Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Ice under your boots. This Sólheimajökull glacier hike is built for real glacier learning, from how ice forms and moves to what climate change looks like on the ground. Small groups of up to 6 keep it hands-on, and all the technical gear (ropes, harness, crampons, helmet, ice axe) means you can focus on the … 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
Crampons on a real glacier change everything. Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull, and it sits in a volcanic part of Iceland that makes every step feel like you’re in the middle of a living system. I like that you don’t just look at the ice—you get on Sólheimajökull and learn as you go … Read more
That black-sand drive hits fast. This South Coast outing strings together the Iceland hits you see on postcards, plus a couple stops that feel more personal than the usual rush. You get a Jeep/SUV ride out of Reykjavík, guided time at each wonder, and built-in photo moments so you’re not just racing from one turnout … Read more
Fire and ice, under Katla. I love how this Ice Cave at Katla Volcano pairs wild driving off the road with a cool, otherworldly walk inside natural ice. I also like that the guide connects what you see to the geology, so you’re not just taking photos—you’re understanding why the cave looks the way it … Read more
Þórsmörk feels like another planet. This private Super Jeep day hike gets you into a remote valley in South Iceland between three glaciers (Eyjafjallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull, Tindfjallajökull), using a 4×4 to cross rough highland roads and glacial rivers. I love that your guide also adds real context—questions get answered in plain language—and I like that lunch … Read more
One rugged day makes the Highlands feel personal. This private 4×4 tour from the Vik area works because it’s not just sightseeing stops—it’s a guided route into South Iceland’s highland world: Landmannalaugar for hiking and geothermal soaking, plus cave and waterfall breaks on the way. I love the way this day is set up around … Read more
Ice under your feet changes everything. On Sólheimajökull near Vik, you get an up-close walk on real glacier ice with the help of a certified glacier guide. What makes it especially interesting is the combination of safety training, a small group limit of up to 12, and the glacier’s dramatic look, including the dark ash … Read more
Three icons of Iceland, packed into one day. The Golden Circle tour is built for first-timers who want the big geology and human history in a single, well-guided push around the Vik area. You’ll visit Þingvellir National Park, watch Strokkur in action, and end at Gullfoss—all while learning what makes this part of Iceland tick. … Read more
Eyjafjallajökull looks different when you ride right onto the snow. This Super Jeep tour from Vik is built for easy access and a guided glacier walk, with big views over the south. I love the hotel pickup option because it cuts the stress down before you even reach the glacier. I also like the small-group … Read more
Ice turns into something you can touch. This private expedition on Sólheimajökull takes you right onto the ice cap instead of just watching from far away. You’ll walk among crevasses, ridges, and deep blue moulins, the kind of frozen detail you can’t really capture from a viewpoint. I also love that it’s built for a … Read more
Ice is serious business here. This micro group ice-climbing outing on Sólheimajökull (near Vik) turns a short walk onto the glacier tongue into a hands-on session with real safety instruction, proper gear, and time to work up to different difficulty levels. It’s the kind of activity where the day feels controlled and calm, even though … Read more
One day, five South Coast wow moments. This private 12-hour trip packs the big-name waterfalls, Vik’s black sand, and a Solheimajokull glacier hike into one smooth plan with morning pickup from Reykjavik. I like that the driving burden is handled for you, and you get real guiding time on the glacier. The main downside is … Read more
Up in the sky, your plans change fast. Tandem paragliding in Vík gives you a bird’s-eye look at Iceland’s south coast with a real instructor pilot doing the hard parts. It’s the kind of activity that turns the same drive-you’ve-seen-on-GPS scenery into something you can’t properly understand until you’re overhead. I especially like how instruction-first … Read more
That engine roar gets your attention fast. This 1-hour off-road buggy adventure out of the Brú Basecamp area is built for people who want Iceland nature in a way that roads just don’t offer—driving gravel routes to sights you’d otherwise miss. You’ll also spend time at waterfall areas, not just driving past them. Two things … Read more