ICELAND
Iceland's classics.
The 10 most popular 2-hour experiences in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
2-hour RIB whale watching from Akureyri. Tight group, fast chase in Eyjafjord, warm suits, and close humpback sightings.
“guide was excellent, very informative, would recommend this trip & company”
A 2-hour private Reykjavik walking tour with pickup, Harpa and City Hall highlights, and flexible stops around Lake Tjörnin and more.
“We had just one day in Reykjavik - this walking tour was perfect to give us a snapshot of the city. Jacob was great (a student studying for his advanced degree in history); being born and raised here had expansive knowledge of both the city and the country as a whole. A very knowledgeable and…”
2-hour RIB whale watching from Reykjavik with waterproof gear, expert English guides, and a puffin island stop in summer.
“Such an amazing experience. Being on a small RIB boat, you get close up to the whales and dolphins, which was magical. Tons of puffins everywhere.”
Speed across Vestmannaeyjar on a RIB, spotting puffins and eider and getting close to sea caves, elephant rock, and sea birds.
“Surreal experience touring all around Vestmannaeyjar on a RIB boat! Our captain and guide were both so excited and generous in sharing all of their knowledge about the island and various local traditions! Highly recommend booking this experience if you visit Vestmannaeyjar - truly unforgettable!”
A 2-hour Northern Lights chase by boat from Reykjavik, with a whales museum backup plan if clouds block the aurora.
“What made this trip was our tour guide! The knowledge and ability to fill the time with lots of very interesting facts was fab! Having access to warm all in ones, a cafe and a toilet were also a huge plus!”
Sail from Reykjavík to Viðey on a small-group night tour to see Yoko Ono and John Lennon’s Imagine Peace Tower and chase the Aurora.
“Well worth it. Be kind to one and all, Everything will be OK.”
Private horseback riding to Lake Hafravatn from Reykjavik. Match with a calm horse, learn Icelandic gaits, and ride 2 to 2.5 hours.
“What an AMAZING personal and soul filling experience- to be able to hang out with these beautiful horses in this beautiful country is an absolute highlight of any Iceland adventure!”
Ride Icelandic horses across lava and geothermal country near Hveragerði, with free pickup, waterproofs, and an English-speaking guide.
“Absolutely wonderful! The experienced riders were happy and the inexperienced taught and looked after perfectly.”
Two-hour Polaris 1000 buggy ride on Vik’s black sand beach from Hella, with gear, small-group fun, and dramatic photo stops.
“Buggies were top of the line. Owner was waiting and ready to go when we arrive. He had all of the necessary equipment to keep us protected and warm as it was raining and windy. It was a beautiful ride and gave us another perspective of the incredible landscape of Iceland that we could have…”
Paddle from Stykkishólmur into Breiðafjörður Bay for eiderdown history, shipwrecks, and possible white-tailed eagle sightings on a 2-hour tour.
“Interesting and different from the usual, the guide did not give us much explanation on how to paddle and so we had some problems. Unfortunately, being French his English is incomprehensible at times... we saw a few sea birds and little more.”
