What It's Really Like to Summit Eyjafjallajökull: Step-by-Step Guide
Thinking about hiking Eyjafjallajökull? Here’s a realistic, step-by-step look at Iceland’s most iconic volcano ascent.
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.
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Glacier Tours With Kids and Teens
Planning a glacier tour in Iceland with kids or teens? This guide breaks down age limits, safety, and what families can realistically expect on a glacier hike. Learn which glacier tours work best for different ages and how to choose the right experience for your family.
How Iceland’s search and rescue culture shapes your glacier tours and why it matters
Glacier tourism in Iceland is born from a deep-rooted culture of outdoor safety, preparation and community responsibility. At the heart of that culture is Iceland Search and Rescue, widely known as ICE-SAR, a nationwide volunteer organisation whose presence underpins safety across Iceland’s mountains, glaciers, coastlines and highlands.
Glacier Walk vs. Ice Cave vs. Ice Climb
This guide breaks down the three core glacier experiences in Iceland — glacier walks, ice climbing, and ice cave tours — so you can understand what sets them apart, what they demand and what they reveal about the frozen heart of the island.
Glaciers and Volcanoes Iceland: Where Ice Meets Fire
Iceland has a way of making a memorable first impression. You arrive expecting snow and steam, maybe a volcano or two in the distance — but the longer you spend here, the more you realise that nothing in this landscape exists in isolation.
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.
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.
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).
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.