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Iceland's classics.
The 10 most popular shore excursions in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
German-speaking Golden Circle shore tour from Reykjavík with small-group pacing, Kerið entry, Gullfoss, Strokkur, Þingvellir, and farm stops.
“alles perfekt 👍”
Small-group Golden Circle shore trip from Reykjavik Port to Gullfoss, Thingvellir, and Geysir, timed for your cruise schedule.
“AMAZING tour! Golden Circle tour with Jagoda Rogalska our guide, was fabulous! One of the best excursion ever, and we take dozens a year in our travels. She was enthusiastic, informative and got us in and out of the stops fast, all our group was on time at stops so she managed to get in…”
Cruise-friendly Akureyri shore tour to Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn, then 2 hours at Mývatn Nature Baths for geothermal soaking.
“Never got the opportunity to join the tour. Got off the NCL Star on 7/27. Read the pick-up directions multiple times. Waited in the NCL bus parking lot from 12:30- 1pm. Was then informed there was a second bus lot down the street/one block over where the other cruise ship was parked. Walked as fast…”
Reykjavik whale-watching cruise from Skarfabakki Harbour with warm overalls, expert guide commentary, and possible close sightings in Faxaflói Bay.
“If you are been picked up from the cruise terminal Make sure you know what time they will pick you up We had a pick up time of 8:45 They did not arrive until 9:25 Because we didn’t want to miss the trip we got a taxi They refused a refund Whose fault? The whale…”
5-hour Seyðisfjörður shore trip to Stuðlagil Canyon and Gufufoss waterfall, with basalt columns, stairs, and East Iceland views.
“It was a really great trip and we've seen a lot of the beautiful nature of iceland. The bus hast been droven very well so we felt safe and comfortable the whole time. Our guide Kjartan did a great job so we got to know many interestimg things about iceland. He was very friendly, patient…”
Spot puffins from Akurey Island on a short Reykjavik cruise with expert guide commentary, loaner binoculars, and coffee on board.
“The guide was amazing! And their were thousands of puffins! We really enjoyed but its important to know that you see them from a distance”
Small-group Akureyri shore trip to Lake Mývatn highlights: Goðafoss, Skútustaðir pseudocraters, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá, and Námaskarð.
“Best shore excursion we’ve ever done anywhere! We were only four people on the tour, which made for a very personalized experience. The scenery was spectacular. The highlight for me was the boiling pits of mud & clay. You couldn’t fit more into one day if you tried. Very knowledgeable and safe driver/tour guide. Couldn’t…”
Reykjavik Golden Circle shore excursion to Gullfoss and Thingvellir, with geyser sights, by air-conditioned minivan and guide.
“I don’t really know what happened, but the vendor left us high and dry in Reykjavik. They miscommunicated pickup information for the wrong date and wrong tour. Good news - a full refund was received.”
Small-group Golden Circle shore trip from Reykjavík with an English guide: earthquake fissure, Kerið, Gullfoss, Strokkur, Þingvellir.
“Absolutely amazing excursion! Small group size added a special personalized touch. Our guide Sven was outstanding. He is very knowledgeable, put safety first and provided an excellent tour. I appreciate the kind service and alternative options Read more”
German small-group shore trip from Akureyri to Goðafoss and Mývatn with lava, geothermal fields, Grjótagjá, and cruise-timed transfers.
“Sehr schöner Kleinbus mit einem sehr gut deutsch sprechendem Guide. Es war an jedem Stopp ausreichend Zeit und es wurde versucht, den großen Reisebussen aus dem Weg zu gehen. Absolute Empfehlung.”
