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Iceland's classics.
The 10 most popular things to do in and around Reykjavik. Day trips, geothermal spas, whale watching and aurora hunts, all within reach of the capital.
Reykjavik Golden Circle day trip with Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Kerið crater. English guide, timed stops, great value.
“Definitely book this tour, it’s a must when u in Iceland. Our guide was named Thor- he was very informative and told us a lot of stories about Iceland- he is also quite funny as well”
A 4-hour Reykjavik bus tour to chase the aurora borealis, with dark-sky stops and a free retry if you miss it.
“Petra did a fantastic job giving us a lot of both fun and informative information regarding Iceland and the northern lights, we were lucky to get some amazing photos and had a really nice time, thank you Lucas for getting us there and back safely. Have had such a fab time and would 100% recommend.”
A full-day South Coast tour from Reykjavík: waterfalls, black sand at Reynisfjara, and a close look at Sólheimajökull’s glacier snout.
“Spectacular day trip around the country, highly recommend”
3-hour whale-watching cruise from Reykjavík with expert English guides, heated indoor cabins, and Faxaflói Bay marine life.
“Absolutely loved our whale watching trip. The tour guide was knowledgable and passionate about the subject. We spent most of our time outside watching two humpback whales. It was amazing to get so close to them. A fantastic experience. Also recommend the hot chocolate - keeps you warm and tastes delicious. Highly recommend this trip…”
Full-day Golden Circle bus from Reykjavik: Secret Lagoon swim, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss, Þingvellir and Kerið crater for $132.
“It was amazing! Loved the secret lagoon. It was so nice to be able to nap on the bus and wake up at a new, beautiful view stress-free. It was a full day, with so many beautiful sights in Iceland! We loved our guide, Jessica. She was funny and kind, telling us about all the…”
South Coast in one day from Reykjavík: waterfalls, glacier walk, black sand beach, and puffins, with a small-group guide and Wi‑Fi.
“Excellent trip. Able to Cover a nice mix of Iceland in 10 hours. Waterfalls, beaches. The ride was confiortable. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of Icelandic history.”
Small-group Golden Circle plus Blue Lagoon Comfort with Kerid Crater entry and hotel pickup, all in an 11-hour day.
“So many incredible sights on one tour, yet we had plenty of time to make the most of them all. Dominique, our tour guide, was enthusiastic, informative and a really fun, bubbly character. If you want to see the best Iceland has to offer, this is the tour for you”
A guided Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss with coach pickup, WiFi, and smart pacing.
“The Coach and Tour Comoany Jewel didn't show up to collect us at our hotel at 0930. They said they couldnt find the hotel. Contacted Viator who offered a 1200noon with the same company. We agreed to then be told it was full and not available. And book an alternative date. Unfortunately we were on…”
Small-group Reykjavik walk with a local guide: Hallgrímkirkja, Vikings, Harpa, harbour, and City Hall in about 2 hours.
“Barbara, our guide was terrific. Very passionate passionate about what she does and genuinely wanted us to get the most of our time. We were fortunate and straight away started seeing activity.”
Snorkel Silfra in Thingvellir, Iceland. Swim in clear glacial water between tectonic plates with a drysuit, guide coaching, and cocoa.
“This was incredible!!! I’ve been snorkeling in many places, and this was one of my favorites. Instead of seeing fish like you would in other places, you see incredible rock formations. Also, you can literally drink the water you are swimming through - it’s that clean. Running off straight from the glacier. The suit actually…”
