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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Iceland

819 tours  ·  from $10

Everything with a guide, a super jeep or a boat attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater - Hveragerði gives you an easy start
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

1.Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24,485 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $82Our pick

Join BusTravel Iceland for a 7 to 8.5-hour Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. You’ll see Strokkur erupt, feel Gullfoss spray, walk at Þingvellir, and view Kerið crater. Guides such as Barbara, Andrea, Gary, and Thor add Icelandic history, geology, folklore, and humor along the way.

“Fascinating, guide was really informative and interesting. Amazing sights, loved all the stops on the route. Really great trip”

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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik - What the four-hour search feels like
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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

2.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11,161 reviews · from $73

Leave Reykjavik’s city glow for a four-hour Aurora hunt led in English by guides such as Jessica, Sunny, Daniel, or Petra. Your driver follows the clearest forecast, stops for photos, explains the science, and offers a free retry if clouds hide the lights.

“Sunny was super cool! (And the driver who’s name I forgot to ask 🌹) 🫶🏻 It was a spectacular experience, 30 min of Aurora Boreale above our heads. Baked eye: white shimmering curtain crossing the sky (not yet night time, stars were showing, sun was setting). Through my iPhone 11 camera, wow colours and astonishment, truly amazing, green and purple, what a show. Wowowowowow thank you for this experience 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”

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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - The bus ride from Reykjavík
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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

3.South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,030 reviews · 10 hours · from $126

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Barbara, Eva, Andrea, or Siggie, visiting two major waterfalls, a glacier edge, Reynisfjara’s black sand coast, and Vík. Expect changing weather, wet paths, regular stops, and a comfortable bus ride from Reykjavík.

“We rebooked this tour because the first time it was cancelled due to weather and a tour to the west coast was offered instead. You can check out that review bellow. This is about the south coast. Truly beautiful! The waterfalls are really impressive. I liked that I could get close to them. Bring waterproof clothes, you will get wet. The glacier was by far my favourite from this tour. Seeing it so close and seeing the newly formed lagoon and icebergs was unique. Our guide, Petra, was really kind and helpful. Loved it!”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour - Reykjavik pickup and the first part of the morning
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

4.Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,009 reviews · 10 hours · from $132

Spend 10 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik, with stops at Kerid crater, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir. You also get 1.5 hours at the Secret Lagoon, a warm and peaceful break. English-speaking guides such as Sunny, Jessica, Anna, and Daniel lead the day.

“Excellent trip exploring the golden circle and loved the secret lagoon! Our guide Sunny was fantastic, telling us lots of interesting information and keeping us entertained.”

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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Starting in Reykjavik at 8:00 a.m.
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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

5.Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,988 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter capped at 19 people. Visit Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, Vík, and Seljalandsfoss with an English-speaking guide such as Simon, Erla, or Slavi, plus central Reykjavik pickup and onboard Wi-Fi.

“Comfortable bus with reliable service. Great guide and fantastic sights. It is quite a long outing with a fair bit of (optional walking) well worth it for the great experience.”

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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik - Þingvellir: where politics and tectonic plates meet
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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

6.Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,195 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $73

Ride from Reykjavik by air-conditioned coach to Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss. An English-speaking guide such as Eric, Flosi, Leifur, or Albert adds history and geology, while WiFi, pickup options, and a six-and-a-half-hour schedule keep this classic route simple.

“Excellent trip and guide was very knowledgeable. Transportation excellent and sights to visit awesome”

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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk - Rainbow Street and the National Theatre
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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

7.Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,076 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53Best value

Walk central Reykjavík with a local CityWalk guide in a group capped at 12 people. Over about two hours, you’ll see Hallgrímskirkja, Rainbow Street, Alþingi, City Hall, the Old Harbour, and possibly Harpa, while hearing Icelandic history, culture, legends, and useful food tips.

“Our tour guide Asta was wonderful and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Icelandic history and the tour was just the right amount of time”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Thingvellir: geology beside Icelandic history
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

8.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,351 reviews · from $243

Join Nicetravel for an 11-hour minibus tour from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Elias, Filip, Walter, and Christina bring local stories, extra photo stops, and practical help to a busy but well-paced day.

“Pick up is on Time and all people in the group is nice. Guide is professional and very keen on time. We have enough time to explore and also had a good learning about the places we been to.”

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From Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full-Day Tour - The long road west from Reykjavik
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From Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full-Day Tour

9.Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,457 reviews · 11 hours · from $143

Spend 11 hours circling Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula by bus with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Kirkjufell, Snæfellsjökull, Djúpalónssandur, Arnarstapi, Búðakirkja, and Ytri Tunga. Guides such as Siggi, Alain, Micah, and Anna add geology, folklore, music, and local stories along the way.

“The unique landscape! Our guide explaines everything in his special way and had many stories behind.. loved it!”

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Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship - A fast ship with several good places to watch
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Akureyri: 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship

10.3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,000 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Sail Eyjafjörður from Akureyri on a fast, specially modified whale-watching ship. Guides such as Giselle, Johan, David, and Jacob explain whale behavior while you search for humpbacks, orcas, minke whales, and dolphins. Thermal overalls, Wi-Fi, indoor seating, and crew photos are included.

“Excellent experience! We really enjoyed the tour, the guide was professional and entertaining. We have seen a few whales and learned about them. The guide-taken pictures make great addition to ones we took on phone.”

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - How the aurora hunt actually works
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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

11.Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,977 reviews · 4 hours · from $107

Leave Reykjavik by small minibus and chase the aurora wherever clouds and forecasts look best. Guides such as Ody, JP, Axel, Michael, and Jonas explain the science, help with photos, and serve hot chocolate. If the lights stay hidden, return free within three years.

“The tour was great, Ody our tour guide was amazing and made the trip. He was knowledgeable and really friendly and approachable, taking the time to speak to all the guests. We were lucky to see the lights and Odys local knowledge ensured we stopped at the perfect time to see the show. The trip wasn't drawn out and lasted long enough to enjoy the lights but not too long that we got too cold! Thanks Ody! Paul, Sarah and Judith”

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - Why the guide matters so much
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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

12.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Leave Reykjavik with a local guide such as Bjarni, Johann, or BG, then chase clear skies away from city lights. The four-hour outing includes pickup, professional aurora photos, blankets, and often hot chocolate with cinnamon rolls. If the lights stay hidden, you may rebook free, subject to space.

“Not sure how this tour can call itself #1 because our experience was so bad it was almost comical. Our guide tried to call off the tour 20 minutes before prime viewing began and several of us just refused to get back on the bus. He claimed that his boss said there would be no lights, but because we refused we were able to see the lights. Then our guide was so angry with us that when he took the “professional pictures” they were much worse than I took with my iPhone. Then he proceeded to drive very dangerously on the trip home, clearly he was throwing a temper tantrum…”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Strokkur: the stop with a built-in show
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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

13.Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,826 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Set out from Reykjavik with a professional English-speaking guide for an 8.5-hour Golden Circle tour. See Strokkur erupt, walk above Gullfoss, explore Thingvellir’s plate boundary, and add Kerid Crater, with transport, pickup, and return included.

“It was an awesome experience. We learned a lot about Iceland, its history, nature, and traditions. The guide also provided multiple valuable recommendations on what to see and try food-wise.”

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Húsavík: Whale Watching Tour with Guide - Meeting the oak ship in Húsavík harbor
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Húsavík: Whale Watching Tour with Guide

14.Whale Watching Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,761 reviews · 3 hours · from $115

Cruise Skjálfandi Bay from Húsavík on a traditional oak boat with an English-speaking guide. Watch for humpback and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, puffins, and other seabirds. Warm overalls, live commentary, hot chocolate, and a cinnamon bun are included.

“The staff on the trip were incredibly knowledgeable of marine life. They had a great sense of humour, and gave us a good introduction to the trip, including all health and safety matters. There was plenty of room on the bat, everyone was given the opportunity to see whales. It was one of our best experiences in Iceland. Keep up the good work”

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Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - The three-hour schedule, from parking lot to water
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Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

15.Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,731 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

Join Troll.is for a three-hour Silfra snorkeling tour in Þingvellir National Park. A certified PADI guide such as Anna, James, Kevin, or Lillian leads your small group through icy, clear glacial water in a dry suit, with hot drinks and GoPro photos included.

“Our tour guide Vlad was awesome. He was super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Swimming over the fissure was just breath taking and something you should experience!”

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