Iceland · NATIONAL PARKS
The 13 best national park trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of the 3-hour Falljökull glacier hike in Skaftafell, with guide quality, gear, timing, price, fitness needs, and booking advice.
“Guide is very helpful. The program is well prepared. Excellent view.”
Review of Troll Expeditions’ 5-hour Falljökull glacier hike in Iceland, with safety tips, fitness advice, itinerary details, and value at $167.
“The tour was absolutely amazing! We were lucky with the weather and Lily and Filip were fantastic guides - 10/10 recommend”
Review the Vatnajökull ice cave tour from Jökulsárlón, with practical details on price, transport, crowds, safety, clothing, and value.
“The cave is breathtaking, there’s no doubt about that. (Well, based on what the guy said, they change and it also depends on which cave you visit). Our guide was also nice and knowledgeable! BUT, it’s really overcrowded with people. There were at least 10 groups inside (approx 15 people per group) and when we left there were 3 groups waiting to go inside. Cave visit itself is pretty short (45min.) based on description saying 3-3.5h trip you’re done in 2 hours. I’m not saying it’s not worth it as some people were amazed and loved it. But for us, who wanted a bit of space and not a huge…”
Review of the 12-hour Snaefellsnes tour from Reykjavik, with Kirkjufell, black-sand beaches, glacier views, transport, tips, and value.
“It was a long, but good day. The Icelandic landscape was truly breathtaking. Made quite a few stops, some were just quick photo ops and some we stayed longer. Our guide, I forget his name, was friendly and informative. What I would maybe do differently, if possible, is spend a little less time at the seal beach and the bird cliffs, to allow more time to get up close to Snaefellsjokull glacier, as well as spend more time at Kirkjufell and maybe get onto the other side of it to see the waterfalls. Lunch was a bit subpar for me, but that's just my opinion, overall I loved the food…”
Review of the 11-hour Snaefellsnes tour from Reykjavik, with seals, black beaches, Kirkjufell, small-group travel, tips, and value advice.
“Great tour, beautiful places! We really enjoyed the tour and our guide Elias was amazing. He knew so much about the places we visited, he had answers to all our questions and he made a long day passed very fast. Profesional company and easy to book the tour online.”
Review of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula day trip from Reykjavik, with Kirkjufell, black beaches, seals, glacier views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The lonely mountain (Kirkjufell Mountain) is a must-see, and perhaps is more spectacular than its photos. Small wooden churches (e.g., Bjarnarhöfn Church) in lava fields can be found perhaps in Iceland only... Our tour guide is a geographist, and told us a lot of the Peninsula and Iceland in general. We really learned a lot.”
Hike Falljökull Glacier in Vatnajökull National Park with a small group, 4x4 transfer, crampons, glacier views, and expert guidance.
“Perfect, our guide Maria was cheerful and informative, we had a great time!”
Climb Falljökull on a four-hour glacier hike in Skaftafell, with crampons, ice axes, expert guidance, and views across Vatnajökull.
“Very rigorous hike and climbing experience. Nothing quite like scaling a glacier wall with ice picks and crampons. Also felt safe the entire time.”
Review of an 11-hour Snæfellsnes tour from Reykjavik, with Kirkjufell, coastal villages, wildlife, glacier views, and practical tips.
“Very nice, very excellent, guide/driver Jonas was famous. Perfect servis, commentary, care. Thank you very very much.”
Fly over Skaftafell’s black sands, forests, glaciers, and Iceland’s highest peak on a 15-minute small-group airplane tour.
Review of Prime Tours’ private Þingvellir day trip from Reykjavik, with scenic views, local guides, private transport, pricing, and practical tips.
“Wow! From the very start of the tour and meeting guide Villi at our hotel, this was an incredible way to spend the day seeing some of the sights of Iceland. Villi was so knowledgeable and went out of his way to drive the more scenic routes and to take the “road less traveled” making for a unique experience seeing Iceland through the eyes of a local. The benefit of a private tour is that your guide gets to know you and your interests, so you learn about the things that matter to you. For us, that was all about Icelandic history but also about the geothermal technology (amazing!) and…”
Review of Iceland’s South Coast tour to Vatnajökull, Fjallsárjökull, Skaftafell, and Jökulsárlón, with practical advice on price and timing.
“We booked a private ice cave tour with this fabulous company. Planning emails were returned very promptly with warm messages. We were lucky to have Skulli as our guide for the day which ended up stretching into the evening. Skulli providRead more”
Review of a private Snæfellsnes tour from Reykjavik, with Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, villages, folklore, pricing, and practical advice.
“Wonderful driving tour of Iceland with Walter. Blue lagoon, Snaefellsnes and South Coast. A great guy, friendly and knowledgeable. Reliable on time and dependable. Speaks excellent English and German.”
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