Day Trips & Excursions in Iceland

Make the most of your limited time in Iceland on this guided tour from Reykjavík that combines the highlights of the Golden Circle with a visit to Fontana Geothermal Spa. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thingvellir National Park, site of the world's first parliament. See the erupting geysers and hot springs of Geysir and teeming waterfall of Gullfoss. In between sightseeing, head for the geothermal spa to soak up the healing and relaxing waters.

Get an easy intro to glacier walking and ice climbing during this 11-hour tour from Reykjavik. With a small group of 15 people or fewer and a capable outdoors guide, visit two famous area waterfalls and try your hand at some arctic sports. Round-trip hotel transportation included.

Visit Îingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a day of spelunking and snorkeling during this full-day, Eco-adventure from Reykjavik. Accompanied by your certified guide, visit the hidden underworld of a typical Icelandic lava tube for some caving exploration. You'll also see the impressive Silfra fissure, where you will get the chance to snorkel between the tectonic plates of America and Eurasia. Round-trip transportation from pick up points in the downtown Reykjavik area, and all necessary gear are included.

Descend to the frozen enchantment of Iceland's ice caves on a full-day trip from Reykjavik. Alongside your guide, you'll spend the day at the Langjökull Glacier and explore the icy labyrinths below it. Deep inside the glacier cave, you'll admire fjords and waterfalls while listening to commentary rich with geological information. Then, head to the Borgarfjörður valley to be amazed by the beauty of Hraunfossar falls, a waterfall carved out by volcanic eruptions. Round-trip transport from your Reykjavik hotel are included.

Discover the scenery of southern Iceland on this full-day tour from Reykjavik. Journey past lava fields, icebergs, and glacier lakes as you explore the Sólheimajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers. Keep your camera poised as you admire the black-sand beaches and dramatic rock formations of Vik, as well as the mighty Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls.

Make an adventurous descent inside the remains of Iceland's dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano during this 5-hour, small-group excursion from Reykjavik. Traverse the surreal landscapes of Iceland's countryside on your way to the Blue Mountains, hiking through the area's craggy lava fields. Then follow your guide inside the geological site's immense subterranean interior, its walls still scalded from an eruption that took place 4,000 years ago. This small-group excursion, limited to 18 guests, also includes all necessary safety equipment and round-trip hotel transportation.

Combine the dramatic landscape of the Golden Circle with a trip to Secret Lagoon Hot Springs on a 9-hour, small-group tour from Reykjavík. Visit Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Springs, and Gullfoss Waterfall, with pickup and drop-off at downtown hotels, national park fees, and admission to the hot springs included.

Explore Iceland's famous natural landscapes as the sun sets on this 6-hour Golden Circle evening trip from Reykjavik. Travel into the Icelandic countryside as a guide sheds light on Iceland's fascinating geography. Delve into UNESCO World Heritage"“listed Thingvellir National Park "” where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet "” and discover top attractions such as the old Icelandic parliament. Watch as the mighty Gullfoss Waterfall gushes and cascades over the rocks, then explore Haukadalur "” where geothermal mud pools and geysers animate the landscape.

Combine a tour of Iceland's Golden Circle with an off-road ride in a super truck and a snowmobile experience. On this 10-hour tour, including pickup and drop-off from your Reykjavik accommodations, you'll get a true sense of the country's natural wonders through visits to Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and the Strokkur geyser, among other highlights.

Enjoy exciting outdoor adventure and discover top natural attractions in the Land of Ice and Fire on this 10-hour Golden Circle jeep and snowmobiling tour from Reykjavik. Hop into your jeep and head deep into the Thingvellir National Park. Listen as your guide details the park's fascinating geology and enjoy panoramic views over the rugged landscape. Head along mountain tracks past bubbling mud pools and shooting geysers, and discover top attractions like the Gullfoss Waterfall. Take a thrilling snowmobile ride on Langjökull, Iceland's second largest glacier, then return to Reykjavik.

For a day out with horses and hot springs, look no further than this full-day tour from Reykjavik. After an hour-long horseback ride on an Icelandic horse, take an express tour of some key Golden Circle sights: Gullfoss waterfall, the Geysir hot spring area, UNESCO-listed Thingvellir, and the village of Hveragerdi. The ride is suitable for all levels of experience, and takes in the rugged countryside on the capital's outskirts.

Capture the spirit of Iceland during this 8-hour Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. With a local guide, explore Thingvelllir (Îingvellir) National Park's mossy expanses and deep fissures. The site of the world's oldest existing parliament and home to the Geysir geothermal area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Gullfoss waterfall, the most impressive cascade in Iceland, which makes for spectacular photos. Travel in a climate-controlled coach featuring an audio tour available in 10 languages. National park fees and round-trip transportation from Reykjavik hotels are included.

Zoom over the Langjökull glacier atop a snowmobile during this 10.5-hour tour from Reykjavik. With your adventure guide, traverse the west side of Iceland's second-largest ice cap, descending into a man-made ice cave deep in the icy interior. Get a peek into the layers of ice that form the glacier, constantly moving and changing, and learn about how the cave was made. Transport from Reykjavik hotels aboard a bus, equipped with touch-screen audio guides, is included.

Escape the crowds and explore Iceland's secluded southern shore on this 10-hour tour from Reykjavik. In a small group limited to 15, you'll marvel at natural wonders including the Sólheimajökull Glacier, with its turquoise streams, the obsidian sands of Reynisfjara Beach, and the historic town of Vik. See, too, the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transport from your Reykjavik hotel. Bringing along your own boxed lunch is recommended.

Descend into a glacier and explore a lava cave during this unusual 10.5-hour tour from Reykjavik. On board a comfortable tour bus equipped with an audio guide in 10 languages, head for the scenic Borgarfjörður area. Trek into the man-made ice cave at Langjökull to learn about the formation of Iceland's second-largest glacier and how it shaped the surrounding landscape. Then, visit the country's largest lava cave at Víðgelmir to see the unusual lava formations. Round-trip hotel transportation is included.

Experience Iceland's most famous sights on this all-day trip from Reykjavík. Jump on a minibus from your Reykjavík hotel, and travel around the Golden Circle to see the Strokkur geyser and Gullfoss waterfall. Take a dip in the hot springs at the Fontana Baths, and enjoy lunch, food samples, and a 2-course dinner during the day before you make your way back to Reykjavík in search of the Northern Lights.

Visit two of the Golden Circle's most impressive highlights and snorkel in Thingvellir National Park's Silfra Fissure on this day trip from Reykjavik. Depart from the Icelandic capital by minibus and head to the UNESCO-listed national park, where you'll snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of the Silfra Fissure, a rift between the European and North American plates. After, continue to Haukadalur, a geothermic valley, to see Gulfoss waterfall and the Geysir hot spring.

This trip to Langjökull stands out from other glacier tours by offering travel to a remote ice cave on a monster truck. You're picked up from Reykjavik, taken to the Húsafell area for a visit to a waterfall and lunch (own expense), and transferred to a modified monster truck for a trip to the glacier and ice cave.

Travel inside Langjökull Glacier and explore the glowing man-made ice tunnel. On this 2-3 hour tour you'll be driven over the ice cap in a specially modified glacier vehicle before entering the glacier on foot in a deep man-made tunnel that's been carved through the creeping ice at 4,000 feet (1200 meters) above sea level. Walk through the frozen caverns and tunnels lit by glowing lights and hear from your guide about how the tunnel was made, as well as learning about the geology and history of Iceland. Marvel at the man-made ice chapel and look into deep crevasses in the ice. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Tick off more of Iceland's natural wonders in less time on this small-group, 9-hour tour of Iceland's Golden Circle. Departing from Reykjavik, you'll marvel at Geysir Geyser, Gulfoss Waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates collide. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik are included.