Iceland · TOURS
A shortlist rather than a catalogue: 15 tours & day trips, compared on cost, length and what is actually included, so you can decide in a couple of minutes.
A full-day Golden Circle bus tour from Reykjavik with Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, plus Kerið crater photos.
“Very nice experience. Excellent guide and good driver and clean bus. Must do in Iceland.”
4-hour Northern Lights bus tour from Reykjavik with hot cocoa, photo stops, and a free retry if the aurora is shy.
“Was thinking of going northern lights hunting on our own in our hire 4x4, but truth is, I wasn’t 100% sure where to exactly go and what to be looking for. Last minute we booked this tour and it didn’t disappoint. The guide ‘Dave’ was brilliant! Told us so much we didn’t know and went to 3 different locations an saw some unforgettable sights! Most of the lights you can barely see with your eyes, but the camera brings the best out of them, but we saw some amazing sights with our own eyes! Unforgettable experience, these guys know what they are talking about and know where to look. They…”
10-hour south Iceland loop with Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, black sand Reynisfjara, Sólheimajökull glacier snout, and Vik lunch.
“This day trip was brilliant ! The coach was comfortable and we took regular stops. The Icelandic weather is wild! We experienced all sorts during this day trip- sunshine, snow & wind and nothing stopped us reaching our stops! Driver Hero was absolutely amazing driving through the storm & the guide Eva made the journey & stops so memorable!! She showed us things we would have never know where there & went above and beyond ! Amazing day out”
Golden Circle bus tour with Secret Lagoon swim, Kerið crater, Geysir and Strokkur, Gullfoss and Þingvellir. Guided, full-day value.
“A fabulous trip where we got to see so much of Iceland and it’s beautiful landscape in one day. Anna our guide was brilliant, so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, we couldn’t fault her or our driver Michael. Everything was so well organised. The waterfalls were the standout feature for me, breathtaking. We will remember this trip for a very long time and thoroughly recommend it.”
Iceland’s South Coast in one day from Reykjavik. Small-group van, Wi-Fi, waterfalls, glacier, black sand beach, Vik, plus flexible timing.
“Great day trip visiting waterfalls, glacier, Vik & Black beach with Erla. Gave us lots of good information , stories & backgound about Iceland. Wonderful day!”
Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon day trip from Reykjavik with Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid crater, and 2 hours in geothermal spa.
“The Golden Circle tour was absolutely fantastic! Seeing the Kerið crater, the powerful geyser, and the majestic waterfall were experiences that will stay with us for a long time. Each place was breathtaking in its own way – from the intense colors of the crater, to the spectacular eruptions of the geyser, and the incredible power and beauty of the waterfall. The perfect ending to the day was a relaxing bath in the Blue Lagoon – an ideal way to unwind after a day full of adventures. The entire tour was very well organized, everything ran smoothly and without any rush. Huge thanks to our guide – a wonderful and…”
Golden Circle Classic day tour from Reykjavik, with Þingvellir rift, Geysir and Strokkur eruptions, plus Gullfoss falls, by coach.
“I booked this tour fresh off the flight and I'm glad I did. The tour guide Flosi was very kind and informative. He gave us ample time at each stop. The eruption of the hot water was awesome to see and the water falls were incredible. It is a must do tour.”
Small-group Reykjavik walk with a local guide, Hallgrímkirkja, Harpa area, old harbour, politics and city hall, all in 2 hours.
“On time and a comprehensive tour. Martin was a very knowledgeable, funny guy. He imparted a lot of information that's quite interesting. He was a GEM! I hope there's more of him.”
Full-day south coast bus tour from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Seljalandsfoss, and Vik, with optional glacier lagoon boat cruise.
“Fantastic trip the glacier, beach and waterfalls were beautiful and we saw a family of seals which was amazing! The driver was fantastic and we had a great time. Thank you!”
11-hour Reykjavik bus trip to Snæfellsnes: Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur black sands, Budir Black Church, and seal spotting at Ytri Tunga.
“It was a wonderful trip. We get to see a lot of amazing landscapes of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Our driver was Andreas and tour guide was Petra. They both did a marvelous job. It was a long day but totally worth it.”
Akureyri's 3-hour high-speed whale cruise in Eyjafjörður, with trained guides, thermal suits, Wi-Fi, and a real shot at humpbacks.
“It was great, the fjord is absolutely beautiful. We thought we might see nothing but once we saw the first whale, they were just everywhere. We were very lucky :) we stayed a bit longer than planned, because we were searching for whales longer than expected. The tour operator made sure we are all satisfied by staying a little longer.”
Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with expert guides, hot chocolate, and a 3-year free retry if skies stay cloudy.
“This is a truly brilliant tour. Odi our guide was so enthusiastic, interesting and told us lots off facts, myths and legends of the Northern lights. We were so lucky to see an amazing display almost straight away so we didn't have to go far from Reykjavik. Odi spent time talking to everyone and answering questions, was happy to take photos and also told us about the different stars in the sky. The hot chocolate was also a very welcome treat. On the way home Odi even stopped again as he spotted another truly awesome display even though we had been watching them all evening. Thank you Odi for making…”
Aurora hunt from Reykjavik with pickup, small groups, pro Northern Lights photos, and a free re-run if the lights do not show.
“Our guide, Johann, was very knowledgeable and knew a good spot for us to have higher chances of seeing the lights. We saw amazing Northern Lights and Johann took many photos for us, which turned out great!”
Golden Circle icons plus Kerið crater, with pickup from Reykjavik, a guided science story, and smart pacing over a full 8.5-hour day.
“Fantastic experience Get to see the sights with a very knowledgeable guide Great fun lots to see Highly recommended”
3-hour Húsavík whale watching on a traditional oak boat in Skjálfandi Bay. Warm overalls, hot chocolate, live guide talk, and lots of wildlife.
“Great Guides, had a lot of fun and the female Guide (don’t remember her name unfortunately) did such a great job on commenting where to see the whales and gave many interesting Information.”
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