Who we are and what we do
As a specialized tour operator for trips to the Nordic countries, we take our guests to the most beautiful natural wonders of Iceland, Greenland and Scandinavia. Whether in summer, winter, by car, on horseback or dog sled, for sea angling or to go on a cruise - we plan and organize tailor-made trips for different target groups.
In addition, we use our expertise in planning incentives and events, as well as organizing programs for companies, clubs and conferences - for more than 23 years.
From beginning to end, our experienced travel experts are at your side. With our locations in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and Germany, we are also represented in our source markets and always offer you the best service possible.
The owners
Gudmundur Kjartansson - CEO / Chief Executive Officer
Gudmundur was born and raised in Iceland, and moved to Hamburg, Germany in 1992. He is CEO and founder of Iceland ProTravel. His goal is to show the world how amazing Iceland is, and he wants all travelers to make good experiences. In his spare time he likes to pursue his hobby as a pilot for light aircrafts or spends time with his family.
Ann-Cathrin Bröcker - COO / Chief Operating Officer
Anka, the co-founder of IPT discovered her love for Iceland in 1995, when the Luxembourg-born advertising and marketing expert visited the island for the first time. She is still amazed by the beauty of the country, and the Icelandic way of life. She covers some of the business tasks with her experience in e-commerce, PR and marketing as well as in sales, especially group and incentive travel.
Mission Statement
- We want to create the best possible experience for our customers, by offering them tailor-made vacations in Iceland, Scandinavia and Greenland. Our goal is to keep our customers happy and to support them every step on the way to their dream vacation, from beginning to end. We work hard to find out what the customer wants, needs, and what fits his requirements.
- We believe that every person deserves a perfect break, and because of that we only offer trips and experiences of highest quality. In addition, we care deeply about Iceland and its people, and make sure that we support sustainable tourism, create new workplaces, and help people getting to know the different culture, whenever we can.
Organizational Chart
We are specialized tour operators focusing on Iceland, Scandinavia and Greenland.
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ISLAND PROTRAVEL DANMARK APS
Postboks 229
DK-0900 København CTel. +45 3215 5945
www.islandprotravel.dk
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IPT ISLAND PROTRAVEL GMBH
Usterstrasse 56
CH-8620 WetzikonTel. +41 (0) 43 497 0481
www.islandprotravel.ch
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ICELAND PROTRAVEL LTD.
The Old Workshop
1 Ecclesall Road South
GB-Sheffield S11 9PATel. +44 (0) 800 032 1630
www.icelandprotravel.co.uk
ISLAND PROTRAVEL SCAN AB
Box 23006
SE-10435 StockholmTel. +46 (0)8-5541 0085
www.islandprotravel.se
Our history
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2003
Island ProTravel Germany
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2004
Island ProTravel Switzerland
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2005
Island ProTravel Holding
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2006
Iceland ProTravel UK
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2007
Iceland ProTravel IS & Island ProTravel Sweden
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2008
Island ProTravel Denmark
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2011
Island ProTravel Norway
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2012
Iceland ProFishing
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2013
Norway ProTravel and Island Tours Switzerland
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2014
Iceland ProCruises
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2015
Iceland ProInvestment
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2016
Iceland ProServices
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2017
Island Tours Germany
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2019
Nordic Holidays
2003
Island ProTravel Germany
It all started in Hamburg, with the founding of Island ProTravel by Gudmundur Kjartansson and Ann-Cathrin Bröcker, who teamed to establish a specialized tour operator for trips to Iceland and Greenland.
2004
Island ProTravel Switzerland
The Swiss team with Adalsteinn Hjartarson as managing director joined Island ProTravel one year after the company's founding. Its office is based in Wetzikon.
2005
Island ProTravel Holding
All companies of the Iceland ProTravel Group are now part of the established IPT Holding.
2006
Iceland ProTravel UK
IPT extended its locations further, with the opening of an office based in the United Kingdom, to manage the high demand of British travelers appropriately.
2007
Iceland ProTravel IS & Island ProTravel Sweden
The IPT group had reason to celebrate two exciting new openings in one year, with offices in Reykjavik and Stockholm. From now on we can serve incoming guests directly in our destination coutnry.
2008
Island ProTravel Denmark
A Danish team joins the Island ProTravel Group in Copenhagen, to expand the Scandinavian market and offices.
2011
Island ProTravel Norway
Island ProTravel opens up a new market with the founding of IPT Norway, based in Oslo.
2012
Iceland ProFishing
Due to the high demand and interest in fishing trips to Iceland, IPT establishes a new company, specialized in fishing trips in the Westfjords of Iceland.
2013
Norway ProTravel and Island Tours Switzerland
The IPT Group can celebrate two company foundations in one year again. Norway ProTravel in Hamburg is the newly established tour operator specialized in travel packages to Scandinavia. With the integration of Island Tours Switzerland a new Iceland and Scandinavia specialist takes care of individual travelers.
2014
Iceland ProCruises
Iceland ProCruises proudly charters the cruise ship “Ocean Diamond” as the first Icelandic company offering “soft-expedition” cruises to Iceland and Greenland.
2015
Iceland ProInvestment
Iceland ProInvestment is founded.
2016
Iceland ProServices
Iceland ProServices is founded in Reykjavik, as our clearing house and service department for our clients on site.
2017
Island Tours Germany
IPT extends its product portfolio further with the acquisition of Island Tours in Karlsruhe, Germany, our Iceland specialist focusing on individual travelers.
2019
Nordic Holidays
IPT acquires nordic holidays, our latest Nordic travel specialist, with winter in Lapland being the heart of the product portfolio.
10 reasons to travel with us
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The legal aspects
If you book with any company of the Iceland ProTravel Group, you are making reservations with a local business registered in your own country, where the laws and regulations of this country apply. In case of problems, it is of course much easier to take care of your case instead of contacting companies abroad, where maybe other laws and regulations may apply.
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Our team and excellent knowhow
The Iceland ProTravel Group is staffed with Icelanders and international travel experts who have excellent knowledge about Iceland, Scandinavia and Greenland, and vast experience in selling these unique destinations. By booking with us, you can be sure you are getting the best quality and value for your money.
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The products
Over the years, we have been selecting a good mixture of services and products in Iceland, Scandinavia and Greenland, for a reasonable and fair price/quality ratio. We do check out personally all the services we are selling, in order to make sure that our clients are getting the right and fair services they are paying for. We don't only sell fixed packages, we also tailor make your individual trip. Just contact us and let us know what you need! -
We inform you closely about the products
On our websites and in our brochures you will find good and helpful information about the products we are selling. If you want to have more information about certain services, please contact us for more details. -
Guarantee funds - we secure your money
We have the obligatory local money guarantee insurance (e.g. ATOL in the UK, Reisepreis-Sicherungsschein in Germany), which secures your money in case we or any of our service providers go bankrupt. Please note that when you book individual services directly on the web, you may not have a guarantee in case of bankruptcy.
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Prices
The companies of the Iceland ProTravel Group are among the leading tour operators abroad, selling trips to Iceland and Scandinavia with offices in 6 countries. Due to the volume of services we buy in our destinations, we can guarantee our customers the best value for the money available. We don't necessarily always want to offer the cheapest prices on the market, but we will definitely offer the best price/value products available. Our prices are very competitive to what you find on the web for the same quality. -
We speak your language and we are in your country
In all of our offices you will find a person who speaks your language, who avoids all misunderstanding and problems. You can call us, write us or visit us in our offices or on several public travel fairs in your country. -
Payments terms and flexibility
Our payment terms are the same which generally apply in your country. We don't expect you to pay the full amount for packages when you book the services, which is the case in many online bookings. We are very flexible and do not charge high fees for changing individual items. Our refund policy for services you could not use or for some other reasons you were not able to attend, is very flexible. -
Travel documents
Neither Iceland and Greenland, nor Scandinavia are cheap destinations, and we don't want to sell them as such. Our clients pay a fair price for the products we are selling, and therefore they have the right to receive good and valuable travel documents. We put great emphasis on sending you quality travel documents which you can use to prepare your trip, and use while traveling there. -
Our own Iceland ProTravel Service Office in Iceland
Iceland ProTravel is the only tour operator abroad which is running a full year service office in Iceland. We offer a meet and great service and a 24/7 emergency telephone in case you need any help, or if you have any questions during your journey to Iceland. This office also sells a variety of local excursions, and you are of course welcome to visit our Reykjavik based office.