Black Ice Travel — Iceland inbound tour operator
Iceland inbound operator · inbound tour operator · based in Reykjavík · since 2014
Your Iceland inbound operator
full ground operation.
Black Ice Travel is an Iceland-based destination management company providing local operations, logistics and destination support for international travel partners. We design, contract and coordinate programs for travel agencies and tour operators — accommodation, transportation, guides, activities and ground coordination.
FIT · Groups & series · MICE & incentives · Northern Lights programs. Your clients travel under your brand; we operate Iceland.
Net trade rates · Spanish / English support · Team on the ground · Based in Reykjavík
Ground Services
Full ground services across Iceland
Agencies and tour operators hand us the Iceland side: we contract suppliers, build the itinerary and hold the program together in the field.
Accommodation
Selection and coordination of hotels, guesthouses and countryside properties across Iceland, matched to budget and to the real pace of the itinerary.
Transportation
Coordination of vehicles and drivers for transfers, day tours and full circuits, sized to group volume and season.
Guides
Spanish- and English-speaking guides with Icelandic winter field experience, assigned by group profile and program type.
Activities & Excursions
Activity contracting with vetted local operators, sequenced so the itinerary works in the field and not only on paper.
Itinerary & Program Design
Programs built on Iceland's real distances and daylight, with seasonal and budget variants so your agency can sell with confidence.
Ground Handling & Support
A team in Iceland following the program as it happens: weather, roads, supplier changes and the decisions that cannot wait until tomorrow.
Who we serve
Three program types, one team on the ground.
Travel agencies, tour operators and corporate clients hand the Icelandic side of their program to Black Ice Travel.
Destination Management Company · Reykjavík
We don't sell trips.
We design expeditions.
We have operated in Iceland since 2014. We are a local team that understands a country which shifts every hour: where the weather chooses the route, the darkness tells another story and the northern lights only appear for those who know how to wait.
Every itinerary is designed with your agency, in small groups and off the tourist trail. We walk on glaciers, chase lights through remote tracks and sleep where the sky has no competition — with logistics, transport and guides coordinated by one local partner in Iceland.
Meet the team →Ground operations
A ground operation, not a reseller.
Behind every program there is an operation: direction, coordinated drivers, Reykjavík-based coordination and a network of verified Icelandic suppliers. That is how we run groups and series with real control on the ground — not improvisation.
Real photos · Black Ice Travel operating in Iceland · 2018–2025
In Iceland since 1994, operating on-the-ground programs since 2014. Personally designs and oversees every operation. ES · EN.
Icelandic drivers coordinated by route, group and season — F-road license, arctic driving and basic rescue training.
Bookings, hotels, internal flights, daily logistics and 24h support throughout the program.
Verified Icelandic suppliers — lodging, specialized vehicles and experiences across the island.
- Base
- Reykjavík · Iceland
- Coverage
- All Iceland + Highlands
- Languages
- Español · English
- On-the-ground support
- 24 / 7
- Operational insurance
- EU public liability
- Aurora forecast
- Daily, in-house
Agencies operating with us
Hundreds of groups led
Black Ice Travel is the in-destination operator for agencies and wholesalers sending groups to Iceland. Every departure is confirmed manually to protect quality and field logistics.
Leading tours for
- Viajes Nómadas por el MundoCosta Rica
- Modo Avión CRCosta Rica
- Arctic AdventuresIceland
- Snæland TravelIceland
- Nordic VisitorIceland
- BusTravel IcelandIceland
- Tours & Activities in Iceland - Troll.isIceland
- Guide to IcelandIceland
Chasing the
northern lights.
We don't go out to find auroras: we read them. We cross cloud cover, solar activity and real darkness to move the group to the exact place where the sky will open that night. The aurora is never guaranteed — it is pursued with field judgment.
Destination Management Company
Black Ice Travel, your inbound operator in Iceland.
We are a Reykjavík-based Destination Management Company: we represent agencies, tour operators and corporate clients on the ground and execute the full program in Iceland.
Hotel and restaurant contracting, transport and drivers, certified guides, permits, insurance and 24/7 coordination: one local partner. Coordinated operations across Iceland.
We work with net trade rates, requests acknowledged within one business day and full operational control in destination — not reselling from an office abroad.
- In-house operation since 2014 · local team
- Carlos Mondragón · Founder & Head of Operations
- Icelandic contracts and suppliers
- ES / EN support · Reykjavík-based
Real reviews · TripAdvisor
What travelers say
after returning from the Arctic.
“We were lucky to have Carlos Mondragon as our guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about all things Iceland. He went out of his way to ensure everyone had an enjoyable experience and got the best Northern lights photos. One of the most memorable trips ever.”
“I've been to 33 countries and Carlos is the best guide I've ever met! He's truly an Aurora hunter. He tried so hard to make sure the group got the best chance and experience of seeing the northern lights.”
“What made him Superman special is he can find and is passionate about the northern lights, which oddly are like chasing fairies in the forest. Our guide was what made this adventure special.”
- “Carlos was a very good and informative guide to the Golden Circle stops and drove professionally on an icy day. He also had an excellent playlist.”— Omhaj · TripAdvisor · Feb. 2022
- “The 8-day tour with Carlos is just amazing — it covers all essential spots around Iceland. Carlos always goes above and beyond to introduce us to the country's stunning natural gems. He checked the weather every day and night to ensure safe driving. Definitely one of the best tours I've had.”— Monica M · TripAdvisor · Feb. 2020
- “We enjoyed a fabulous overnight tour of Iceland's South Coast with Carlos, our guide and driver. He gave us plenty of time at each site, provided thoughtful insights, handled our bookings and drove safely throughout. I recommend that you ask for Carlos as a tour guide.”— Traveler · TripAdvisor · 2019
- “We were delighted to be part of Carlos' mini-tour through Iceland's coastal Golden Circle over eight days. Carlos was very enthusiastic, introducing each attraction patiently, and his driving skills put everyone at ease. I hope to visit Iceland again soon.”— Traveler · TripAdvisor · 2020
- “Thank you so much for Carlos leading our 8-day trip. Carlos showed lots of patience to fix and smooth our journey. The journey was so fantastic and impressive — no tour member will forget this unique journey.”— Wong E · TripAdvisor · Aug. 2019
Verified TripAdvisor reviews from travelers who toured Iceland with Carlos as their guide. Over 30 travelers mention him by name on the Guide to Iceland page.
Two souls · One Iceland
Two ways to discoverIceland.
Iceland has two faces. Winter: the land of auroras. Summer: the other Iceland. Black Ice Travel knows both.
Real moments — no filters
What it feels like
when the sky opens up.
No marketing here. Just real people who endured the cold, the wind and the wait — and took home the most intense night of their lives. These are their words, not ours.
Agencies & tour operators
Send us your brief.
Dates, pax, client profile and indicative budget.
- Net rates for the trade
- One local partner. Coordinated operations across Iceland.
- Ground coordination during the trip
- Spanish and English support
We acknowledge requests within one business day. Proposal timing depends on itinerary complexity and supplier confirmations.
Travelling privately?
We also look after direct travellers and families.
The same team that operates for agencies designs private trips in Iceland. These doors lead to the personal-travel side of the site.
What travelers
ask before coming.
Honest answers about auroras, weather, reschedules and what an expedition with us includes. No promises the sky cannot keep.
Another question? WhatsApp us · +354 792 9911
Iceland has limited hotel capacity: hotels may overbook or cancel at the last minute for reasons beyond our control. We will do our best to keep what was agreed, but we reserve the right to substitute a hotel with another of equivalent or higher category in the same area. If the substitution is for a lower-category property due to causes attributable to the company, the difference is refunded. See terms
Contact
Let's design an unforgettable experience.
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