Iceland Encounter
Pure nature, private journeys
Iceland Encounter focuses on bespoke trips of high quality. We are the only Virtuoso On-Site headquartered in Reykjavik and were nominated for Virtuoso’s Best On-Site Award in 2015 and 2016. Iceland Encounter was founded by husband-and-wife team Kristín Björnsdóttir and Erling Aspelund. After working for over 20 years in the US computer software industry – both in New York and Seattle – they returned to their native Iceland in 2007 to start their travel company. We look forward to welcoming you to Iceland!
Insider Tip
In Iceland, the sun doesn’t set from May 21st to July 21st. Ask us about possible activities under the midnight sun: hiking, diving, golfing, fishing, snorkeling, and more.Virtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 01 Apr 2012
Virtuoso Benefits
Virtuoso guests receive:
- A complimentary welcome package tailored to each individual group and including items such as a tote bag, water bottles, local treats, a book about Iceland, games for families, light scarves, and more. We also include breakfast for all bookings.
All benefits are subject to alteration, availability, and blackout dates; may be withdrawn or changed without notice; and may not be combinable with other offers. All products may not be available in all markets. Contact the supplier directly for details.
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Visit Iceland with Iceland Encounter!
By: Lisa
Reviewed on: 29 Jan 2013
Fantastic Trip
By: Lisa & Catherine
Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2013
Excellent guide, good hotel
By: Mike H
Reviewed on: 14 Jul 2016
Great experience!
By: Karen
Reviewed on: 05 Sep 2016
Fantastic Trip
By: Quesy
Reviewed on: 12 Mar 2017
3 days of touring in Iceland
By: No nickname
Reviewed on: 12 Jul 2017
Iceland 2017
By: Capilouto
Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2017
Iceland Encounter
By: KJ
Reviewed on: 21 Aug 2017
Iceland Encounter
By: Carla
Reviewed on: 28 Aug 2017
January
By: J&J
Reviewed on: 15 Jan 2018
You HAVE to Visit Iceland
By: Don & Eileen
Reviewed on: 11 Apr 2018
Iceland Encounter
By: Me
Reviewed on: 03 Jun 2018
Awesome GUIDES
By: MC
Reviewed on: 23 Aug 2018
Iceland
By: Diane
Reviewed on: 26 Aug 2018
AA🇮🇸50
By: KGA
Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2018
Iceland is amazing
By: CherylC
Reviewed on: 28 Jan 2019
Touring Iceland
By: Sugarfoot
Reviewed on: 18 Jun 2019
Excellent guide
By: Steve
Reviewed on: 07 Jul 2019
Iceland encounter
By: Frequent flyer
Reviewed on: 20 Jul 2019
Iceland
By: d
Reviewed on: 03 Feb 2020
Iceland Encounter trip review
By: Sue Hansen
Reviewed on: 06 Aug 2021
Iceland
By: Cindy
Reviewed on: 25 May 2022
puffin trip
By: Puffin lover
Reviewed on: 22 Jul 2022
Experience Iceland with a local
By: Allison
Reviewed on: 08 Aug 2022
Great Itinerary, Guide, and Support!
By: Travel Wise
Reviewed on: 22 Aug 2022
Iceland
By: Rachel
Reviewed on: 06 Sep 2022
Very Pleased
By: TravelerDuo
Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2022
Exciting trip
By: Judy Dierker
Reviewed on: 02 Mar 2023
Loved our Trip to Iceland
By: Henry
Reviewed on: 24 Apr 2023
Use this group!
By: Karin
Reviewed on: 01 Sep 2023
Awesome tour operator
By: HH
Reviewed on: 19 Sep 2023
Exceptional Trip Planning and Execution
By: Diane
Reviewed on: 04 Sep 2023
Great job
By: Traveler
Reviewed on: 07 Oct 2023
Perfect vacation!
By: Alan L.
Reviewed on: 15 Oct 2023
ABC
By: Mr X
Reviewed on: 22 Dec 2023
Fantastic Personalized Tour
By: Tripster
Reviewed on: 22 Jun 2024
great guide
By: danim
Reviewed on: 30 Jun 2024
Quality Guides and tours
By: CGMG
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2024
Iceland ❤️
By: Tina
Reviewed on: 29 Sep 2024
Iceland Encounter
By: SBD
Reviewed on: 05 Oct 2024
Iceland
By: Iceland
Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2024
Sustainability
Our Commitment
Iceland Encounter is a certified member of VAKINN - the official quality and environmental system for Icelandic tourism. To qualify, companies must adhere to rigorous criteria for quality of services, safety, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility.
Iceland Encounter contributes to the Iceland Carbon Fund (ICF) to achieve carbon neutrality. We offset domestic travel for all of our guests, as well as international travel for our staff.
Iceland Encounter only employs local, certified guides.