Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
This is the kind of Iceland trip that feels quietly wild. A sit-on-top kayak down the calm Svartá River puts you close to the action: you paddle, you drift, and the scenery keeps changing without the stress. I like that the trip is easy to join at any skill level, with clear instructions and steady … Read more
Goðafoss makes a quick impression. This short tour from Akureyri Port pairs the sheer power of Goðafoss Waterfall with the practical, hands-on feel of Laufás Museum turf houses. I like how the guide ties what you see to Icelandic culture and everyday life, not just dates and directions. The main drawback is also the point: … Read more
Akureyri rewards people who walk. This 3-hour city walk with local food connects the town’s small-day rhythm to what people actually eat in North Iceland. I like the way the route mixes street-level sights with food stops, not just photos-and-plans. I also like that you’re with a live guide (English) who explains how the town … Read more
Movie fans, this walk is for you. This Húsavík tour turns Netflix’s Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga into something you can actually stand inside—real streets, real harbor angles, and real photo spots tied to the film’s moments. It’s a guided walking experience with context that makes the movie references feel like local stories, not … Read more
Mývatn feels hands-on with a real guide. This small-group tour from Akureyri strings together the top geothermal and volcanic stops around Lake Mývatn, with explanations that connect the scenery to eruptions long past. I like the hotel pickup setup because it makes an early start painless, and I also love how the guide keeps the … Read more
Northern Iceland can feel big and busy. This private tailor-made day tour is built to tame that chaos. You start in Akureyri, ride out with round-trip transport, and let your guide shape the timing around your pace and the day’s conditions. The whole idea is simple: less planning, more time for the big geology—lava, steam, … Read more
Lake Mývatn is the kind of place that makes you stop talking. This private tour strings together five major geothermal sites with a real-time guide who can explain what you’re seeing and why it happened so long ago. I especially like the door-to-door pickup from your Akureyri hotel and the private-guide flexibility that lets you … Read more
Cold water, fast rapids, no chill. This is one of those rare half-day activities that feels like a full day in the best way. You’ll tackle 16 km of the East glacial canyon river, hitting rapids with big, memorable names like Alarm Clock and the Green Room, then end with warm food and a hot … Read more
Godafoss meets bubbling mud. That is the deal on this cruise-day run from Iceland’s north coast. You’ll cover Godafoss plus the best of Lake Myvatn’s geothermal zone in one tight, guided loop that’s built for ship schedules. I like that the tour mixes big wow-factor stops with quick hands-on time in places like Námaskarð, where … Read more
Húsavík moves at a walk pace. This short guided stroll takes you through old Husavík with the kind of details that are hard to spot on your own. You’ll hit the town’s iconic sites, then keep going through gardens and viewpoints for easy photo stops. I especially like the mix of places with clear purpose. … Read more
Mývatn is the kind of place that looks unreal. This private day tour from Akureyri packs Godafoss and the geothermal world around Lake Mývatn into a tight 5 to 6 hours, with pickup and drop-off handled for you. I like the clear stop order and the way you get both big-name scenery and smaller geothermal … Read more
A quick ride to the Water of the Gods. Goðafoss is tied to the christening of Iceland, and the private format makes it feel relaxed instead of rushed. I love the easy timing (about 2 hours 30 minutes with a full hour at the falls) and I love that your driver may build in extra … Read more
Hvanndalabjarg looks different from water. This boat trip from Siglufjörður turns the fjord into your classroom, with wooden boat time, story stops, and a finish at Hvanndalabjarg, Iceland’s highest sea cliff. You’re out for about 2.5 hours, guided in English, with a small group capped at 20. I love how much you get from the … Read more
Rafting in Iceland has a way of changing your mood fast. This trip on the West Glacial River mixes big canyon scenery with a practical, guide-led day plan that keeps the experience friendly for families. What I like most is how the route feels both scenic and action-ready, with time on the water, a warm … Read more
Aurora night in Akureyri feels like a plan. This Northern lights photography tour is built around leaving city light behind and heading out toward darker skies, with a late evening start that gives you real time under the stars. I love the hotel pickup, which keeps the first part of the night simple. I also … Read more