Private South Coast and Glacier Hike - With photos

We had a very pleasant experience on the South Coast tour, including the glacier hike, with Julian. He was professional and well organized, which made everything run smoothly. The atmosphere was relaxed, the pace was just right, and the tour was very well arranged overall.

Julian was an incredible tour guide and an absolute pleasure to spend time with. We spent three days with him exploring the south of Iceland, and from the very beginning he was warm, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable. He planned an awesome itinerary for us and thoughtfully customized the trip around specific things we wanted to see and do. Julian was easygoing, enthusiastic, and genuinely passionate about Iceland, which made long drives and busy days extra enjoyable! This was my second time in Iceland but my first time booking a private tour guide, and I would 100% recommend a private tour over a group tour. It takes the experience to another level. If we hadn’t booked a tour with Julian, I don’t think we would have had nearly as amazing of an experience in Iceland as we did.

We had the most amazing experience with Julian from Arctic Exped! He took us on a 3 day tour of the South coast of Iceland, giving us the most incredible and unique tour of the country! Julian took us to his own spots and viewpoints, where we got the most amazing private experiences of Iceland’s beauty. Will never forget the awesome ice cave, private beach, and glacier hike! Julian was also super kind, helpful, and knowledgeable! We felt well taken care of, safe and comfortable, especially in the winter in Iceland when roads can get a bit icey. He brought a lot of fun to our trip, and even took amazing photos of us that we will keep forever. We had such an amazing trip with Julian, and highly recommend his private tours for anyone looking for a unique and special trip to Iceland!

We did a 5 day private tour along the South Coast, Golden Circle and Snæfellsnes Peninsula with Michal and it was a once in a lifetime travel experience for us. Before the trip, we were talking with Julian about our itinerary and he was responsive and proposed places for dinner even on days when we were not on tour with them. (Apotek Restaurant was amazing!). Michal was a super engaging driver/guide/photographer/videographer multi-tasker who has a radio host soothing voice and you will be immersed in his knowledge on the history, culture, food and nature of this beautiful country. As we were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary, he surprised us at the Svínafellsjökull glacier by pulling out a Moet champagne and 2 champagne glasses from his bag! My wife fell sick and he went the extra mile to stop by at a pharmacy so that we can get medicine for her. He was also really good with kids and my daughter enjoyed his company. While on the glacier hike, he and Matteo (glacier guide) were holding her hands to ensure that she was safe. In my daughter's words, "this was a 20 out of 10 experience" haha! Michal was quick in sharing the photos that he took from the trip and made a surprise video montage of us with the picturesque backdrop of glaciers, mountains, lava, waterfalls, canyons and all the stunning nature of Iceland. Overall, it was a chill and easy holiday with Artic Exped and they were flexible to accommodate our requests.

We had a incredible day out with Julian. He made sure that we made the most of our time out, and really matched our enthusiasm for exploration. Because we were a younger group, he was excited to make the most of the glacier part of the tour and so took us through the main sights with time to spare, and then walked us further up to an ice cave! He had all the right equipment and we felt like we were in very safe hands. He was also very open to chat on the driving portion of the tour but left us to relax whenever needed. We really appreciated that he was flexible to changing the timing to suit our evenings plans without having to miss out anything on the tour. Thanks again Julian!!

Best guide ever & one of the best experiences of my life. Can't wait to come back to Iceland and book with Arctic Exped again. I highly highly recommend!

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!

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.

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.

Julian is fun, knowledgeable, and an adventure lover! Very well travelled around the world so easy to talk to. Highly recommended him!