Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
ATV tracks beat flat sightseeing. This guided side-by-side UTV safari takes you into Mývatn Nature Reserve terrain where most people just drive past, mixing off-road riding with short history and nature stops. I especially love that the safety briefing keeps things calm and clear, even if you have never driven a buggy before. One more … Read more
Small boat. Big wildlife chances. This 1-hour RIB nature and wildlife safari in East Iceland is built for getting close to the places big boats can’t reach. You cruise fast along the coast, then focus on the birdy parts: puffins first, plus other seabirds, seals, and sometimes whales, all with photo-ready sightlines. The small group … Read more
Reykjavik’s mountains feel right nearby. This Reykjavik buggy safari sends you from central hotels out toward Hafravatn for a guided off-road ride with serious mountain payoff. You drive a 2-seater buggy on mixed terrain, guided all the way, with the kind of cold-air views Iceland does best. I especially like the setup: it’s automatic, it’s … Read more
Reykjavik Peak on a quad feels wild. This is one of the more satisfying ways to get outside the city on your schedule: you go from city edge grasslands to Lake Hafravatn and then climb up to the summit viewpoint at Reykjavik Peak. I especially like that the guides run a tight, practical safety setup … Read more
Whales up close in Iceland are real. This original Big Whale Safari and Puffins outing runs from Húsavík in a RIB speedboat, with the goal of getting you eyes-on whales, porpoises, and puffins (when in season). You’re out on Skjálfandi Bay with live onboard commentary, so it’s not just driving around hoping for the best. … Read more
Quad bikes and black sand feel like another planet. This Mýrdalsjökull South Coast ATV safari takes you from the Mýrdalsjökull glacier area into wide-open Sólheimasandur—with an optional feel of going fast when conditions allow. You also get a stop at the famous DC3 plane wreck on the sands, which turns a simple ride into something … Read more
RIB speedboats turn whale watching into a sprint. This original Húsavík safari uses a modern RIB to cover more of Skjálfandi Bay, giving you a better shot at big whales while you also hit Puffin Island during nesting season. The idea is simple: move fast, listen closely, and stay warm so you can enjoy what … Read more