Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
You get a dose of Iceland outdoors, but with the comfort of a small group and a real warm welcome at the barn. This Sleipnir evening ride is built around the light of Nordic summer, when you head out in the golden hours and come back ready to warm up. You’re on well-trained Icelandic horses, … Read more
Midnight sun turns whale watching into theater. This premium evening cruise zips out of Reykjavík’s Old Harbour on a small RIB boat so you can chase wildlife during the bright summer night hours. You’ll look for whales and dolphins offshore, then pivot for puffins around the wind-beaten islands just off the city. Two things I … Read more
A good night starts with lava and ends with aurora luck. This tour runs a tight plan for both: a guided caving stop at Raufarhólshellir and then a forecast-driven drive for the Northern Lights. I like that it’s built for real-time conditions, so you’re not just sitting around waiting. Two standout parts for me are … Read more
Reykjavik tastes better when someone else plans it. This evening food-and-drink tour takes you through central Reykjavik with a local guide, stopping at five places to sample Icelandic bites and drinks. You’ll also pick up the small stuff that’s hard to figure out on your own, like how local beer culture got so weird and … Read more
Food tastes better with a story. This small-group Reykjavik evening walk mixes included bites and drinks with real local context as you pass Old Town landmarks like Arnarhóll and Rainbow Street. I especially love how the guide weaves Icelandic history into the route, not just the food. It’s priced higher than a casual snack stop, … Read more
Seeing auroras takes a little teamwork. This Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik is built around one idea: get you away from city glow and into the best possible sky conditions, then help you scan, shoot, and understand what you’re seeing. You’ll ride out by comfortable coach with a professional guide, get explanations on the … Read more