Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
A snowmobile on a real glacier changes the vibe fast. Glacier Rush is a high-throttle ride across Langjökull, Europe’s second-largest glacier, using Yamaha Vipers built for speed. It’s based out of the Gullfoss area, so you get the big South Iceland views before you even start. What I like most is the small-group cap (10 … Read more
Cruise day, but Iceland feels roomy. This Golden Circle shore excursion is built for limited time: you get air-conditioned minivan comfort from the Reykjavik cruise port and a guided route to big-hitting sights like Gullfoss and Thingvellir. The guide also focuses on where the best photo angles are, so you’re not just rushing between stops. … Read more
Two tame thrills, one wild day. This 8-hour combo pairs an Icelandic horse ride through rugged countryside near Reykjavík with a 3-hour whale watching cruise in Faxaflói Bay. It’s built for people who want big nature moments without juggling two separate tours. What I love most is how the horse part actually works for different … Read more
Some places in Iceland feel like a moving postcard. This 3-day Highlands hiking tour takes you deep into South Iceland toward Landmannalaugar, with a small group (max 16) and a real rhythm of short drives plus rewarding hikes. I love that it starts early from Reykjavik and uses pickup points that are easy to reach, … Read more
There’s something wonderfully direct about getting outside fast in Iceland, and this guided Icelandic horse ride makes the countryside feel close without rushing. You travel across lava fields, through green forest sections that are unusual for the region, and up toward the slopes around Reykjafjall/Reykjafell, led by an English-speaking guide. I like the setup because … Read more
If you want horses in Iceland without a full-day commitment, this works. This one-hour ride is based out of Eldhestar horse riding in South Iceland and gives you a simple introduction to the Icelandic horse, plus a slow wander along riding paths and meadows around Eldhestars farm Vellir. It is short enough to fit into … Read more
Laugavegur feels like walking through Iceland’s art. This 4-day trek strings together Landmannalaugar, the Fjallabak highlands, Botnar, and Þórsmörk, with minibuses, luggage carried for you, and set meal stops that keep the focus on hiking and scenery. I love how you start with real Iceland variety fast: lava fields, canyon views, obsidian desert, glacier-area horizons, … Read more
Skjól Campground to a glacier feels like a movie scene you can actually do. This Langjökull snowmobile trip takes you from the Golden Circle area up onto Iceland’s second-largest glacier, with gear, safety coaching, and time out on the ice. It’s the kind of tour where the planning matters: you’re in good hands before you … Read more
You can learn real geothermal power fast. This exhibition at the Hellisheiði ON Power plant makes the invisible visible, with multimedia displays, interactive experiments, and big views of how geothermal energy turns into electricity and heat. It’s an easy add-on to a South Iceland road trip, and you set your own pace as you explore … Read more
Lakagígar isn’t the kind of place you casually drop by. This small-group Super Jeep tour is built for getting off the main roads and spending real time around dramatic craters, glacier country, and a couple of South Iceland standouts. It runs from the southern town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, with stops that mix walking, viewpoints, and time … Read more
Early starts can pay off. This Golden Circle small-group day tour is a smart way to see South Iceland’s big-name sights without wrestling a rental car all day. I like that you get a guide to connect the dots on geothermal forces and geology, and you also get included transfers from central locations that make … Read more
Two worlds, one long day. This combo tour is interesting because it pairs claustrophobic lava-tunnel caving with calm, floaty Silfra snorkeling inside a UNESCO place. I like that they include the gear and staff support so you are not figuring things out on your own. I also like that it is built for people with … Read more
Landmannalaugar hits hard, in the best way. This day tour is a long, scenic grind into Iceland’s highlands, with a guided hike through color-rich rhyolite mountains and lava textures, plus the reward of a natural hot pool at the end. I like that the logistics are handled—pickup options, small group size, and an expert guide … Read more