Off the Beaten Path Tours, will show you a side of Iceland that most visitors will never get to experience.
If you want to experience something truly exceptional, challenge yourself, avoid the crowds and go for lesser-known and less touristy attractions, then these tours are made for you!
On Off the Beaten Path Tours, friendly, local guides allow you to see areas of Iceland unexplored by the vast majority of tourists, all the while making sure your trip runs smoothly.
Every tour is different, but that doesn’t mean each has not been specifically designed with adventurous travellers in mind. These tours are perfect for those looking to both experience something new, as well as get to know Iceland on a deeper level.
From trekking holidays in the Highlands to sheep and horse herding tours in North Iceland, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect adventure to compliment your time in the land of ice and fire.
What you should bring depends on the tour you take. However, there are a few clothing items and equipment that are considered essential when travelling around the Icelandic countryside:
On a trekking tour, you’ll visit the Icelandic Highlands including:
On a horse and sheep gathering tour, you’ll have a multitude of adventures which include:
This is only a handful of the things you can see and do on an Off the Beaten Path Tour in Iceland. Make sure not to miss out on these fantastic experiences if you’re planning on visiting Iceland in the near future.
Yes, they can. However, there might be a minimum age on some of the Off-the-Beaten-Path packages. You can see the minimum age for each tour under the tour photo.
The beaten path are tours and packages that go to some of the most popular places in Iceland, such as the Golden Circle, the waterfalls in South Iceland, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Lake Mývatn, and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. These are all spectacular sites and should not be missed. A few of our Off-the-Beaten-Path packages will visit some of these places as well, so you can get to see the country’s favoured sites as well as some hidden gems.
For some, yes, for others, no. Our packages are very different and have different difficulty levels. Some might only be suitable for those in good physical condition, while others are suitable for all. We make it clear in the tour description if you need to be physically fit to participate on a tour.
Yes, we can! Creating new tours is actually our speciality. All you need to do is to fill in a form where we ask you to tell us as much as you can so that we can plan your perfect trip. You can find that form HERE.
We recommend that you start planning your trip to Iceland well in advance. A year in advance would be ideal, but 6 months should be sufficient. The longer you wait, the higher the chances are that the accommodation or the tour that you want will be fully booked. On some of our Off the Beaten Path Tours, seats are limited and can fill up quickly. So try to book as soon as possible to secure your spot so you can have the best of what Iceland has to offer.
All our Off the Beaten Path Tours are on request. Simply go to the tour you want and fill in the form to request a quote and book your tour.
Some of our tours include meals, but not all. Make sure to read the tour description to see what’s included and what’s not.
Our Off the Beaten Path Tours are all so different that there is no one type of accommodation for every tour. You can find information about where you will stay in the tour description under “Accommodations”. If the accommodation is not what you had hoped for, don’t hesitate to contact us and tell us what you want. Maybe we can find something different!
Once you have booked a tour with us, a travel agent will be in contact with you to finalise the details of your trip and provide you with all the info you need. This will include the information on when and where to be before your trip.
Our Off the Beaten Path tours are extraordinary tours that you will not find anywhere else. They are sometimes based on events that happen only once a year or are combining activities that no one else combines. So, if you’re looking for something truly special, look no further and book one of these tours.
At Traveo, we understand that you are not just another customer, but a unique individual with specific tastes and ambitions. As an agency, we distinguish ourselves by catering to personal criteria, guaranteeing that each of our travellers experiences Iceland in their own way, and at their own pace.
With easy on-site tour comparison and flexible payment options, booking a tour in Iceland has never been more straightforward. Once your tour with us is confirmed, we will provide you with a personalised itinerary that lays out each step of your vacation—with room for exploration, of course. 24/7 customer service is available to those with queries, both before and during your trip.
Here at Traveo, we believe that your time on holiday in Iceland is valuable. Thankfully, all the exciting tours and excursions listed on our site are handpicked by local Iceland experts, ensuring one’s time here is maximised with only the very best experiences.
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Our guide, Tristan, was perfect: he gave us many explanations about our journey, about Iceland, its training, its history, the way of life, ...My satisfaction is really great, thank you againPosted on zippss22. February, 2025.Verified 5-star service from Traveo, would highly recommend We are 2 females, travelling to Iceland for the first time in February 2025. Jonathan from Traveo helped us to plan and book our entire trip of 11 nights, and we could not recommend Jonathan and Traveo highly enough! Traveo does not operate any of the actual tours, but rather, helps to put together and book your itinerary with other operators. Our entire trip was put together very efficiently, in line with our expectations, and was well-planned. Having our trip put together by Traveo really helped reduce time and stress spent planning. Jonathan remained in regular communication and was super responsive throughout the entire planning process, and (more importantly) throughout our entire trip. 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You can trust them so you can enjoy and get to best experience in Iceland according to your possibilities. They uses an app to organize everything and it's of amazing help. I would definitely travel with them again.Posted on Wander0396646493817. February, 2025.Verified Awesome itinerary, amazing guides, relaxing, and gorgeous Where do I even begin?! This was mine and my husband's 15 year anniversary trip (and finally a honeymoon, AND first actual vacation), and it couldn't have been more perfect. From the easy planning and communication with Omar, to the amazing private guides we had (Birgir and Gisli), to the amazing places we visited...it was nothing short of a dream.Our guide Birgir (aka Biggi) was with us most of the time (minus the few days in the north), and he was awesome! He was so informative and knowledgeable about the places we were visiting and the history of Iceland and it's culture. He also made adjustments to the itinerary to miss crowds, show us off-the-beaten-path locations, and make things as smooth and relaxing as possible. He was kind, personable, and funny. My husband - who takes awhile to warm up to people - also really enjoyed Biggi (as well as our other guide Gisli).Gisli was also fabulous. He, too, was extremely knowledgeable (his family is one of the first families of Iceland) and utilized our time well to get in the most, while not rushing, for our two days in the north. He showed us several cool local places and even got us a private tour of the aviation museum (since it's technically closed in the winter). He was very personable and funny also.I want to also acknowledge how safe Biggi and Gisli made me feel. I had a stroke years ago and can be a little off balance still sometimes. 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My wife and I had an amazing 5 nights in Iceland, visiting Reykjavik and the South Coast. Traveo helped us plan the itinerary, booking our van, hotels, suggesting our sightseeing routes and booking lunch and dinner reservations when necessary. While we were in Iceland, Traveo kept us abreast of potential changes due to weather and suggestions of changes due to the weather. Traveo was also available if we had questions during our trip, and helped us along the way. Iceland was a truly memorable trip and I would highly recommend Traveo for your Iceland travel, whether it be 2 days or 20 days!Posted on Cesar M4. December, 2024.Verified Personalized Service My trip to Iceland coordinated by Traveo was a positive experience. From the moment I started to book my trip, Jonathan was helpful and attentive to every detail. The itinerary they crafted was perfectly balanced, allowing us to see and do as much as we could in eight days.The Traveo app was an absolute game-changer. 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