Day Trips & Excursions in Iceland

Explore Iceland's south coast with a small group on this full-day trip from Reykjavik. With a maximum of 15 travelers, enjoy personalized attention from your guide while hiking on Sólheimajökull glacier, visiting a plane wreck site in Sólheimsandur, viewing a volcanic tube, and taking a dip in the Seljavallalaug geothermal pool. Pickup and drop-off at select hotels provided.

If you only have time for one day tour while in Reykjavik, make it a journey around the Golden Circle, Iceland's most popular sightseeing route. This full-day small-group tour checks off all the famous highlights such as Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geyser, and Gullfoss waterfall, as well as visiting the spectacular Kerid Crater Lake.

Behold waterfalls, glaciers, black sands, and more on a full-day wintertime trip to south Iceland from Reykjavik. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, journey into this largely untouched region and admire wonders like the Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls; the black sand beach and cliffs of Reynisfjara; and the Solheimajokull glacier - a line-up that's difficult to tick through on an independent day trip. Minivan transport with free WiFi, plus central and hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik included.

Combine snowmobiling in Iceland with the unforgettable Golden Circle on this full-day trip from Reykjavik by 'super jeep' - a rugged SUV specially built to tackle challenging terrain. Settle into the comfortable vehicle with a professional guide at the wheel, and visit the three beautiful Golden Circle sites: Thingvellir National Park; the hot springs and water spouts at Geysir; and enchanting Gulfoss waterfall. Then, finish with a snowmobile adventure on the spectacular Langjökull glacier. Hop aboard and zoom over the packed glacial ice on a snowmobile Iceland ride to remember!

Discover one of Iceland's scenic wildernesses on this private 4x4 day Highlands and Landmannalaugar day trip from Reykjavik. Travel by 4x4 jeep into the Highlands, an area of rocky deserts, volcanoes, and peaks, and view waterfalls, craters, and lakes. Then, explore Landmannalaugar to see its multicolored mountains and bathe in hot springs before walking below the Hekla volcano. This private tour has a flexible itinerary, and includes jeep transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula, a UNESCO global geopark. You can't get to Reykjanes by train or bus, so join a day tour from Reykjavik. Visit the Geothermal Exhibition, walk through the hissing and bubbling fields of Krysuvik and the mud pools of Gunnuhver, and photograph the dramatic coastlines before your afternoon return to central Reykjavik.

Experience some of Iceland's most atmospheric scenery on a day trip by Super Jeep to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Reykjavik. See the glaciated Snaefellsnes volcano immortalized in Jules Verne's 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth,' gaze at cone-shaped Mt. Kirkjufell, and admire waterfalls, rock formations, seabird-filled cliffs, beaches, and remote fishing villages. Transport by Super Jeep with wireless and hot drinks, plus admission fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore four of Iceland's natural wonders, including an ice cave, on this full-day tour from Reykjavik. View the Deildartunguhver hot springs, visit the forests and thermal pools of Husafell, and walk inside a Langjokull ice cave to experience its blue glacial ice. Finally, see the Hraunfossar lava falls, and if time allows, bathe in Husafell's thermal swimming pools. Includes transport, ice cave, plus selected Reykjavik hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take in the essential highlights of Reykjavik on a 3-hour tour of the capital city's most iconic places, from hip neighborhoods to historic sites. See the stunning architecture of Hallgrímskirkja Church, get unobstructed views from Perlan's observation deck, then hear about the groundbreaking political meetings that took place at Höfði house. Capture unforgettable images of picturesque areas and landmarks, and learn your way around the most popular areas. Get an insider's take on life in Reykjavik, with local advice on the best places to eat, drink and explore in the city.

Head to Iceland's southern shore to visit Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon, on this 12-hour tour from Reykjavik. Along the way, you'll also see other natural attractions such as Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and Skaftafell National Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Wonder what's hidden beneath Iceland's lava landscapes? Take a caving trip under a lava field to a typical Icelandic lava tube cave on this 3 hour adventure tour available directly from Reykjavik. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to a lava plateau, put on caving gear, and explore an ancient lava 'tube' tunnel, with an expert guide. Absorb the age-old stillness as you explore, and view the fascinating lava formations, flakes and multicolored layers as you learn how they indicate different eruptions through the centuries. Great for adventure seekers and geology enthusiasts.

Combine a snowmobile glacier ride with a bathe in thermal hot springs on this 10-hour tour from Reykjavik. Traveling by super truck, pass the Geysir geothermal field on route to the Langjökull glacier, Europe's second-largest. Zoom over the ice on a 1-hour snowmobile ride, and after lunch, soak in the natural thermal springs of the Secret Lagoon. Snowmobiling equipment, and round-trip super truck transport with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get acquainted with Iceland's spectacular Golden Circle on a full-day tour of the country's natural highlights from Reykjavik. With a knowledgeable guide, stroll through the majestic Thingvellir National Park and admire the dramatic Atlantic ridge. Then, marvel at the mighty Geysir and the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, and then explore the enchanting Langjökull glacier in a powerful Super Jeep. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Reykjavik hotel on this enriching excursion.

Make the most of your time in Iceland by seeing the top sites of Reykjavík and visiting the Blue Lagoon in a day. After a convenient pickup from your accommodation, you'll travel with ease between dispersed sites in a comfortable vehicle. A guide will make sure you get most out of your trip with fascinating commentary about the history of Reykjavík. You'll avoid long lines by having tickets to the healing geothermal spa area of The Blue Lagoon provided.

Iceland's south coast boasts glaciers, waterfalls, and many other natural wonders, but is often missed by visitors who are short on time. This small-group tour from Reykjavik showcases as much of the region as possible in a day. Visit waterfalls, craggy cliffs, and black-sand beaches; walk along a glacier edge; see the icebergs of Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon; and more. Round-trip transport by super jeep, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees included.

Experience the scenery and nature of western Iceland's Snaefellsnes peninsula on a full-day tour from Reykjavik. Gaze at the glaciated Snaefellsjökull volcano, admire the seals at Ytri-Tunga beach, and check out the famous 'lifting stones' of black  Djupalonssandur beach. See craggy rock formations on a clifftop stroll around Arnarstapi and Hellnar villages, and admire Kirkjufell mountain, Snaefellsnes' much-photographed cone-shaped peak. Air-conditioned transport plus Reykjavik hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore two of Iceland's most popular attractions during this full-day tour to the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. Visit Thingvellir, where the North American and European tectonic plates meet, the 20-meter high geyser at Strokkur, the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, and the crater lake at Kerio. Finish your day with a relaxing dip in the warm waters of the famous Blue Lagoon before heading back to Reykjavik.

Experience the forces of wind, water, and ice that shape the dramatic landscape of Iceland during this tour of Vatnajökull National Park and Jökulsárlón Lagoon. Along with Virkisjökull Glacier and Jökulsárlón Lagoon, you'll see Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, as well as stroll along the black sand beach of Reynisfjara. Your Iceland day trip includes round-trip transport from Reykjavik.

Experience the best of Iceland's fire, water and history on a full-day tour of the 'Golden Circle' in a comfortable minibus. Take in the rugged, rock-strewn landscape of Thingvellir National Park. Hear stories about Iceland's natural history and culture as you enjoy sweeping views of the countryside around the 105-foot (32-mt) Gullfoss waterfall. Make a final stop at an active geothermic zone to see the steaming Strokkur geyser before returning to Reykjavík.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Reykjanes Peninsula on a full-day tour from Reykjavik. Stop to see Strandakirkja church near Eyrarbakki, and eat lobster soup in the fishing town of Grindavík, and admire the coast from the Reykjanes lighthouse. Visit two active geothermal sites: Krýsuvík and Gunnuhver; and learn about the American and Eurasian tectonic plates underfoot. Your guide shares informative commentary as you take in historic towns, lava fields and the gorgeous coastline. Ending your tour with drop-off at Blue Lagoon geothermal spa can be arranged.