ICELAND
765 Tours Reviewed
Jökulsárlón in one long day. This South Coast tour is interesting because it strings together Iceland’s most dramatic ice and black-sand scenes with classic waterfalls, all in one 14-hour circuit from Reykjavik. I especially love seeing the floating icebergs at…
Silfra looks unreal. This tour takes you into the Thingvellir area to snorkel in glacier-filtered water with visibility that can run past 100 meters, and you do it with the calm comfort of a max six-person group. The other big…
Katla’s ice cave feels like another world. From Vík you ride in a Super Jeep into the highlands, then step onto crampons for a short walk that lands you inside the glacier. It’s built as a small-group outing, so you…
Ice caves feel unreal until you see one. This full-day south coast trip strings together glaciers, waterfalls, and Iceland’s volcanic black sand, with the Katla Ice Cave as the main event. You’ll ride in a Super Jeep over rough, volcanic…
Black sand diamonds start with an early bus. This south Iceland day trip strings together the big hits: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon’s ice chunks and the black-sand glow of Diamond Beach, plus waterfalls and national-park views along the way. I love…
Iceland has a way of feeling bigger than you expect. This small-group 8-day circuit takes you to the must-see geology and scenery without you having to stitch together daily plans. You get organized pacing, plus the kind of pre-stop explanations…
Puffins feel ridiculously close here. This quick cruise from Reykjavik takes you to Akurey Island, a small outpost just off the capital where seabirds gather in good numbers, especially in summer. You hop aboard an express boat, get guidance on…
Golden Circle day trips can feel rushed. This one is built around big Iceland icons plus a few smarter pacing touches that help you actually enjoy them. I especially like the small group size (no more than 19), which keeps…
Iceland in six days can feel like a sprint. This one is different because it’s a small-group plan built around iconic stops, with guide-led timing so you’re not stuck guessing. From Þingvellir’s tectonic rift to glacier ice and whale-water horizons,…
Húsavík whales feel close to shore. This family-run trip pairs a traditional oak boat with expert, English-speaking guidance as you work the best waters of Skjálfandi Bay, heading west toward the Kinnarfjöll mountain range. I like the small, human-scale feel…
Golden Circle and the Northern Lights in one day sounds like a lot. And it is. The payoff is that you get the big-name Iceland sights by day (Thingvellir, geysers, Gullfoss) and then chase aurora magic at night with a…
Northern lights are a plan, not a lottery. This 4-hour chase from Reykjavik mixes Icelandic wool blankets with free aurora photos, plus a guide who steers you toward the best chances when the weather shifts. One thing to keep your…
If you like stories, Reykjavik has you covered. This walking tour threads Icelandic folklore through the oldest parts of the city, from graves dating back around the year 900 to spooky ghost lore, then finishes with guardian spirits near Alþingishúsið.…
Aurora hunting feels like a quest. This guided night drive is built around one goal: getting you far from city glow so the Northern Lights have a chance to show. I like that you get free aurora photos taken by…
One of the fastest ways to chase whales from Reykjavik. This trip focuses on getting you to the right patch of Atlantic water in a short window, with guided eyes trained on minke whales, humpback whales, and dolphins. You also…
