Iceland · 2-HOUR EXPERIENCES
Iceland gives you fewer free days than you planned for. These 10 2-hour experiences are the ones worth spending one on, each with its price, its rating and the thing to know before you commit.
Akureyri 2-hour RIB whale watching in the Eyjafjord. Small group, warm gear, fast chasing for humpbacks, minke whales, birds.
“It was a beautiful sunny day and while we did get wet sitting in the 3rd row they provided warm full coveralls which helped! We were lucky to see numerous humpback whales pretty quickly ! It was a great bucket list experience.”
A 2-hour private walking tour of Reykjavík highlights, led in English. See Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja area, Lake Tjörnin, City Hall.
“We had just one day in Reykjavik - this walking tour was perfect to give us a snapshot of the city. Jacob was great (a student studying for his advanced degree in history); being born and raised here had expansive knowledge of both the city and the country as a whole. A very knowledgeable and enjoyable experience, would highly recommend.”
2-hour RIB whale watch from Reykjavik with waterproof gear, English guides, and a summer puffin stop at Akurey in Faxaflói Bay.
“Beware. Prior to going out they told us that it was kind of rough out there, so I asked how big the swells were and got an answer of about 1-2 feet. The swells were 3-4 feet and having had a 34' boat I know we should not have been out on a 20 feet boat in 3-4 feet swells. About halfway into the trip the boat came down so hard down on the seat my back took the brunt of it and it felt like all of my discs had been smashed together. I've not had any back trouble up until this point, but I do now. I figured…”
2-hour RIB boat safari from Vestmannaeyjar: sea caves, Elephant Rock, puffins and eider, warm gear, and expert guiding.
“We really enjoyed this tour around the islands. The boat ride was a lot of fun and we learned a lot from the guides/captain. The scenery is breathtaking! The RIB boat enables you to see caves and other amazing areas that would be inaccessible with a larger boat. Highly recommend!”
Reykjavik Northern Lights boat tour from Old Harbor with warm overalls, aurora coaching, and a Whales of Iceland museum backup plan.
“Very good guide, he was very knowledgeable about the northern lights. Was a very good night to go out.”
2-hour ferry and walk to Viðey Island to see the Imagine Peace Tower. Learn Lennon and Yoko Ono’s message and chase aurora views.
“Have wanted to visit the Imagine Peace Tower for years. It's impressive just seeing it in the distance. But up close it's almost magical! The air was very misty and the mist in the light created rainbow waves. We just stood there in awe.”
Private 3-hour horseback ride from Mosfellsbær to Lake Hafravatn, tailored for beginners on well cared for Icelandic horses.
“Wonderful experience. Horses were well cared for and sweet. The ride was lovely and adjusted to our abilities. We tolted successfully even though we both had minimal experience. Recommend for all!”
ATV quad riding near Reykjavik with provided gear, round-trip transfers, and mountain views. Two hours of driving plus peak stops.
“2 hour atv safari was great fun tour guide Louis was funny and engaging we had a great time. Pick up and drop off excellent”
2-hour black sand beach buggy tour from Hella to Vik. Drive a Polaris 1000, see volcanic views and waves, small group.
“Our favorite experience in Iceland! It was so cool. The guide was awesome. We loved it!!!!!! The wet suits are so nice and warm, the ATVs are awesome and he was ready to go when we got there! It was amazing!!!! Side note- His dog Casper is so cute!”
2-hour UTV buggy tour from Reykjahlíð in Myvatn, small group up to 10, safety briefing, helmet and warm gear, stops at key volcano sites.
“Our buggy tour took place on a cold, snowy day in June. Alessandro made sure we were well-equipped and that we enjoyed every second. He was an excellent guide, telling us the geology and history of the areas we visited. Highly recommend this tour and Alessandro!”
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