Day Trips & Excursions in 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 splendors of the south shore of Iceland on this full-day trip from Reykjavik. With a guide, borad an air-conditioned mini-bus and explore some of the natural wonders of the country's southern landscapes, including volcanoes, waterfalls, glaciers and mpre. See the magical waterfalls of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss, and check out the black sand beach and the basalt cliffs of the popular Reynisfjara beach. Pass through the foothills of Eyjafjallajokull and Hekla volcanoes and, as a highligh, visit the great Solheimajokull glacier, a tongue of ice that dates back 700 years,  for a short glacier hike and exploration.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty, flora and fauna of Iceland on this 10-hour trip down the country's south coast. On board a climate-controlled coach with your naturalist guide, visit sites like the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, the Skógar Folk Museum and the Reynisdrangar rock formations near the charming coastal town of Vik. All activities and round-trip transportation from select Reykjavik hotels are included.

Explore the black sand beaches, vast glaciers and mighty waterfalls of Iceland's South Coast on a Super Jeep tour filled with spectacular scenery. Marvel at the Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss waterfalls, venture off-the-beaten-track to the Gljúfurárfoss waterfall, walk the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, and visit Vik, Iceland's southernmost village.

Experience Iceland's southern coast - full of waterfalls, glaciers, and black sand beaches - on this 11-hour tour from Reykjavik. Your climate-controlled coach comes with an audio guide available in 10 languages so you can learn about the sights as you cross through farmland and rugged coastline. You'll visit several waterfalls, the volcanic Vestmannaeyjar Islands, and the Sólheimajökull Glacier for a full Icelandic experience, with round-trip transportation from Reykjavik hotels included.

Travel by luxury minibus through a volcanic landscape along the south coast of Iceland. You'll see the magnificent waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the black-sand beaches of Reynisfjara, and the breathtaking Sólheimajökull glacier on this day trip from Reykjavik. Spot puffins, if you're lucky, and get a look at Eyjafjallajökull volcano, which erupted in 2010. Round-trip hotel transport is provided.

Marvel at some of Iceland's most scenic waterfalls and glaciers along its south coast during this 12-hour small-group adventure from Reykjavik. Travel with no more than 15 guests as you visit the well-known torrents at Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss, and then explore lesser-known waterfalls like Kvernufoss and Irafoss. You'll also take a hike on Solheimajokull glacier and check out Reynisfjara Beach.

Discover natural attractions in the Land of Ice and Fire above and below the ground on this 8-hour lava-caving and Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. Travel to an ancient lava field located deep in the Blue Mountains with your guide. Put on your helmet and head underground, where beautiful rock formations and volcanic craters await. Afterward, take the Golden Circle route to famous sites including Gulfoss Waterfall, Geysir and the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park. During your tour, gain insight into Iceland's unique geothermal qualities then return to Reykjavik.

Get acquainted with the south coast of Iceland during this 11-hour sightseeing tour from Reykjavik. Aboard a comfortable coach with an in-bus audio guide available in 10 languages, travel to some of the south coast's most arresting natural sights. Trek across a portion of a glacier and walk behind a tumbling waterfall. Then, pass the small villages and fertile farmland that make up an area rich in Viking history. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik are included.

Enjoy a full-day 4WD tour to the Eyjafjallajökull volcano and south coast of Iceland. Depart early to head to the Gígjökull glacier outlet, which flows from the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. In 2010, the volcano erupted forcefully, halting air travel across Europe for one week. Continue to Seljalandsfoss Falls, a spectacular waterfall where you can take a short walk behind the cascade for amazing views. Then zip over to the coast for more off-road fun on black-sand beaches, and visit Skógafoss waterfall on the return drive to Reykjavik.

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.

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.

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.