Sep 16, 2025
Phenomenal tour! - We had the absolute best experience with Arctic Exped! A huge thank you to Julian for organizing our 3-day South Highlights tour with Garðar. Julian went above and beyond—checking in with us daily, recommending excellent accommodations, and even providing extra raincoats when our luggage didn’t arrive. The level of care and attention made our trip stress-free and unforgettable. Garðar was a fantastic guide, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to experience Iceland. We wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Arctic Exped again for a future adventure!
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Aug 25, 2025
Fantastic Private Tour Experience - If you're looking for a private tour guide for Iceland, look no further than Julian and Artic Exped. From our initial communications, Julian was a pleasure to deal with as he was very responsive and accommodating. Our group of 8 (4 adults and 4 kids aged 10-13) did two day tours with Julian, one covering the Golden Circle and one to the South Coast with glacier hike, and everyone loved the experience. In both instances, Julian seamlessly covered all we wanted to see and more. We enjoyed his company and his extensive knowledge about the country. The glacier hike was definitely a highlight. Julian was fantastic with the kids and we all felt very safe durings this unique experience. I recommend Julian without hesitation.
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Aug 3, 2025
An An unforgettable 8-day private trip to Iceland with Arctic Expedition - We are extremely satisfied with Arctic Expedition’s service on our 8-day’s private trip to Iceland. Julian always promptly replied my emails with clear communication on quote and be flexible to accommodate my itinerary changes, and with very competitive quote. Prompt photo sharing afterwards. Our guide Snaebjorn is awesome, always give us latest update on the schedule, itinerary to accommodate the weather condition and took us to the wonders of highland and the south coast with numbers of 10km day hike. Deep appreciation to both of them who made our first trip to Iceland an unforgettable life memory. We enjoyed it so much.
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Aug 2, 2025
Private tour that felt very personal! - Julian is fun, knowledgeable, and an adventure lover! Very well travelled around the world so easy to talk to. Highly recommended him!
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Jul 8, 2025
Julian is the best. - Did South Coast and Golden Circle Tours with Julian. He was the best. Went beyond to customize the tour and make it special. He was patient and pushed us to keep going to experience some great sites and views. Took great pictures also. I would highly recommend him for any of your needs in Iceland.
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Jul 6, 2025
Stupendous Iceland Trip & Experience! - Oh. My. GOD! VERY HIGHLY recommend to anyone and everyone that's interested in experiencing unique and breathtaking views while hiking, off-roading, and horseback riding. It's truly very difficult to put into words. Iceland? Simply BREATHTAKING! Practically everywhere you look, in EVERY direction! Just unbelievable! And what made this trip PERFECT was our tour guide, Robert. Thanks to Julian, he appointed Robert K as our guide. He was with us every day (five whole days) from the early am to around 8pm. We toured so many places and took in countless landscapes. All the while we learned about the history and geology. I mean, glaciers, craters, volcanoes, cliffs, beaches, lava fields, lava tunnels, glacier lagoon, OMG! The list goes on and on. Every day was even better than the previous one. And Robert did a truly fantastic job of taking care of us, from A to Z. He was 100% accommodating, whether it was dietary restrictions, restroom stops on the rood, how to hike on the glaciers, the list goes on. Whatever we needed, Robert had it already sorted out and planned. He was ready for practically everything. Including coffee breaks. And during all this, he took phenomenal pictures of us in the various places we visited. Most of the pics are truly frame-worthy.
All in all, this was a family trip of a lifetime (family of five) in every sense of the word. And by the time the trip was over, the family consensus was Iceland is undoubtedly a MUST VISIT place. And Robert was voted The GOAT as far as tour guides go. Thank you Julian! Thank you Robert!
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Jul 2, 2025
Exceptional - Julian is a wonderful guide professional and knowledgeable about the island and Viking folklore
He made this trip very special for us and our 15 year old grandson
We highly recommend him
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Jun 18, 2025
Amazing Experience with Arctic Exped - We just had the most amazing 4 days with Julian at Arctic Expeditions! Our family of four hiked, swam, rode and explored our way through Iceland. From a gorgeous and challenging glacier hike to a frigid and serene free diving experience to a adrenaline pumping buggy ride and some of the most beautiful waterfalls we've ever seen, every
day was better than the next. Julian was an incredibly knowledgable and fun guide who took care of every detail (including the photos) and showed us the Iceland not on any typical tour. I can't say enough about the trip, about Julian and how grateful I am for the incredible memories we will have.
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Apr 15, 2025
Our favorite vacation - My husband and I booked the 6 day luxury south coast and ice caves tour with Arctic Exped. It was nothing short of amazing! Truly the best vacation we’ve ever taken. Robert, our guide, was first class all the way. So knowledgeable, resourceful and funny! We would not have had the same experience on our own. Having an area local driving is key. We checked everything off our list- northern lights, glacier, ice caves, and more. And professional photos were taken at every stop. Perfect! Highly recommend.
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Jan 7, 2025
Julian is aces - We had the most incredible experience on our all-day private tour of Iceland, thanks to our amazing guide, Julian! His knowledge of Iceland’s history, both cultural and geological, was truly remarkable. He brought the island’s rich past to life with fascinating stories and insights, while also explaining the breathtaking landscapes in a way that made us appreciate the incredible forces that shaped them.
We went on a glacier hike, saw a black sand beach and a few waterfalls. He was friendly, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and enjoyment throughout the day. If you’re looking for a guide who can make Iceland’s history come alive while showing you its most beautiful spots, he’s the one to book! Highly recommend!
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