Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Speed, mud, and waterfalls in one hour. Starting at Brú Base Camp on Road 249, this one-hour buggy outing is a quick way to taste the Þórsmörk area off-road without committing to a full day. I love the automatic 4×4 buggies for easy handling, and I love the waterfall scenery that shows up during the … Read more
Two hours, one big adrenaline hit. This guided South Iceland buggy ride threads through rugged terrain between Fljótshlíð and Eyjafjallajökull, with stops that mix raw driving with big-picture views. I especially like the mix of river splashes and stream crossings, and the payoff viewpoints over Seljalandsfoss and the Westman Islands. You’ll be in capable hands … Read more
Glacier time goes fast. This Sólheimajökull hike is all about putting your boots on real ice, with crampons and a certified Sólheimajökull glacier guide walking you through what you’re seeing. You’ll learn how the glacial formations are created while you move across an outlet glacier tied to Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland’s 4th largest glacier. Two things I … Read more
Black sand, calm waves, and a gentle horse. This southern Iceland tour takes you out of Grímsstaðir and onto the black beaches where the ocean breathes in cool wind. You’ll see the Westman islands on one side and Eyjafjallajökull on the other, while guides focus you on riding Icelandic horses and their smooth gaits. I … Read more