The trip was wonderful! We had beautiful weather every day and enjoyed all the sites and scenery. Daniel, our tour guide was very informative and kept us on task. Jay, our bus driver did an excellent job and earned his pay on the switchbacks coming down from the mountains. My sister Cheryl and I went 4 days early to spend time with our Norwegian cousins. We were able to enjoy our stay and then hook with the 8-day tour in Oslo. A great experience and definitely will consider Gate 1 again!

EXCELLENT. NILS, the tour coordinator share with the group his knowledge and experience, the countries visited are gorgeous and very futuristic. I will repeat this trip early summer next year.

The trip was Great! I attribute that to our Tour Manager, Per and our Tour Bus Driver Tony ! We had a great group of people who enjoyed each other's company! It surpassed our expectations! Thank you Gate 1 !!

Thor was simply astounding - a delight and endless fount of interesting facts, humorous insights and creative solutions to the problems that the eclipse imposed on our tour. He greatly enriched our experience. I sincerely hope many more Gate 1 travelers will have the pleasure of traveling with him. He really brought out the best in our group. Having the tour schedule available on our phones was brilliant and I loved the quick access to the extra information - weather, food, travel times and expected restroom breaks, but especially the graphic novel and the Icelandic idioms. We love Iceland! Thank you, Thor and Gate 1 for helping us explore this amazing island.

Our trip was fantastic! Irene, the guide, was fantastic. Everything Gate 1 planned was perfect. The cruise was incredible. We are very pleased with Gate 1.

It was an excellent tour. Our guide Viktor was fantastic and an excellent guide throughout the three countries. He was always providing information and available the whole time. Our driver Sander was also excellent. Everything was excellent. Excellent hotels. Excellent lunches and dinners. We will definitely travel with Gate 1 again.

The trip was great . Loved Norway Beautiful scenery The tour guide was great , so many fun stops along the way to the different cities.

One of the most memorable highlights of our trip to Sweden and Norway was the -Eide Gard Farm visit. What a wonderful place - wonderful people, cute animals, tasty food, and a great family atmosphere! Highly recommend this friendly authentic place!

The tour director, Zoran, was among the best that I ever traveled with. Our bus driver, Meladin, was always there to help. He was extremely friendly. The lunch at the farm in Voss was both fun and interesting.

Thank you for a wonderful experience in Norway. This was my first trip with Gate 1 - I couldn't have wished for a better vacation. The organization was excellent, the tour guide Johnny was fantastic! He is knowledgeable, considerate, caring, thoughtful, extremely well organized, generous and even entertaining with all the stories he told us about Norway and the country's history.

Fascinating, fabulous and fantastic. Iceland hovers in the mystical realm between fire and ice. And Omar, our tour mgr, made easy access and understanding of Iceland's many, many wonders. He conducted the tour correctly and skillfully and always with good will and a "unique" sense of humor. Another successful tour with G1.

Our trip to Scandinavia and Estonia was amazing! Our Tour Manager was the best we ever experienced, just wanting to give a shout out to Victor. He was personable, helpful, knowledgeable, funny, generous (provided regional treats throughout the tour), safety conscious, and kind to everyone. He also had a lot of interesting, informative, humorous stories along the way. We enjoyed every aspect of the tour. Thank you for providing great amenities and outstanding guides!

It was terrific! Our tour manager, Mattias was phenomenal! Also our driver, Maladin was great as well. Norway was gorgeous, and Copenhagen and Sweden were awesome too.

Great trip and itinerary. It was a satisfying mix of history, culture and nature that truly unforgettable. Norway was spectacular. Kudos to our awesome Tour Manager, Sebastian. Knowledgeable, fun and always going beyond the usual routine.

I wanted to let you know that our tour manager Zoran was the most amazing tour manager we have ever been fortunate to have. Zoran went above and beyond in every situation possible and cared about each person and had the best personality. Please recognize him for his outstanding leadership!

I brought my seventeen year old grandson with me and Eric and our driver were very good with him. He really felt included with their help.

Our trip to Sweden and Norway with Gate 1 Travel was absolutely phenomenal! The breathtaking beauty of the countries, combined with Gate 1's flawless organization, created an outstanding experience. What truly made it unforgettable were our wonderful tour manager, Luiz, and our exceptional bus driver, Thorleif from Schaus. Their knowledge, kindness, professionalism, support, and fun personalities enhanced every single moment of the journey. They went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable and truly special. Our family didn't want to leave - we're still feeling a little sad to be back home. This vacation will remain a cherished lifetime memory.

I want to let the company know that Eddie (guide) and Svein (driver & wealth of information) on this trip were fantastic. They made this trip enjoyable and you have two highly admired team members. I felt completely entrusted with these two guys the entire trip. They were phenomenal. Thank you for the best guide and driver.

I want to let the company know that Eddie (guide) and Svein (driver & wealth of information) on this trip were fantastic. They made this trip enjoyable and you have two highly admired team members. I felt completely entrusted with these two guys the entire trip. They were phenomenal. Thank you for the best guide and driver.

Our trip surpassed all expectations. Our tour manager Zoran was extremely professional, personable, well informed and focused on the wellbeing of the group members. Our driver Thorleif was also extremely professional, skilled and flexible. We appreciated the quality of all the local guides. We enjoyed every aspect of the tour. The farm visit outside of Bergen was enjoyable and very educational. The farmer and his staff provided an interesting and relaxing experience. We are looking forward to our next Discovery trip with Gate 1.

Our trip to Scandinavia was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide, Anneli was the best tour guide we ever experienced. We would travel with her almost anywhere. This was our second Gate 1 trip and we plan to do more. Thank you for providing great amenities and outstanding guides!

This was my first "Stay & Explore" style vacation; which provided a great opportunity to get to really know Copenhagen. Our tour guide Michael was fantastic. He provided great insight into the culture, provided good ideas for free time exploration; as well as took the time to get to know everyone on the tour. I've already booked another "Stay & Explore" in Prague!

Just want to say how pleased we are with the care Gate 1 representatives show when a problem arises. Our flights to Reykjavik were cancelled and rebooked by IcelandAir multiple times on the day of travel and we arrived a day late for our tour. We called Gate I each time the airline changed our flight, and it was comforting to find our driver with the Gate 1 sign waiting for us when we finally arrived! Our tour manager, Omar was fantastic and very knowledgeable about all our destinations. Fusi, our bus driver, had an engaging personality and connected with each passenger in our group while safely driving us throughout Iceland. This was our seventh trip with Gate 1 and our appreciation and confidence in your selection of tour operators keeps us coming back every time! Thank you for providing excellent service!

If you are lucky enough to get this incredible guide for your tour in Norway, you are in for an unforgettable trip! From day one, Anneli was prompt, professional, and unbelievably knowledgeable about every single stop. But what truly set her apart was her creativity. She brought our entire group together with unique ideas and activities that made us feel like a family rather than a group of strangers. Anneli worked tirelessly, gave us the absolute best local tips, and poured her heart into making our experience perfect. Seriously, give Anneli a raise-she is worth her weight in gold!

Linda travel guide was outstanding, knowledgeable, safety priority, caring, accommodating. She was an extra ordinary person, superstar entertainer & great storyteller. She gave a history class of Iceland in 10 amazing days! Dunni our driver well skilled & kept us safe every day. He was friendly & knowledgeable!

Just completed Scandinavian tour with Christian. His knowledge about the countries is incredible. We learned a lot. He was so helpful to all of us with his trainee Lasie. They catered to our needs and resolved our needs asap. Christian is one of the best tour manager we had.

Christian was an excellent trip leader. He really set a great tone for the group. He was somehow calm and relaxed and funny while making a group of 38 feel like a small group. Sven, our driver and the guy training both went above and beyond to make sure we had a smooth and easy trip. This was my 9th Gate One trip and I never cease to be amazed by the value, the experiences provided and the kindred spirits Gate One attracts as customers.

This was one of the best trips I have ever taken. The itinerary was excellent, the food was great, and the attention to passenger comfort exceeded my expectations. Bergur was an outstanding guide, and Robert was an excellent driver. During Happy Hour, they often stayed with the group and joined us at the tables, which gave us the chance to get to know them better and learn more about Iceland. They also kept us engaged throughout the journey, whether on the bus or at each stop. This was my third trip to Iceland, and it far surpassed the other two. Even when the weather was less than ideal, including a couple of snowy days, the team went above and beyond to keep us entertained and comfortable. Bergur's informative stories, complete with funny and dramatic retellings of Icelandic troll legends, were especially enjoyable. Airport pickup and the return transfer were seamless, and we never had to worry about anything along the way.

Denmark was wonderful; by luck, we had the perfect weather the whole week we were there. The tour manager (Michael) was awesome. His 'dad jokes' were hilarious. He went out of his way to treat us with Danish local foods and even arranged a picnic during an excursion. His friendliness and professionalism helped in maintaining group harmony and timeliness. Copenhagen was an excellent spot for this 'stay & explore' tour. All the 'included' and 'optional' tours were very enjoyable and within reasonable driving/walking distance from Copenhagen.

Amazing! We had a wonderful time! We were in good hands with Berglind (our guide) and Danni (our driver) as we traveled, explored, and learned the local lore and customs of Iceland. The trip included many wonderful destinations and the suggested add-on excursions were fantastic. Berglind was knowledgeable, funny, caring, and friendly throughout the trip. She was on top of everyone's dietary needs and made sure that those concerns were communicated at each stop. Danni kept us safe as we drove through the unpredictable Icelandic weather en route to each destination. We look forward to traveling with Gate 1 again.

We were recently on a trip to Iceland with our tour guide, Sigridur. She was wonderful! She was knowledgeable, kind, helpful, organized and kept us entertained with interesting local stories and songs. She also went out of her way to retrieve my daughter's water bottle that she had left behind. I just wanted to express how fortunate we felt with having Sigridur as our guide! She really made the trip special. Overall, everything was amazing and we will travel with Gate 1 again in the future! Thank you for offering this great itinerary to Iceland.

My most recent trip in March 2026 was the 8 Day Affordable Iceland with Lagoons & Northern Lights Hunt. Iceland was beautiful, clean, safe and the food was delicious. The meals provided by Gate1 were excellent, the aurora borealis was amazing and the geothermal pools were gorgeous. Our tour manager Sigridur filled our time with Icelandic history, folklore and personal stories. When our departing flights were all cancelled due to extreme winds, Sigridur went above and beyond to make sure we were all taken care of. She made our wonderful trip into an exceptional experience. I hope she knows how much we all appreciated her.

Marianne was an absolutely fantastic tour manager! She was incredibly knowledgeable and always happy to help, answering every question with a warm smile. Her pride in Iceland was obvious, and it truly enhanced our experience. You could tell how much she loves her country, and her enthusiasm made the tour even more special. Raynir was a wonderful driver. He was extremely careful on the road, especially when the weather required extra caution, which made us feel very safe throughout the trip. He was always friendly, helpful, and handled our luggage with great care. Together, Marianne and Raynir made the tour enjoyable, comfortable, and memorable. We couldn't have asked for a better team!

It was great! Tour guide Thor and driver Daniel amazing. It was a very nice travel group as well, the sites were well explained and interesting. It was our first trip and we will be back!

It was incredible - we absolutely loved our trip. We were so impressed and grateful for both our tour guide, Þor B , and our driver, Daniel. Þor B was outstanding. He shared so much knowledge about Iceland, answered our endless questions with enthusiasm, and made us feel truly welcome. When weather conditions changed, he pivoted quickly and seamlessly. He even went outside throughout the night checking the skies for the northern lights and had us regroup when there was a chance to see them. He truly went above and beyond - even arranging for us to try a special butter at lunch after we mentioned how cool it looked! Daniel was equally amazing. His driving was incredibly smooth and calm - we kept joking that we would fall asleep if we weren't staring out the window at Iceland's beauty. He also took time at stops to talk with us and share his own knowledge, which meant a lot. Even though we didn't get to see the northern lights, everything about the trip felt magical - the scenery, the history, the lagoons, and especially the people. We are so thankful for a team that made our experience unforgettable.

Thank you Gate1 for a great itinerary to pursuit northern lights while cruising down the Norwegian coast. Our tour manager Micke raised the bar for all the tour guides I had. Not only did he have all the qualifications of a good tour manager: clear instructions, preparations, knowledge, presentations, etc. He showed passion, enthusiasm, and willingness to share information. Micke went the extra mile in making us comfortable during the tour.

I just completed the Independent 7 Day Reykjavik Vacation trip. It was fantastic and I couldn't ask for a better trip. The hotel was rated at 3 Stars, but my room was so clean and comfortable I must give a higher rating. They provide a delicious breakfast with many options. I had a 14.5-hour tour, so I was going to have to skip breakfast. My plan was to get something out of the 1011 Store that is open 24 hours per day and conveniently located near the hotel. However, the hotel prepared a delicious breakfast box with sandwiches, yogurt, fruit, breakfast bars, drinks, etc. I ate some of it that morning and the rest throughout my excursion. Everything was good and plentiful. The staff were very helpful. In terms of location, I would have to give that 100 stars. I bought a Reykjavik pass to visit museums. On my first museum day everything was in walking distance, I visited 6 different museums and, in the evening, ended at the Flyover Iceland and Lava show. Public transportation was easy to understand, and it was easy to get around as I visited an island included in my pass the next day. I loved my trip to Iceland and hope I can return next year. I want to do the fly and drive. I only signed up for one of the Gate 1 excursions, while it went my own way, I'm so happy the offer was there. Thanks for a wonderful trip.

The trip to Iceland was amazing. We were pleased with all our tours that were booked prior to trip. My sisters and I highly recommend this Independent excursion.

Iceland Trip was great ! Cold & Windy, but Great! Our tour manager, Oli was exceptional, as well as Stefan our driver. I realize that touring Iceland in the winter is very different than Spring & Summer. It was unique & challenging due to the weather. Loved the 3 spa experiences and the awesome waterfalls. Glad to be in Reykjavik during the festive holiday season with all the many decorations and lights throughout. We did see the Northern Lights via Boat Tour in the evening - spectacular !

My trip to Iceland was FANTASTIC. Gate 1 provided a LIFETIME EXPERIENCE by having this tour include 4 NIGHTS OF NORTHERN LIGHTS!!!! While I had seen them in 1999 in Alaska, this trip provided me with 360 degrees of DANCING LIGHTS. THANK YOU.

I can't say enough good things about our guide Linda. She is, by far, the best tour guide we've experienced on our trips. She was fun, amusing, caring, helpful, well-informed, etc. She went out of her way to help anyone that needed it, including one of our travel companions. This did not seem like a job to her but rather a "calling" to make sure everyone experienced Iceland in the best possible way. The trip was well-planned and the activities were great, but Linda made the experience much better.

My trip was fantastic. The tour guide RJ was the best I have ever had and I've been all over the world. She is special and Gate 1 is very lucky to have her. The tour was filled with non stop adventure. The hotels were wonderful and food choices were terrific. Driver Danny was a part of the trip experience and not just a driver. Using local people makes the tour 10x better. I'm still enjoying the trip through my memories.

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent Iceland tour! I wanted to specifically mention our tour guide, RJ, and driver, Daniel. They were outstanding and a big part of why we will recommend Gate 1 and book again ourselves. Warm, friendly, knowledgeable - made the trip a pleasure. I felt safe and knew we were in good hands from the start. Thanks for a memorable vacation!

Our guide Johanna is outstanding. She is friendly, very pleasant, organized and efficient. She brought us lots favorite local goodies, sang and played the piano for us. The entire group loved her BIG time. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and look forward to traveling

My trip to Iceland was great. The Center Plaza Hotel was perfectly located, the rooms were modern and comfortable and the staff was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed perfect weather. All purchased excursions were informative and fun. Reykjavík's bus system is a bit chaotic, however. I missed the presence of a tour guide! Thanks for another great value travel experience!