Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Ice climbing in Iceland is surprisingly doable. On Vatnajökull near Skaftafell, this trip mixes a guided glacier hike with real hands-on ice climbing so you get up close to crevasses and dramatic ice formations. What I really like is the way the guides focus on practical technique (including crampon use) and keep the experience feeling … Read more
Words freeze faster than the ice. This ice cave outing takes you to Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, with a super-jeep ride followed by about 45 minutes inside a natural ice cave. I especially like the guided explanation of how the ice cave forms, and I like that you get time to photograph the ice colors … 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
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
Blue ice hits different. This guided walk on Falljökull Glacier plus a visit to a real blue ice cave inside Vatnajökull National Park is one of the most visual days you’ll have in Iceland. I also like how the tour keeps things controlled with a small group size (max 12 per guide). One thing to … Read more
Ice turns into art here. This Skaftafell glacier walk puts you on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, with time to stare into deep crevasses and watch the glacier’s ever-changing ice forms. I love that the guides don’t just point and go; people like Lucy and James show up with calm, clear teaching, so your first … Read more