Top 5 activities in Iceland
Iceland has so many things to do and it can seem overwhelming what to pick. There’s endless nature to see and an abundance of tours and activities to join. I have tried most of what’s on offer in Iceland and I’ve found that I keep going back to the same five tours over and over again. These are the must do’s if you ask me but you don’t need to do any other. So here you go, my top 5 activities to book for your Iceland trip:
Katla Ice Cave
There’s not many places in the world where you can visit as magical ice caves as Iceland. The caves in the glacier of Katla are open year-round which is a huge benefit, but they are also super impressive. The drive in there goes through an incredible desert/moon landscape and then you reach the glacier. You’ll be equipped with crampons and a helmet and then you can go explore the caves and tunnels carved into the ice. A really incredible experience!
Book with Katla Track and use the code: ASASTEINARS for discount!
2. Ride the Icelandic Horse
The Icelandic horse is famous for its five gaits. This makes them very comfortable to ride and also beginner friendly. If you’re in Iceland, I highly recommend trying horseback riding. It’s a great way to see nature and get a feel for Iceland. My favorite place to go riding is on the south coast with Mr. Iceland. He’s a real-life Viking that lives with his horses and takes super well care of them. He will take you riding along a river and down to the black beach. He’s also one excellent chef so don’t miss out on booking a dinner with him after the riding tour.
Book directly with Mr Iceland. He also has a super cute cabin if you need accommodation and don’t miss out on his speciality lamb dinner!
3. Whale Watching
I love whales and seeing them in real life is something you just can’t miss. Iceland is home to over 20 whale species, for example, Orca, Blue Whale and Humpback whales. The Humpback is the most common and can be spotted all over Iceland. What’s really nice is that the waters directly outside Reykjavik have a lot of whales. So all you need to do is to go down to the harbour, hop on a boat and go see these gentle giants. I recommend to book the RIB express trip for best chances to see the whales.
Book with Special Tours use the code: ASASTEINARS for discount!
4. Kayak with Icebergs
If you make it all the way to the glacier lagoon you just have to try kayaking in it. All year around there’s icebers breaking off from the glacier tongue and floating out into the lagoon. Together with ice Guide, you can rent a kayak and paddle out into the lagoon. You’ll be able to get close up to the icebergs and silently float around in the lagoon, a super fun activity to do!
Book with Ice Guide
5. Dive in Silfra
Silfra is located just 45min from Reykjavik and is a super unique diving and snorkeling spot. Silfra is located on the rift between two tectonic plates, the Eurasian and North American. They drift apart by 2cm each year and create a crack. In this crack comes up the clearest glacial water you can imagine. The sight is above 100m and it feels like flying when you snorkel on the surface. The tour is available year-round and I recommend the snorkeling tour
Book with Freedive.is
