Travelling Iceland
Travelling Iceland
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Travelling Iceland is a Tour Operator & a Travel Agency in Reykjavik, Iceland. We offer tours in small groups and our focus is to give travelers a unique experience with a local, who are geologists and educated in tourism. We travel sustainably. When you travel with us we donate to nature conservation and protection. Iceland nature is fragile and untouched and we want to leave it that way for generations to come.
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Audie Eve
2 contributions
Dec 2021
We had an absolutely phenomenal time during our recent two week dream vacation in Iceland. In fact, we didn't want to leave - we could have happily stayed on for many more weeks. During our time in this gorgeous and otherworldly country, we were so well cared for by Helga Bára Bartels Jónsdóttir, PhD - CEO of Travelling Iceland. Helga and her fabulous team helped us safely and comfortably traverse the entire country, taking in all of the sites, in style. Despite the fact that Icelandic people speak perfect English, I would not recommend that Americans or other foreign visitors attempt to traverse this land without local guides. This is rugged and unusual terrain and Iceland is best enjoyed alongside Icelandic people who know the ins and outs of their beautiful country. During our trip, Travelling Iceland connected us with the following tours and tour guides, all of whom we recommend without reservation: 2 day South coast (guide: Steini), Golden Circle & Reykjavík + Blue Lagoon: (guide: Úlfar), and Þórsmörk (guide: Bjoggi). Ask for all of these folks by name and you cannot go wrong. Thanks again for everything Helga and Travelling Iceland - this was the experience of a lifetime for our whole family!
Written March 1, 2022
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Tourist784869
Glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us and your time in Iceland! Thank you for your review and hope to see you again soon.
All the best, Helga Bára
Written March 14, 2022
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Nicola B
1 contribution
Aug 2021
In early August 2021, I joined Helga's hiking tour to the active volcano. Helga is phenomenal- it was an amazing day out. Helga was a fountain of knowledge, very accommodating to individual needs and generally looked after us all so well. There was great communication prior to the trip also. On the day we visited the volcano it was not active but overnight started oozing lava again- and she was incredible and went out of her way to drive a group of us to and from the volcano again! I wish I had done this tour at the beginning of my stay in Iceland as I would have done more tours with her. Don't hesitate- book Helga!
Written August 13, 2021
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Tourist784869
Dear Nicola, thank you for travelling with us and thank you so much for sharing your experience! All the best from Iceland :) Helga Bára
Written September 9, 2021
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Kim D
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Helga is WONDERFUL! We were lucky to end up with a private tour for me and my daughter and Helga was as warm and friendly as could be! I had informed Helga that it was my daughter’s birthday and she greeted her with a small gift and an Icelandic rendition of “Happy Birthday”! What a fantastic surprise! My daughter felt so special, it was great! Helga was so accommodating to our schedule and showed us all around the city sharing her insights into the history and legends of the city and Iceland. Helga is very personable, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable. After the city tour she drove us to the Blue Lagoon and escorted us inside to ensure we were well taken care of upon arrival including ensuring we were able to upgrade our package last minute. We went in the evening and I think it was the PERFECT timing, because it didn’t seem to crowded and we were certainly able to find our own little quiet area for pictures without a million people in the background. The waters were amazing! We kept our hair up out of the water as we heard it can be quite damaging and that seemed to work. We spent about 40 mins in the water and spent the rest of our time at dinner in one of the 2 restaurants. The food was spectacular and they presented a beautiful birthday dessert to my daughter “on the house”. They were very accommodating as we did not have a reservation, but they sat us right away. Our timing couldn’t have been better.
Tip – get a clear waterproof case for your phone so you can take pictures or take them right away at the entrance to the lagoon under the bridge and then take your camera/phone back to the lockers so you can just enjoy your beautiful surroundings.
I felt like old friends with Helga once we were done and she even offered to get us back to the airport the next day. So accommodating and friendly, do not hesitate to choose Helga for your next tour!
**Tips for your tour guides are not expected/mandatory, but always welcomed and appreciated! I wasn’t sure, so I share here for other travelers.**
Tip – get a clear waterproof case for your phone so you can take pictures or take them right away at the entrance to the lagoon under the bridge and then take your camera/phone back to the lockers so you can just enjoy your beautiful surroundings.
I felt like old friends with Helga once we were done and she even offered to get us back to the airport the next day. So accommodating and friendly, do not hesitate to choose Helga for your next tour!
**Tips for your tour guides are not expected/mandatory, but always welcomed and appreciated! I wasn’t sure, so I share here for other travelers.**
Written February 10, 2020
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Tourist784869
Dear Kimberly, thank you so much for sharing your experience! It was a pleasure being with you and your daughter on her birthday!
All the best to you and your family!!
Helga Bára Bartels Jónsdóttir
Written February 18, 2020
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Kisha W
Los Angeles, CA2 contributions
Aug 2021
We did the volcano hike/tour in early August with Helga. She was amazing and so knowledgeable, she answered every question we could think of, related to volcanoes and the current eruption. On the day we went, we hoped to see the eruption, but it was "sleeping" at that time. Helga offered to take us another day to try to see the eruption, which was really going above-and-beyond. We did go another day we finally saw the eruption! Helga was also very flexible to help us find the location on our own and she was always very responsive any time we contacted or called her. I definitely plan to return to Iceland and I will tour with Helga again. She genuinely cares about our experience and she wants us to get to know the real Iceland. She is a true gem of this country!
Written August 10, 2021
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Esther
The Netherlands1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Family
We were traveling with 4: 2 moms and our 2 boys 13 years old.
We booked the Volcano hike trip with Helga which was Amazing! Luckily we had great weather throughout our 4 days in Iceland.
And on our request she arranged a day trip for us to Jokulsarlon, as our stay was so short she managed to arrange all on a very short notice. Our guide Thomas took us to many more sightseeing locations on our way to jokulsarlon and back. He gave us plenty of info, and was making an effort for our boys as well, with a secret Waterfall.
So in short our trip was one to remember for a lifetime!
Definitely recommending Helga, and traveling Iceland
Thank you!
We booked the Volcano hike trip with Helga which was Amazing! Luckily we had great weather throughout our 4 days in Iceland.
And on our request she arranged a day trip for us to Jokulsarlon, as our stay was so short she managed to arrange all on a very short notice. Our guide Thomas took us to many more sightseeing locations on our way to jokulsarlon and back. He gave us plenty of info, and was making an effort for our boys as well, with a secret Waterfall.
So in short our trip was one to remember for a lifetime!
Definitely recommending Helga, and traveling Iceland
Thank you!
Written October 6, 2021
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Tourist784869
Dear Esther,
We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us in Iceland! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! All the best from Iceland, Helga Bára
Written November 8, 2021
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Andrea N
New York City, NY1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Couples
Me and my husband did the geothermal park and active volcano tour. Helga was an amazing guide, we learned a lot abour Icelandic history and geology. She was really kind and helpful. The hike was exciting and beautiful. Thank you for an amazing experience.
Written August 13, 2021
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Tourist784869
Dear Android, thank you so much for travelling with us and sharing your experience! All the best, Helga Bára
Written September 9, 2021
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Jeremiah Nelson
Arlington Heights, IL12 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
We had an ideal day out hiking in the bee lava fields. The day was well planned and we got a full day of adventure. Helga went above and beyond to make sure everyone enjoyed the trip! Touring with a local will let you learn so much more about Iceland culture and history.
Written September 12, 2021
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Tourist784869
Dear Jeremia, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and glad you enjoyed your trip with us! All the best from Iceland, Helga Bára
Written November 8, 2021
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Kristin M
4 contributions
Jul 2021
Absolutely amazing hike along the new lava flow! Helga is a wonderful tour guide. She is so knowledgeable about the geology of Iceland! Loved every minute of the tour! This is a must-do and must-see area. Helga is the ONLY tour guide to book with to see the beauty of her country. Highly recommend!!
Written September 15, 2021
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Tourist784869
Dear Kristin, thank you so much for your kind words and hope to see you in Iceland again! All the best from Iceland, Helga Bára
Written November 8, 2021
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Naomi G
Seattle, WA2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
I did the Active Volcano and Reykjanes Peninsula Tour w/ Geologist Siggi and Helga who are both very passionate and overall amazing people. So grateful I had them to guide me through this amazing experience. Would highly recommend Travelling Iceland.
Written July 28, 2021
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Mary Kay K
Portland, OR75 contributions
Nov 2018
This is a wonderful experience. We had a full day of touring geysers, waterfalls, tectonic plates and volcanos. We loved them all, but were cold and tired and it was so amazing to finish the day at the Blue Lagoon. We especially liked being there at night when the steam and dusk made it so ethereal, and the crowds were gone. I recommend this 100%. Ladies, please follow their instructions to put your hair up. I didn't and ended up with pretty messed up hair for several days.
Written November 6, 2018
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Tourist784869
Dear Mary, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and travelling with us! All the best from Iceland, Helga Bára Bartels Jónsdóttir
Written October 22, 2019
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