ICELAND · DESTINATION
9 Tours Reviewed
Aurora and geothermal in two tight days. This Akureyri winter special lines up the Lake Mývatn area’s volcanic oddballs with a late Northern Lights hunt, and it’s organized enough that you can focus on the views instead of the logistics.…
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…
Goðafoss plus lava scenery in one solid day. This tour strings together some of North Iceland’s most dramatic stops, from the Eyjafjörður drive to the geothermal weirdness around Lake Mývatn. I like how it feels efficient without rushing, because you’re…
Frozen Lake Myvatn has a special kind of silence. This snowmobile tour gives you the chance to slide across the frozen surface and take in the mountain ring around Lake Mývatn, with the added drama of black lava meeting white…
Northern Iceland in one tight loop. This cruise-ship day trip strings together the big hitters—Mývatn Lake scenery, surreal lava at Dimmuborgir, and the famous Goðafoss waterfall—without making you plan a thing. I like that the geothermal stops are the real…
Ice in a lava tunnel is real. This is an exploration of Lofthellir, an ice cave where cold permafrost clings inside a volcanic setting. I like that you’re not just looking at formations from a distance; you move through the…
A few dogs, a lot of power. This dry-land husky cart tour in North Iceland is one of the more hands-on ways to see how mushing works outside winter. I like the small group size and the relaxed pace. You’re…
Big volcanic country, handled in one stress-free day. This Super Jeep outing from Reykjahlíð is built for Iceland’s Interior: you get a guide, tight time at the best stops, and easy 4×4 access to volcanic places most people only see…
If you want Iceland winter that feels hands-on, this Mývatn Nature Reserve snowmobile tour hits the sweet spot. You get a proper warm-up with gear and safety steps, then you’re out riding through the stark contrast of black lava and…
