Jan's personal Iceland recommendations
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Cars & Campervans
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Tours & Activities
Glaciers, ice caves, adventures, and experiences actually worth booking.
Lagoons & Stays
Find relaxing stops and unique accommodation worth adding to your Iceland route.
Trip Essentials
eSIMs, gear rentals, packing help, and useful extras for your trip.
Hand-picked
Tours & Experiences I Recommend
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3-hour Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike
South Coast
Get up close with a stunning Sólheimajökull, one of Iceland's most famous glacier.
Blue Ice Experience in Skaftafell
South Coast
Explore a stunning outlet glacier in Skaftafell on this 3,5-hour easy glacier hike.
Whale Watching in Akureyri
North Iceland
See whales in their natural habitat with experienced guides.
Northern Lights Tour
Reykjavík
Bus tour for those looking for a guided northern light experience.
Ice cave & glacier hike in Skaftafell
South Coast
Explore naturally formed ice cave or tunnel system, where meltwater and glacial movement have created striking ice structures and vivid blue hues
Ice climbing & glacier hike in Skaftafell
South Coast
This tour combines a glacier hike with an introduction to the sport of ice climbing in the setting of majestic Vatnajökull NP.
Lagoons & Stays
Relaxing places that are genuinely worth adding to your route.
Geosea
North Iceland
Soak in warm geothermal seawater on a cliff in Húsavík, with panoramic ocean views and the chance to spot whales or the Northern Lights.
Panorama Glass Lodge
South & West Iceland
Stay in a private glass cabin inspired by Viking heritage, watch the sky from bed or soak in your hot tub surrounded by nature.
Sjáland Cabin
North Iceland
Stay in my private cabin in the heart of the Tröllaskagi mountains, surrounded by views of peaks and glaciers just 12 minutes from Dalvík.
Trip Essentials
The useful extras that make planning and traveling in Iceland easier.
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