Personally experienced by Veggie Travel Girl
Iceland Experiences
Iceland is one of those destinations where the experiences are just as incredible as the landscapes. I’ve soaked in geothermal lagoons around the country, snorkeled between tectonic plates, walked across a glacier, explored an ice cave, and ridden an ATV across a black sand beach. These are Iceland experiences I’ve personally tried and would consider when planning your own trip.
© VeggieTravelGirlOne of my favorite parts of traveling around Iceland is experiencing its geothermal bathing culture. I’ve visited everything from Iceland’s famous lagoons to smaller geothermal pools around the country.
Iceland’s most famous geothermal lagoon and one of the country’s most recognizable experiences. A classic option for travelers looking for the iconic Iceland geothermal experience.
A modern geothermal lagoon experience near Reykjavík and an easy option to combine with time in the capital.
A geothermal bathing experience surrounded by nature in North Iceland. A natural addition to an Akureyri or Ring Road itinerary.
A geothermal bathing experience in East Iceland and a great stop while traveling Iceland’s Ring Road.
A North Iceland geothermal experience that fits naturally into a Húsavík or North Iceland itinerary.
A smaller seaside geothermal experience in North Iceland for travelers looking beyond Iceland’s largest and most famous lagoons.
© VeggieTravelGirlA geothermal experience along the Golden Circle that also offers one of Iceland’s most interesting food traditions.
🍞 Don’t Miss: Geothermal Bread
At Fontana, you can experience Icelandic geothermal bread traditionally baked using heat from the earth.
A more traditional geothermal bathing experience that fits naturally into a Golden Circle itinerary.
© VeggieTravelGirlWalking across an Icelandic glacier gives you a completely different perspective than simply seeing one from the road.
Good to know: Glacier hiking is a physical activity, so travelers should choose an experience appropriate for their fitness and comfort level.
© VeggieTravelGirlGoing inside an Icelandic ice cave was one of the most surreal experiences of my trip — a chance to experience Iceland’s ice and glacier landscapes up close. Ice caves naturally change, so every visit can look a little different.
© VeggieTravelGirlOne of the most unique adventures I’ve done in Iceland — snorkeling through incredibly clear water at Silfra between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
© VeggieTravelGirlExploring Iceland’s black sand landscape by ATV was one of the most fun ways I experienced the South Coast — adventure, volcanic landscapes and Iceland’s famous black sand scenery in one ride.
Plan your trip
I’ve personally experienced every activity included in this guide, so these recommendations are based on my own travels around Iceland.