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15 Private Car Days in Iceland Worth Booking

77 tours  ·  from $30

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private car days justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Reykjavik: Sky Lagoon Admission with Transfer - First look at Sky Lagoon’s dark, quiet design
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Reykjavik: Sky Lagoon Admission with Transfer

1.Sky Lagoon Admission with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,388 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $212Our pick

Travel from Reykjavik’s BSI terminal to Sky Lagoon for 2.5 hours of geothermal bathing, ocean views, a swim-up bar, and the included seven-step ritual. Choose shared or private changing facilities. The English-speaking transfer is convenient, but pickup details and return times deserve attention.

“Great experience. Lovedthe lagoon and the views there and from the sauna were amazing. It was a bit busy but didn't detract from the overall experience. Our skin felt ama ibg afterwards!”

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Reykjavík: Golden Circle Minibus Tour & Blue Lagoon Transfer - Kerid Crater gives the day a colorful start
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Reykjavík: Golden Circle Minibus Tour & Blue Lagoon Transfer

2.Golden Circle Minibus Tour & Blue Lagoon Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 546 reviews · 11 hours · from $136

Join an English-speaking BusTravel Iceland guide such as Monika, Siki, Beggi, or Gummi for an 11-hour Golden Circle trip from Reykjavík. You will see Kerid, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir, then spend about two hours at the Blue Lagoon. Lagoon admission is separate and should be booked for 5:00 PM.

“Guide had great sense of humor. Amazing day trip. Exceptional views.”

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Airport Transfer in Iceland from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City With Hotel Drop Off - The first ride, Keflavik to Reykjavik Terminal
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Airport Transfer in Iceland from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City With Hotel Drop Off

3.Airport Transfer in Iceland from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City With Hotel Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 464 reviews · from $40

Ride from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik in about 45 minutes, then change from an orange Airport Direct coach to a green SmartBus for hotel or bus-stop drop-off. You get WiFi, seat chargers, air conditioning, and a mobile ticket, but luggage is handled twice and operator changes have caused confusion.

“Wish I had known there is a connection from the central bus station to a smaller bus to go on to Bus Stop #6. Had to handle my larger bag twice.”

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The Lava Tunnel Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik - Arriving at Raufarhólshellir
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The Lava Tunnel Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik

4.The Lava Tunnel Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $124

Travel from Reykjavik’s BSÍ Bus Terminal to Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s longest lava tunnels. Expect about an hour underground with a helmet, headlamp, and guide explaining lava formations, cracks, icicles, and tunnel geology. Alex, Francesca, Stephanie, and Dimitri are among the guides praised for clear, lively tours.

“Really worth the trip there. Our tour guide Alex was really great ( and funny). Would recommend this to anyone.”

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Airport Express Shared Arrival Transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik Hotels - The coach ride toward Reykjavik
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Airport Express Shared Arrival Transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik Hotels

5.Airport Express Shared Arrival Transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 421 reviews · from $40

Travel from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik by air-conditioned coach, then change to a smaller shuttle for selected hotels and nearby bus stops. The service runs around the clock, includes WiFi, and usually takes 45 minutes to one hour. Bring your voucher and expect to handle your bags during the changeover.

“Easy to find , We arrived earlier than our slot and they put us on a earlier one. The staff where friendly and changed my pickup time for going back as it was too early. Note.. they do not drop at every hotel but at your nearest bus stop. You then walk to your hotel.”

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Airport Express Shared Departure Transfer from Reykjavik Hotels to Keflavik Airport - The Bus Terminal Change
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Airport Express Shared Departure Transfer from Reykjavik Hotels to Keflavik Airport

6.Airport Express Shared Departure Transfer from Reykjavik Hotels to Keflavik Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 386 reviews · from $40

Ride from central Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport in about 45 minutes with Gray Line Iceland. You will be collected at your hotel or the nearest city bus stop, transferred at the bus terminal, then taken directly to the airport in an air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi.

“It was effortless and very efficient travel from airport to city and city to airport. Well organized and was easy to communicate with support staff.”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Day Trip with Blue Lagoon Transfer - Pickup in Reykjavik and the small-bus setup
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Day Trip with Blue Lagoon Transfer

7.Golden Circle Day Trip with Blue Lagoon Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 345 reviews · 11 hours · from $152

Travel from Reykjavik in a small group of no more than 19 people, stopping at Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerid Crater before ending at the Blue Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Gulli, Holgar, and Philip are praised for lively stories, music, and helpful pacing. Blue Lagoon admission is separate.

“We were 20 people/persons in the bus. We had a great guide. Our guide introduced us all to each other… Our first names and where we came from. The weather wasn’t great, but the country still so beautiful. It was perfect to end the day in the warm water at the Blue Lagoon when the sun finally decided to pop out.”

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Blue Lagoon Entry Ticket with Optional Private or Shared Transfer - Arriving at the Blue Lagoon
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Blue Lagoon Entry Ticket with Optional Private or Shared Transfer

8.Blue Lagoon Entry Ticket with Optional Private or Shared Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $206

Visit Iceland’s Blue Lagoon in a lava field near Reykjavik or Keflavik. Choose Comfort or Premium entry, soak in 98 to 102°F water, use the saunas and steam rooms, and add shared or private transport from a hotel, port, or airport.

“Well done, very popular. Probably a bit too touristy but we had a great time. The family really enjoyed every aspect. The set up was well done and efficient.”

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Airport Transfer in Iceland from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport with Hotel Pick Up - Changing buses at Reykjavik Terminal
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Airport Transfer in Iceland from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport with Hotel Pick Up

9.Airport Transfer in Iceland from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport with Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 332 reviews · from $41

Book a seat on Airport Direct for a shared ride from Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport. SmartBus collects you at your hotel or assigned city bus stop, then you change at Reykjavik Terminal for an orange airport bus. The ride takes about 45 minutes after the transfer.

“The trip was fast and efficient! We had a transfer to a smaller bus in the city. It was efficient, also!”

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Keflavik International Airport Private Transfer To/From Reykjavik - What the 45-minute airport pickup feels like
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Keflavik International Airport Private Transfer To/From Reykjavik

10.Keflavik International Airport Private Transfer To/From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Book a private car or van between Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavik. Your driver tracks the flight, waits after baggage claim, helps with luggage, and provides Wi-Fi. One-way and round-trip options run 24/7, with drivers such as Martins and Ali noted for friendly service.

“Great communication. The driver was very helpful. Pick up was easy at the airport. I would use them again.”

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Blue Lagoon Return Bus Transfer from Reykjavik - The drive from BSÍ through Iceland’s lava fields
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Blue Lagoon Return Bus Transfer from Reykjavik

11.Blue Lagoon Return Bus Transfer from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 208 reviews · 1 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $58

Ride a shared coach from Reykjavik’s BSÍ Bus Terminal through the Reykjanes lava fields to the Blue Lagoon in about 50 minutes. Admission is separate, and you choose a return departure, either to Reykjavik or, when available, Keflavík Airport. Bring a prebooked lagoon time and arrive 30 minutes early.

“Hello, my name is Katarzyna Kriger, date of birth 21-10-1999, the phone number I was contacting your company to book a tour to and from Blue Lagoon was +44 7593637563, I’d like to claim a refund due to a miscommunication that took place on the 8th of November. In the very morning I have called your company to book a tour at 1pm for two people to the Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik and back. The price was £80 for both ways for two people. I have also wanted to book a Blue Lagoon entrance with your company but the lady on the phone said, that by purchasing a tour ticket…”

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Vatnajökull: Short Glacier Encounter Walk with 4x4 Transfer - The 15-minute 4x4 ride into the glacier valley
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Vatnajökull: Short Glacier Encounter Walk with 4×4 Transfer

12.Short Glacier Encounter Walk with 4×4 Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 201 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $122

Join a small group of up to 12 for an easy 1.5-hour walk on Falljökull, with crampon training, glacier geology, and a 4x4 ride from Freysnes. Guides such as Mary, Barbara, Ásta, and Asgeir are praised for clear instruction and patient pacing.

“We loved the glacier walk. Our guide, Asgeir, was amazing, very helpful and friendly. The super jeep ride was fun, too. We spent about 1.5 hours on the ice. Highly recommend the glacier walk and our guide!”

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Reykjavik International Airport Private Arrival Transfer - Finding your driver outside the Customs Area
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Reykjavik International Airport Private Arrival Transfer

13.Reykjavik International Airport Private Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $113

Pre-book a private car or minivan from Keflavik Airport to a Greater Reykjavik hotel. Your driver meets you outside Customs with a name sign, waits up to 60 minutes, and drives directly to your destination. Drivers including Simon, Matt, and Amhar have helped make arrivals easier.

“Very convenient and reliable. Our driver was waiting for us in the arrival area of the airport and transported us to our hotel very promptly.”

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Sky Lagoon Spa Experience with Private Transfer from Reykjavík - Entering Sky Lagoon and choosing your pass
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Sky Lagoon Spa Experience with Private Transfer from Reykjavík

14.Sky Lagoon Spa Experience with Private Transfer from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $296

Leave Reykjavik by private car for Sky Lagoon, a modern geothermal spa with ocean views, warm water, sauna, steam room, swim-up bar, and the seven-step ritual. Choose shared or private changing facilities, then return to your hotel after about three hours.

“We had a great time. Marina travels made our trip seamless. We were ver happy with them. We recommend them.”

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Blue Lagoon Admission Ticket Including Transfer - What happens from Reykjavik to the lagoon
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Blue Lagoon Admission Ticket Including Transfer

15.Blue Lagoon Admission Ticket Including Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 1 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $327

Soak in the mineral-rich Blue Lagoon, set in an Icelandic lava field, with shared round-trip transport from Reykjavik, Keflavik Airport, or a cruise port. Choose Comfort or Premium admission for towels, drinks, masks, and, with Premium, a robe and skincare gift.

“Never made it, my flight was diverted by FAS due to bad weather in Boston, missed connection with Icelandair. We arrived 24 hours late to Reykjavik.”

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