Iceland · HVERAGERDI TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 hveragerði tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk through Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s longest lava tubes, on a one-hour English tour. Guides such as Alex, Dimitri, Ben, and Elisa explain the geology, share cave stories, and switch off the lights for a brief taste of absolute darkness.
“We throughly enjoyed our visit to the Lava Tunnel, our guide Dimitri was informative and engaged well with his audience.”
At Silfra in Thingvellir National Park, you’ll float through crystal-clear glacial water between the North American and Eurasian plates. A PADI instructor leads a six-person group through the Big Crack, Silfra Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. Expect a tight dry suit, cold face and hands, and about 45 minutes in the water.
“It was very nice and unique experience. Thanks for Filip and Sara to make it memorable”
At Laugarvatn Fontana, an English-speaking guide shows you how dark rye dough is buried in warm geothermal ground for 24 hours. You will learn the tradition, walk outside to the baking site, and taste the bread with butter and smoked trout. Bathing costs extra.
“Our guide was very special as a person. I think the speech about gratitude was fantastic. The process of bread baking is cool. This is my second time. Would do it again.”
Visit Secret Lagoon in Flúðir on your own schedule with an admission ticket to Iceland’s oldest swimming pool. Soak in naturally heated water at 38 to 39°C, watch nearby hot springs bubble, and use the changing rooms, showers, café, and restaurant. Towels and swimwear are available to rent.
“Really cool experience. They are 3 differents température and you can also walk through the geysir. Nice et clean place.”
Meet your guide at Gullfoss Café, ride a monster truck to Langjökull’s base camp, then cross the glacier by double-rider snowmobile for about an hour. Guides such as Jón and Thor are known for careful driving, helpful instruction, and excellent photo stops.
“It was an amazing experience, the views on top of the glacier were incredible. I am so glad I booked this tour and would recommend everyone.”
Spend two hours at Laugarvatn Fontana, a local bathing spot beside Lake Laugarvatn. Move between geothermal pools, natural steam rooms, and the cold lake, then use clean changing rooms, lockers, and complimentary toiletries. Towels, robes, swimwear, drinks, and food cost extra.
“In a time when Blue Lagoon is all the rage, over booked, crowded, over touristed, and WAY too expensive, Laugarvatn Baths is the way to go. Close to Reykjavik and easy to get to, this place is comfortable, easy, great scenery, and easy access. Grab a drink from the bar and take into the pool, dip into the cold lake if you're brave enough and right back into the hot pools, or sweat in the saunas. When you're done shower off and freshen up, you'll feel brand new! Grab coffee, wine, beer, food in the lounge!”
Ride 1.5 hours through the Reykjadalur Valley near Hveragerdi on a calm Icelandic horse. Small groups, careful horse matching, tölt practice, and guides such as Denisa, Patricie, and Emily make this a friendly choice for beginners and experienced riders.
“We loved our tour! It was a great way to see some of Iceland with knowledgeable guides.”
Stop at Kerið Crater in southern Iceland for a self-guided walk around a 6,500-year-old volcanic caldera. You can follow the rim, descend toward the aquamarine lake, and take in the red rock and mossy slopes. Admission is $5, parking is free, and the site is open in daylight.
“Niemand controleerde de toegang, dus dit ticket voelde erg overbodig :(”
Visit Iceland’s Hellisheiði geothermal power plant, about 20 minutes from Reykjavík, for a self-guided audio tour in English or Icelandic. Interactive exhibits explain geothermal power, the production process, and Carbfix carbon storage. Plan on about an hour, or stay longer during opening hours.
“Great. It was a very enlightening tour that gave me an insight of how Iceland was making great use of it's geothermal energy. This technology should be encouraged in a lot of other countries which have geothermal power.”
Meet at Gullfoss, then take a Highland bus to Sleipnir’s base before riding a huge red Monster Truck across Langjökull. An English-speaking guide explains glacier life and Icelandic tales before you walk into an ice cave, weather permitting. Bring warm layers, sturdy waterproof shoes, and snacks.
“une excursion au top dans un paysage magnifique. Cependant pour le prix, hormis la route et la balade de 30 min au glacier on ne fait rien de plus... Mais on ne regrette en rien car nous en avons pris plein la vue 🤩”
At Lava Centre in southern Iceland, follow the forces that built the island, watch recent eruptions in the cinema, feel a simulated earthquake, and scan the horizon from the observation deck. English and Icelandic hosts are available, and the exhibition is wheelchair accessible.
Travel 1.3 kilometers through Raufarhólshellir with an English-speaking caving guide, helmet, and headlamp. You will cross boulders, climb small rises, and reach three lava falls deep inside the tube. Hiking boots with ankle support are required, and the route suits fit adventurers age 12 and up.
“Sóley was a very professional and informative guide. We enjoyed the tour and we learned a lot about the lava tunnel. We recommend.”
Meet friendly Icelandic horses at Eldhestar’s Vellir farm, learn the basics from an English-speaking guide, and ride for one hour through meadows near Ölfus. No riding experience is needed. Guides such as Stella and Anna have been praised for their patience and care.
“We had a wonderful experience. The staff and horses were a delight. They”
Meet beside Reykjadalur Café, ride a van to the Black Canyon, then hike 500 meters to Iceland’s longest and fastest zip lines. You’ll fly seated for over 1 kilometer at up to 90 to 100 km/h, with parallel lines for pairs. English guidance, equipment, and return transport are included.
Start at Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss with an English-speaking guide, then return through Reykjavik and continue by bus to the Blue Lagoon. The Comfort Package includes entry, a towel, silica mask, and one drink. Meet at BSI Bus Terminal.
“Iceland is absolutely stunning and has some interesting facts, history and scenery and places of interest….. spectacular views. The bus driver was happy, interactive with our daughter and a genuinely a lovely happy person. The guide however let down the experience a little Not much personality or fun in his voice, stories or interact. He was kind enough and offered to show the coach personnel to specific places or best views … however with a child you are a little slower and he DID NOT wait for everyone to get off the coach before he walked off at speed to where ever it was he was taking people… which was…”
Pick an ice cap, a coastline or a hot pool.
