VAREN Iceland

VAREN Iceland runs private, airport transfers, lagoons & spas and more in Reykjavík, Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, starting from Flúðir, Reykjavík, Keflavík. We book them directly, so what you see here is their own availability and their own cancellation policy — at the same price you'd pay them.

“Varen | Private Tours & Transfers Varen is an Icelandic boutique operator providing private guided tours and private transfers. Formerly known as CarBuddy, we focus on reliable, expert-led travel. We handle all logistics, navigation, and timing, allowing guests to explore Iceland at their own pace.”

VAREN Iceland, in their own words — from their Bókun supplier profile.

Where they run

Reykjavík · Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon · Golden Circle · South Coast

What they do

private · Airport transfers · Lagoons & spas · Super jeeps

Booking

Instant confirmation · live availability

VAREN Iceland in numbers

Tours we sell
43
A seat costs
€44–€161across the 2 of their 43 day tours that sell a per-person seat — tickets, gear hire and transfers are left out
Hotel pickup
95%41 of 43 tours
Private departures
37priced per vehicle, not per person
Free cancellation
up to 1 days
Guided in
English
Minimum age
2+ on 12 of 43
Day tour length
0.25–14 h

All of the above is computed from VAREN Iceland's own 43 product records, not from a questionnaire. Fleet size and typical group sizes are the figures a comparison table usually shows; Bókun does not carry them, so we would be guessing, and we would rather leave a gap than fill it in.

The company behind the tours

Legal name
CarBuddy ehf.
Registered as a company
2024kennitala 650624-1060 — Icelandic company register
Registered address
Kænuvogur 55
Website
varen.is

From the operator's own Bókun vendor record. The year is when the company's registration number was issued, which is the closest thing to a founding date that can be checked at skatturinn.is; the brand may be older or younger than the company. Their own site: varen.is — same price there as here.

VAREN Iceland reviews from their own guests

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Google reviews of VAREN Iceland as a company — not of one specific tour.

  • 5.0

    Lovely hour-long cruise round the Utrecht canal. Friendly guide with lots of information about the history and people of Utrecht. Prices were very reasonable, and longer trips available if you wanted.

    Chris Allen

  • 2.0

    We Bootes a place to see the grachten in Utecht. Unfortunately there were no explanations or informations about the area or buildings at all. So Next time I would Book another ship

    Tilman Dominik

  • 5.0

    Five stars service - super nice and helpful staff We booked the boat for a bachelorette party. We had a few logistical challenges prior and on the day itself - and Varen in Utrecht staff were so helpful and kind to help us to find solutions. On th day itself, Max - our captain- went out of his way (quite literally, by picking up the bride by boat at a location that would be easily accessible by car). Moreover, as the bride wasn't able to get to the spot until 40 minutes later, Max at his own initiative even extended our time because the next reservation wasn't until half an hour later after our initial time was supposed to end. How incredibly kind is that? A million thanks to the lovely people of this company - would recommend them in a heartbeat.

    Ginney Liu

  • 5.0

    Visitors of Utrecht often forget that its canals are just as attractive as those in Amsterdam and the best way to see them is by boat. Good angles for photography as well.

    Peter M

Our guides that weigh up VAREN Iceland

Where we compare their tours with the alternatives — including when we say to book someone else.

All 43 VAREN Iceland tours

VAREN Iceland lagoon & spa visits

15 tours, from €44 per person.

VAREN Iceland

Secret Lagoon Experience Ticket

from €44 per person4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

79% below the €205 typical for lagoon & spa visits

meet at the start point · works in rain

3 h · from Flúðir · Secret Lagoon

  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book same day

Relax in the natural geothermal waters of the Secret Lagoon, Iceland’s oldest swimming pool surrounded by authentic volcanic landscapes

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Sky Lagoon Experience Ticket

from €161 per person4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

21% below the €205 typical for lagoon & spa visits

from age 12 · meet at the start point

3 h · from Reykjavík

  • Age 12+
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Enjoy a premium Sky Lagoon experience with the Skjól ritual and private changing facilities for added comfort and exclusivity

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Hvammsvik Hot Springs: Private Round Trip Transfer with 2-Hour Visit

from €601 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

from age 10 · pickup included

4 h · from Reykjavík

  • Age 10+
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

Private transfer to Hvammsvík Hot Springs with 2 hours of waiting. Your driver picks you up at your accommodation or cruise terminal, waits while you relax in the fjord-side pools and takes you back. Sedan for 1-3 or van for up to 8.

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Hvammsvik Hot Springs: Private Round Trip Transfer with 3-Hour Visit

from €667 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

from age 10 · pickup included

5 h · from Reykjavík

  • Age 10+
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

Private transfer to Hvammsvík Hot Springs with 3 hours of waiting. Your driver picks you up at your accommodation or cruise terminal, waits while you relax in the fjord-side pools and takes you back. Sedan for 1-3 or van for up to 8.

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Blue Lagoon Private Transfer & Optional Tickets - 2 Hour Visit

from €667 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · works in rain

4 h · from Reykjavík

  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

Private Blue Lagoon transfer with 2 hours of waiting. Your driver waits while you relax, and your luggage stays safe in the vehicle. Go with Keflavik Airport or round trip from your accommodation. Sedan for 1-3 or van for up to 8.

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Blue Lagoon: Private Transfer with 3-Hour Visit - Optional Entry Ticket

from €737 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · works in rain

5 h · from Reykjavík

  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

Private Blue Lagoon transfer with 3 hours of waiting. Your driver waits while you relax, and your luggage stays safe in the vehicle. Go with Keflavik Airport or round trip from your accommodation. Sedan for 1-3 or van for up to 8.

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Keflavík to Reykjavík - private tour with Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon

from €1,045 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · works in rain

6 h 30 · from Keflavík Airport

  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

Land at Keflavík and start your trip in style: a private day across the Reykjanes Peninsula, a soak in the Blue Lagoon and a first look at Reykjavík before we drop you at your accommodation.

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Golden Circle Private Tour with Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik

from €1,253 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · works in rain

12 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

Discover Iceland's Golden Circle on a private tour with your own driver-guide: Þingvellir, Icelandic horses, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið Crater, ending with a soak in the Blue Lagoon.

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Golden Circle Private Tour with Hvammsvik Hot Springs

from €1,253 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

from age 10 · pickup included

11 h · from Reykjavík

  • Age 10+
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Discover Iceland's Golden Circle on a private tour with your own driver-guide: Kerið Crater, Gullfoss, Geysir, Icelandic horses and Þingvellir National Park, ending with a soak at Hvammsvík Hot Springs.

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Silver Circle Private Tour: Glacier, Waterfalls & Hvammsvik Hot Springs

from €1,465 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · works in rain

11 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

A private Silver Circle tour from Reykjavík with your own driver-guide: Deildartunguhver, Reykholt, Hraunfossar, the Into the Glacier ice tunnel at Langjökull and a soak at Hvammsvík Hot Springs.

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Reykjavik Hotels to or from Sky Lagoon: Private Transfer by Sedan or Van

from €81 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

from age 12 · pickup included

15 min · from Reykjavík

  • Age 12+
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Skip the bus and the taxi hunt. A private driver takes you from your Reykjavik door to Sky Lagoon, and back at the time you choose. Book one way or a round trip, and add lagoon tickets at checkout.

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Reykjavik Hotels to or from Blue Lagoon: Private Transfer by Sedan or Van

from €183 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · works in rain

45 min · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book the night before

Skip the bus and the long wait at the stop. A private driver takes you from your Reykjavik door to the Blue Lagoon, and back at the time you choose. Book one way or a round trip, and add lagoon tickets at checkout.

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Reykjavik: Private Snaefellsnes Peninsula with Hvammsvik Hot Springs

from €1,385 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · works in rain

13 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

A private day on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula from Reykjavík with your own driver-guide: Arnarstapi, Djúpalónssandur, Saxhóll Crater and Kirkjufell, ending with a soak at Hvammsvík Hot Springs on the way back.

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South Coast Private Tour with Laugaras Lagoon

from €1,385 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · works in rain

12 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book the night before

Experience Iceland’s stunning South Coast on this private tour from Reykjavik. Visit waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers, and enjoy a relaxing stop at Laugaras Lagoon.

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VAREN Iceland airport transfers

6 tours.

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Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Reykjavik: Private Arrival Transfer by Sedan or Van

from €183 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

45 min · from Keflavík Airport

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book the night before

Start your Iceland trip the easy way: your private driver meets you in the arrivals hall at Keflavík Airport with a name sign, helps with your luggage and takes you straight to your accommodation in Reykjavík. Sedan for 1-3 or van for up to 8 passengers.

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Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport (KEF): Private Departure Transfer by Sedan or Van

from €183 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

55 min · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book the night before

Finish your Iceland trip without stress: your private driver picks you up at your door in Reykjavík, helps with your luggage and takes you straight to Keflavík Airport. Sedan for 1-3 or van for up to 8 passengers.

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Keflavik Airport (KEF) to or from Reykjavik: Private Transfer by Sedan or Van

from €183 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

45 min · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book the night before

Skip the shuttle bus and taxi queue. A private driver meets you at KEF arrivals with your name on a tablet and takes you straight to your door in Reykjavik - or the other way round for your flight home.

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Golden Circle Private Tour from Keflavik Airport

from €1,201 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

9 h · from Selfoss

  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book same day
  • Private

Golden Circle private tour starting straight from Keflavik Airport: your own driver-guide meets you at arrivals, luggage on board, Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss before drop-off at your Reykjavik hotel.

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Golden Circle Private Tour from Keflavik Airport

from €1,224 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

9 h · from Keflavík Airport

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

Start your Iceland trip on the Golden Circle, straight from Keflavík Airport, with your own driver-guide: Þingvellir National Park, Öxarárfoss, Icelandic horses, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið Crater, ending at your accommodation.

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VAREN Iceland super jeep tours

4 tours.

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Private Land Rover Defender Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik (Super Jeep 4x4)

from €1,481 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

8 h 30 · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

A private Golden Circle day in a Land Rover Defender super jeep with your own driver-guide: Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerid crater, entry ticket included. Up to 5 guests, one price per vehicle.

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Golden Circle Evening Tour by Land Rover Defender Super Jeep: Midnight Sun Adventure

from €1,495 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

6 h 30 · from Reykjavík

  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

A private evening Golden Circle tour by Super Jeep in the soft light of the midnight sun: Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir and Kerið, away from the daytime crowds.

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VAREN Iceland boat tours

3 tours.

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Reykjavik Hotels to or from Reykjavik Cruise Port: Private Transfer by Sedan or Van

from €84 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

15 min · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book the night before

Private transfer between your accommodation in Reykjavík and your cruise ship. Your driver meets you with a name tablet, helps with your luggage and takes you straight to your ship or accommodation. Sedan for 1-3 or van for up to 8.

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Keflavik Area Hotels to or from Reykjavik Cruise Port: Private Transfer by Sedan or Van

from €202 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

45 min · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book the night before

Private transfer between your hotel in the Keflavík area and your cruise ship. Your driver meets you with a name tablet, helps with your luggage and takes you straight to your ship or hotel. Sedan for 1-3 or van for up to 8.

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Keflavik Airport (KEF) to or from Reykjavik Cruise Port: Private Transfer by Sedan or Van

from €202 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

55 min · from Reykjavík

  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book the night before
  • Private

Private transfer from Keflavík Airport to your cruise ship, or from your ship to your flight. Your driver meets you with a name tablet, helps with your luggage and takes you straight there. Sedan for 1-3 or van for up to 8 passengers.

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VAREN Iceland northern lights tours

3 tours.

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Northern Lights Private Hunt: Your Vehicle, Your Pace, from Reykjavik

from €1,092 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · evening

4 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book the night before

A private 4-hour northern lights hunt from Reykjavik with your own driver-guide, who follows the forecast to find the clearest sky that night. Hot chocolate included.

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Northern Lights by Super Jeep: Private Tour from Reykjavik

from €1,319 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · evening

4 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book the night before

A private 4-hour northern lights hunt from Reykjavik in a Super Jeep with your own driver-guide, who follows the forecast to find the clearest sky. Hot chocolate included.

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VAREN Iceland snorkelling & diving tours

1 tour.

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Golden Circle Private Tour with Silfra Snorkeling from Reykjavik

from €1,253 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

from age 12 · pickup included

10 h · from Reykjavík

  • Age 12+
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Discover Iceland's Golden Circle on a private tour with your own driver-guide: snorkel between continents in Silfra, then Þingvellir, Icelandic horses, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið Crater.

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VAREN Iceland snowmobile tours

1 tour.

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Private Golden Circle with Snowmobile Ride from Reykjavik

from €1,253 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

from age 6 · pickup included

11 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

Discover Iceland's Golden Circle on a private tour with your own driver-guide: Þingvellir, Icelandic horses, Geysir, Gullfoss, a snowmobile ride on Langjökull glacier and Kerið Crater.

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VAREN Iceland food & drink tours

1 tour.

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Private South Coast Tour and Viking Story Night with Icelandic Tasting

from €1,484 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · works in rain

12 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

A private South Coast afternoon from Reykjavík with waterfalls, a glacier and a black sand beach, ending at a horse farm for the Viking Story Night: sagas by candlelight, Icelandic horses and a traditional tasting.

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VAREN Iceland city tours

1 tour.

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Reykjavik City Airport (RKV) to or from Hotel: Private Transfer by Sedan or Van

from €66 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · works in rain

15 min · from Reykjavík

  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book same day
  • Private

Flying to Akureyri, Egilsstadir or Isafjordur? A private driver takes you between Reykjavik City Airport (RKV) and your door, with your name on a tablet and help with your bags. One way or round trip.

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VAREN Iceland puffin tours

1 tour.

Other VAREN Iceland tours

7 tours.

VAREN Iceland

Golden Circle Private Tour with Kerid Crater

from €1,191 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

8 h · from Reykjavík

  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

Discover Iceland's Golden Circle on a private tour from Reykjavík with your own driver-guide: Þingvellir National Park, Öxarárfoss, Icelandic horses, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið Crater, at your pace, with door-to-door pickup.

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Golden Circle Private Evening Tour: Chasing the Midnight Sun

from €1,209 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

6 h 30 · from Reykjavík

  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

Experience Iceland's Golden Circle in the quiet evening hours on a private tour: Þingvellir, Icelandic horses, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið Crater, with fewer crowds and soft summer light.

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Private South Coast Waterfalls, Beach and Glacier Tour from Reykjavik

from €1,316 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

11 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

Explore Iceland's South Coast on a private tour from Reykjavík with your own driver-guide: Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull glacier, Dyrhólaey, Reynisfjara and Vík, at your pace, with door-to-door pickup.

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Snaefellsnes Private Tour At Iceland’s West Coast of Wonders

from €1,316 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

Moderate · pickup included

10 h 30 · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on a private tour from Reykjavík with your own driver-guide: seals at Ytri Tunga, Búðir, Arnarstapi, Djúpalónssandur, Saxhóll Crater and Kirkjufell, at your pace, with door-to-door pickup.

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Private Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach Tour with Your Choice of Stops

from €1,569 per vehicle4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included

14 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

A private full-day tour from Reykjavík to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach with your own driver-guide, plus two South Coast stops of your choice, at your pace, with door-to-door pickup.

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Questions about booking VAREN Iceland

Is it cheaper to book VAREN Iceland directly?

No. We sell VAREN Iceland's tours at the price they set, through their own booking system, so the seat costs the same here as on their site. What you get here in addition is one checkout for every tour in your trip, whoever runs it, and one place to turn if plans change.

Does VAREN Iceland pick up from hotels?

41 of their 43 tours include a pickup service; the rest start at a meeting point. Each tour page says which, and pickup is chosen at checkout.

What is VAREN Iceland's cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. The exact window is printed on every tour page and in your confirmation, and a refund goes back to the card you paid with.

Where do VAREN Iceland tours start?

Their departures we sell start from Flúðir, Reykjavík, Keflavík, Hvolsvöllur. Check the map on each tour page for the exact meeting point.

Which languages are VAREN Iceland tours guided in?

Guidance is in English, according to their own product records. Where a tour is audio-guided rather than led by a person, the tour page says so.

Is there a minimum age on VAREN Iceland tours?

Yes, on 12 of their 43 tours, the lowest being 2. The rest set no minimum. The planner filters by your youngest traveller if you give it ages.

How is VAREN Iceland rated?

4.5 out of 5 on Google from 126 reviews of the company. That is the operator's score, not a rating of any one tour; our own guests' reviews of their tours, where we have them, are shown on this page and on the tour pages.

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