4.7 Stars (49 reviews)
I had a great experience with Active Adventures in Iceland. I picked the 6-day Classic Iceland Adventure and was very happy with my choice. While the price was a bit high traveling in a Single Room, the experience more than made up for it.
We were guided by two amazing ladies and our group of 8 absolutely loved them! The local guide Ms. Stina (Cristina Bang) is a gem. She delighted us with adventure, laughter, and stories about Iceland. The Kiwi guide Mel was kind, genuine and always helpful. She kept an eye on all of us and helped those who needed a little more attention.
The hotels, the food, the excursions, and the hikes were great. Only two reasons I am not giving an "Excellent/Five stars):
1) The itinerary should take the cruise ship schedules into consideration and avoid or work around their arrival date. This is crucial because large crowds were a detriment to an otherwise incredibly good tour. Another option would be timing the visits to top tourist attractions outside of the standard hours, or scheduling your departure dates outside the peak season (mid-July to late August).
2) The Hotel Storm, which was our last night, is not up to the standard of the hotels selected for this tour. I understand this was caused by an availability issue during the busiest night of the year for Reykjavik as the original itinerary stayed at the Centrum Hotel which was lovely. An upgrade would have been appreciated, however not always possible.
In closing, I am leaving Iceland profoundly grateful. Active Adventures was the right choice for this trip.
Classic Iceland Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (49 reviews)
The trip was truly fantastic! From the hikes, to the accommodations, to the food...everything was fantastic. I could not have asked for better guides--they were informative and truly enhanced the trip, ensuring that everything went perfectly and made this an adventure I will never forget.
Classic Iceland Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (49 reviews)
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
Classic Iceland Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (49 reviews)
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
Classic Iceland Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (49 reviews)
The stuff dreams are made of, Iceland! It is impossible to describe this trip because Iceland is like no other place in its beauty, vastness and natural wonders. Our guides were outstanding in immersing us in the culture and lore as well as the daily activities and sights adding a deeper understanding of the place and people.
Classic Iceland Adventure, January 1970
4.9 Stars (29 reviews)
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure, January 1970
4.9 Stars (29 reviews)
My husband and I are both in our 60’s, and we just had an amazing trip with Olivia and Justin. They each took turns with leading, driving, and guiding us on numerous adventures. We took 4 hikes—approximately 9, 7, 3.5, and 3 miles long. Three of the four hikes included rain, but we still had a great time! We kayaked across a beautiful lake that was mostly empty, except for the salmon, and a few other kayakers. We went on a raft trip and shared the space with countless salmon and 25 eagles! We took a ship out into the ocean near Kenai Fjords and saw puffins, sea otters, Stellar sea lions, kittiwakes, a mountain goat, cormorants, orcas, and humpback whales. There were also amazing glaciers calving, and lots of mini icebergs. Yes, it was hard work at times, but the feeling of completing hard things is worth it! And we took breaks to catch our breath and take photos. They kept us fed and there were snacks available at all times in the car. It was an amazing trip!
Kenai Fjords & Denali Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (474 reviews)
Great trip, great accommodation, great food, great sights, great walks, great activities.
New Zealand Winter Adventure, January 1970