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Iceland Encounter

Active adventures in the Icelandic wilderness

About Iceland Encounter

Iceland offers visitors a unique opportunity to witness the creative forces of nature at work. Nowhere else can you see such a diverse array of geological phenomena on a week-long journey.  With over thirty active volcanoes--and an abundance of glaciers, geysers, and waterfalls--Iceland is truly a land in formation.

Iceland Encounter was founded by husband-and-wife team Kristin Bjornsdottir and Erling Aspelund, both native Icelanders. After twenty years in the US computer software industry, they returned to Iceland in 2007 to start their travel company. As owners, they are intimately involved in day-to-day operations, guiding tours and focusing on customer service. You´ll get their personal attention from the start.

Iceland Encounter’s unique private journeys feature a variety of activities including hiking, sailing, scuba-diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, snowmobiling, 4x4 expeditions, helicopter tours, and more. No two tours are the same; each one is tailored to your interests.

Expert guides--many of whom have lived and studied abroad--will open your eyes to the history and culture of Iceland.

Although the months of May through September have traditionally been the most popular time to travel to Iceland, the winter months see increasing numbers of visitors. Icelanders are avid Christmas and New Year´s celebrators and the Aurora Borealis is remarkably vivid in winter.

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Our Activities

  • Backpacking
  • Bird watching
  • Cultural
  • Day hiking
  • Exploring
  • Family
  • Hiking & Trekking
  • Historical
  • Horseback/Dude Ranch
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Overland
  • Paddlesport
  • Photography
  • Sailing & Cruise
  • Sea-kayaking
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowsport
  • Walking
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife

Our Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greenland
  • Iceland
  • North America
  • Northern Europe
  • Polar