REYKJAVIK · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 15 most-booked reykjavik day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
A full-day Reykjavik tour for Seljalandsfoss spray, Skógafoss drops, Reynisfjara black sand, and Sólheimajökull ice at a fixed $126 price.
Most Popular“Wonderful scenery. Enough time at each stop. Ed was very informative and enthusiastic.”
Golden Circle Classic from Reykjavik in 6.5 hours: Þingvellir rift, Gullfoss falls, Geysir and Strokkur with pickup and WiFi.
“Don’t miss it! An excellent tour guide Eric and Steni (sp?). Beautiful sites and history of Iceland amazing!”
Golden Circle plus Kerið crater day tour from Reykjavik. Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, guided stops, and pickup.
“We loved it Took our 11 and 7 year old They weren’t board once, enjoyed every aspect of it Highly recommend”
South Iceland by bus: Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and Solheimajokull glacier—guided, free sights, no car.
“This tour was amazing! Our guide (Jorri) and driver (Captain Thor) were knowledgeable, kind and funny. They helped us capture the most of the winter daylight and experience all of these amazing sites. Highly recommend!”
Reykjavik Golden Circle meets Langjökull glacier snowmobiling in one long day: Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, plus guided rides and gear.
“Our guide was great. Got to know a lot about the history of Iceland from him. The snowmobiling was a lot of fun.”
Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with a Friðheimar greenhouse stop for geothermal tomatoes, plus Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir.
“Our tour guide was exceptional! Her knowledge of the land was extensive. Our family enjoyed the tour tremendously.”
Small-group Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik: Vatnshellir lava cave, Kirkjufell views, waterfalls, sea stacks, black sand.
“the tour was excellent and such as Wilmar!!!he was very kind professional and helpful!!we felt like family ,the small group we were, and we enjoyed it a lot!! I definitely recommend this specific tour and of course with Wilmar as a guide!!”
A car-free full day around Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula: lava fields, Kirkjufell, black-sand beaches, seals, and photo stops.
“This was the last excursion of a week long trip so we had done MANY with other companies. This review is more on rhe company than on the actual activities. This guide did very little participant management that we had seen other companies do so people are smelly fish soups on the crowded bus and…”
Small-group South Coast day from Reykjavik with a real Sólheimajökull glacier hike plus Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Seljalandsfoss.
“This Reykjavik glacial hike, South Coast and waterfalls day trip was an unforgettable experience and a perfect introduction to Iceland’s natural beauty. We visited two stunning waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, both absolutely breathtaking and well worth the trip. The highlight of the day was climbing the glacier, which was made even more special by our…”
Golden Circle highlights plus a soak at Secret Lagoon. Bus tour from Reykjavik with Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and app audio.
A guided Reykjanes Peninsula volcano hike with Litli Hrútur lava terrain, Kleifarvatn black beach stops, and a Blue Lagoon soak.
“Great Day Trip! Especially with the snowy and sunny scenery!”
Descend 120m into Thrihnukagigur Volcano on a guided hike from Reykjavik, with lava-field scenery and warm Icelandic soup.
“The only place on earth where this phenomenon exists. The walk to and from was not fun in the driving rain but the experience was worth it.”
Reykjavik South Coast day trip with Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara black beach, and optional Solheimajökull glacier hike.
“If you book this I hope you have wonderful Christina as your guide! Her stories and enthusiasm filled the day with energy, despite the cold winds (although we had great sunny weather!) she kept us safe, looked after my parents who were elderly on the trip, went the extra mile with recommendations and created great…”
Reykjavik day trip to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach with Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, plus a chance at aurora.
“Wonderful trip yesterday.The tour guide and driver friendly, professional and informative. It's a long day so be prepared but the comfort of the bus, WiFi facilities and charging ports made the journey easier Regular comfort breaks ensured. Advised not to eat on the bus so as not to create odours for those with motion sickness/poor…”
Descend 120 meters into Thrihnukagigur Volcano on a guided hike, then warm up with soup and hot drinks in Bláfjöll.
“IT WAS PHENOMINAL! We had the best guide, he was so knowledgeable and kind. The whole experience was amazing and totally worth it.”
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