Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Ice caves feel like another planet. This private Skaftafell-area winter climb takes you into glacial caves, crevasses, and icy passages most people never see, with a glacier guide and a professional photographer working side by side. The tour runs about 6 hours and is built around both real climbing and getting you the kind of … Read more
Two days, and Iceland hits hard. I loved the Ice Cave visit and the chance to get close to waterfalls on foot, including Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. The possible drawback is that this is a tight schedule, so you’ll need to enjoy places in bursts rather than slow strolls. You’ll start with pickup in Reykjavik, then … Read more
Goðafoss in winter has real attitude. This Akureyri winter tour is a tight, 3-hour way to see the famed Waterfall of the Gods, while a live English guide adds the Viking-era legends that give the place extra meaning. I love the round-trip pickup, so you’re not hunting for parking on icy roads. I also love … Read more
A winter boat trip can feel like a mini adventure. This 5-hour combo strings together a 3-hour whale hunt and a 2-hour northern lights cruise, and it’s built for the reality of Icelandic weather: you get guidance, warm layers, and a second chance baked into the experience. I like the sighting guarantee setup, and I … Read more
One day like this is never boring. I love that it mixes South Coast icons with a real glacier walk, then finishes with a northern lights hunt. The day also runs with a plan you can actually handle: morning scenery, a glacier stop with gear and instruction, and a night search in the countryside led … Read more
Winter Iceland hits different on a guided circuit. This 3-day South Coast trip strings together the big winter hits with less hassle than renting a car, plus a real glacier moment in Vatnajökull that you can’t fake with photos alone. I also like that the route builds in time to warm up and reset, including … Read more
A day on the South Coast is pure winter magic. This minibus tour packs the big hits into one efficient route, with hotel-area pickup and a small group that makes every stop feel less rushed. I like that the driver/guide role is real, not just driving—names like Martin, David, and Anton come up for their … Read more
A winter Ring Road loop that feels planned, not rushed. This 8-day tour links the big-name sites with quieter winter stretches, all with a guide and coordinated transport. You start in Reykjavik at 8:00 am, then work your way around Iceland in a small group (max 17), built for winter days that can run long … Read more