Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Rowdy birds. Quiet water. Good gear. This 2-hour sea kayak outing in Stykkishólmur is one of the better ways to see Breiðafjörður Bay from sea level. I love the combo of the shipwreck stops (including the eerie Thorgeir) and the wildlife angle, especially the chance to see white-tailed eagles overhead or nesting on the islands. … Read more
Kirkjufell looks different from a kayak. This 3-hour midnight sun outing pairs a guided paddle with nonstop mountain views, starting from the shoreline and working your way toward Seal Skerry. I like that you get a real orientation first, so you can focus on the scenery and the wildlife instead of fighting your kayak. I … Read more
Kirkjufell is waiting the whole time. This half-day tour hits Iceland’s biggest picture-postcard moments in just 5 hours: Kirkjufell with Kirkjufellsfoss, the black-sand shore of Djúpalónssandur, the basalt rock pinnacles at Lóndrangar, plus Arnarstapi’s cliffside village vibe and the black church at Búðir. I especially love how the stops stay focused on a few headline … Read more
Mt. Kirkjufell looks different from a kayak. In Grundarfjörður, this 2-hour guided paddle takes you close to wildlife at Seal Skerry and lets you see Kirkjufell from multiple angles, not just from a roadside viewpoint. Your guide (often people like Reda, Greg, and Sony) shares local stories as you work your way along the coast—Game … Read more
Snæfellsnes in one long day is a win. This full-day bus trip strings together some of Iceland’s best “west coast wow” scenes: Snæfellsjökull glacier drama, black sand at Djúpalónssandur, the iconic Kirkjufell mountain, plus quick hits at the fishing villages of Grundarfjörður and Arnarstapi. I especially like the way the day balances big-ticket stops with … Read more