The 7 Best Private Tours in Iceland

1.Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) Our pick

Explore Iceland’s South Coast on a private 11-hour tour with waterfalls, black sand, glacier views, Vik, and a live Lava Show.

“Rob was an excellent driver & guide. He was friendly & humorous, and at the same time knowledgeable about the area & sites we visited. There was plenty of time at each stop. Rob & Carolyn (delivered it to me on her way home from work) went above & beyond when I accidentally left my camera on the bus after the trip! I would highly recommend & use them in the future.”

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2.Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

A private Iceland day trip with Sky Lagoon, Golden Circle sights, tomato greenhouse lunch, hotel pickup, and a luxury vehicle.

“Our tour guide was terrific. The tour was great. I was skeptical about the secret lagoon but that was a great experience. And this tour bus was very comfortable with plenty of room”

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

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

Review of Blue Lagoon entry with Comfort or Premium access, optional Reykjavik transfers, practical tips, costs, crowds, and what to expect.

“Semi relaxing, more of an influencers experience if anything. Lots of photo ops and very crowded. Glad I went but not what I was looking for.”

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4.Keflavik International Airport Private Transfer To/From Reykjavik

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

A private Keflavik to Reykjavik transfer with flight monitoring, free waiting time, Wi-Fi, luggage guidance, and 24-hour cancellation.

“On time and friendly driver. Loaded and unloaded our bags. Very clean vehicle. Arrived at the airport in plenty of time. Highly recommend.”

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5.Hiking with Husky in Akureyri (private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk Icelandic woodland and shore with a friendly husky, meet the full pack, and share coffee with the owners near Akureyri.

“This was so fun with the cutest huskies in Iceland and with so much personality. The husband and wife team were amazing together and individually with their stories and insights. We totally enjoyed this experience and highly recommend it.”

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6.Husky Petting in Akureyri (private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet friendly sled dogs at a private Akureyri kennel, with cuddles, local hosts, coffee, photos, and pickup from hotels or the port.

“Had a great visit, enjoyed the dog and the story of it all came to be. The landscape was beautiful and the owners so friendly and kind!”

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7.Exclusive Thingvellir National Park Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $476

Explore Þingvellir from Reykjavik with a private guide, scenic drives, Viking history, tectonic geology, and easy hotel transfers.

“Wow! From the very start of the tour and meeting guide Villi at our hotel, this was an incredible way to spend the day seeing some of the sights of Iceland. Villi was so knowledgeable and went out of his way to drive the more scenic routes and to take the “road less traveled” making for a unique experience seeing Iceland through the eyes of a local. The benefit of a private tour is that your guide gets to know you and your interests, so you learn about the things that matter to you. For us, that was all about Icelandic history but also about the geothermal technology (amazing!) and…”

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