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Iceland Encounter celebrates 15th anniversary
February 2, 2024 Iceland Encounter celebrates its 15th anniversary today. Husband-and-wife team Kristin Bjornsdottir and Erling Aspelund started the company…
Recent Volcanic Activity
January 20, 2024, Iceland continues to be a safe destination for travelers despite the recent volcanic eruption near Grindavík on Reykjanes Peninsula. Key takeaways…
Podcast Interview with Erling Aspelund
Iceland Encounter co-owner Erling Aspelund is honored to have been one of the first guests on Luxury Travel Insider, a new podcast featuring interviews with luxury travel leaders...
Iceland Encounter Goes Carbon Neutral
Iceland Encounter has signed a contract with the Icelandic Carbon Fund (ICF) to achieve carbon neutrality. The contract calls for Iceland Encounter to balance all carbon emissions caused...
Iceland Encounter Receives Quality Certification
Iceland Encounter is proud to announce that it is now a certified member of the official quality assurance system for Icelandic tourism, known as VAKINN. To qualify, companies must adhere...