ICELAND · DESTINATION
13 Tours Reviewed
Four days, and Iceland changes every hour. This trek puts you on the Laugavegur Trail through lava fields, obsidian deserts, volcano country, and then into Þórsmörk’s birch forest—ending with a proper finish and a ride back toward Reykjavík. You also…
Iceland from horseback hits different. This 2-hour ride (approx.) takes you through south Iceland on a sturdy Icelandic horse, guided in English. You’ll go from riding trails and the slopes of Reykjafjall to a geothermal area above Hveragerði, where the…
Golden Circle days go faster when someone else handles the turns. This small-group tour strings together Iceland’s biggest hits—plus a geothermal power stop and a close-up farm visit—so you get a full day of sights with less planning. I especially…
Throttle time on an Icelandic glacier. Glacier Rush on Langjökull is a high-pace wilderness snowmobile ride that uses Yamaha Vipers with more than double the horsepower of regular tours, so you feel the power right away. I also love how…
A Golden Circle day that runs like clockwork. This Reykjavik cruise shore excursion takes you through Iceland’s most famous trio of sights with the comfort of an air-conditioned minivan and a guide who’s focused on the best vantage points. It’s…
Two icons of Iceland, in one day: horses and whales. You’ll start with a guided ride on tough, gentle Icelandic horses in the lava country near Hveragerði, then shift gears to a 3-hour Elding whale cruise out of Reykjavík. I…
This 3-day Icelandic Highlands hike is all about getting into the backcountry fast, with real time on the trail instead of constant bus stops. I love the small group size (max 16), and I love that meals are handled for…
On a horse in Iceland, one hour goes fast. This short ride is designed to give you a real feel for Icelandic horses and the countryside around Eldhestars farm, without needing a full day plan. You start at Hótel Eldhestar…
Steam meets science here. This stop in South Iceland is a self-guided audio exhibition tied to the Hellisheiði ON Power Plant, so you’re learning how geothermal electricity works while you walk at your own speed. I like the way the…
Two hours under rock, then ice-cold water. I like this Silfra + lava tunnel combo because it packs two headline Iceland experiences into one roughly 10-hour day, with gear handled for you. The lava tunnel caving at Raufarhólshellir is gritty,…
Langjökull snowmobiling hits fast. This trip takes you from the Geysir area to Iceland’s second-largest glacier, where you gear up and drive across real white terrain on a guided one-hour snowmobile ride. I love the way you show up and…
I like this tour because it gets you away from the paved-boring zone and into Lakagígar country fast. You’ll roll in a small group by Super Jeep and spend the day at places that are hard to reach on your…
Landmannalaugar looks unreal in daylight. This is a long but focused day that strings together lava fields, canyon scenery, volcano viewpoints, and then a soak in the geothermal hot pool. The main payoff is that you don’t have to wrestle…
