Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Ice turns into art here. This Skaftafell glacier walk puts you on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, with time to stare into deep crevasses and watch the glacier’s ever-changing ice forms. I love that the guides don’t just point and go; people like Lucy and James show up with calm, clear teaching, so your first … Read more
Reykjanes still feels dangerously alive. This day tour mixes an active-volcano hike near recent lava with classic Reykjanes Peninsula stops, from black sand beaches to steam vents and tectonic-plate views. It is built for people who want geology that you can actually walk through, not just read about on a sign—especially with the smoldering Litli-Hrutur … Read more
Glaciers have a way of rewriting your day. This advanced Falljökull hike from Skaftafell takes you onto Vatnajökull, where you walk across a real glacier surface with a certified guide and proper mountaineering gear. People rave about the guides here—names like Filip, Rik, and Anna pop up often—and the vibe is simple: you’ll be safe, … Read more
That first click of crampons matters. The Sólheimajökull Glacier hike is one of those rare Iceland days where you go from bus stop to real ice physics fast. You’ll walk across the glacier with a certified glacier guide, wearing crampons, a helmet, and an ice axe, while your guide explains how things like crevasses, glacier … Read more
Glacier walking turns photos into proof. This Reykjavik day trip packs a Sólheimajökull glacier hike, two famous waterfalls, and the black-sand drama of Reynisfjara into one smooth (and long) day. I especially like that you do the glacier part on foot with real gear and real instruction, and you’ll hear stories along the way from … Read more
Walking on Vatnajökull feels surreal. This Skaftafell hike is a rare chance to step onto a real outlet glacier with gear on, an English-speaking guide close by, and time to spot crevasses and cracks. I especially like how the guide-led stops make the science feel practical, like explaining moulins (those vertical shafts where meltwater drains). … Read more
Blue ice on a live glacier feels unreal. This is a 4-hour Skaftafell adventure that mixes a guided walk on Falljökull Glacier with time inside a natural blue ice cave near Vatnajökull National Park. What I like most is how close you get to the ice right away, plus the base setup that makes the … Read more
Blue crevasses make glacier hiking addictive. On Sólheimajökull Glacier, you can choose a short family walk or a longer trek, but you still get the same core payoff: stepping onto real ice and seeing how fast glaciers change. I like that this is a small-group hike with certified guidance, so the views feel earned instead … Read more
Volcano dust, steam, and cliffs in one long day. This Reykjanes trip takes you off the main routes for lava fields, boiling hot springs, and tectonic “wow” moments, all guided by people who can explain what you’re seeing on the ground. I like that you start with Reykjavik hotel pickup and Wi‑Fi onboard, so you’re … Read more
Skaftafell’s blue ice cave feels like another world. You’ll hike onto Vatnajökull’s glacier arm at Fallsjökull, step into a naturally formed blue ice cave, and learn what millions of years of ice can teach you—without turning it into a theme park. The gear and briefings are part of what makes this outing work. I especially … Read more
Steam, lava, and tectonics in one day. You get a firsthand feel for Iceland’s recent volcanic drama near Fagradalsfjall, with a hike toward views where steam rises from fissures. I especially love the up-close lava walk, because it turns the TV version into something real under your boots, and the guide talk that makes the … Read more