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Scandinavia Travel North is a destination management company in Húsavík northeast Iceland, with special focus on walking and hiking tours in Húsavík.
We also offer guided tours and self-drive packages in Italian and Spanish too.
Husavik, Iceland
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2022
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Leslie T
Spokane, WA5 contributions
Sep 2021
For our trip to Iceland, we wanted something more personalized that would include hiking and seeing things “off the beaten path”. Since my husband is a retired hydrogeologist, we wanted to explore the “cool geology” of Iceland more than the usual tours would offer. Also, we wanted to visit Husavik, now known as the town from the movie “Eurovision: Story of Fire Saga” and we are huge fans! The tours we initially found were group tours and focused on the Ring Road and major attractions (i.e. buses in and out) and would not include Husavik, and we also talked to a travel agent (who was honest and said she had nothing that would be suitable for what we wanted). We then did our own search for hotels in Husavik, found the Cape Hotel and from there found the Eurovision Walking Tour and were linked to Travel North. And we struck gold!! Travel North is based in Husavik, and after a couple of video chats with Francesco (forever now known as BEST.GUIDE.EVER) he designed and organized the most amazing tour. Truly a trip of a lifetime, he hit it all – the cool geology like volcanos, lava fields, glaciers, geologic formations, waterfalls, lakes, the hikes, museums and other cultural sites, and my personal favorite geologic sites – geothermal spas! It was all just simply wonderful. We stayed in Husavik for multiple days as kind of a “base camp” to do local day trips before heading out and taking the eastern side of the Ring Road back to Reykjavik with more amazing stops along the way! We did start our first day in Husavik with the Eurovision Walking Tour hosted by Guiditta – she did a fantastic job on hitting the highlights from scenes of the movie, and of course a stop at the Ja Ja Ding Dong Bar. We were thrilled to find out she was an extra in the movie!!! Definitely a highlight of the trip. Then, with Francesco as our guide/host, we simply met in the mornings, and were off for the day’s itinerary. Francesco is so knowledgeable about the geology, history, culture and fun facts about Iceland. AND he is very thorough with booking everything and attending to all the details while keeping us appraised with any changes and options due to road and weather conditions/volcano activity. And we saw the Northern Lights! While one can’t guarantee seeing the Northern Lights - conditions have to be just right for them to appear - it wouldn’t surprise me if somehow Francesco managed to organize that too. It was a “bucket list” dream trip – all we had to do is show up with our rain and hiking gear (and gifts for the elves!) After the first day we were already planning our next trip with Travel North and Francesco. Whether you choose to self-drive using one of their itineraries or make use of their guided tours, we highly recommend Travel North. You will be one happy traveler!
Written October 9, 2021
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621VladC
San Francisco, CA41 contributions
Jul 2021
If you travel to Iceland, you must see the North. Amazing sights and better weather in summer than the South. We were worried about a long driving time to Akureyri. The flights by Icelandair from Reykjavik to Akureyri are only 45’ and pretty comfortable. The domestic airport in Reykjavik is 5’ drive from downtown Reykjavik.
We booked our Northern tours with Travel North, a full service agency in Husavik (about 50’ drive from Akureyri). Giuditta was very helpful with scheduling the tours and guiding the tour in Husavik. This small charming town became famous due to the song The Story of Fire Saga which took multiple awards at Eurovision.
Most of our tours were guided by Gunnar - the agency manager. Gunnar is an outstanding guide with deep knowledge and understanding of the area. At least two of the tours from Akureyri/Husavik are a must: Myvatn Lake area and Arctic Shores (going North from Akureyri along the breathtaking fjords). The tour to Jökulsárgljúfur is an opportunity to hike along the fissure created at the meeting line of the major tectonic plates (European-Asian and American).
Travel North organizes also self driven tours including itinerary design, hotel reservations etc..
We booked our Northern tours with Travel North, a full service agency in Husavik (about 50’ drive from Akureyri). Giuditta was very helpful with scheduling the tours and guiding the tour in Husavik. This small charming town became famous due to the song The Story of Fire Saga which took multiple awards at Eurovision.
Most of our tours were guided by Gunnar - the agency manager. Gunnar is an outstanding guide with deep knowledge and understanding of the area. At least two of the tours from Akureyri/Husavik are a must: Myvatn Lake area and Arctic Shores (going North from Akureyri along the breathtaking fjords). The tour to Jökulsárgljúfur is an opportunity to hike along the fissure created at the meeting line of the major tectonic plates (European-Asian and American).
Travel North organizes also self driven tours including itinerary design, hotel reservations etc..
Written August 31, 2021
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AleGronchi
Milan, Italy58 contributions
Aug 2020
We hade a self-driving tour for 14 days in Iceland this August, organized by Travel North. It was simply amazing. The support of the agency was excellent. We had a daily chat with them, who kept assist us for the whole trip. There is no specific place better than others. Everything was really nice, but I'd like to underline how effective was the email exchange with Francesco and Giuditta beforehand to shape the program according to our wishes. We really enjoyed the trip and a special thank to them is to be given!
Written August 29, 2020
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YulaihoTM
Ascona, Switzerland40 contributions
Sep 2022
I've just come home from from a wonderful tour of northern Iceland, guided by Francesco. True, Iceland is beautiful, but you need the right, experienced, and knowledgeable guide to explore the best spots.
That's what we did: the Húsavík region is rich with interesting places to visit, both culturally and photographically. I've loved the Akureyri area, especially the tiny Grimsey island, and the area around Sauðárkrókur.
Having such an expert and kind guide made the tour really special. I can't wait to come back to experience some more or the Icelandic lore through tales and images.
That's what we did: the Húsavík region is rich with interesting places to visit, both culturally and photographically. I've loved the Akureyri area, especially the tiny Grimsey island, and the area around Sauðárkrókur.
Having such an expert and kind guide made the tour really special. I can't wait to come back to experience some more or the Icelandic lore through tales and images.
Written September 27, 2022
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zuidafrika69
sestri levante (ge)302 contributions
Jan 2023
Travelling with Travel North is simply perfect.
A 8 days tour around the south west part of the amazing Iceland driven by Lorenzo a 5 stars guide. Professional, kind, very funny. He gave us lots of infos and advices and suggested worthwhile activities and places to visit. Everyting was perfect. Good value for money. We will come back. Thanks
A 8 days tour around the south west part of the amazing Iceland driven by Lorenzo a 5 stars guide. Professional, kind, very funny. He gave us lots of infos and advices and suggested worthwhile activities and places to visit. Everyting was perfect. Good value for money. We will come back. Thanks
Written February 3, 2023
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Joel
Shelburne, VT1 contribution
Jun 2021
The trip of a lifetime in just 5 days! We were able to pack in so many incredible experiences thanks to Travel North. Dettafoss, Asbyrgi, and Dimmuborgir were just a few grand highlights in those dazzling, dizzying few days. Of course Bjórböðin and Jarðböðin við Mývatn can't be missed.
Giuditta and Francesco were absolutely incredible hosts, guides, planners, and educators. They booked us tickets to attractions, provided great directions, restaurant recommendations, set us up with a rental car, and showed us the sights in Húsavík and the Diamond Circle. We were blown away by the breadth and depth knowledge and experience. They've been everywhere! Lovely and amazing people whom we're fortunate to have met.
Iceland is a truly remarkable place that changed my life to visit. It's a place of such beauty and majesty that it is at times overwhelming and even uncanny. Over a week after getting home, it's still hard to think of anything else.
Giuditta and Francesco were absolutely incredible hosts, guides, planners, and educators. They booked us tickets to attractions, provided great directions, restaurant recommendations, set us up with a rental car, and showed us the sights in Húsavík and the Diamond Circle. We were blown away by the breadth and depth knowledge and experience. They've been everywhere! Lovely and amazing people whom we're fortunate to have met.
Iceland is a truly remarkable place that changed my life to visit. It's a place of such beauty and majesty that it is at times overwhelming and even uncanny. Over a week after getting home, it's still hard to think of anything else.
Written June 24, 2021
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Rischiavo
Trieste, Italy41 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
back from a 12 days fly and drive tour counterclockwise along Ring Road from/to Reykjavik with extension on Snaefellsnes peninsula: what to say? Accurate and detailed organization, precious all the indications and special suggestions concerning itinerary as well as the daily contacts on road/weather situations. In conclusion a very positive opinion and our best compliments to Giuditta (our main contact) and Francesco for the assistance and professionalism reserved to us. If you want to visit Iceland (magic country by the extreme nature of the territory, its wildlife and flora, the hospitality of the people) do contact Travel North.
Written July 2, 2019
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