Day Trips & Excursions in Iceland

For the ultimate day trip from Reykjavík, visit the south coast's black-sand beaches and towering waterfalls, then go hiking or ice climbing on Sólheimajökull glacier. The activities can be customized for a more challenging or relaxed experience, depending on your interests. You'll travel with an experienced guide in a rugged Jeep that allows you to access more terrain. Your tour includes visits to two waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, a spin down the beach on the North Atlantic Ocean, and time for hiking or ice climbing at Sólheimajökull glacier.

Easily explore the South Shore of Iceland in a day on this guided, small-group tour in a luxury minibus. After pickup in Reykjavik, take in the unique Icelandic scenery as you travel to stops including the Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, Solheimajokull Glacier, black sand beaches, the village of Vik, and more.

Explore Iceland's iconic natural wonders and more on an extended, 12-hour Golden Circle tour. Leaving Reykjavik, travel by 4x4 to see the top Golden Circle sights as your guide recounts their history and formation. Explore Thingvellir National Park, visit the Geysir geothermal field and see the awesome Gullfoss waterfall. On route, leave the main tourist trail to visit the Kerio crater and Hvalfjördur, with its epic coastal fjords. Finally, enjoy an optional swim in the enchanting, naturally heated Secret Lagoon. Numbers are limited to six people for a small-group experience.

Get a view of Iceland's south coast not possible from the ground on this sightseeing flight from Bakki Airport. Enjoy aerial views of such major attractions as the Skógarfoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, the black-sand beach of Vik, and the Dyrhólaey peninsula as your pilot provides illuminating information.

See Iceland's Golden Circle and search for the Northern Lights on an afternoon and evening tour from Reykjavik. Board a rugged 4x4 Super Jeep tough enough to navigate the country's challenging terrain, and explore the Golden Circle. See the ancient geological formations and parliament site at Thingvellir National Park; watch the Strokkur waterspout at Geysir; and admire the beautiful Gullfoss waterfall. As darkness falls, seek out the Northern Lights, escaping light pollution to experience the incredible light show. Numbers are limited to six people for a more personalized experience.

Explore the surreal landscape of Iceland's Solheimajökull Glacier during this day trip from Reykjavik. Join your guide for ice hiking and climbing on top of this ancient ice formation, enjoying spectacular views of its constantly changing blend of colors and shapes. Then make a stop at the thundering Skogafoss waterfall, one of the country's largest waterfalls. Your glacier adventure includes an expert glacier guide, introduction to ice climbing, round-trip transport from Reykjavik as well as all necessary safety gear needed.

Take a trip around Iceland's spectacular Diamond Circle with this full-day guided tour from Akureyri. Travel along otherworldly volcanic fields to see highlights like Húsavík village, Lake Mývatn and the glacier-fed cascades of Godafoss and Dettifoss waterfalls. Learn about the geologic history of this landscape of contrasts, from the steaming mud pits of Hverir to the Jökulsárgljúfur glacier canyon. In early summer, the tour also includes a stop at a puffin nesting site on the Tjörnes peninsula.

Explore the beautiful valley of Thórsmörk, a favorite spot for nature lovers in Iceland. Travel with an experienced guide in a sturdy Jeep that can handle bumpy terrain, allowing you to go deep into this spectacular wilderness. En route, you'll see the towering Seljalandsfoss waterfall and the outlet glacier of Gígjökull, part of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. Your Jeep splashes through streams and over rough terrain on your way to the valley bottom, where you can take guided hikes through the stunning unspoiled landscape.

Visit Iceland's Golden Circle sights and learn how its geothermal activity is used to generate energy on this 8-hour tour from Reykjavik. Discover how some of the country's sustainable power is produced at the Hellisheiðarvirkjun geothermal plant, and see the three Golden Circle landmarks of Thingvellir National Park, Geyser, and Gullfoss waterfall. Plus, take in other scenic wonders, including Faxi waterfall. Air-conditioned transport and a break for lunch (own expense) included.

Tour Iceland's popular Glolden Circle and enjoy an exciting river rafting adventure on Hvita River on this day trip available directly from Reykjavik. Accompanied by a professional rafting instructor, ride a raft along Hvita River located in Gullfoss Canyon. Paddle along calm stretches and foaming rapits before following the famous Golden Circle sightseeing route which includes three of Iceland's most-loved spots. Behhold the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall, marvel at the gurgling geysers at Geysir hot spring area and see the tectonic rift at Thingvellir Natioanl Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are drifting apart.

If you only have time for one day trip from Akureyri, make it a tour of the Diamond Circle, a circuit that takes in some of North Iceland's most impressive natural wonders. This full-day small-group tour visits the Godafoss and Dettifoss waterfalls, the Hverir hot springs, Lake Mývatn, and the Víti crater. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Discover the magnetic landscapes of the 'land of fire and ice' on this 6-hour tour of Iceland's most popular tourist route - the Golden Circle. Leave Reykjavik behind for a thrilling afternoon of sightseeing, stopping to snap photos of the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and marvel over the 30-meter-high Strokkur geyser. Then, learn about Iceland's fiery volcanic history as you explore the geological wonders of the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.

North Iceland boasts many natural wonders, including lava formations, waterfalls, thermal pools, and more. This small-group tour from Akureyi covers the best in a convenient day trip, including an optional swim at Myvatn Nature Baths. Marvel at the waterfalls at Godafoss, Dettifoss, and Selfoss; view Lake Myvatn, hot springs, and the Dimmuborgir lava fields, and then choose to bathe in the naturally heated Myvtan baths. Hotel and airport pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore Iceland's highlights on this 8.5-hour Golden Circle and Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths tour from Reykjavik. Admire views over Lake Thingvallavatn and the Hengill mountains, travel into UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, and visit the Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths. Relax in outdoor thermal pools and soak up the heat in natural steam rooms at your leisure. Afterward, take in top attractions on the Golden Circle route including Gullfoss Waterfall and the steaming Strokkur geyser.

The Sólheimajökull glacier and the Skógafoss waterfall are two of the most popular sights along the south Icelandic coastline, but they're not easy to reach. This convenient 11-hour combination bus and walking tour from Reykjavik makes it possible to tick both off your list in a day, plus take in other Icelandic natural attractions such as the Seljalandsfoss waterfall and the Northern Lights in one trip. Along the way, enjoy a traditional Icelandic dinner in a local restaurant.

Explore the Golden Circle with an experienced guide on a private 4WD tour that takes you into the rugged wilderness of Iceland. Travel from Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that hosted an important meeting of the Vikings for centuries. Continue to the Haukadalur geothermal region to see the Strokkur geyser and Great geyser. Have lunch at Geysir Center, then visit the breathtaking two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall. Throughout the day, your guide shares fascinating details about the history and natural features of the region.

Enhance your experience of Iceland's spectacular Golden Circle on a full-day tour that includes an optional 60-minute buggy adventure. With a professional guide, visit stunning natural landmarks like the mighty Geysir and the powerful Gullfoss waterfall. Explore the diverse Thingvelic National Park, replete with geological wonders, and gaze at prominent features like Mt Bláfell and Hagavatn Glacier Lagoon as you drive off-road in a powerful buggy.

Leave driving and tackling difficult road conditions to the experts, and get off the beaten track on this tour from Akureyri to Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful in Europe. In a small group, head first for Lake Mývatn then to Jökulsá á Fjöllum glacier river, where a mass of water, mud, and sand rumbles into a canyon from Vatnajökull Glacier. Upon arrival, enjoy excellent views of Dettifoss, as well as adjacent Hafragilsfoss and Selfoss waterfalls.

See the iconic Golden Circle sights and wallow in the geothermal pools at Fontana on a full-day trip from Reykjavik, with an expert guide. Awe at beautiful Gullfoss waterfall and the Strokkur geyser as it spouts into the air at the Geysir geothermal area. Enter Thingvellir National Park to see Iceland's historic parliamentary site and the geological rift of the continental plates, a testament to the continuously moving earth's crust. Finally, enjoy an optional bathe in the naturally heated pools and steam baths at Fontana's spa before returning to Reykjavik.

Discover the frozen enchantment of Europe's largest glacier lagoon on a full-day tour of the legendary Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) from Reykjavik. With a professional guide, travel along the scenic south coast and admire views of black sand beaches and dramatic rock formations before arriving at the extraordinary Glacier Lagoon. Marvel at a landscape comprising of crystal clear water and floating icebergs as you explore the area. On the return journey, discover the splendor of S eljalandsdoss Waterfall with its 60m drop, and relax during the journey back to your Reykjavik hotel by comfortable coach.