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Arctic Travel Designer

Emanuela Grieco: a certified Travel Designer, specialised in the Arctic region: Iceland, Greenland, Lapland, and Svalbard.

Tailor-made and experiential travels, private or self-drive tours, activities, nature, off the tourist path destinations, honeymoons, micro cruisers, meetings with the local communities, sailing, and much more in the remote regions above the Arctic Circle.

Arctic travel Designer has been awarded as Best Personal Arctic Experience 2021 by the Lux Magazine.

Arctic Travel Designer is part of the following groups: Iceland Travel Agents, Greenland Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Arctic Travel Designer

Emanuela did an amazing job in planning our t...
Iceland | Oct 18 - Oct 25, 2026

Betty-Ann
Betty-Ann W.
Overland Park, KS | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2026

Emanuela did an amazing job in planning our trip to Iceland. She gave us an initial itinerary, which we tweaked to fit exactly what we wanted. She was easy to work with and very attentive to all our needs. She was in contact with us while we were in Iceland, to make sure everything was going well. We did have to rearrange one event and she took care of that for us! Her responses were always very quick! I would highly recommend Emanuela and her company!

Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Nov 04, 2026

Hi Betty- Ann,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan your Iceland adventure. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that we were able to tailor the itinerary to match exactly what you had in mind.

I always want my clients to feel supported throughout their journey, so it means a lot to know that you appreciated having me there whenever you needed assistance.

Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. I hope to welcome you back to Iceland or perhaps help you discover Greenland next time!

Warm regards,
Emanuela

Best tour was the ice cave tour with local gu...
Iceland | Oct 9 - Oct 15, 2026

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jessica b.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026

Best tour was the ice cave tour with local guides.is. Micheal our guide was excellent and gave us a lot of great info.
All places we stayed at were very nice.
Kimkim app and info provided by Emanuel were awesome and very useful.

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Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 19, 2026

Hi Jessica,

Thank you so much for your review! I'm delighted to hear that you and the kids loved the ice cave tour.

It was lovely to stay in touch while you were traveling, and I was happy to help when Jennifer's flight was delayed at the beginning of your trip. Luckily, we managed to sort everything out, and you all arrived smoothly in the end!

I hope you had a wonderful time in Iceland and brought home some unforgettable memories!

Warmest wishes,
Emanuela

Taking our time best decision!
Iceland | Oct 5 - Oct 13, 2026

Louis
Louis K.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

My son and I had a terrific time simply driving in this amazing country. We especially enjoyed walking on beaches and seeing ice. Sky Lagoon was very welcome before heading to the airport

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Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 19, 2026

Dear Louis,

Thank you so much for your review and your kind words!

I'm so happy to hear that you and Ian had an unforgettable father-and-son trip to Iceland, with everything you had dreamed of and carefully planned together.

It was wonderful to stay in touch while you were traveling and to follow your adventures along the way. I'm truly delighted that I could help you create such special memories together!

My best regards to you both!
Emanuela

Emanuela was wonderful in helping us plan an outer world trip to Greenland and Iceland
Iceland | Sep 11 - Sep 23, 2026

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Nancy F.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026
Emanuela was wonderful in helping us do and see everything we wanted to in Greenland and Iceland. She took to heart that we had been to Iceland and did not want to replicate anything. Emanuala took the time to understand the vibe we like so her suggestions for what attractions to see and which restaurants to try were right on the mark! Her favorites became some of ours as well!!! What's important is that she was not only knowledgeable, but also very responsive. Highly recommend her as a... Read more

Emanuela was wonderful in helping us do and see everything we wanted to in Greenland and Iceland. She took to heart that we had been to Iceland and did not want to replicate anything.

Emanuala took the time to understand the vibe we like so her suggestions for what attractions to see and which restaurants to try were right on the mark! Her favorites became some of ours as well!!!

What's important is that she was not only knowledgeable, but also very responsive. Highly recommend her as a local specialist for your guide.

Hotel Reviews
Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Reykjavík

Very comfortable and great location

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Hotel Arctic
Ilulissat
Authenticity & Character
Location
Had to take taxi everywhere
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View I'll never forget
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF
Keflavík

Kind of convenient

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They need to provide the metal carts to drag luggage the distance it was to terminal
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Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 19, 2026

Hi Nancy,

Thank you so much for your review and your kind words!

Yours was my 100th five-star review, which makes it especially meaningful to me! ❤️ And what a wonderful trip to celebrate this milestone, exploring my two favorite countries in the world: Greenland and Iceland.

I'm so happy to hear that you had such a fabulous time, and it was lovely to see the photos you shared. Thank you again for trusting me to help create this special journey with you. It truly means a lot!

Warmest wishes,
Emanuela

Book your trip with Emanuela right now. Iceland is amazing!
Iceland | Sep 25 - Sep 29, 2026

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Catherine S.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2026
Book your trip with Emanuela right now. She listened carefully to what I wanted and gave us the perfect trip. Iceland was amazing and all of the excursions were perfect for myself, sister and 82 year old mother. After a trip to the Blue Lagoon, we went on a Northern Lights trip in a Super Jeep with Thomas and lucked out by seeing a beautiful show just as we were returning to Reykjavik. The next day we did the Golden Circle with our guide Gretar and loved the geyser and waterfall. Lunch... Read more

Book your trip with Emanuela right now. She listened carefully to what I wanted and gave us the perfect trip. Iceland was amazing and all of the excursions were perfect for myself, sister and 82 year old mother. After a trip to the Blue Lagoon, we went on a Northern Lights trip in a Super Jeep with Thomas and lucked out by seeing a beautiful show just as we were returning to Reykjavik. The next day we did the Golden Circle with our guide Gretar and loved the geyser and waterfall. Lunch at the Tomato Greenhouse is a must - try the tomato IPA. The next two days were spent on the Southern Coast tour. This was a bigger group, but not too big. Our guide Christina did all she could to make our trip exceptional. The icebergs, canyons and waterfalls were amazing. I cannot recommend Kimkim or Iceland enough!

Hotel Review
Hotel Klettur
Reykjavík

The hotel Klettur was exactly what we wanted - nothing too fancy, but really nice. I took off one star because our shower didn't work on the first morning we needed it. The breakfasts were really good. The staff was helpful and nice.

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It was easy to walk anywhere.
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Activity Reviews
2 Day South Coast  tour on small group tour - Day 1
2 Day South Coast tour on small group tour - Day 1
Iceland

Our guide Christina worked tirelessly to make our trip just perfect. The sights were breathtaking.

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Northern Lights & Stargazing
Northern Lights & Stargazing
Reykjavík

Thomas took us everywhere he could to try to find us the lights. As we drove back into Reykjavik, we finally spotted them. Thomas extended the tour so we could see the incredible show. Thanks Thomas!

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Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 19, 2026

My dear Catherine,
I am so glad to read your heartwarming review about how much you, your sister and your mum enjoyed Iceland. So happy to ehar that your mum made it to Iceland and had a wonderful time, that you found great guides along the way and enjoyed your daily adventures.
Thank you again for your trust and booking your trip with me!

My best regards,
Emanuela

EPIC Iceland Adventure
Iceland | Sep 6 - Sep 12, 2026

Celeste
Celeste H.
Tustin, CA | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2026
We had such an incredible week in Iceland! I traveled with my 10-year-old son, and Emanuela did a wonderful job helping us plan a trip that had the perfect balance of adventure, sightseeing, driving, and downtime. From the beginning, Emanuela gave really thoughtful recommendations, including when to travel given that I would be self-driving with my son and the weather can be unpredictable. The itinerary was so well planned, with great hotels, manageable driving days, and a mix of... Read more

We had such an incredible week in Iceland! I traveled with my 10-year-old son, and Emanuela did a wonderful job helping us plan a trip that had the perfect balance of adventure, sightseeing, driving, and downtime.

From the beginning, Emanuela gave really thoughtful recommendations, including when to travel given that I would be self-driving with my son and the weather can be unpredictable. The itinerary was so well planned, with great hotels, manageable driving days, and a mix of experiences that we both loved.

My son unfortunately got sick right when we arrived, so we weren’t able to follow our itinerary the first day. The team was incredibly easy to reach and helped rearrange our Blue Lagoon visit for another day. It all worked out seamlessly, and we still got to experience everything we had hoped to.

And Iceland itself was absolutely spectacular. We were there right on the cusp of the season and were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights, along with the Golden Circle, glaciers, hot springs, rainbows, waterfalls, and more cute sheep than we could count. My son kept saying, “This is unreal. This is magic.” That pretty much sums up the trip.

I really appreciated Emanuela’s thoughtful planning, great recommendations, and the support when we needed it. It was such a special trip for my son and me, and one we’ll remember for a very long time!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Eyja
Reykjavik

This hotel was great. The breakfast was really nice and the location was perfect. It’s out of the core so it’s easy to drive and park but close enough that you can just walk into the town easily and see beautiful views.

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Hótel Kría
Vík

This was a beautiful hotel, great breakfast great location and views close to the school bus coffee but I think what it’s missing is some kind of central activity like a hot tub or something would’ve been nice here!

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Activity Reviews
Stable visit and  private horseback combo tour at Skeidvellir
Stable visit and private horseback combo tour at Skeidvellir
Iceland

This was so awesome the girl that did the private lesson for my son was so sweet and nice 20 years old was very good with my son listening to him and teaching him and showing him all the things very patient and kind and caring. It was definitely one of the highlights of the trip for my son. He now wants to do horseback riding regularly lol

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Geothermal bakery
Geothermal bakery
Golden Circle

This was honestly one of the coolest things we did! It was a beautiful sunny day, which was nice, and our guide was exceptionally passionate about what he was doing, and he had my son as a little helper since my son was the only child on the tour which made him feel special and made the experience much more interesting for my 10-year-old. The bread was delicious and the tour itself was just like 45 minutes and it was perfect really unique.

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Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Sep 28, 2026
Hi dear Celeste,
It was so lovely to read your kind words and to see the beautiful pictures of you and your son! ❤️
I also really enjoyed staying in touch with you while you were travelling and hearing that you were having such a wonderful time up here in Iceland.
It was especially sweet to hear that your son was chosen as the little helper during the Geothermal Bakery tour! And I’m so happy he enjoyed the horseback riding experience and the visit to the stable too. Thank you so much,... Read more

Hi dear Celeste,
It was so lovely to read your kind words and to see the beautiful pictures of you and your son! ❤️
I also really enjoyed staying in touch with you while you were travelling and hearing that you were having such a wonderful time up here in Iceland.

It was especially sweet to hear that your son was chosen as the little helper during the Geothermal Bakery tour! And I’m so happy he enjoyed the horseback riding experience and the visit to the stable too.

Thank you so much, Celeste, for your lovely words, your kindness, and for taking the time to share such a beautiful review. It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your Iceland adventure, and I hope you’ll both come back to Iceland one day! 🇮🇸❤️

Emanuela

We had an excellent trip planned by Emanuela....
Iceland | Jul 4 - Jul 15, 2026

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Manoj G.
Springfield, IL | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2026

We had an excellent trip planned by Emanuela. She was very accessible and responsive and took into account our needs and our young children’s ages in her planning. We had a great time in Iceland!

Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Sep 07, 2026
Hi Manoj,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a real pleasure helping you plan your Iceland adventure. ❤️
I’m especially happy to hear that the itinerary worked well for your family. Traveling with young children always requires a little extra thought, and I really enjoyed taking their ages, needs, and interests into consideration when putting your trip together.
Thank you also for your kind words about my responsiveness and accessibility. I truly believe that good communication...
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Hi Manoj,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a real pleasure helping you plan your Iceland adventure. ❤️
I’m especially happy to hear that the itinerary worked well for your family. Traveling with young children always requires a little extra thought, and I really enjoyed taking their ages, needs, and interests into consideration when putting your trip together.
Thank you also for your kind words about my responsiveness and accessibility. I truly believe that good communication is an important part of creating a stress-free and enjoyable trip.
I’m so glad you had a great time in Iceland, and I hope you’ll return one day to discover even more of this beautiful country! 🇮🇸

Emanuela

Emanuela provided us with an amazing trip iti...
Iceland | Aug 17 - Aug 24, 2026

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Maren R.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

Emanuela provided us with an amazing trip itinerary. I was not the easiest client to work with and asked lots of questions and did a lot of revisions and she was patient and did a great job accommodating our wants. I cannot recommend her services enough

Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Sep 07, 2026
Hi Maren,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure working with you and helping bring your Iceland trip together. 😊
I know we went through quite a few questions and revisions, but that’s exactly what tailor-made travel is all about — making sure the itinerary feels right for you and reflects what you really want to experience. I’m so happy we were able to create a trip you were excited about, and I really appreciate your trust and patience throughout the planning... Read more

Hi Maren,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure working with you and helping bring your Iceland trip together. 😊

I know we went through quite a few questions and revisions, but that’s exactly what tailor-made travel is all about — making sure the itinerary feels right for you and reflects what you really want to experience. I’m so happy we were able to create a trip you were excited about, and I really appreciate your trust and patience throughout the planning process.

Thank you again for your kind words and for recommending my services. It means a lot to me!

I hope Iceland gave you many unforgettable memories, and I’d be delighted to help you plan another adventure someday. 🇮🇸❤️

Emanuela

Amazing 5 day trip to Iceland
Iceland | Aug 10 - Aug 15, 2026

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Patricia O.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Emanuela created an excellent itinerary for our 6 days in Iceland. We had an amazing private guide who drove us to all of the sights in Iceland. We felt that we had a great deal of flexibility with our schedule. I would highly recommend Emanuela!

Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Aug 26, 2026

Hi Patricia,
it is great to hear that you and Ian had a lovely time in Iceland and you were one of the lucky ones who managed to see the eclipse in the westfjrods. Glad we found the best private driver in iceland for that!
Thank yyouo for yuor lovely words. I am so happy to read you had a great time with yuor son!
All the best,
Emanuela

Kim Kim did an excellent job!
Iceland | Aug 3 - Aug 14, 2026

Susan
Susan Y.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026
Our trip to Iceland was great. Emanuela was only a message away at anytime and we felt very supported throughout the trip. Read more

Our trip to Iceland was great. Emanuela was only a message away at anytime and we felt very supported throughout the trip.

Hotel Review
Blue Hotel Fagrilundur
Bláskógabyggd
Authenticity & Character
Location
It was so quiet and relaxing.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat
Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat
Iceland

We had a great guide and enjoyed this a great deal!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Silfra Snorkeling Adventure
Silfra Snorkeling Adventure
Golden Circle

This is so much fun!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Aug 26, 2026

Dear Susan,
I am so glad to ehar that yo had a wonderful time in Iceland.
It was easy and pleasant to stay in touch with you while you were traveling and to know you were busy enjoying Iceland.
Thank you for your heartwarming review.
I hope to have you back here again one day, there is still so much more to see!

Emanuela