Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Ice caves feel like another planet. This private Skaftafell-area winter climb takes you into glacial caves, crevasses, and icy passages most people never see, with a glacier guide and a professional photographer working side by side. The tour runs about 6 hours and is built around both real climbing and getting you the kind of … Read more
Golden Circle days can feel almost too big. This one works because you get the headline stops—Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss—and you end it with something Icelandic you don’t get anywhere else: lunch at Friðheimar Tomato Farm. You’ll also get a smart guide-led flow through volcanic terrain, plus guide-taken photos at each main stop. I especially … Read more
Some days on the South Coast feel made for photos. This private outing mixes the big-name sights with a professional photographer-guide who helps you get better shots and look great in them. I like how the route can feel personal rather than rushed, and I especially like that it targets portraits and action photos, not … Read more
A good day in Iceland starts with one right turn. This private Thórsmörk (Valley of Thor) outing is built for big scenery and real walking, with a calm, door-to-door setup from Reykjavik. I like how the day mixes waterfall magic, volcanic context, and two different hikes in the South Iceland Highlands. The second thing I … Read more
Aurora hunting gets serious here. The guides pull in live weather and solar updates, then drive within about an hour of Reykjavik to chase the clearest skies, with small groups (max 10) and a professional photo package built in. I especially like how this tour treats the aurora as both a night out and a … Read more
Highlands time, minus the hassle. This private day trip is built for the Icelandic interior: a long scenic drive, multiple waterfall stops, and then the big finish at Landmannalaugar with time to explore and soak. You’re starting early from Reykjavik, and with hotel pickup and drop-off, the day feels like it runs on rails. I … Read more
Aurora night in Akureyri feels like a plan. This Northern lights photography tour is built around leaving city light behind and heading out toward darker skies, with a late evening start that gives you real time under the stars. I love the hotel pickup, which keeps the first part of the night simple. I also … Read more
On a clear night, this 2.5-hour hunt turns Akureyri’s darkness into real stargazing time. You’re not just hoping for the aurora—you’re learning what to look for as the sky slowly changes. I love two things most: the push to get away from light pollution for better views of stars, and the way the guide helps … Read more
Dark sky, serious light show. This is one of those Northern Lights outings that puts real effort into finding good viewing conditions and getting you to places with less city glow. I like the private luxury SUV setup because it feels calm and tailored, not like a cattle-call. One thing to keep in mind: you’re … Read more
Reykjavik glows in the dark. This Northern Lights boat tour takes you off the Reykjavik shoreline and onto the North Atlantic to hunt for the aurora borealis, with the city’s lights behind you and big night-sky views ahead. It’s a guided outing built for comfort and for getting far enough from town to let the … Read more
That waterfall run feels quick. This short horseback ride is built for people who want Icelandic horses and dramatic scenery without a long day. You start at Hestasport, then head out toward Reykjafoss, where you’ll watch water spill down in steps toward Brandgil canyon. I especially like the way the guides keep things friendly and … Read more
Northern lights in Iceland are hit-or-miss. This tour is built to improve your odds and your comfort. You’re guided by Heimir, a top aurora photographer in Iceland, and you’re not just getting a drive and a quick stop—you’re getting a whole night plan based on weather and aurora forecasts. Plus, with a small group size … Read more
Iceland is built for great photos. This 6-day private run blends geology stops with photography help and a trip plan designed for dark, dramatic nights tied to the Northern Lights theme. You start with the tectonic story of Iceland, then swing through geothermal fields, the Golden Circle, black-sand coasts, and glacier country. I really like … Read more
Ice caves with your name on them. This is a private glacier walk in Hofn that adds a real reason to slow down: a photographer guiding your ice cave photos while you trek. What I love is the pairing of certified glacier guide + photographer, so you’re not just wandering around ice. I also love … Read more
Golden Circle days can be rushed. This one keeps things human. You get the classic Big Three of Iceland—Þingvellir, Geysir country, and Gullfoss—then you thaw out with lunch at Friðheimar Tomato Farm in their greenhouse. Two big reasons I like this tour are the capped group size (12 max) and the included farm lunch with … Read more