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The Guide's Journal

Guides, tips and local knowledge for travelling Iceland — glacier hikes, day tours and private adventures, written by a certified Icelandic glacier guide.

Gullfoss waterfall canyon in winter on Iceland's Golden Circle
AUGUST 2026 · 9 MIN READ · GUIDE

Golden Circle Iceland: The Complete Guide, by a Local Guide

Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss done right — real timings, parking prices, dodging the coach crowds, and the famous tomato-farm lunch.

Hiker in helmet, sunglasses and layered clothing on an Iceland glacier hike
AUGUST 2026 · 8 MIN READ · GUIDE

What to Wear on a Glacier Hike in Iceland: A Guide's Packing List

Boots, layers, what's provided and the clothing mistakes that end hikes early — from the guide who fits your crampons.

Dramatic river and rock landscape on Iceland's South Coast
AUGUST 2026 · 9 MIN READ · GUIDE

Iceland South Coast Day Trip: The Perfect Itinerary

Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull glacier, Reynisfjara and Vík — with real timings, parking prices and the safety notes that matter.

Car driving an empty road through Icelandic autumn landscape
AUGUST 2026 · 9 MIN READ · GUIDE

Best Time to Visit Iceland: A Local's Month-by-Month Guide

Northern lights, midnight sun, puffins, ice caves and prices — what each month actually gives you, and what a local guide would pick.

Hiking on Icelandic glacier with crampons and safety equipment
JULY 2026 · 8 MIN READ · GUIDE

Private vs Public Glacier Tours in Iceland: What's Actually Worth the Money

Compare private glacier tours ($160-315/person) vs crowded bus tours in Iceland. Real pricing, group sizes, weather flexibility explained.

Volcanic landscape under a darkening Icelandic sky
JULY 2026 · 8 MIN READ · EVENT

Iceland Solar Eclipse 2026: Complete Guide to the August 12 Total Eclipse

Iceland's first total solar eclipse since 1954. Timing, best viewing locations, weather strategy and what to pack — everything you need to plan for the once-in-170-years event.

Hikers on Sólheimajökull glacier
JULY 2026 · 9 MIN READ · GUIDE

Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike: A Local Guide's Complete Guide

How to get there, what to wear, how hard it is — and why you should never step on the ice alone. Written by the guide who works on this glacier.

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