Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Lagoon soak, then aurora lights. This private night outing ties the Secret Lagoon near Flúðir to a later chase for the northern lights, with a luxury Jeep ride and a warm dinner stop in between. You start at 5:00 pm and keep moving until the sky show has had its chance. I love the private … Read more
Iceland can feel unreal. This private Super Jeep day trip strings together big geology and real Viking-age places in one long, satisfying push. I love the Langjökull glacier drive and the raw, close-up feeling of the Surtshellir lava cave. The one catch: what the guide can do on the glacier can vary by time of … Read more
Katla’s ice caves look staged, but they’re real. This private super jeep adventure gets you close to Iceland’s Katla glacier, then puts you on the ice for guided cave walking in ever-changing conditions. Two things I really like: the small group size (maximum 11) and the way the trip combines glacier time with a second … Read more
One long, powerful day across southern Iceland. This private Jeep trip is a smooth way to hit a lot of big-ticket sights without renting a car and plotting every turn. You’ll get private Jeep comfort with pickup, plus easy glacier walking on Solheimajokull and up-close time around the floating ice of the Glacier Lagoon. Two … Read more
Iceland’s Golden Circle can feel surprisingly calm. This is a classic route with time to breathe, wrapped into a small private group day that mixes big sights with hands-on food stops, including a hot spring bakery. You get hotel pickup and drop-off, a live guide, and a clear path through Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss without … Read more
A smooth ride to or from Keflavik sets the tone. This private transfer covers the key jump between Iceland’s international airport and Reykjavik in about 40 minutes (roughly 54 km), with hotel-to-airport pickup and a mobile ticket for easy access. It’s also built for peace of mind, because you can choose to chat with Elisabete, … Read more
That blue ice is worth the drive. This private South Coast tour pairs famous waterfalls with the kind of stops you don’t always see on big bus routes. The star is Katla Ice Cave, reached by Super Jeep and guided on foot with crampons on the glacier. I like how the itinerary balances big hits … Read more
Steam, waterfall, and tectonic drama in one day. A private Golden Circle tour from Reykjavík makes the big sights feel less rushed, with a driver/guide who can adjust the flow to your pace. You’ll hit the classic trio plus Kerið Crater, and there’s room to work in extra stops like the geothermal town of Hveragerði. … Read more
South Iceland feels huge, but this route stays manageable. This private South Coast day is built for your pace with a guide who helps you not get lost, even when the weather turns weird. You’ll also dodge the big-bus grind and ride in a more comfortable vehicle for the long stretches. I like two things … Read more
Icebergs and waterfalls in one brutal marathon. This private South Coast day ties together the biggest sights with hotel pickup from Reykjavik, plus an English-speaking driver-guide and a private-vehicle ride. I love that you can focus on the scenery instead of navigation, and I love what the icebergs do at Jökulsárlón—drifting, cracking, and shifting color … Read more
Rainbow mountains in a private 4×4. This Landmannalaugar day trip is interesting because you’re not just chasing Iceland scenery—you’re getting real context for what you’re seeing, from lava fields to the famous multi-colored rhyolite hills. It’s also private in the practical sense: you travel with a guide from Friend In Iceland Tours and you’re not … Read more
Northern Iceland can feel big and busy. This private tailor-made day tour is built to tame that chaos. You start in Akureyri, ride out with round-trip transport, and let your guide shape the timing around your pace and the day’s conditions. The whole idea is simple: less planning, more time for the big geology—lava, steam, … Read more
Keflavík to your cruise port should feel easy. This private ride lines up a driver meet-and-greet in the Keflavík arrivals hall, then takes you straight to Skarfabakki Harbour in about 45 minutes. It’s built for travelers who don’t want stress, lines, or extra stops after an international flight. What I like most is the calm, … Read more
Five sweet stops, one smooth city start. This private walk through Reykjavik is built around Icelandic treats you’d likely miss on your own. You’ll taste your way past classic pastry shops, skyr-heavy favorites, and even candy stops, while your guide adds context as you move through the center of town. I love the mix of … Read more
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