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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Iceland

208 tours  ·  from $47 a head

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 a gentle 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

See Iceland’s Golden Circle on a full-day bus tour from Reykjavik, with Gullfoss, Strokkur, Þingvellir, and Kerið crater.

“What an amazing experience and would recommend anyone coming to Iceland to book this trip. Toby, the guide, was so knowledgable and entertaining. 5 stars all the way and unmissable”

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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik - What happens at the viewing stops
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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

Search Iceland’s Northern Lights by bus from Reykjavik, with expert guidance, photo stops, warm drinks, and a free retry if skies stay dark.

“Daniel was a phenomenal guide. He was very knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and set expectations appropriately while providing some educational background. He was funny and light hearted and went above and beyond for participants. It was an incredible night for the lights despite being at the end of season. At no point did I feel rushed or that we were spending too much time on stops. I’ve done a lot of great tours and this one was easily the best. The hot chocolates and chocolate sweets were a great treat to top it all off. This is worth every penny.Read more”

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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - Getting out of Reykjavík and into the south
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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

Review of Iceland’s South Coast tour with Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, Vík, and practical booking tips.

“This was a great full day tour!😁 First stop was Skogafoss and that was pretty incredible! We spent a good amount of time there and I took tons of beautiful pics! Then we headed to the Glacier and that was pretty amazing also! Our tour guide Barbara was lovely and knowledgeable. Then we headed to the Black Sand beach. We didnt get to go on the beach because the rip currents were on a "red" status. But it was okay because we still got to take breathtaking pics! Then headed to Vik where we were able to eat lunch. Spent an hour there which was a good amount of time…”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour - Kerið crater starts the day with color and volcanic drama
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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

See Iceland’s Golden Circle, Kerið crater, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Secret Lagoon on a well-paced 10-hour bus tour from Reykjavik.

“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 - Skógafoss gives you two excellent views
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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

Review of Iceland’s South Coast small-group tour from Reykjavik, with waterfalls, glacier views, Reynisfjara Beach, Wi-Fi, and practical tips.

“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 - Geysir and Strokkur: Iceland’s hot-water theater
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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

See Thingvellir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss on a practical six-and-a-half-hour Golden Circle coach tour from Reykjavik.

“The transfer shuttle driver drove off without us despite us standing by the bus stop. Luckily the receptionist in our hotel managed to sort it so we could do a later trip.Tour itself was average, quite a distance to see the sights We had to wait to transfer to another coach 20 mins into the trip because the guides microphone wasn't working. Overall we found it expensive for what it was.”

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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk - Rainbow Street adds color and everyday city life
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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

Review of CityWalk’s two-hour Reykjavík walking tour, with Hallgrímskirkja, old harbor, local stories, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Was a good city tour and our tour guide was really jovial and knowledgeable as well. Always ready for an answer to all our questions.”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Reykjavik pickup and the minibus ride
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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

Review of Reykjavik’s 11-hour Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon tour, with Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and practical tips.

“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 - Leaving Reykjavik and reaching Borgarnes
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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

Explore Snæfellsnes from Reykjavik in 11 hours, with Kirkjufell, black beaches, fishing villages, seals, and the Búðakirkja church.

“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 - The first hour: fjord scenery and whale searching
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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

Search for humpback whales in Eyjafjord on a comfortable three-hour cruise from Akureyri, with guides, thermal suits, Wi-Fi, and a whale guarantee.

“A great excursion! Everything was on time, and the guide was so informative, sharing lots of information about our cetacean friends. Even though it was the last day of November, we sighted humpback whales several times, and a more elusive minke whale! The boat was comfortable, and the free flowing hot chocolate was much appreciated. Recommended!”

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - Leaving Reykjavik after dark
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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

Search Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik in a small group, with expert guides, hot chocolate, photo stops, and a free retry if needed.

“We got incredibly lucky and had clear skies and a fantastic lights show. Very easy to recommend when it's like this. Our guide, JP, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He had a genuine enthusiasm for the auroras.”

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - A four-hour hunt rather than a fixed sightseeing stop
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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.)

Chase Iceland’s northern lights from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, local guides, free rebooking, hot chocolate, pastries, and professional photos.

“we were given a pick up time of 8:30-9 , our driver texted at 8 saying we needed to meet him now - i explained we were finishing up dinner - he told me i had to meet him in 10 minutes. this was unacceptable. every report said there was no chance of seeing northern stars - but u sent the tour out anyway. i guess so no refunds needed. overall, a disappointing night.”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater: the colorful opening stop
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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

See Kerid Crater, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir on an 8.5-hour Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik for $85.

“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 boat at North Sailing Húsavík
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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, watching whales, dolphins, seabirds, and enjoying cocoa with a cinnamon bun.

“Did a 3.45 hr ride fir a 2 hour booking due to some rare sightings of bottle-nosed dolphins and pilot whales which excited our guide and crew so much that they forgot about the time and simply jndulged all on board by chasing the pod of dolphins and school of whales for a full hour. Couldn’t have asked for more. It was simply fantastic…hats off to the crew for indulging us.”

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Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - Meeting Troll Expeditions at Þingvellir
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Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

15.Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

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

Snorkel Silfra between Iceland’s tectonic plates in crystal-clear glacial water, with a dry suit, small groups, hot drinks, cookies, and photos.

“It’s really impressive seeing the fissure. It looks so calm from the outside but when you look underwater it’s impressive sometimes kinda scary because it is so deep and clear and there are a lot of rocks. But the suit makes you float so it is impossible to sink. The guides were AMAZING!! Loved Anna she explained everything so well and were with us all the time same as Kevin. The process of dressing up is a little uncomfortable and the suit itself is heavy and makes it a little bit difficult to walk in. The first few minutes in the water are extremely cold. Your lips and forehead go…”

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