Magnetic North Travel Reviews 

We just returned from an absolutely amazing trip to Iceland, and I can’t say enough wonderful things about Magnetic North! There were 12 of us traveling together, which is a lot of people to coordinate, but they made the entire experience seem effortless.

From the accommodations and transportation to the tours and activities, everything was so well organized and thoughtfully planned. We were able to see and experience so much of this beautiful country, and every day brought something new and memorable. The best part was that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. We could simply enjoy Iceland and the time together.

Iceland itself was even more spectacular than we imagined, but what really made the trip special was how seamlessly everything came together. It’s not easy to plan a trip for 12 people with different interests and personalities, but Magnetic North absolutely delivered!

This was truly one of those trips we’ll be talking about for years to come. We made incredible memories, shared lots of laughs, and fell in love with Iceland along the way.

I would recommend Magnetic North without hesitation to anyone planning a trip to Iceland. They took what could have been a complicated trip and turned it into an unforgettable experience. We couldn’t be happier!

Everything on the trip was first rate, and in most cases exceeded our expectations. The accomodations were better then advertised, all transitions with flights and drivers was so smooth. All excursions were great and optional suggestions were excellent.

Laura took the time to get to know us and the way we wanted to spend our vacation. From there, she thoughtfully custom designed an itinerary that exceeded our expectations. An active, adventure yet romantic anniversary trip. The smallest of details included in the app to make each day sensational. Hotels, tours and dinner reservations were exceptionally planned. We would fully recommend Laura for a bucket list trip to Iceland. Heart felt thank you for a once in a lifetime memorable trip from start to finish.

Our group had an 8 day itinerary and we had no issues with any of the arrangements. Everything that was scheduled happened on a timely basis.

Great organisation and itinerary, tailored to our requests. Responded quickly with good communication when necessary. Hotels were excellent quality in good locations to enable exploration on foot. Guides gave the right amount of information and enabled us to then explore independently.

We had a fantastic time.
Working with Yasmin to craft a luxury vacation in Norway and Sweden was a delight. She was tasked to plan a trip around an already booked hiking vacation with a separate company ( Backroads) She was patient, thorough, and answered all our questions definitively. She took our ideas and elevated them using her expertise and local contacts. The execution was flawless.
We are seasoned international travelers and she exceeded our expectations!

All of the connections were smooth, hotels amazing, and the hired guides were great.
Both the food and the service at the Sommero hotel (Oslo) and Hotel Diplomat (Stockholm) were top notch.
She also took care of all internal transportation (scenic train ride and flights) for us.

We returned home just two days ago and have already asked her her help us with a Northern lights trip in the future.

Laura from Magnetic North put together a wonderful itinerary for our trip to Copenhagen and Norway. All our flights, transfers and tours/activities went smoothly. We would definitely use Laura for future travels.

We just finished an amazing three week visit to Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The trip was made special by the great planning of Magnetic North Travel. The team there put together a trip that we loved. We had incredible new experiences and saw beautiful sights. Especially wonderful was the visit to Svalbard and the time we spent on a private yacht in the Norwegian fjords. All the hotels they suggested for us were perfect and each guide was friendly and knowledgeable.

We booked a 12 day trip to Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden and Denmark) using Magnetic North as our tour company. Yasmin Herbert was our contact person and I was in frequent contact with her to finalize the details of our trip.
Both Yasmin and the team at Magnetic North did an outstanding job that exceeded our expectations. They booked our hotels, excursions, fjord cruise, airport and hotel pickups and drop offs, and made the necessary changes when there were flight disruptions. Every excursion and pickup/drop off was punctual and went off without a hitch.
A special mention about some of the excursions that we went on:
The Sunset Cruise out of Oslo (with Captain Are) is something you should splurge on as it's worth every penny (or kroner!)
The restaurants in Bergen : I highly recommend the Bryggeloftet and the Enhjorningen (Norwegian for Unicorn!)
The funicular is a must see in Bergen. Fortunately, we had good weather in Bergen, where it rains most days
The Havila cruise on the Norwegian fjords on a battery powered cruise ship was a first for us on this type of cruise ship. It was silent and smooth as glass! The food, the views of the fjords and the excursions were outstanding.
The Lydmar Hotel in Stockholm was superb, with large rooms overlooking the Baltic sea. I am an ABBA fan, and my trip would not be complete without a visit to the ABBA museum! The VASA museum is also a must see.
The 71 NYHAVN hotel is situated right on the bustling Nyhavn harbor area. Copenhagen is a lovely walkable city.
Our experience would not have been possible without the expert planning and advice of Yasmin and the whole team at Magnetic North.
I would have no hesitation in using their services again!

We had a wonderful trip to Scandinavia.We enjoyed the tour guides the transfers and the hotels .The daily guide to each place we visited was very helpful plus the availability of our contact person at Magnetic Travel.

Easy to work with. Fantastic holiday! Two weeks driving the ring road in Iceland, four days in Stockholm, then four more in Copenhagen. 10 hotels, tours, car, mineral baths. All flawlessly planned. They were so helpful and communicated throughout the trip.

The professionals at Magnetic North were outstanding. They listened to us describe the kind of trip we wanted and worked together with us to put together an itinerary. They were patient, responsive, proactive, knowledgeable, and experienced.

Alex was very respsonisve to our specific request to help us plan a trip that included high and low levels of physical mobility as one of us has imitations ot how much they can walk. He alos was reposnic=ve ro our rewuests to see non touristy places along wiht those that are tourist locations.

very well planned with our trip preferences well matched

It was a perfect family trip. Not one that will ever be forgotten. Everyone had a great time. We really loved the experience at Aurland 29/2.

Excellent Itinerary and some fun experiences made our trip to Greenland a wonderful experience. Greenland is an adventure!

Laura organised a complicated 3 week holiday for us in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland involving flights, ferries, car hire, boutique B&Bs and restaurant bookings. Everything they organised for us worked flawlessly and we had a fantastic holiday. The Magnetic North App is fantastic too and we used it every day to keep track of our itinerary. We can't recommend them highly enough!

Annie Fredvang of Magnetic North Travel was an amazing travel agent who arranged the perfect trip to Norway for us. She listened carefully and applied her expert knowledge to carefully arrange exactly what we had hoped for. From excellent hotel selections to amazing private tour guides and drivers, her selections and arrangements were top-notch.
Before the trip, she carefully and pleasantly answered all our questions about culture and tipping. On the couple of occasions when we needed minor adjustments or missed the information she had provided, she was quick to make changes or provide the information again without complaint. I would highly recommend Annie to anyone seeking to arrange a trip to Norway.

Yasmin went above and beyond my expectations. It was the first time I seeked assistance in planning a trip and was pleasantly surprised.

She answered any questions really fast and is always there to help you if you need to.

Everything was booked and there were no mistakes

Laura Greenman did a fantastic job planning and coordinating our trip to Iceland. She stayed in touch with us throughout our trip—even while on vacation with her own family! Everything was arranged for us, and the entire trip went smoothly.

We had several tours arranged, and each was better than the last. The highlights included the Midgard Superjeep tour, which took us into seldom-seen areas of the Highlands. Our guide, Markus, was knowledgeable and easygoing, making it a fantastic first day in Iceland.

Next, we visited the Westman Islands. Our ferry tickets were all taken care of, and we had a wonderful tour with Eyjatours. The guide, Ebee is quite a character and kept us entertained. The island’s history came to life, and of course, the puffins stole the show!

The zodiac tour of Glacier Lagoon was unbelievable. We’ve seen many glaciers and icebergs, but this was another dimension. The scenery was spectacular, and the tour company and guides were top-notch.

The Ingólfshöfði Puffin Tour at Hofn Farm was the icing on the cake. Really an incredible experience. However you should note that you are driven in a tractor pulled wooden wagon with no seating across a black sand plain for 20-30 minutes. We drove through a sandstorm so if you have cameras I strongly suggest you have them in protective covering. Once at the destination it is a strenuous climb up a large sand dune, not that easy for my 72 yr old body. If you have mobility issues I would rate this as a difficult and strenuous hike. Fortunately we were provided with walking sticks. However once on top, the winds died diwn and the ground was firm not sandy. And of course the puffins are everywhere. Thousands of them so close. Although I had difficulty with the journey it was well worth it. The puffin viewing was extraordinary. Being so close to thousands of puffins was truly unforgettable.

Our hotels were, for the most part, top-notch—comfortable, clean, and in most cases luxurious. Everything was nearly perfect except for the weather! But we were prepared and continued sightseeing despite temperatures around 50 degrees, clouds, and rain.

We even received an alert about bad weather and rough seas for our whale-watching tour. Based on the conditions, we decided to cancel, and amazingly, we received a full refund. That kind of flexibility and customer service was greatly appreciated.

Overall, we had a wonderful Iceland experience, and I would highly recommend Magnetic North and, especially, Laura Greenman for planning an unforgettable Iceland adventure!