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Iceland Encounter Iceland Encounter offers exclusive active adventures in the Icelandic wilderness. The natural elements in Iceland are unpredictable and sometimes harsh.

We are a leading luxury tour operator in Iceland recognized for our professionalism, creative approach and customer service. We know every part of Iceland and have vast connections that allow us to create unique travel experiences for you. We tailor every tour to your wishes and we are proud to have as part of our team the best tour guides in Iceland. Traveling with a guide gives you real insight

into Iceland--you will discover the authentic spirit of our nature and culture. Our guides will keep you safe and make sure your adventure is always pleasant. Our guests tell us again and again that traveling with our guides is like traveling with a local friend--someone who handles the details, knows of secret spots, tells great stories and tackles any unexpected situation resourcefully with charm and wit. We are committed to responsible tourism and while touring our guides strive to protect the environment and minimize our impact on Iceland´s unspoiled nature.

A night sky worth staying up for 🤩
09/10/2024

A night sky worth staying up for 🤩

Virtuoso Travel Week is off to a great start! We are looking forward to a fun and productive week connecting with friend...
11/08/2024

Virtuoso Travel Week is off to a great start! We are looking forward to a fun and productive week connecting with friends and partners from around the world!

Congratulations to our lovely guests who came to Iceland to celebrate their 60th anniversary! A private glacier hike bro...
31/07/2024

Congratulations to our lovely guests who came to Iceland to celebrate their 60th anniversary! A private glacier hike brought them to the perfect spot to celebrate their love! ❤️
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Yesterday, part of our team enjoyed a great outing to Thorsmörk wilderness.The area is a hiking paradise no matter the w...
14/07/2024

Yesterday, part of our team enjoyed a great outing to Thorsmörk wilderness.The area is a hiking paradise no matter the weather or season!

We love the beautiful Faroe Islands and they are a perfect addition to your Iceland experience. We had so much fun talki...
30/04/2024

We love the beautiful Faroe Islands and they are a perfect addition to your Iceland experience. We had so much fun talking to Sarah Groen of Luxury Travel Insider about what makes the Faroes such a special destination. We hope you will listen in!

Faroe Islands | Expert Panel April 23, 2024 Today we’re headed well off the beaten path, to the area nestled between the North Atlantic and the Norwegian Sea. The secluded Faroe Islands boast rugged cliffs, emerald green landscapes, puffins galore, and a vibrant local culture for such a small popu...

We managed to get our team gathered in one spot! The charming old buildings at the Arbæjarsafn outdoor museum was the pe...
24/04/2024

We managed to get our team gathered in one spot! The charming old buildings at the Arbæjarsafn outdoor museum was the perfect backdrop for a group photo. Many thanks to Kristinn Magnusson our great photographer.

We are proud winners of the Top Producer On-site award for Canada advisors. Thank you Virtuoso Travel for your great par...
28/02/2024

We are proud winners of the Top Producer On-site award for Canada advisors. Thank you Virtuoso Travel for your great partnership.

Announcing the winners of our regional Virtuoso Awards, held during our annual Canada Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto in Toronto, Ontario.
Honoring Virtuoso members and partners that elevate the travel industry and create memorable experiences for luxury travelers in Canada.
The awards ceremony took place during Tuesday evening’s elegant gala dinner. The Canadian Virtuoso Awards categories and winners were:

Northern Lights Award: Wendy Davis, Zebrano Travel Inc.

Most Engaged Member: Direct Travel Vacations Canada
Most Engaged Partner: Globus, Family of Brands

Top Producers – Member winners

Cruise Top Producer: Direct Travel Vacations Canada
Hotels & Resorts Top Producer: Renshaw Travel
Tour Top Producer: Direct Travel Vacations Canada
On-Site Top Producer: Direct Travel Vacations Canada
Specialty Top Producer: Trevello Travel Group

Top Producers – Partner winners

Cruise Top Producer: Celebrity Cruises
Hotels & Resorts Top Producer: Shangri-La Tokyo
Tour Top Producer: Globus Tours
On-Site Top Producer: Iceland Encounter
Specialty Top Producer: Allianz

Highest Annual Growth – Member winners

Highest Cruise Annual Growth: LuxeXperts
Highest Hotels & Resorts Annual Growth: Momenti Travel
Highest Tour Annual Growth: BST Vacations/Blowes & Stewart Travel
Highest On-Site Annual Growth: YYZ Travel
Highest Specialty Annual Growth: Civilized Adventures

Highest Annual Growth – Partner winners

Highest Cruise Annual Growth: Oceania Cruises
Highest Hotels & Resorts Annual Growth: One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai
Highest Tour Annual Growth: Collette
Highest On-Site Annual Growth: Southern Crossings Australia
Highest Specialty Annual Growth: Bedsonline US & Canada

Virtuoso wishes to congratulate all 2024 award recipients.

We are celebrating 15 years of great travel experiences. We are grateful for our amazing staff, partners and guests! Her...
13/02/2024

We are celebrating 15 years of great travel experiences. We are grateful for our amazing staff, partners and guests! Here’s to many more years of making travel dreams come true. Cheers! ❤️

Congratulations to our dear friends and partners at for being awarded the “Best Country Hotel of the Year” from 👏👏👏❤️
10/01/2024

Congratulations to our dear friends and partners at for being awarded the “Best Country Hotel of the Year” from 👏👏👏❤️

The best day of my life! Said our guest today, enjoying a heli tour and ice cave exploration! # myicelandencounter
19/11/2023

The best day of my life! Said our guest today, enjoying a heli tour and ice cave exploration!
# myicelandencounter

The Snæfellsnes peninsula is magical. You can feel the power from the famous Snæfellsjökull glacier. We saw wildlife and...
27/10/2023

The Snæfellsnes peninsula is magical. You can feel the power from the famous Snæfellsjökull glacier. We saw wildlife and endless natural beauty. Come see for yourself!

We are lucky to have the best guides! Including the handsome and fluffy Sólon who sometimes joins the fun! Pictured here...
13/10/2023

We are lucky to have the best guides! Including the handsome and fluffy Sólon who sometimes joins the fun! Pictured here in the higlands 🐶❤️

When autumn and winter meet 🍂❄️ 📷:
11/10/2023

When autumn and winter meet 🍂❄️

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Autumn is here in all its beauty 🍂 Photo credit:
06/10/2023

Autumn is here in all its beauty 🍂

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We had a nice encounter with a friendly seal on our perfect kayaking tour from Stokkseyri.
15/08/2023

We had a nice encounter with a friendly seal on our perfect kayaking tour from Stokkseyri.

We had a nice encounter with a friendly seal on our recent kayaking adventure. It was a perfect afternoon!
15/08/2023

We had a nice encounter with a friendly seal on our recent kayaking adventure. It was a perfect afternoon!

Thank you for a fun evening dear Brownell Travel friends!
08/08/2023

Thank you for a fun evening dear Brownell Travel friends!

Morning coffee outside the Palais des Festivals. Enjoying ILTM Cannes 2022! 🎉
08/12/2022

Morning coffee outside the Palais des Festivals. Enjoying ILTM Cannes 2022! 🎉

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Summer is off to a great start! The magnificent Skogafoss waterfall captured yesterday in all its glory! #myicelandencounter #rainbows #skogafoss #privatetravel #iceland #waterfalls #naturelovers

Cozy day at Deplar Farm in the north! Adventure and relaxation in a stunning setting. #myicelandencounter #deplarfarm

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Iceland Encounter featured in Luxury Travel Insider
Iceland Encounter featured in Luxury Travel Insider

We are proud to be featured in Luxury Travel Insider. Listen to the excellent podcast for information about our favorite activities in Iceland and post COVID travel! Full podcast on Spotify; https://open.spotify.com/show/6SVcGhNaF6HoGLfBvzJOBL)

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