Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Vatnajökull looks bigger from inside the mountains. This super jeep glacier tour gives you a rare way to get right up into the ice country above East Iceland, with big panoramas when the weather cooperates. I love the sense of scale you get while climbing higher, and I also like that the ride takes you … Read more
A volcano view you can’t get on foot. This flightseeing trip from Skaftafell is built for one thing: getting you above the Vatnajökull area to see volcanic eruption sites quickly, with help from the pilot as you go. I especially like the small-group cap of five people. It keeps the cockpit talk personal, and you’re … Read more
Ice climbing in Iceland makes the day feel unreal. This Glacier Xtreme trip from Skaftafell stands out because it pairs a glacier hike with hands-on ice climbing on Falljökull, part of Vatnajökull. I love how the guides mix real instruction with glacier talk, and I like the small-group setup that keeps you moving and gives … Read more
This is glacier walking with real coaching. A full-day trek on Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest ice cap by volume, turns big scenery into a hands-on adventure—ropes, crampons, step-cutting, and guided geology talk along the way. You start with gear and safety instruction on the glacier’s front, then you move into steeper terrain beyond the crowds, with … Read more
Icefalls and crevasses, in four hours. I love the mix of real glacier hiking and a guide who teaches you how to do it safely, not just where to walk. I also like the practical 4×4 transfer, which cuts down the time you spend heading toward the glacier. One drawback to plan for: you’re still … Read more
Ice caves look unreal for a reason. This guided Crystal Treasures of Vatnajökull outing takes you into a naturally formed ice cave in Skaftafell, with a certified glacier guide and specialist glacier gear (crampons/ice spikes, ice axes, helmets) so you’re not trying to improvise on slippery ice. I like that it’s set up for safety … Read more
Falljökull turns first steps into real ice. This guided beginner glacier walk in the Vatnajökull area is built for first-timers, with included safety gear and sweeping glacier views you can actually experience on foot. I especially like the 4×4 SuperJeep transfer that gets you from Skaftafell up to the glacier without fuss. One thing to … Read more
Glaciers don’t do small talk. This half-day trek takes you right into Vatnajökull, with a guide handling the route so you can focus on safe steps and big ice views. I love two things in particular: you get specialist gear (crampons, ice axe, helmet, harness) and real instruction before you start walking, and you’re not … Read more
Ice caves on Vatnajökull look almost unreal. This tour takes you from the Jökulsárlón area to Breiðamerkurjökull for a glacier walk and a proper ice-cave visit, with safety gear handled for you. Guides such as Evan and Guillermo are often praised for clear instructions and calm, practical leadership on slippery ground, which matters when you’re … Read more
Your boots hit blue ice fast. This small-group trek from Skaftafell gets you right onto Falljökull, one of Vatnajökull’s outlets. I love that you travel with a guide, in a group capped at 12, so you’re not lost in a crowd on the ice. I also love that the tour includes professional glacier gear (crampons, … Read more
Blue ice is close and very real. This half-day glacier hike takes you onto Vatnajökull’s outlet glacier, Falljökull, where the ice texture and cracking sounds make it feel like a different planet. I love that you get the gear plus the training so you can focus on the ice, not figuring everything out on your … Read more
Vatnajökull is the kind of place that makes you stop talking. This short glacier encounter puts you on the Falljökull glacier with the right gear, real guidance, and enough time to feel the ice close up. I also like the 4×4 transfer that cuts down the trek and gets you nearer the glacier edge fast. … Read more
Vatnajökull’s ice caves feel close to the edge of science fiction. I like that you get round-trip transport from Jökulsárlón on a modified super jeep, and I also like the small-group feel that keeps things calm and photo-friendly. One drawback to flag: the caves are popular, so your exact cave size and how much time … Read more
Icefall walking changes your sense of scale. This small-group hike on Vatnajökull takes you right to Falljökull, with jagged ice formations and that unreal feeling of being on a living, moving glacier. I especially like that you’re not just looking from a distance. You’re on the ice, learning as you go. I also love the … Read more
Vatnajökull ice caves feel unreal. This is a guided ice cave outing in Vatnajökull National Park, starting at Jökulsárlón and driven there by a modified 4×4 super jeep. You’ll also get the kind of glacier views that make you stop talking and just stare. Two things I really like: you get full cave safety gear … Read more