Iceland Adventure Blog

Welcome to the Iceland Adventure Blog, where expert guides and seasoned adventurers share their knowledge of Iceland’s wildest experiences. From epic hikes and multi-day backpacking treks to backcountry skiing and high-adrenaline adventures, we bring you insider tips and firsthand stories from the land of fire and ice. This is your go-to source for tackling Iceland’s rugged landscapes like a pro.

Your Iceland Adventure starts here—are you ready?

Snow-capped Hvannadalshnúkur peak with clear blue skies in the background

Summer vs. Winter Glacier Adventures

Exploring an Icelandic glacier is a powerful experience at any time of year, but summer and winter glacier-walk tours feel distinctly different. Read our guide to help you choose.

A glacier guide explaining something about glaciers on a glacier hike with a group of people

Which Iceland glacier should you visit in winter?

Whether you’re a seasoned mountaineer craving the crunch of crampons on ice, or a curious traveller eager for a surreal walk on glacial ice, there’s a glacier-based experience in Iceland that’s just right for you.

A man walking up a hill with a vast white glacier in the background

From Vatnajökull to Sólheimajökull: Comparing Iceland’s most iconic glaciers

In this guide, we’ll introduce you to Vatnajökull vs Sólheimajökull, breaking down what makes each one special, how they differ and which might be right for your next glacier adventure (spoiler alert: you’re going to want to experience both).

A glacier tongue crawling down a hill with cragged blue edges and ash formations

The Science of Glaciers - Discovering Iceland's Frozen Giants

Come along as we explore the science of glaciers, how these magnificent masses form and evolve over millennia, and their role in shaping the Icelandic landscape.

A woman hiker standing on a hill with a backpack looking over the sea at Eyjafjallajökull in the distance

What to Pack for Iceland - Gear Guide for Your Adventure Trip

Whether it’s a summer trek in Þórsmörk or an ice climb on Sólheimajökull, packing smartly can make or break your adventure. Icelandic Mountain Guides – Iceland’s outdoor experts – have your back with these Iceland adventure packing tips.

A woman hiker sat at the top of a grassy mountain in Iceland overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean

A Guide for Eco-Conscious Travellers in Iceland

As travellers, the choices we make can protect — or harm — our fragile environments. In this day and age of awareness about human impact on the environment, it should be a no-brainer to strive for the former.

A group of travelers on a glacier in Iceland with a view of a glacier lagoon in the background

Family-Friendly Glacier Tours in Iceland

While never leaving the house may be the only surefire way to avoid the incessant queries of “are we there yet?” from the backseat, you won’t hear a single mention of boredom out of your kids once you plonk them atop a glacier in Iceland.

A person wearing a helmet, standing inside an ice cave at Sólheimajökull glacier

Ice Cave Tour Iceland - What to Expect

Imagine ducking into a narrow, blue-lit tunnel where the world goes quiet except for the gentle drip, drip, drip of meltwater. Light filters through ancient ice, casting sapphire hues across rippled walls. You’re walking inside a glacier — a moment so rare it feels like you’ve awoken on another planet.

Two hikers climbing a rock with a vast green landscape in Iceland in the background