Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Silfra is cold-water magic in plain sight. I love the chance to snorkel in freshwater with visibility up to 100 meters, right at the UNESCO-listed plate boundary in Thingvellir. Two big perks: you get a dry suit setup (plus wetsuit options) and underwater photos included to take the sting out of the cold. One catch: … Read more
Aurora night has a rhythm. This small-group northern lights chase in Reykjavik is built for comfort and follow-through: pickup from Reykjavík, a max group size of 19, warm Icelandic wool blankets, and included aurora photos when conditions allow. I also like that you get Icelandic folklore and science stories while you wait in the dark. … Read more
This snorkel feels like stepping into another world. You’re in Þingvellir National Park at the Silfra fissure, where the North America and Europe plates slowly drift apart under your feet. The water looks unreal—bright glacier meltwater with mind-boggling clarity. Two things I really like: the guide-led setup and safety focus (you get kitted up properly … Read more
Chasing the aurora is a gamble. What makes this tour feel worth it is the hunt plan: a guide who drives you away from Reykjavik’s glow, chooses the viewing area based on the evening’s conditions, and keeps adjusting the plan as the night unfolds. I also like the hotel-area pickup for an easy start, and … Read more
The best part is chasing the sky on purpose. This Reykjavík Northern Lights minibus tour is built for one job: get you away from city light pollution, track aurora conditions, and keep the hunt moving until the sky cooperates. Two things I really like are the free photos taken when you catch the lights and … Read more
A winter night in Reykjavik has one main mission: the lights. This tour is built for that hunt, with guides who consult forecast guidance, then drive you out of the city to a fresh spot each night. I especially like the free Northern Lights photos (so you’re not stuck fighting your camera in the cold) … Read more
Cold water, clear as air. Silfra snorkeling from Reykjavík is one of those Iceland experiences that feels almost unreal: you’re in a glacially fed fissure in Thingvellir National Park, with water so clear you can see rock far below. I love that the tour keeps things personal with a small group (max six), and I … Read more