we couldn't sleep because of noise. We were sorry you had not booked us back in the L*** for our last night as there was really no reason for us to be near the airport as we were not scheduled to leave until 4:45 and spent the day in Reykjavik •Expense of food • day #7 - kind of boring- lots of driving - not very interesting sights noted to stop at -
Best trip ever
5
Iceland
Family
My son and I wanted to see Iceland. We toured the Southwest Region and stayed in 3 different hotels. All of them were amazing. After our first night in Reykjavik we went to the Golden Circle and stayed in Fludir. Our excursions included a snorkel trip between the tectonic plates and a visit to the secret lagoon. The day after we explored different waterfalls, stopped at the Black Beach and stayed in a hotel close to Vik. From there we went to an ice cave, to the Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon. All these sights were amazingly beautiful. Another exciting excursion was our snowmobile trip on a Glacier above the volcano Katla. On the day of our departure we stopped at the Blue Lagoon for a little swim. The coordination and timing of the entire trip was well done and we could have not enjoyed it as much without Nika's help. Thank you!!
The best parts:
The entire trip was fantastic. The best was that everything was organized and well done by Nika. Every day was a pleasure. The hotels Nika chose were very nice. Tours were chosen nicely too.
The worst parts:
Nothing I did not like. Everything was great.
AL,UK
4
Iceland
Family
1st day in Rejkyavik. Luckily in sunshine. Plenty to see. Hotel F*** B*** looked tired, breakfast room dark and cramped but staff were lovely and helpful and the room spacious and comfy with nice views. 2nd day Golden Circle. A handout would habe helped with names and background. So much of interest. Coach loads of tourista always disappointing but we knew and we are tourist too! Stops too brief. 3rd day afternoon lava tour. I couldnt go (youngest ill) but older 2 said it was ok. Felt a bit toiristy gimiky? Evening food tour by foor around d Rejkyavik. Excellent. Interesting guide, food delicious. Vege in party accomodatee. 4th day. 11 hour trip toouth for ice caves. Could have built in more time at Vik for lunch at nice cafe and time.on beach there. Ice caves fasinating buy different to those shown on the brochure. Stop to collect someone from glacier walk. Guide could have told us a 5 minute walk would give wonderful views of the glacier. Luckily I found it but those who didnt know.and styaied on bus really missed out. Airpot transfers v good. Could have done with another day in Rej to see more museums ans enjoy cafe scene. Also another visit to hot spring - just dont have them in uk! Have rec to friends local agent v helpful. Will return to see more. Airport lovely.
The best parts:
Interesting info on Iceland from friendly guides as they drove us to sites. Being guided took the preasure off. Very beautiful sights we saw. Also food we had was really good quality
The worst parts:
The proliforation of tourist tat shops in Rejkyavik. Not knowing before the tour exactly what the day had in store (1 hour drive, coffee break, lunch around... with a selection of good cafe's/to be bpught from.supermarkwt, etc). On most tours the guides did not give a summary of the day ahead. Did not enjoy the super jeep - should habe been warned to expect bumpy offroad etc. A sheet of basic info especially names of waterfalls, etc. Hard to say and remember. A map?
Andrew
4
Iceland
Couple
Unfortunately we weren't able to see the northern lights, but the Golden circle (including secret lagoon) tour, south coast tour, Geysirs, walk in a glacier, waterfalls, food, and plenty of weather made for a very good holiday. Everybody we met was very friendly and we never felt out of place.
The best parts:
There were many highlights, the ones that really stand out are: - time spent in the secret lagoon. - the food tour - the journey to the ice cave in the all terrain vehicle. Overall I found the Icelandic guides really well informed, able to talk about many aspects of Icelandic culture from the education system, trolls and tectonic plates.
The worst parts:
There was a lot of travelling in minibuses and although the guides were good I would liked to have spent much longer at each attraction. I am a keen photographer and found that we had inadequate time to look not just for the obvious but the unusual (which is the key to turning a good photograph into a great one).
Farah
5
Iceland
Family
we spent 5 nights at different hotels and did many tours including glacier hike, ice caves, waterfalls, hot lagoons etc.
The best parts:
We LOVED EVERYTHING!!
The worst parts:
NONE