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Iceland's classics.
The 10 most popular tours in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
Reykjavik Golden Circle day trip with Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Kerið crater. English guide, timed stops, great value.
“We all loved this trip. The views were breathtaking and our guide was so interesting on the journey to and from the different points on the tour. This trip was worth every penny”
A 4-hour Reykjavik bus tour to chase the aurora borealis, with dark-sky stops and a free retry if you miss it.
“Sunny was super cool! (And the driver who’s name I forgot to ask 🌹) 🫶🏻 It was a spectacular experience, 30 min of Aurora Boreale above our heads. Baked eye: white shimmering curtain crossing the sky (not yet night time, stars were showing, sun was setting). Through my iPhone 11 camera, wow colours and astonishment,…”
A full-day South Coast tour from Reykjavík: waterfalls, black sand at Reynisfjara, and a close look at Sólheimajökull’s glacier snout.
“As a solo traveler, I felt completely safe and taken care of on the South Coast tour with Eva and Hero. Hero was our driver, and he navigated through a snowstorm with incredible skill and calm. You could tell safety was always the priority. Eva was knowledgeable and engaging, keeping everyone informed and comfortable throughout…”
Full-day Golden Circle bus from Reykjavik: Secret Lagoon swim, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss, Þingvellir and Kerið crater for $132.
“We were a group of six and we all really enjoyed our day. Simon was a good driver, especially in the ice and snow also our guide Sharp was very informative and passionate about his Country. The breaks fitted in nicely for day and the day flew by. The secret lagoon was great and peaceful,…”
South Coast in one day from Reykjavík: waterfalls, glacier walk, black sand beach, and puffins, with a small-group guide and Wi‑Fi.
“While we did enjoy this full day trip covering lots of amazing sights, we felt our guide Joe (who was friendly and accommodating) could have provided a more meaningful and informative commentary throughout. Information was the bare minimum about each stop with no Icelandic background history or interestjng tidbits. Our other trips in Iceland were…”
A guided Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss with coach pickup, WiFi, and smart pacing.
“Great experience highly recommend, you get to see some great things, fantastic experience do not miss out”
Small-group Reykjavik walk with a local guide: Hallgrímkirkja, Vikings, Harpa, harbour, and City Hall in about 2 hours.
“Really enjoyed this tour. Our guide Asi was brilliant, entertaining and gave just the right amount of information on a variety of different topics. Walk was at a comfortable pace and it was the right amount of stops covered within the 2 hours. Great start to our trip, Thank you!”
Golden Circle plus Blue Lagoon in one day: Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerið crater, and 2 hours soaking in geothermal waters.
“We had a lovely day tour in comfortable coach. Our guide, Walter, was warm and humorous—he shared fascinating facts and entertaining stories about the places we visited. It was a great way to explore the Golden Circle at a relaxed pace, allowing us to truly enjoy the experience. The tour covered many incredible sights, and…”
Snæfellsnes in one long day: Kirkjufell, black sand Djúpalónssandur, Snæfellsjökull views, and seals at Ytri Tunga.
“This excursion was so good honestly. Everything felt easy and well organized and Iceland is just insane. The guide was amazing really chill knew a lot and made the whole trip even better. Such a nice experience I’d do it again for sure.”
High-speed whale watching from Akureyri in Eyjafjörður fjord, hunting humpbacks (and sometimes orcas), with thermal suits, Wi‑Fi, and updates.
“Really informative guide. It was a windy day and very choppy but this made for great conditions to spot the whales (and motion sickness tablets were provided just in case!). It was also great to see Akureyri from the boat”
