Iceland Travel Guide

20 Great Things to do on the South Coast of Iceland

The south coast is home to some of Iceland’s most beautiful places to visit. Gorgeous waterfalls, black sand beaches, and glacier lagoons all make the list, as well as one of the most epic hiking...

Landmannalaugar Best Day Hikes in Iceland

10 Great Day Hikes in Iceland for Your Bucket List

One of the best ways to experience Iceland is from a hiking trail. Visit stunning waterfalls, hike through the steaming, colorful landscapes of Landmannalaugar and Kerlingarfjöll, and visit beauti...

10 Best Day Trips from Reykjavík, Iceland

If you are planning a quick stopover in Iceland, Reykjavík is the perfect place to use as your home base. From here, you can explore some of the country’s top sites, such as the Blue Lagoon, the...

Two Weeks in Iceland: The Ultimate Iceland Road Trip Itinerary

If you have two weeks in Iceland, we have an epic road trip to share with you. Drive the Ring Road, relax in the Blue Lagoon, visit Reykjavík, tour the Golden Circle, walk on the largest glacier i...

Iceland Glacier Hike: Complete Guide and Best Tours

Strap on some crampons, grab an ice pick, and set off on a very cool Icelandic adventure. If you are thinking about doing an Iceland glacier hike, we have lots of great information to share with yo...

One Day in Landmannalaugar (with Háifoss and Sigödugljúfur)

Landmannalaugar is a wonderland of rainbow-colored mountains, lava fields, and hot springs. Hiking trails crisscross these colorful hills, making this part of Iceland one of the most unique places ...

20 Best Waterfalls in Iceland & Their Exact Locations

Iceland…the land of fire and ice…and more waterfalls than you can count. If you are planning a trip to Iceland, you’ve heard of Gulfoss, seen photos of Skógafoss, and you are probably planni...

Háifoss Waterfall: The Complete Guide (+ Drone Video)

Háifoss Waterfall is one of Iceland’s most spectacular waterfalls. Located in the beautiful Þjórsárdalur valley, Háifoss makes a great detour on a road trip around the Golden Circle or durin...

Skógafoss and the Amazing Waterfall Way Hike

The Skógafoss Waterfall hike (also called the Skógá Trail or Waterfall Way) is one of Iceland’s most underrated experiences. This trail starts at the mighty Skógafoss waterfall and follows th...

10 Days in Iceland: Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

If you are planning your first visit to Iceland, most likely you want to see the highlights. For many first-timers, Reykjavík, the Blue Lagoon, the Golden Circle, and the south coast tops the list...

10 Days in Iceland: The Ultimate Adventure Itinerary

Iceland…this is the land of active volcanoes, glacier-capped mountains, steaming hot springs, black sand beaches, gigantic waterfalls, the northern lights, and the midnight sun. Hiking trails and...

Iceland Ring Road Itinerary: 7 to 10 Day Road Trip

A road trip on the Ring Road is one of Iceland’s best experiences. Not only do you get to visit Reykjavík, the Golden Circle, and highlights along the south coast, but you also get to travel to ...

Best Iceland Itinerary: 4 Epic Iceland Road Trip Ideas

If you are planning a trip to Iceland, this is a great place to start. There are many different ways to plan your “perfect Iceland itinerary,” depending on your interests. Visit the highlights,...

How to Get to Aldeyjarfoss and Hrafnabjargafoss, Iceland

Aldeyjarfoss and Hrafnabjargafoss are two off-the-beaten-path waterfalls located in northern Iceland. To get here, you will need a 4×4, but you will leave the crowds behind and get to see two of Ic...

How to Visit Brúarfoss Waterfall (and Is It Worth It?)

Brúarfoss waterfall is famous for its brilliantly blue color. In fact, it’s called “Iceland’s Bluest Waterfall.” To get here, you have to be prepared to walk. The only way to see Brúarfos...

How to See the Puffins at Borgarfjörður Eystri, Iceland

Puffins nest in Iceland from late-April through mid-August. They can be found along the coast throughout Iceland, but there are a few places where you can easily see enormous colonies of these bird...

Iceland Bucket List: Best Things to do in Iceland

Iceland…the land of fire and ice. This small country is one of Europe’s best outdoor destinations. Go on an epic road trip, see the northern lights, walk on a glacier, visit more waterfalls tha...

The Essential Landmannalaugar Guide for First-Time Visitors

Landmannalaugar is an area in Iceland that is famous for its colorful rhyolite mountains and epic day hikes. Geothermal hot springs, lava fields, and unique hiking trails attract adventurous travel...

Hike the Blahnúkúr Brennisteinsalda Loop, Landmannalaugar, Iceland

Mt. Blahnúkúr and Mt. Brennisteinsalda are two very popular hikes to do in Landmannalaugar, Iceland. If you can’t decide between the two, it’s possible to do both, combining the hikes into on...

Mt. Brennisteinsalda: Hiking the Sulphur Wave in Landmannalaugar, Iceland

Mt. Brennisteinsalda, also called the Sulphur Wave, is a rainbow-colored mountain in Landmannalaugar. This hike combines the best features of Landmannalaugar: lava fields, geothermal features, and ...

How to Hike Mt. Blahnúkúr (the Blue Peak) in Landmannalaugar, Iceland

The hike up Mt. Blahnúkúr, also called the Blue Peak, is one of the most popular day hikes in Landmannalaugar. It’s a tough, short hike but the views are incredible and well worth the effort. T...

How to Visit Dettifoss and Selfoss Waterfalls in Iceland

Dettifoss is one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls. Selfoss is a smaller but more elegant waterfall located just upriver. There are viewpoints of Dettifoss and Selfoss from the east and west s...

Glymur Waterfall: The Complete Hiking Guide

Glymur Waterfall is Iceland’s second tallest waterfall. You can only get to it by hiking, but what a beautiful hike it is. This hike features a short walk through a cave, two river crossings, and...

Fimmvörðuháls Hike: A Step-By-Step Guide to Iceland’s Best Day Hike

26 waterfalls, 1 volcano, 2 glaciers, and 3 very unique landscapes…this is the Fimmvörðuháls hike in Iceland. This is one of the best day hikes we have done yet. Never have we seen so much div...

Snaefellsnes Peninsula: 20 Best Things To Do (+ Sample Itinerary)

Black sand beaches, waterfalls, volcanoes, remote lighthouses, iconic mountains, lava fields, street art, and some of the most dramatic coastal cliffs in Iceland…this is the amazing Snaefellsnes ...

Iceland Travel Tips: Things to Know Before You Go to Iceland

Planning a trip to Iceland can be very exciting. Whether you plan to be here for just a few days on a long layover or spend an extended amount of time exploring the island, there are some things yo...

How to Get to Sigödugljúfur, One of Iceland’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls

Sigödugljúfur canyon is one of Iceland’s best off-the-beaten path locations. This beautiful canyon, with its wall of waterfalls, is often overlooked or unknown to many visitors to Iceland. The ...

How to Visit Kerlingarfjöll and the Hveradalir Geothermal Area, Iceland

Kerlingarfjöll is a mountain range located in Iceland’s central highlands. Tucked away within this mountain range is Hveradalir, a geothermal wonderland of steaming vents, boiling mud pools, and...