Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
A guided fishing day in Iceland turns fast. You’re hunting brown trout and Arctic char, then getting coached on spin or fly casting while the weather does its usual Iceland thing. I especially like the way this tour mixes skills with scenery: you’ll drive out past Thingvellir National Park and then fish river and lake … Read more
Sea angling in Reykjavík feels like therapy at sea. You start at the Old Harbour and head into Faxaflói Bay for a hands-on fishing session with an easy, friendly guide at your side. The North Atlantic isn’t something you just watch from land here—you actually get to cast, wait, react, and enjoy the ocean rhythm. … Read more
Cold water, big fish. This private fishing tour from Reykjavik targets two native species—arctic char and brown trout—in a river setting that feels far from city life. You drive out early, pass scenic stops on the way, then spend most of the day on the water fishing the Holaa River, known for supporting fish that … Read more
Private fishing in Iceland beats the usual crowded day trips. I like how this full-day outing pairs expert guidance with real time on the water, targeting native fish like Arctic char and brown trout. You’ll also get a proper scenic road break on the way, including a drive through Thingvellir National Park. My second favorite … Read more
Reykjavik fish, grilled minutes later. This sea angling trip mixes hands-on fishing with freshly BBQ’d catch and real coaching from the first cast, all while you cruise out over Faxaflói Bay. I also love how no experience is required—the crew teaches you what to do, step by step. The one catch: this is wild sea … Read more
Whales feel close here. This whale watching trip in Eyjafjörður fjord aims you at the action in a sheltered bay, where whales were about 20 minutes from Hauganes last season. The captain’s familiarity with whale patterns helps you spot humpbacks, minke, and even blue whales more often. I really like that they keep you comfortable. … Read more
Reykjavik fishing turns sea time into real-life sport. This 3-hour trip mixes a proper small-boat outing with the best part many tours skip: you actually catch, keep what you catch, and eat it. You’ll head out from the old harbor, work the lines with a local crew, then circle back for a BBQ feast in … Read more
Saltwater therapy in Reykjavik. This guided sea angling trip takes you to secret fishing spots that you won’t find on your own, with local help and a relaxed pace on the water. I especially love the small touches that make it feel like a proper outing, not just a checklist: coffee and cookies before you … 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
A warm BBQ after a cold-water battle. This Reykjavik sea trip is interesting because it mixes hands-on fishing coaching with the payoff of an onboard BBQ using your day’s catch. Even if you’ve never fished before, the crew works with you quickly, and names like Oddgeir, Stefan, and Asgeir pop up again and again in … Read more
Warm water, cold hands, big cod potential. This Reykjavik sea fishing trip is built for real action: you head into Faxaflói Bay with a crew that helps you find fish, then you finish by grilling what you catch. I like how it’s set up so you don’t need to “figure out fishing” before you arrive. … Read more