Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Sólheimajökull ice is the main event. You’ll get out on a real glacier with crampons and an ice axe guidance, then trade cold adventure for warm quiet at Sky Lagoon. What I like most is the pairing: you don’t just “see” the south coast—you hike it, then recover with a proper lagoon stop. I also … Read more
One long day, big Iceland vibes. This South Coast + glacier hike combo is a smart way to see waterfalls, black sand, and ice in one stretch, with a private modified 4×4 ride that keeps the logistics simple. I especially like how the day is built around photo-heavy stops with real time on the ground, … Read more
Crampons on a real glacier change everything. Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull, and it sits in a volcanic part of Iceland that makes every step feel like you’re in the middle of a living system. I like that you don’t just look at the ice—you get on Sólheimajökull and learn as you go … Read more
Waterfalls first, glacier second. This private day tour strings together Iceland’s best-known South Coast stops and then finishes with a true glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, without the churn of a huge group. You travel with only your chosen party (up to seven), so your guide can spend real time with you instead of herding people … Read more
Ice under your feet changes everything. On Sólheimajökull near Vik, you get an up-close walk on real glacier ice with the help of a certified glacier guide. What makes it especially interesting is the combination of safety training, a small group limit of up to 12, and the glacier’s dramatic look, including the dark ash … Read more
Ice turns into something you can touch. This private expedition on Sólheimajökull takes you right onto the ice cap instead of just watching from far away. You’ll walk among crevasses, ridges, and deep blue moulins, the kind of frozen detail you can’t really capture from a viewpoint. I also love that it’s built for a … Read more
Ice climbing in Iceland is raw reality. In Skaftafell, you hike out onto Falljökull and then climb a real glacier wall with crampons, harness, and a guide who runs the rope work from start to finish. I love the small-group pace, and I love how the guides actually shape the trip around you, like one … 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
One day, five South Coast wow moments. This private 12-hour trip packs the big-name waterfalls, Vik’s black sand, and a Solheimajokull glacier hike into one smooth plan with morning pickup from Reykjavik. I like that the driving burden is handled for you, and you get real guiding time on the glacier. The main downside is … Read more
This is Iceland in one long day. You start with big South Coast icons, add a glacier walk on Sólheimajökull, then spend the evening searching for the northern lights outside Reykjavík. I love that the day is built for checklists without feeling rushed. The guides I’ve seen praised by name—Ronan and Roman on the day … Read more
Ice under your boots. This Sólheimajökull day hike turns Iceland’s glacier scenery into a hands-on adventure. You start at the base camp, get geared up with harness, helmet, and crampons, then follow a guide’s route across accessible glacier slopes for big views and ice formations you can actually get close to. The pacing is built … Read more
This glacier cave feels almost private. In Skaftafell, you trade the usual big-crowd chaos for an extra small group (max six) and a crystal-blue ice cave that’s far from the main tourist routes. You also save time with a 4×4 drive, so you spend more of your 4 hours 30 minutes actually on the ice. … Read more
Reykjavik is the easy launch point. This 12-hour day trip strings together big-name South Iceland sights with a real glacier hike you do in crampons and safety gear, led by a local glacier specialist. Hotel pickup and round-trip transit keep the focus on the scenery, not the schedule. I especially like that you’re not left … Read more
One day can feel like three trips. This private South Coast outing pairs classic Iceland photo stops with a real glacier hike, so you get variety without spending your time stitching together directions, tickets, and rental gear. Two things I really like: the safety kit is included (crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe), and the day … Read more
Glaciers feel real on your feet. This Sólheimajökull glacier hike from Vik is built for people who want big ice views without climbing complexity. You start at the parking lot, get fitted with technical glacier equipment, and spend about two hours exploring the glacier tongue with a safety-first guide. I especially like the small group … Read more