Outdoor Activities in Reykjavik

The Golden Circle is Iceland's most popular tourist route and it's even more magical under the glow of the Midnight Sun. Enjoy a late-night dip in the Secret Lagoon, marvel at natural wonders such as the Gullfoss Waterfall and the Geysir geyser, and take in the highlights of the Thingvellir National Park on this 7-hour evening tour from Reykjavik. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Combine two adrenaline-fuelled activities into one unforgettable adventure on this action-packed half-day tour from Reykjavik. Zip through the mountains on a 1-hour ATV quad bike tour and explore off-road as you climb the summit of Hafrafell Mountain. Then, strap on a head-torch and venture underground for a thrilling guided tour of the Leiðarendi lava cave.

Make the most of your time in Iceland on this guided tour from Reykjavik that combines three of the country's most spectacular sites with a northern lights tour. During the day, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Thingvellir National Park, marvel at the teeming waterfall of Gullfoss, and watch Geysir spout steaming hot water into the air. After being dropped off back at your hotel, there is time to rest before you are picked back up to go hunting for the northern lights.

Appease your appetite for adventure during a 60-minute buggy ride on the outskirts of Reykjavik. After a short safety briefing, climb aboard a two-seater buggy and prepare to tackle the rugged terrain of the Icelandic landscape. Absorb magnificent views of Mt Esja as you propel your powerful vehicle over rushing rivers, snow-smothered mounds and undulating hills. No previous off-road driving experience is necessary to enjoy this tour, only a valid driving license and adventurous spirit.

With rugged terrain and sweeping coastal scenery, the south coast of Iceland boasts some of the country's most impressive natural attractions - but reaching the far-flung sites from Reykjavik requires local knowledge. This full-day minibus tour includes round trip-travel from your Reykjavik hotel plus a driver and guide to help you reach the sites with ease. Visit famous landmarks including the Seljalandsfoss waterfall and Reynisfjara's black beach, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour - limited to 17 people.

Visit top Iceland Golden Circle sites in just one day on this guided tour from Reykjavik. Travel with a small group to must-see attractions such as Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Falls, and Kerið volcanic crater lake, all while enjoying the free onboard WiFi and commentary from your guide. Tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Reykjavik hotel.

Explore Iceland's Golden Circle on this 8-hour tour from Reykjavik by 4x4 vehicle. You'll travel along a route that features three of the country's top natural sights: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. Transport is by Land Rover Defender 'super jeep,' which is equipped to navigate Iceland's rugged terrain.

Southern Iceland is home to frozen glaciers, soaring volcanoes, and cascading waterfalls, but the icy and snowy terrain at altitude makes access a challenge. On this adventurous tour, zoom off-road by powerful snowmobile with your guide and cover the ground with ease. With safety equipment and round-trip travel from your Reykjavik hotel included, reach natural sites of interest including Katla volcano, Mýrdalsjökull glacier, and Skógafoss waterfall.

Enjoy an unforgettable angling trip on Iceland's icy waters on this 2.5-hour sea fishing trip from Reykjavik. Whether you're an aspiring or experienced sea angler, pull on some warm coveralls, and sail into Faxaflói Bay on a comfortable fishing boat. Then, with instructions from the crew, set up the supplied fishing rods and bait, and wait for a bite. If you're lucky, catch species such as cod, halibut and haddock, and choose to either barbecue them on board or have them packed in a crate to take with you!

Explore one of Iceland's mightiest natural sites of interest and gain insight into the country's rich geology on this Sólheimajökull glacier-walking tour. Harnessed up for safety, climb the vertical crevasse walls of the Sólheimajökull glacier with your guide and admire the spectacular scenery you find. Follow frozen routes over the mighty glacier, peer down into huge crevasses, and put your ice axes and crampons to good use on the icy terrain. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

Zip across Iceland's second-biggest ice cap by snowmobile and visit an ice cave on an 8-hour Langjökull glacier trip from Reykjavik. Ride a snowmobile over the ice toward a glacier cave, admiring the views over snow fields and peaks. Then, descend into the cave on foot to view the blue ice inside the glacier before snowmobiling back. Return transportation, with central Rekyjavik hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get up close to Iceland's raw, rugged beauty and experience the Land of Fire and Ice like never before on this 3-hour glacier hike and lagoon boat ride in Skaftafell. Pull on your climbing gear and hike over the Falljökull Glacier's frozen terrain with your guide. Marvel at gaping crevasses and hidden ice-caves, and learn how glaciers form over millions of years. Travel by boat out across the tranquil Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon and enjoy breathtaking views of the Fjallsárlón glacier's shining blue hues.

Treat yourself to an adventure on an Icelandic glacier with this snowmobile tour from Reykjavik. Zoom across Langjökull, the country's second-largest glacier, on a 1-hour ride that offers an exhilarating way to soak up the scenery of this beautiful island. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Delve into the unique tranquillity of Iceland on an 8-hour private angling tour from Reykjavik. With an experienced guide, travel to a secluded lake or river to fish for fish species such as brown trout and Arctic char. Enrich your fishing knowledge with tips from your expert guide, and opt to fish with fly, spinner or bait during your experience. Revitalize throughout the day with complimentary snacks and choose to purchase professional pictures to help remember your special day.

Snowmobile into the glacier, take your exploration to a whole new level with a snowmobile tour on top of Langjökull glacier and a guided tour into the Ice Cave. We depart from Húsafell on the West of Iceland and drive towards the glacier Langjökull where our snowmobiles are located. We star with a lesson on how best to operate the snowmobile and then we head up to the Ice cave and get a guided tour of the man made  ice cave. After that we  snowmobile down to our base and drop of the snowmobiled and head back to Reykjavík.  Driving to Húsafell from Reykjavík will take you about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Combine two thrilling adventures on a single tour from Gullfoss. In a small group of no more than 12 people, board a super truck and head for Iceland's second largest glacier, Langjokull. With two people to each snowmobile, rev up your engine and embark upon a ride across the glacier. Afterward, you have the opportunity to explore a natural ice cave before returning.

This popular Golden Circle tour packs in multiple natural wonders in one day, topped off with a 1-hour snowmobile ride on Langjökull, Iceland's second largest glacier. Start out in Îingvellir National Park, a World Heritage site and home to the Silfra fissure. See geysers and Gullfoss (Golden Falls) before the final leg of your unforgettable trip aboard a snowmobile.

Get to know Iceland's southern coast and embark on a glacier hike during this full-day tour. With your small group of 15 fellow travelers or fewer, visit the Reynisfjara black sand beach, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and Sólheimajökull Glacier. Round-trip hotel transportation via minibus and all safety gear (harness, ice axe, carabiners, and crampons) included.

Iceland draws visitors from the world over to spot the northern lights. Although there are many tours from Reykjavik dedicated to finding them, few are paired with a visit to a hot spring. This tour - which takes travelers on a northern lights hunt and to the Secret Lagoon - does just that. Travel on a Super Jeep and bathe in a natural hot spring pool whether you spot the lights or not.

Drive a snowmobile across Langjökull Glacier on a 6-hour tour from Reykjavík that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel, equipment, and 1 hour of riding time at the glacier. Follow a mountain guide across the second-largest glacier in the country, and experience Iceland's mountains at their most extreme.