ICELAND · DESTINATION
78 Tours Reviewed
Ice under your boots beats any postcard. This is a non-technical guided hike on Sólheimajökull, an accessible outlet glacier of the larger Myrdalsjökull ice cap. You start in camp near Vik, get fitted with safety gear, then walk over snow,…
Glacier views from a zipline? That’s the hook here. This Vík adventure blends ziplining with short but real hiking, plus bird’s-eye views of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and a fun stream crossing called the leap of faith. Two things I like…
Two words: glacier nearby. Kayaking the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon puts you on calm water right in the ice zone, with sit-on-top kayaks and beginner-friendly instruction. I love the epic vantage point of the glacier and icebergs from the water, not…
Ice shoes on, stress off. This Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike is one of those rare Iceland activities where you get real ice under your feet, not just a photo stop. You’ll start near Vík, gear up at the Sólheimajökull base, and…
Sólheimajökull turns a short outing into a full-on ice experience. This is a 3-hour, small-group glacier walk where you get kitted up with certified glacier gear and learn what you’re standing on—compacted ice, shifting surfaces, and the strange quiet that…
Black sand and big wheels. That’s the plan. From the Mýrdalsjökull base near Vík, you ride an ATV over Katla-born lava sands and make stops for glacier views and the abandoned aircraft wreck. I love how the route mixes beach,…
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 like another planet. This Katla ice cave trip from Vík turns that idea into a hands-on visit: you get a guided walk on glacier terrain, then time exploring the ice cave formations up close. I especially like…
Blue ice has a way of sticking with you. This Sólheimajökull glacier hike is built around a small group and real guide-led glacier walking, not just a quick photo stop. I like that you get the full safety setup up…
Real lava, in a warm room. The Lava Show in Vík is one of the only places on Earth where you can watch real red-hot lava flow indoors, meters from you, while you hear it hiss and crackle. It’s staged…
That icy blue glow grabs you fast. This tour gets you to a rare ice cave linked to Katla Volcano and the outlet glacier Kötlujökull, so you’re not just driving past Iceland’s ice—you’re stepping into it. I love that the…
On Sólheimajökull, the ground moves underfoot. This is a hands-on glacier hike with a certified glacier guide, so you’re not just looking at ice, you’re walking through it. I especially love seeing the glacier mills and deep crevasses up close,…
Molten lava, safely close, is not something you see every day. This one in Vík turns the drama of Iceland’s volcanism into a hands-on show, with a live lava host guiding you through what’s happening and why it matters. What…
The Katla Ice Cave feels like a natural light show. This guided Super Jeep outing mixes an off-road ride, a real glacier walk, and about an hour inside Katla Ice Cave with safety gear and clear explanations. What I like…
A glacier cave in daylight feels unreal. This tour gives you close access to a natural blue ice cave and a guided Falljökull glacier hike in Vatnajökull National Park. I especially love how smoothly they handle gear and safety, and…
