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The Traveling Viking is a family run tour company in Akureyri.We focus on high quality tours around Iceland with focus on the North. Our Game of Thrones tour is the original one, chosen by the producers of GoT.
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Akureyri Snowshoeing with The Traveling Viking
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Ivan S
1 contribution
Jul 2023
I contacted Jon T B the Manager of the company asking many questions before booking especially regarding cancellation due to the bad weather. He always responded my e-mails, and explained all my questions.
Inga aur tour guide/ driver is very friendly, and knowledgeable. She is happy to show us around with many stories of local culture.
We are 8 people together cruising with NCL July 2023, and taking Lake Myvatn Classic with TTV. They offered us a reasonable cost compare with the one from the cruise ship.
I recommend to use this local tour operator. Excellent service, and schedule to follow cruise ship schedule.
Inga aur tour guide/ driver is very friendly, and knowledgeable. She is happy to show us around with many stories of local culture.
We are 8 people together cruising with NCL July 2023, and taking Lake Myvatn Classic with TTV. They offered us a reasonable cost compare with the one from the cruise ship.
I recommend to use this local tour operator. Excellent service, and schedule to follow cruise ship schedule.
Written August 19, 2023
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Geoff P
Luton, UK7 contributions
Jun 2022
This tour was booked from home before our cruise, into the heart of Iceland and Lake Myvatn. The minibus arrived at the cruise dock exactly on time, and we expected a transfer to a coach. However it turned out it was just us two, with guide Lilia. The company didn't cancel, but instead gave us one of the most memorable holiday days we have ever had. Nothing was too much trouble as we visited waterfalls, glacial features, lava fields, fumaroles, hot baths etc etc. On return, we were given a different route into Akuyeri along the old, more scenic road, and a tour of the town as extras. Thus, the company were fabulously impressive; punctual, informative, fun, thus giving a real insight into life and environment of this part of Iceland.
Written June 21, 2022
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Kristy G
26 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Just finished the tour and it was great. Our guide, Liliya was wonderful. She gave lots information and was very thoughtful and helpful. The moment we got off our cruise she was waiting with a sign and then took us in a comfortable van to see some amazing sites including craters, volcanic formations and lakes. She left us in the town center as we had a few more hours to see the town. I would highly recommend this tour and agency.
Written July 10, 2023
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Mocampion
Marlow, UK714 contributions
Sep 2022
Our cruise ship was only in port for a short time and none of the scheduled tours fitted well with these timings. So I contacted a few companies to see if anything could be done about that. The Travelling Viking were the most responsive.
They added a tour to their usual schedule so that it fitted with the timings of the ship. I hope this worked well for them as well as they managed to get 27 people to book the extra Combo tour that they put on. And I can highly recommend this tour!
We saw the Goddafoss waterfall, the turf houses and the Christmas garden. I liked the first two stops best and could have actually done without the third one - but I do know other people enjoyed it so it's 'horses for courses'.
Lilia was our tour guide and she was excellent! She was very knowledgeable and spoke good English. She was also very caring towards my 91 year old father and he loved the fact that she held his hand or arm to lead him on any uneven floors in the turf houses!
And at the end of the 3 places included in the Combo tour she gave us a mini tour of Akureyri so we left feeling we had a good overview of the area. I would love to return to see the lake and the geothermal area sometime. I would definitely contact the Travelling Viking if I do!
They added a tour to their usual schedule so that it fitted with the timings of the ship. I hope this worked well for them as well as they managed to get 27 people to book the extra Combo tour that they put on. And I can highly recommend this tour!
We saw the Goddafoss waterfall, the turf houses and the Christmas garden. I liked the first two stops best and could have actually done without the third one - but I do know other people enjoyed it so it's 'horses for courses'.
Lilia was our tour guide and she was excellent! She was very knowledgeable and spoke good English. She was also very caring towards my 91 year old father and he loved the fact that she held his hand or arm to lead him on any uneven floors in the turf houses!
And at the end of the 3 places included in the Combo tour she gave us a mini tour of Akureyri so we left feeling we had a good overview of the area. I would love to return to see the lake and the geothermal area sometime. I would definitely contact the Travelling Viking if I do!
Written September 10, 2022
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L S
2 contributions
Sep 2020
I booked at tour and they informed me right away that the tour would be cancelled. However, I have been waiting for two weeks for my refund, which would be fine if they would return calls/emails. Which they haven't so far, even though I left several.
Written October 2, 2020
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Hello and thank you for this review. You have got your full refund
Unfortunately then this is correct and we feel bad about it and apologise for that this happened. But like you know then it was a problem with our card-dealers that we assumed they had sorted at the time. Due to Covid-19 situation, all our tours are and have been cancelled throughout the year 2020. We have a minimum amount of staff working etc. We sorted this problem with you as soon as we were aware of it and paid a full refund into your account asap.
Again our apologies
Best regards,
The Traveling Viking - Iceland
Written December 2, 2020
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Ella
London, UK58 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
My sister and I did the Lake Mývatn tour with travelling viking and it was fantastic. I have some similar tours from Reykjavik before and can say this one was way better! There was so much to see and all were fairly close together which meant that there was not too long travelling between stops. We were lucky to have perfect weather and the views were sooo magical - the colours amazing! Our guide was also brilliant, so friendly and knowledgeable and kept us informed throughout. She also took the time to help me and provide me with a blanket when I got really cold in -20 weather! Would recommend this trip for anyone considering it!
Written December 8, 2023
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ThosHenry66
London11 contributions
Mar 2011
I arrived in Akureyri mid-week in March with nothing booked for the next day. Other companies had nothing available because of minimum numbers (it was off-season and I was alone), but then I came across a flyer for Travelling Viking. With a couple of emails it was arranged that I would join a full-day Myvatn tour with one other passenger.
Jon Thor was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and proud of his homeland, and keen to show it off to visitors. He was very flexible about routes and stopping times, and very accommodating and patient with requests for ad-hoc photo stops. We arrived back hours later than planned, without complaint, and still rounded off the day with a quick look around the city.
Travelling Viking cost more than a big-coach tour, but less than other small-group operators. The tour was excellent in its own right, but what made it for me was their willingness to run it for only one or two people. They will certainly be my first call whenever I next visit Akureyri.
Jon Thor was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and proud of his homeland, and keen to show it off to visitors. He was very flexible about routes and stopping times, and very accommodating and patient with requests for ad-hoc photo stops. We arrived back hours later than planned, without complaint, and still rounded off the day with a quick look around the city.
Travelling Viking cost more than a big-coach tour, but less than other small-group operators. The tour was excellent in its own right, but what made it for me was their willingness to run it for only one or two people. They will certainly be my first call whenever I next visit Akureyri.
Written April 26, 2011
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Catie M
Brooklyn, NY3 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
The Game of Thrones tour was a great day. We saw a number of GoT shooting locations, but the tour involved many other locations, as well - we drove to the Goðafoss waterfall and the Lake Myvatn area and went to thermal baths. It was beautiful to the point that it's hard to describe. Our guide was funny and nice, and had tons of stories to share. We loved our tour!
Written November 30, 2013
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mytravels0
Elk Grove, CA2 contributions
What luck we had when we found a local tour company in Iceland called “Travelling Viking”. We were on a cruise around Iceland and wanted to have small or private tours rather than the ones the ship offered. We found “Travelling Viking” on the internet (www.ttv.is) and arranged for private guided tours of Akureyri and Husavik. The owner of the company (Jon Thor Ben) was our guide and as well as driver. He does tours of the north eastern part of Iceland and is very knowledgeable about the area since he grew up in the area. His prices for the private tours were less than the group prices for the cruise line (Silversea). He adjusts the tour according to the clients’ interests and as a bonus has a great sense of humor. He does offer a Hop on and off bus tour of Akureyri but we did not have time to take that tour. He covers all or more than is covered in group tours and makes sure to schedule his stops when the large tour buses are not there. He also is very prompt in answering emails. Not only did we have a great experience but we found it a great value as well.
Written October 28, 2010
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Joanne M
McLean, VA32 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
We stopped at many spots around Lake Myvatn, known as "beyond the Wall" in the Game of Thrones. Our guide had video clips on his tablet so that we could see the actors performing in the actual spots we were viewing. He was also full of stories about the actors and the filming of Game of Thrones in Iceland. For Game of Thrones fans this tour is not to be missed! And the highlight of the day was actually going into the secret cave with the hot spa where Jon Snow and Ygritte started their romance. The sight of incredible rock formations and perfectly clear hot water with rising steam in the dark cave, while sunlight poured through the entrance, was awesome.
Written April 29, 2014
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Dear Joannne
We wanna thank you for the nice review, it is always good to get feedback on our work and that way we hopefully can make our tours better and better. We sure hope you had a great time in Iceland. See you next time :)
Written June 20, 2014
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Hello. We will be in Akureyri on Friday July 13 ex Holland and America Zuiderdam. Can you suggest tours that may be available for us, and the relevant costs, please. We are two active early 70s Australians. Thanks. Sandra Pearse
Written March 23, 2018
jonlim17
Singapore, Singapore
What is the turnaround time for TTV to respond on emails and Enquiries?
I had my ice fishing trip on 1 Feb 2017 cancelled but no response from TTV on refund after 4 emails since.
Similarly I had a cancellation refund from dive.is promptly communicated and processed.
Written February 4, 2017
I emailed them for a refund once and they got back to me on the same day. The private tour guy by the name of Stefan is really friendly.
Written February 5, 2017
Hey...where a good place to pick up the tour?..,rekyavik centre?
Written December 3, 2015
Hello Mike
Our tours are from Akureyri 45 min flight north from Reykjavik, but we do offer free hotel/airport pickup in Akureyri.
Written December 21, 2015
Hello. My fiancee and I are doing the got tour in november. I am not too comfortable with heights/bug drops etc. Are there many places on this tour where I may feel uncomfortable? Thank you.
Written August 16, 2015
Hello Ben, welcome
No there shouldn't be anything you need to worry about on the tour. See you soon :)
Written August 16, 2015
pkelap00
San Francisco, California
Hi there,
I have been trying to contact Travel Viking to learn more about cost and availability for the GoT tour. I have not been able to get through. I am wondering if there are other companies available? Or, is it relatively easy to book a tour once I get there? Trying to figure out how best to contact the right people for March 23rd tour date for 2 people.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks,
Preeti
Written March 18, 2015
Hello Preeti, hope you had a nice day out today on the GoT tour with Sandra our guide. best way to book the tours are sending us direct e-mail at ttv@ttv.is
Written March 23, 2015
Catie.Hi, I also live in Brooklyn -can we talk about the GoT tour you did in Iceland? I am planning on going this summer and a bit confused on how I get from Reykjavik to Akureyri. Please help
Written March 18, 2015
If you need our help then you can send us direct e-mail at ttv@ttv.is. We do offer free hotel or airport pickup in Akureyri for the GoT tour. The Traveling Viking tour - Myvatn Mystery & Magic-Game of Thrones themed tour is the right one to take. Iceland Travel etc is selling a package and the tour as well and you could contact them also. looking forward to see you here Beyond the Wall :)
Written March 23, 2015
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