Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Two hours can feel like a full off-road day. This Reykjavík buggy tour turns Iceland’s gravel backroads into an adrenaline course, with you in a fully automatic road-legal 4×4 and a guide coaching you through the rough stuff, including river splashes and waterfall-country scenery. You’re not just watching Iceland go by—you’re driving through it. What … Read more
Horseback in Reykjadalur takes just an hour. This tour is a simple, family-friendly way to experience the Reykjadalur area on Icelandic horses, with views of the Reykjadalur Valley and the surrounding region from horseback. You start at a stable near Hveragerði, meet a live English-speaking guide, and get ready to ride with a small group … Read more
One swift zip feels like a superpower. The Falcon: Superman Ride at Mega Zipline Iceland is built for that headfirst, no-motor sensation—so the speed comes from you and gravity, not a machine. I love the headfirst Superman setup and the fact you’ll get a short Black Canyon walk before you fly; that warm-up makes the … Read more
One hour on Icelandic horses changes the mood. In Hveragerdi, this countryside ride gives you a friendly introduction to the Icelandic horse plus real mountain-and-farmland scenery on proven paths. You meet at Vellir and head out with a guide, so even first-timers get moving fast. Two things I like a lot: the short, beginner-friendly format … Read more
This zipline feels like flying. From the Kambar plateau above Hveragerði, you’ll zip about 1 kilometer toward the Reykjadalur hot spring valley, with the Svartagljúfur gorge and its waterfalls down below. I love the sense of scale here: you’re not just doing a short thrill ride, you’re crossing Icelandan terrain from a bird’s-eye angle, fast … Read more
Step into a lava river, underground. This tour is special because you hike through a 5,000-year-old lava tube and then reach the lava falls at the end, a rare sight in the world. I also like that it’s not a museum walk, it’s an honest dark-cave adventure with headlamps, boulders, and real footwork. The main … Read more
Geothermal power, up close and in plain language. At the Hellisheiði Geothermal Exhibition outside Reykjavík, you walk through a working energy site while learning how Iceland turns Earth heat into electricity in a way that’s meant to be sustainable. I especially like the interactive displays and the audio guide approach that helps you understand the … Read more
There’s something special about riding Iceland’s pure Icelandic horses through Reykjadalur. I love the small-group feel and the way guides match horses to your experience, which makes a first-time ride feel calm instead of chaotic. I also like that you’ll spend about 1.5 hours riding (not just “sitting on a horse for a photo”). One … Read more
A lava tunnel feels like walking inside a story. The Raufarhólshellir lava tube was carved by volcanic eruption power more than 5,000 years ago, and it’s one of Iceland’s longest, most proven-for-visitors tunnels—open all year. You’ll follow the footbridge route while your guide explains what you’re seeing, from lava layers to unusual shapes that can … Read more