Iceland · NATIONAL PARKS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 9 national park days worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Advanced 5-hour Vatnajökull hike at Skaftafell, guided with crampons and an ice axe, exploring Falljökull icefall and climate change.
“Typical islandic weather but our guide Rik made it a really enjoyable tour”
3-hour Vatnajökull ice cave adventure from Jökulsárlón with a 4x4 ride, gear, and flexible cave choice based on safety.
“Was not too happy with this tour. 3 hour tour was 25 minutes of being in a small cave and taking photos. Waited in the cold for an hour as there were so many groups - not worth it after driving 4 hours from Reykjavik.”
Small group day trip from Reykjavík to Snæfellsnes: seals, black sand, Snæfellsjökull glacier, Kirkjufell, guided stops.
“Amazing trip! A must do in Iceland. The tour gave enough time to explore, to walk around and take pictures. Wonderful landscapes! the guide was amazing, funny, nice and really knowledgeable.”
A small-group Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik, with seals, black sand beaches, cliffs, and Kirkjufell photos.
“This was a good trip. Be prepared for a long day. There were limited bathroom stops so if you have any issues with that be aware. Since it was a long day there was a lot of time driving but the sights were well worth it. Buy something to eat at the first bathroom stop so that you have it for later in the day. Our guide was good but actually talked a bit too much and was heavily into history. More than we needed to know.”
Half-day Falljökull glacier hike from Skaftafell with a 4x4 ride, crampons lesson, and guided icefall walk in Vatnajökull National Park.
“Genial, fuimos en una minibus Mercedes 4x4 hasta la lengua del glaciar, nos facilitaron botas de montaña ya que llevábamos deportivas, la excursión muy bonita, aunque es subida con los crampones, fue nuestra primera vez y lo llevamos bien, la guia iba haciendo paradas para explicarnos y coger aire. Estuvimos un poco más del tiempo . Es total éramos un grupo de 7 personas. Habla inglesa.”
Reykjavik day trip to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, with seals, black beaches, Kirkjufell, Saxholl crater, and Snæfellsjökull views.
“The guide was excellent. Despite huge distance covered she managed to show a lot of places. It was small bus with 13 tourists.”
Ice climb Falljökull in Skaftafell. Small group, gear provided, glacier safety lessons, and epic views on Vatnajökull.
“Fantastic Experience ! Vincenzo (our guide) was impressively skilled and informative on both the activity and the landscape ... truly a not-to-be-missed experience while you are in Iceland.”
A demanding 5-hour glacier hike in Vatnajökull National Park, with crampons, harness, and close-up blue ice, crevasses, and moulins.
“El guía un máquina y la excursión muy recomendada”
12-hour Super Jeep day trip from Lake Mývatn to Askja caldera, hiking Víti crater and the geothermal lake in Iceland’s Highlands.
“Leuke keep tocht. Helaas wandelpad naar Askja halve meter sneeuw en voor onervaren wandelaars niet te doen. Dus helaas geen krater plus meer gezien, waar het eigenlijk om ging. Te lange dag, te weinig te beleven. Het rijden is wel leuk, maar voor een hele dag te lang.”
Every kind of Icelandic day out, and the best of each.
