Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
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
Ice, waterfalls, and a private day worth it. This 12-hour South Coast outing is built around Katla Ice Cave and the kind of volcanic ice scenery that looks unreal in daylight. You also get a strong hit list of Iceland classics—Skogafoss, black-sand Reynisfjara, and Seljalandsfoss—without bouncing between tour groups. What I like is how the … Read more
Aurora dreams start with smart daytime planning. This private 3-day Reykjavik trip mixes Iceland classics with remote-feeling spots, and Luke EM layers in photo guidance as you go. One thing I really like is the promise of free photos after your adventure, so you’re not stuck sorting through 200 blurry frames. I also like the … Read more
Aurora nights have a rhythm. This private Northern Lights tour from Reykjavik is built around getting you away from city light fast, then giving you real time for aurora photography. I love the pro photographer angle, because you’re not just watching—you’re getting helped to capture the night, and you’ll receive high-res photos if the lights … Read more
Clear water, lava tunnels, one unforgettable day. This Silfra + lava caving combo turns Þingvellir National Park into a real-world sci‑fi set, mixing Leiðarendi underground rock shapes with surface snorkeling in Silfra’s freshwater fissure. I love the small group feel (limited to 6). I also like that you can choose wetsuit or drysuit snorkeling depending … Read more
If the sky cooperates, you’ll get magic. This Northern Lights tour from Reykjavík is built around photography and comfort. I like that the guide works with you on getting clear Aurora shots, then provides quality photos you can keep for your travel album. One thing to plan for: the lights aren’t guaranteed, so you’re booking … Read more
That blue ice looks unreal. This 3-hour Iceland ice cave tour blends a glacier guide with a professional photographer so you’re not just chasing the view. You’ll visit Sapphire Ice Cave, a vivid blue feature that forms when meltwater flows in warmer months and later, when temperatures drop, lets you explore more safely. Two things … Read more
Blue ice looks unreal at sunrise. This Early Bird tour from Ice Pic Journeys takes you into the Falljökull outlet glacier near Vatnajokull National Park, where you hike inside a Summer Ice Cave and get professional photos taken as you explore. I love that the guide handles the camera work for you, and I love … Read more
This is one of those Reykjavik combos that feels like two trips in one. You start underground in the Leidarendi lava tube, then swap helmets for a dry suit and head into Silfra Fissure between two continents. The tour is built for time-pressed travelers, and the small-group size helps you actually get help when you … Read more
The dark Arctic sky gets serious fast. This private Northern Lights outing is built around comfort, smart driving, and photo help, not just crossing your fingers. You get a guide in the passenger seat, hot drinks in your hands, and a plan that adapts to the weather. I love two things most: the hotel pickup … Read more
Three hours can change your winter forever. This Northern Lights photography tour from Akureyri is built around one goal: getting you far enough from town lights to see the sky do its wild, glowing thing. I love the way the guide-led hunt turns a scary-looking weather gamble into a real plan, and I also love … Read more
Auroras are rare. This tour is built for the hunt. You start in central Reykjavík, then roll out by private Super Jeep when the sky gives a chance. The value isn’t just the drive and the views. You get a guide who explains what you’re seeing, plus warm extras like hot chocolate and Icelandic liqueur, … Read more
Clear water, big geology, and cold solved. This snorkel in the Silfra fissure inside Þingvellir National Park feels like science class turned fun—two continents sit above you while you float through glacial meltwater. I love how the dry suit setup keeps you warm enough to enjoy the experience, and I love the clarity that makes … Read more
Aurora hunts live or die by smart decisions. This private night hunt in a Super Defender Jeep is built for one job: getting you to clearer, darker skies fast enough to matter, then letting you actually enjoy the lights when they show up. I particularly liked the professional photo set plus the tips to help … Read more