What to do in Iceland
Why we recommend visiting Iceland
If you are looking for an adventure, Iceland is the place for you.
With nature like no other, adventure is on every corner.
We offer packages that include some of these activities but we also offer some of them as self-drive locations.
1. Snorkeling in Silfra
Water in Silfra is named as the clearest water in the world. The water in Silfra is a meltwater which comes from Longjokull glacier about 60 km (37.2 mi) north of Silfra. The meltwater travels underground through lava fields where it gets filtered even more, making the water the clearest in the world. It takes roughly 100 years for the meltwater to travel from the glacier to Silfra.
Ideas for your trip to Iceland
- Snorkel between continents
Not your typical snorkel since on this tour you snorkel between continents and get free pictures of yourself and your group. It is no wonder that this is one of our most popular tours.
- Go whale watching
A great way to experience Iceland's wildlife is to go whale watching on a boat. From Hauganes you have a 99 percent chance of seeing a whale. The most common species are humpback and minke whale, harbor porpoise, and white-beaked dolphin.
- Go Glacier hiking or Glacier climbing
The more advanced way to experience the land of Ice is definitely to go on a glacier hike. You don’t need any equipment or any experience, your guides will teach you everything. For the more adventurous ones, you can also climb!
- Visit an Ice Cave
During the glacier walk, you will be exploring breathtaking ice formations and moulins while learning how glaciers are formed and how they constantly change. The most amazing feature you will see is undoubtedly the naturally formed ice cave. You will be able to walk inside this dazzling structure to see the great blue ice found within. Every year our guides search for the most extraordinary Ice Cave to visit since they are constantly changing.
- Bath in geothermal hot springs
What better way to relax than in a geothermal hot spring. They can be found all across the country, some of them hidden while others are more easily accessible.
- Visit waterfalls and geysers
Iceland is known for its beautiful waterfalls like Gullfoss, Skógafoss, and Seljalandsfoss. Most of them are in rural areas on the countryside.
Geysir is a spring characterized by an intermittent discharge of water ejected turbulently and accompanied by steam. As a fairly rare phenomenon, the formation of geysers is due to particular hydrogeological conditions that exist only in a few places on Earth.
- Go hiking
One of the things that make Iceland so beautiful is all of our mountains. We have many trails and when you reach the peaks you have views like no other!
- Jökulsárlón Glacier lagoon
The Glacier Lagoon is a must-stop for everyone that drives the South Coast past it. For a real Instagram photo place, this is the one. Watch the free-flowing icebergs from melted glacial water as it continues to grow as ice blocks crumble from the ever-shrinking glacier. You can take a boat ride around the lagoon and watch the seals play in the ice-cold water.
- Diamond Beach
Just a few minutes' walk from the Glacier lagoon you can visit Diamond Beach, the home of many seals. There the icebergs which fill the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon wash up on shore, creating a stark contrast with the black volcanic sand. This beautiful display makes it a favorite location for photographers and nature lovers.
- Víðgelmir Lava Cave
Visit the biggest lava cube in Iceland. This tour takes to the naturally formed lava tunnel due to a volcanic eruption. The actual size of this cave is still unknown, but about 1600-meter-long part of the cave is accessible for tourists to experience, making it one of the longest and largest lava caves in the world.
- Reynisfjara
One of the most beautiful black sand beaches in the world is located here in Iceland, and we call it Reynisfjara. It is located near to the village, Vík í Mýrdal. Be careful of the strong tidal waves. The waves have carved out a magnificent cave on the beach that is really cool to check out! Many famous tv-series and movies have used this location, for example Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Star Trek.
- Horseback riding
Enjoy Icelandic country life on an Icelandic horse. No prior experience needed. The Icelandic horse is known for being the only breed that can perform five gaits (five types of walk), while other breeds only know about 3-4 types.
- VÖK baths
Visit gorgeous Lake Urriðavatn in East Iceland and take a bath in a collection of serene geothermal floating pools with an infinity view.
- Go Northern lights hunting
Take a ride outside the city during winter and cross your fingers for a clear sky. It might be your night to view the magnificent Northern lights. What's better than drinking hot chocolate while watching this natural phenomenon?
Why we recommend visiting Iceland
If you are looking for an adventure, Iceland is the place for you.
With nature like no other, adventure is on every corner.
We offer packages that include some of these activities but we also offer some of them as self-drive locations.
Are you ready to turn into an adventurous "Ice-cave Explorer Troll" 🧌 ?
Come join our Tröll Expeditions team on an extraordinary journey to the majestic Katla Ice Cave.
This unique experience is perfect for those who are seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure away from the crowds and looking forward to being lost in the wild, breathtaking landscapes of Icelandic nature.
Our experienced glacier guides will lead you through the mysterious wilderness in a Super-jeep from Vik, sharing fascinating tales about the area, interesting facts related to the Katla volcano, and geological insights along the way. Safety is always our priority: our guides will provide you with helmets, headlamps, and crampons to ensure a smooth journey.
Witness the awe-inspiring combination of fire and ice as you explore the volcanic glacier outlets of Mýrdalsjökull glacier, a remote location inaccessible to most. With panoramic views, stunning ice formations and tunnels, and the chance to see real Game of Thrones Dragon-Glass, this tour is one of Iceland's best-kept secrets.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience at the foot of the powerful Katla Volcano.
Book your once-in-a-lifetime adventure: book the Katla Volcano Ice Cave Tour today!
Snorkeling in Silfra is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You’ll find yourself swimming between tectonic plates, floating in pure, filtered glacier water. Tick this ultimate tour with breathtaking underwater views in the world´s clearest waters off your bucket list. You'll receive GoPro underwater photos after your tour for free.
Information about Silfra
Earth is divided with underground tectonic plates. Iceland is situated right in the middle of the two of them – North American and Eurasian Tectonic Plates. Silfra Fissure is one of the places in Iceland where you can see where the tectonic plates have slowly been separating – yet not on land, but under water.
In this magical place, the water is considered to be one of the cleanest waters in the world, with a visibility of more than 100 meters. This incredibly clean water comes from the melted ice of Langjökull glacier.
Join us on an adventure in Silfra – the only place in the world where you can snorkel in the middle of two tectonic plates.
During the activity, you will be swimming between two tectonic plates. Your guide will eventually send you all the GoPro photos after the tour.
* Silfra gets very busy in summer. That's why we recommend booking our earliest morning or late afternoon tours.
Join us for an incredible adventure by taking a 4x4 Super jeep up to the Glacier, where you will see the beautiful Crystal Ice Cave also known as Blue Ice Cave.
Hop on board this unique minibus journey around Iceland, exploring for eight full days the country's most popular destinations from Reykjavík and visit Iceland's most beautiful sites all around the Ring Road, including the Golden Circle, South Coast, East of Iceland as well as a few hidden gems in the North and the West.
Join us for a walk on the glacier, one of Iceland's most popular outdoor activities. Hike into the magnificent ice-world of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Your certified glacier guide will show you stunning scenery and astonishing ice formations.
Come and join us on this once-in-a lifetime-experience, a chance to explore Iceland’s largest glacier.
As glaciers continue melting at an alarming rate – roughly more than 1.2 trillion tons per year around the world, we would like to invite you to this unforgettable tour, where you will experience a rare phenomena of how half of our world used to look like, just 12 thousands years ago.
Like all other glaciers in the world, Vatnajökull glacier continues to melt, which will eventually lose half of its current ice by the year 2100 (which currently covers 9% of Iceland). It is estimated that by 2200, most of the glacier ice in Iceland will be forever lost.
Embark on a remarkable Icelandic adventure with our multiday tour package, combining the best of Western Iceland and South Coast. Discover the captivating Snæfellsnes Peninsula, a microcosm of Iceland's beauty, featuring glaciers, black beaches, and volcanic craters.
Journey to the South Coast, where you'll explore an enchanting ice cave, witness iconic waterfalls, and stroll along the mesmerising Black Sand Beach. The awe-inspiring Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón awaits, where massive icebergs drift in a serene dance.
This tour also includes the Golden Circle's geothermal wonders and historical sites. Unveil Iceland's diverse landscapes, from hidden gems to renowned sights, on this unforgettable expedition.
Included activities all year round are: Glacier hike and Lava Cave
Included Seasonal activities are: Ice cave (winter), Boat tour among the icebergs (Summer)
Included sightseeing in the winter: Northern Lights
Hop on board this unique minibus journey around Iceland for six full days and explore the country's most popular destinations. Visit Iceland's most beautiful sites all around the Ring Road including the Golden Circle, South Coast, and the most beautiful hidden gems in the North of Iceland. Included in this tour is a Glacier Hike, Whale Watching Boat tour and an Ice Cave tour. Depending on weather, you might see the beautiful Northern Lights.
Tour departing each day from Reykjavík.
Get a chance to experience a world completely covered with ice.
Join this unforgettable tour to see and experience the world’s rarest natural wonder - Iceland’s majestic glacier.
Glaciers formed during our previous ice ages, when temperatures dropped worldwide. Nowadays only a few countries in the world can enjoy the stunning glaciers - including Iceland.
Sólheimajökull is a beautiful outlet, which is the most accessible glacier from Reykjavík.
It is also known for being the Glacier of Fire & Ice, because of all the ashes covering and mixing up with ice from the previous volcanic eruptions. Underneath the glacier lies an active volcano Katla, which erupted last time in 1918.
It is believed that Katla should erupt within the next few decades, therefore completely melting the ice. However volcanoes are highly monitored in Iceland, making it absolutely safe to travel in the area, hike on a glacier, and explore the wild ice caves.
Join this spectacular tour, and get a chance to hike on a real glacier!
Come on this comprehensive ice climbing and glacier hiking tour, perfect for those seeking that extra bit of thrill. The only thing you need to bring is patience and endurance to climb to the top of a glacial ice wall on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. Your glacier guide will introduce you to the basics of ice climbing and much more!
Join #TeamTroll to the most popular locations along Iceland's South Coast and experience a rare natural phenomenon: A blue ice cave and hiking on a glacier.