Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
That blue ice can mess with your brain. The Katla Ice Cave tour from Vík is built around one goal: getting you safely inside an ice cave that forms where Kötlujökull glacier ice has been slowly moving over volcanic Katla. You’ll ride out by superjeep, use the safety gear provided, and walk the snowy approach … Read more
A good horse ride in Iceland comes down to two things: the horses and the guide. This private 3-hour tour is built around both, with sweeping rural scenery and supervision that actually helps you enjoy the ride. You’ll get Icelandic-horse magic too, including the gait tourists talk about once they feel it. I love that … Read more
Salt air, steady lines, and instant dinner. This Reykjavik sea-angling cruise takes you into Faxaflói, Iceland’s famous fishing grounds, then turns your catch into a hot meal right after you land it. What I like most is the hands-on help. The crew teaches you how to fish well, and they do it with the kind … Read more
This glacier hike feels otherworldly. On Sólheimajökull near Vík, you walk onto compacted blue ice with a certified guide, then spend real time looking at the glacier’s changing face and learning how it forms. On clear days, you can even spot the ice-covered volcano Eyjafjallajökull in the distance, which adds a lot of wow without … Read more
Ice underfoot at Skaftafell. This Vatnajökull glacier hike is one of those Iceland tours where you’re not just looking at ice—you’re learning to walk on it. You’ll get up close to crevasses and other ice features while your guide explains how glaciers form and keep shifting. Two things I especially like: the certified glacier guide … Read more
Reykjavik whales feel surprisingly close. This 3-hour cruise heads out into Faxaflói bay year-round, with real chances to see humpbacks and other marine life off the city’s Old Harbour. It’s built for both summer light and winter drama, with constant scouting and expert guidance when the water starts paying off. What I like most is … Read more
Whales turn a cold fjord into a real show. This 3-hour classic whale watching tour from Akureyri takes you into Eyjafjörður, a long glacier fjord, with the goal of spotting humpback whales (and sometimes more). You sail out on a specially-modified, high-speed sightseeing boat, guided by trained whale spotters who explain what you’re seeing as … Read more