ICELAND
11 Tours Reviewed
Blue Lagoon is the Iceland stop everyone talks about, and this private setup makes it easy to handle. I love that you get round-trip transit from Reykjavik with an air-conditioned vehicle and onboard Wi-Fi, so the day starts relaxed instead…
Black Sand Beach on an ATV is pure Iceland theater. You get a guided, two-hour ride that puts Reykjavík visitors right onto volcanic black sand, with big, dramatic views of the sea cliffs and surf. Two things I really like:…
Two hours can feel like a whole Iceland highlight. This 2-hour UTV buggy tour turns the Myvatn area into a hands-on driving experience, with stops picked for big views and real geology. I love the adrenaline of being behind the…
Some bays feel built for kayaking. This 2-hour sea kayak trip from the fishing village of Stykkishólmur gets you out on the water where Breiðafjörður Bay is all islands, birds, and weather—seen from sea level, not from a road viewpoint.…
A private horse ride near Reykjavík hits different. You escape the city, meet the horses first, then spend quality time on trails with Icelandic horses and views over Lake Hafravatn. What makes this one especially appealing is the way the…
There’s something quietly powerful about seeing the Imagine Peace Tower glow out over Reykjavík from Viðey Island. I love how this trip mixes art, the John Lennon/Yoko Ono peace message, and Iceland’s weather into one night plan, and I also…
Reykjavik nights can be a gamble. This 2-hour northern lights boat trip gives you one chance on the water—and a solid Plan B if the sky won’t cooperate. What I like most is the short travel time: you’re out chasing…
If you want Vestmannaeyjar in fast-forward, this RIB boat tour is it. You’ll zip out from Tangagata 7 and spend about two hours circling the islands from the water—close enough to see sea caves, rock formations, and seabirds up close.…
Fast boats, slow giants. This 2-hour RIB whale watching tour from Reykjavik is one of the best ways to cover distance fast in Faxaflói Bay, so you spend more time looking and less time waiting. I love the new 12m…
Two hours, and Reykjavik clicks. This private walking tour strings together the city’s biggest sights into one smooth loop, so you get bearings fast without bouncing around on your own. You’ll hit Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall for its standout architecture,…
Warm ocean speed hits different. This is a 2-hour RIB whale watch designed to put you close to Eyjafjord wildlife while keeping the group tight. The Eyjafjord setting is all glacier-carved mountain drama, and the boat’s size helps you see…
