Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Fast boats, big wildlife energy. This whale-watching ride feels like a proper ocean rollercoaster, thanks to a 880 hp setup and quick runs that can get you to the action fast. I also love the way the boat is set up for real comfort: padded seats with shock mitigation make the ride easier on your … Read more
Two worlds in one Iceland outing. You get a guided whale-watching cruise with heated indoor cabins and warm flotation overalls, then FlyOver Iceland, a motion-based ride with wind and scent effects. I really like the realism of the whale boat experience and the way the guide explains what you’re seeing out on the water. One … 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
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
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
Reykjavik glows in the dark. This Northern Lights boat tour takes you off the Reykjavik shoreline and onto the North Atlantic to hunt for the aurora borealis, with the city’s lights behind you and big night-sky views ahead. It’s a guided outing built for comfort and for getting far enough from town to let the … Read more
Night fireworks look better from water. This New Year’s Eve boat cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour turns the midnight scramble into a bay-view countdown, with a calm stretch away from the streets. You get practical comfort for Icelandic cold: warm blankets, restrooms, and on-board Wi‑Fi so you can send a happy new year message from … Read more
Midnight looks better from the water. This New Year’s Eve fireworks cruise turns the cold wait into a cozy plan, with coveralls and a warm indoor saloon. Two things I really like: you get a Champagne glass for the toast at midnight, and you’re out on Faxaflói Bay far enough to see fireworks over Reykjavik’s … Read more
Icebergs turn the volume down on everything else. This Fjallsarlon basecamp adventure strings together three glacier-focused stops: a boat ride through the lagoon, a hike on Fjallsjokull, and a bumpy (fun) jeep ride back with new views of Vatnajokull. What I like most is the small-group limit of 10, which keeps the pace relaxed and … Read more
This is the kind of New Year’s plan that changes your whole angle on the city. A motor yacht takes you out from Reykjavik for a Northern Lights search, then brings you back in close for the fireworks peak just off shore. It’s short, focused, and built around one big night. I especially like two … Read more
That fast, fjord-bounce feeling starts early. This 2-hour RIB ride from Akureyri aims straight at Eyjafjord whale country, where you zoom out onto the water instead of spending your whole trip stuck in one slow spot. It’s built for active nature lovers who want close-up wildlife views, plus live guidance in English. I especially like … Read more
This is a volcanic day with zero car stress. I love how this small-group tour stitches together Iceland’s most dramatic sights around Mývatn, from the quick walk to Goðafoss to the big-force thunder of Dettifoss. I also like the cruise-day timing built around getting you back to Akureyri, plus the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle … Read more
Two tame thrills, one wild day. This 8-hour combo pairs an Icelandic horse ride through rugged countryside near Reykjavík with a 3-hour whale watching cruise in Faxaflói Bay. It’s built for people who want big nature moments without juggling two separate tours. What I love most is how the horse part actually works for different … Read more
Quad bikes and whales in one day. I like this Iceland combo because it gives you Reykjavik Peak panoramic views and then a guided whale watching cruise on Faxafloi Bay. The two-part plan is a smart use of time in the city. One thing to consider: the day is long, and whale sightings are never … Read more
A smooth airport day starts before you ever reach security. This private transfer takes you from the cruise ship terminal area in Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport, fast and with a professional driver waiting for your group. I like two things most here: the easy, private pickup that keeps you from herding with strangers, and … Read more