Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Waterfalls and volcano roads in one private day. This full-day route ties together the Superjeep thrill and the Eyjafjallajökull eruption story, then swings you down to the south coast for dramatic falls and shoreline views. It is a long day, but it feels focused, with stops that make sense one after another instead of random … Read more
Fire and ice, up close. This Eyjafjallajökull Super Jeep tour is built for the kind of Iceland experience you only get when you combine serious 4×4 access with a real glacier walk and big South Coast viewpoints. You’ll travel with local guidance in a small group of up to 10, so the day feels personal … 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
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
Askja in a Super Jeep feels like cheating, in the best way. You get to one of Iceland’s biggest volcanic landscapes without spending the day fighting rough terrain on your own. The goal is simple: reach the Askja Caldera and get walking time around the geothermal water, while the guides handle the route and the … Read more
Wild birds and scooters in Iceland. That combo is why this Eyjascooter electric scooter tour on Heimaey feels like a smart shortcut to real island life. I love that you get a guided ride with stories, not just a random loop, and I love that the gear setup is handled for you: scooter, helmet, and … Read more
That glacier looks closer than it feels. This hike to Snæfellsjökull, a glacier-covered volcano rising to 1,446m, mixes serious mountain gear with wild Western Iceland scenery. You start on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, walk rocky ground to the glacier base, then move onto icy terrain where ropes and crampons make the summit climb possible—weather and all. … Read more
Big geology, up close, in one day. The Reykjanes Peninsula is one of Iceland’s most active zones, and this trip is built for seeing the evidence without getting lost in tourist gaps. I especially like how you get lava fields and hot springs plus the human story in Grindavík in a single 7-hour loop. Two … Read more
Volcano country can feel loud even when you’re just standing still. This Reykjanes day is interesting because you get geology lessons in real time, then you end with a geothermal spa that lets your body cool down and reset. You’ll see bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and fresh lava fields—then soak in milky-blue water right … 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
Volcanoes, up close, without the hike. This helicopter tour is built for one thing: getting you above the Reykjanes Peninsula so you can see Sundhnúkahraun and older eruption scars from the air, fast. I like that the flight is short enough to fit most Reykjavik days, yet long enough to actually linger over lava fields … Read more
Iceland hits hard in four days. This small-group winter tour strings together big-name scenery with real walking time, from Þingvellir’s tectonic plates to a Vatnajökull glacier hike. You also get built-in structure, so you’re not spending your limited daylight on planning or detours. What I like most is how much you’re set up to see … Read more
Volcanoes have a way of making everything else seem small. At Lava Centre, you get a fun, science-forward look at how Iceland’s fiery forces shape the land. The setting helps too: you learn about volcano systems while looking out toward the likes of Eyjafjallajökull, Katla, and Hekla. I especially like the hands-on learning style, with … Read more
Reykjanes looks different from the sky. This Nordurflug helicopter tour takes you over Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, where recent eruptions reshaped the ground with fresh lava fields and steaming vents. Two things I really like: the small group limit (6 or fewer), and the pilot-led focus on what’s happening volcanically, so you’re not just flying for … Read more
A new lava world still smells like science class. This Reykjanes Peninsula tour takes you to Fagradalsfjall crater viewpoints and fresh lava fields created during the 2021 eruption, plus geothermal sites nearby. I like that it’s built around real geology, not just scenic driving. I also like the small group feel (max 19) and the … Read more