Please note: As of the 25th of February 2022, more relaxed domestic restrictions have been put in place across Iceland. See report here. In effect, ALL restrictions have been lifted for social gatherings, mask wearing, social distancing and border control and testing. However, you may still have testing requirements upon departure based on the country you are flying to (consult your airline and country of origin rules).
Information on Hidden Iceland Tours & COVID-19
Before we begin, Hidden Iceland would like to say a big thank you to all our guests, past and present, who are standing by us and showing their support during these unprecedented times of COVID-19. Whether you have already joined us and continue to promote our great service, or you are patiently waiting to rearrange that planned trip, THANK YOU! We are truly grateful for your business and support.
Flexible Cancellation Policies! You can plan and book your tour with confidence with our flexible cancellation policies. Our Day Tours can be cancelled with as little as 24 hours notice before the tour to get a full refund. Our Multi-day (overnight) and individual Private Tour bookings can receive a 90% refund with more than 7 days notice of cancellation before the tour.
However, all tours can be moved and rescheduled for no charge, avoiding any fees if you are not able to travel for any reason. So if you are unsure as to when you are able to travel, but want to plan something to look forward to for when the restrictions do ease, then you can book with us knowing your trip can be moved at no charge. So you can continue to look forward to that dream Iceland trip without stress! Read through the details of our cancellation policies here.
Rules for those with a Vaccine or Antibodies (updated 25th of February 2022) As always, please look at the official government COVID-19 website for a full update.
As of the the 25th of February 2022, the Icelandic government have confirmed that anyone (worldwide) will be able to travel to Iceland without quarantine or border testing.
What if I’m travelling with my children? As above.
Have you been Vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19? For now, you can enter Iceland whether you are vaccinated or not.
Does it matter if I’ve not been vaccinated? For now, all people (worldwide) are able to visit Iceland freely without restrictions or quarantine.
Still Unsure? Get in touch! These restrictions are subject to change and have no bearing on your country of origin’s rules and regulations. Read on for what Hidden Iceland is doing in response to COVID-19.
Hidden Iceland measures due to COVID-19
Taking into consideration the spread of COVID-19, we at Hidden Iceland are doing everything we can to minimize the risk of infection on our tours, following the guidelines of our health authorities, so that you can enjoy your adventure with an ease of mind.
We have reviewed our tour operations with safety of our guests and employees. Below is what we are doing, and require you to do, to maintain yours and our guides safety:
Limiting physical contact is an easy and effective way to minimise the risk of infection. Although there are no restrictions in place it is still best to err on the side of caution when possible.
We have placed sanitising stations by the entrance of the vehicle and we please ask that you sanitise your hands when entering and leaving the vehicle as well as practicing hand washing when possible throughout the day
All Hidden Iceland guides are fully vaccinated.
All shared contact surfaces in the vehicle are cleaned with disinfectant after each tour (as always).
In addition to the points above, Hidden Iceland is a part of an initiative by the Icelandic Tourist Board which is based on a foreign model called Clean & Safe. It is important to adapt to this new reality and that the tourism operators welcome customers in a safe and responsible way. Read more about the project here.
What can you do?
Use of masks is no longer mandatory but is considered a good idea when indoors or in close proximity to other travellers when social distancing requirements cannot be followed.
Avoid unnecessary physical contact when possible.
If you need to sneeze or cough, try to do it into your elbow or in a napkin.
Use of hand sanitisers whenever available.
Follow common guidelines for sanitation and measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 (WHO, CDC, UK NHS).