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Iceland's classics.
The 8 most popular half-day tours in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
Snorkel in Silfra’s UNESCO rift in Thingvellir—100m visibility, drysuit comfort, and guide-led American–Eurasian plate views.
“Loved the whole experience, would have liked to spend a little more time in the lagoon area”
Small-group Vatnajökull glacier hike from Skaftafell with crampon and ice-axe training and guided crevasse views near Falljökull.
“The tour guide was amazing!! She Personalized the trip. It was a great time! We had a perfect day for it!”
Half-day tour from Akureyri to Goðafoss, Laufás turf houses, and the Christmas House with easy transfers, included entry, and local stories.
“We were unable to connect with the tour operator to confirm our pick up location. The tour operator asked for the name of our cruise ship and said they would pick up and drop us off at our ship. We waited in the parking lot as instructed and they never showed up. I had their…”
Demanding Falljökull glacier hike from Skaftafell, then a guided ice cave visit with all gear. Small groups.
“Een aanrader voor iedereen met een redelijke tot goede conditie. Je moet fysiek wel tot alles in staat zijn wil je deze wandeling kunnen maken. Wij hadden een fijn kleinschalige groep mensen en een super super gids genaamd Brooke. MoRead more”
Half-day guided hike on Falljökull Glacier in Vatnajökull National Park, with a 4x4 ride, crampons training, and epic icefall views.
“Amazing. Highly recommend. Do this 3 hour hike, not the 2 hour one! But you need to be fit. We went high up onto the glacier. Excellent guide and only six in our group.”
Half-day Snæfellsnes tour from Grundarfjörður with Kirkjufell, black-sand Djúpalónssandur, Lóndrangar, Arnarstapi, and Búðir.
“It tour guide Beggi was the most knowledgeable guide we've had on our entire 6-week trip. He knows Iceland incredibly well from history to current events and spoke excellent English. Our driver navigated hairpin turns and crazy turnarounds in tiny parking lots perfectly!”
Heated whale watching by day, northern lights by evening in Reykjavík, with overalls, onboard comfort, and rescheduling options included.
“Sadly weather prevented the northern lights part of the tour but the whale watching tour was amazing! Crew was super knowledgeable and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this cruise to anyone.”
Half-day coach tour from Akureyri port to Goðafoss and the Laufás turf farm museum, with scenic drives, included admission, and English guide.
“We had an amazing time! We saw so many types of terrain, waterfalls, geysers, trees, mountains, sheep, and the people of Iceland are caring, sweet, and welcoming!”
