Day Trips & Excursions in Reykjavik

The Northern Lights and the natural features linked by the Golden Circle route draw visitors to Iceland from across the world, keen to admire the best of Iceland's rugged beauty. On this tour, discover top attractions including Gullfoss waterfall and the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, with round-trip travel from central Reykjavik included. When night falls, spin into the countryside and spot the spectacular Northern Lights swirling in the evening skies.

Enhance your experience of Iceland's extraordinary Golden Circle on a full-day tour of the country's natural highlights from Reykjavik. With a professional guide, feast your eyes on spectacular sights like Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and the Geysir hot spring. Gain fascinating insight into the geothermic nature of the area at Strokkur, an erupting geyser, and gaze at the majestic Secret Lagoon hot spring bath before submerging yourself in the healing waters of the natural bath.

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.

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.

Even if you have only limited time in Iceland, the Golden Circe, famed for its waterfalls, geysers, and striking landscapes, is an integral part of your itinerary. Ensure you don't miss three of Iceland's top attractions with this 7.5-hour express tour of the Golden Circle from Reykjavik. Over only half a day, you'll witness the eruptions of the Geysir Geyser, marvel at the Gullfoss Waterfall, and drink in the ethereal landscapes of Thingvellir National Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavik are included.

Want to see the Icelandic scenery in a short space of time? This express afternoon tour visits waterfalls, geysers and must-see Icelandic sights in just six hours. Walk with a guide around UNESCO-listed Thingvellir, pose for photos by Gullfoss waterfall, visit the Geysir hot spring area. Reykjavik hotel pickup and drop-off is also included.

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.

Enjoy a personalized experience of Iceland's majestic Golden Circle on this small-group, 8-hour tour from Reykjavik. Alongside your guide, you'll tick off top Iceland attractions including the Geysir Geyser, Gulfoss Waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates collide. Plus, sample local delicacies at Efstidalur farm and gaze at the vivid blue waters of Kerid crater lake. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik are included.

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.

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.

Home to powerful waterfalls, soaring cliffs, and geothermal pools, western Iceland boasts some of the country's most impressive natural scenery. With this tour, spin through the countryside by air-conditioned minibus with your guide, and hit top attractions including the Deildartunguhver hot springs, the Hraunfossar falls, and Hvalfjörður fjord. Admire panoramic views across the wilderness scenery, with entry to the popular Krauma Spa included.

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.

Get an up-close look at Iceland's incredible volcanic landscape on this hiking day trip, which includes round-trip 4x4 jeep transport from Reykjavik and a visit to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. Hike around craters and cooling lava on a guided 16 km hike from Basar to Fimmvorduhals Volcano in Thorsmork Valley. Along the way, learn about the country's high concentration of volcanoes and enjoy regular stops to rest and take photos.

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.

Tick off three of Iceland's most popular attractions in only one day on this 10-hour Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. In addition to visiting the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park and the Geysir Geyser, you'll experience an exhilarating 1-hour snowmobile ride on the Langjökull glacier. You will also see the Gullfoss Waterfall and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik. No previous snowmobile experience is needed.

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.

Witness the three wonders of the famous Iceland Golden Circle on this day trip from Reykjavik. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an expert guide and learn the history and geology of each site. See the breathtaking Gullfoss waterfall, the bubbling pools and Strokkur waterspout at Geysir and the incredible tectonic rift at Thingvellir National Park. On route, drink in Iceland's stark beauty and learn how islanders are using its natural steam and geothermal waters to produce sustainable energy.

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.

Embark on a full-day tour of Iceland's iconic attractions from Reykjavik, beginning with a morning whale-watching cruise to spot minke whales, dolphins and other marine life in Faxaflói Bay. Then, admire inland highlights including Gullfoss waterfall, Thingvellir National Park, Hveragerði village and Geysir hot springs with a sightseeing coach tour around the country's famed Golden Circle route.