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15 Best 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.

15 Best Reykjavik Day Trips

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - The Pickup and Timing Reality Check (It’s a Long Day)
Reykjavik, South Coast Iceland Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

1.Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

A full-day Reykjavik tour for Seljalandsfoss spray, Skógafoss drops, Reynisfjara black sand, and Sólheimajökull ice at a fixed $126 price.

Most Popular 4.8

“The tour was very relaxing. There’s so much to see from the bus, let alone the stops. Our guide, Andrea, was really lovely and very informative. She knew so much about Iceland and could answer any questions. Warm, friendly, and very approachable. We would’ve liked a little bit more time to have walked up to…”

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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik - Thingvellir National Park: fault lines and the Viking parliament story
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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

2.Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

Golden Circle Classic from Reykjavik in 6.5 hours: Þingvellir rift, Gullfoss falls, Geysir and Strokkur with pickup and WiFi.

4.5

“This was our first planned tour after an early flight. It was a great pace to get us acclimated to the time change. Close to 2 hours on the bus then your first stop gets you out and moving as you walk around to see some amazing geysers. The following 2 stops are just as…”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Pickup, bus comfort, and how the day actually moves
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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik - The Bus Ride Setup: Pickup Timing, WiFi, and What to Pack
Reykjavik, South Coast Iceland Day Trips, Tour Reviews

South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

4.South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

South Iceland by bus: Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and Solheimajokull glacier—guided, free sights, no car.

4.5

“Small group tour is more participant friendly the guide (siggi )made all the difference with his knowledge and participation and willingness to deviate from schedule to satisfy customers needs”

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Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik - Geysir Hot Springs: watching power you can’t bargain with
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Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik

5.Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik

Reykjavik Golden Circle meets Langjökull glacier snowmobiling in one long day: Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, plus guided rides and gear.

4.5

“If you are coming to Iceland then this needs to be at the top of your list. Highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to see lots of sights with an experienced driver and tour guide. Shout out to Fousi and Margaret! They were great and so informative. Thank you for a well organised trip,…”

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Golden Circle Day Trip with Fridheimar Greenhouse visit from Reykjavik - Price and value: what you’re actually paying for at $85
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Golden Circle Day Trip with Fridheimar Greenhouse visit from Reykjavik

6.Golden Circle Day Trip with Fridheimar Greenhouse visit from Reykjavik

Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with a Friðheimar greenhouse stop for geothermal tomatoes, plus Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir.

5.0

“Awesome sights, great guide and the extra visit to the greenhouse was fab! We had tomato soup, tomato mocha, tomato ice cream and mulled tomato wine! All delish ❤️”

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Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave - Reykjavik Westbound: Underwater Tunnel to Borgarnes Break
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Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave

7.Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave

Small-group Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik: Vatnshellir lava cave, Kirkjufell views, waterfalls, sea stacks, black sand.

4.7

“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!!”

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Snaefellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour from Reykjavik - Berserkjahraun Lava Fields: Where “Old” Looks Wild
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Snaefellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour from Reykjavik

From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Skógafoss: The 60m Waterfall With a Legend Behind It
Reykjavik, South Coast Iceland Day Trips, Tour Reviews

From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

From Reykjavík: Volcanoes and Blue Lagoon Day Trip - Geldingadalur Valley: The Litli Hrútur Lava Hike You Actually Walk
Blue Lagoon Day Trips, Reykjavik, Tour Reviews

From Reykjavík: Volcanoes and Blue Lagoon Day Trip

11.From Reykjavík: Volcanoes and Blue Lagoon Day Trip

A guided Reykjanes Peninsula volcano hike with Litli Hrútur lava terrain, Kleifarvatn black beach stops, and a Blue Lagoon soak.

4.6

“This was our favourite excursion on our trip to Iceland. the golden circle and south of Iceland are brilliant but being able to hike a recently erupted volcano was an unbelievable experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and patient and made the whole day so much better, including entertaining stories and facts. The scenery was incredible…”

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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik - Thingvellir National Park: fault lines and the Viking parliament story
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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

13.Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik: Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss with a local guide, audio in 10 languages, and included park fees.

4.5

“Great to see three different parts of Iceland's rich geography. Only wish our very knowledgeable guide had stayed with us as we saw the sites, rather than just briefed us on the bus and turned us loose. And the pickup and drop off arrangements were problematic . Poor advance communications. All worked out, but with…”

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From Reykjavik: Small Group Golden Circle Day Trip - Thingvellir National Park: Alþingi, the Rift, and Why It’s More Than a Photo Stop
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From Reykjavik: Small Group Golden Circle Day Trip

Golden Circle and Fontana Geothermal Spa Day Trip from Reykjavik - Geysir and Strokkur: Watching Eruptions at a Steady Pace
Golden Circle Day Trips, Reykjavik, Tour Reviews

Golden Circle and Fontana Geothermal Spa Day Trip from Reykjavik

15.Golden Circle and Fontana Geothermal Spa Day Trip from Reykjavik

Golden Circle waterfalls, Strokkur geyser, and Thingvellir rift—then soak at Fontana geothermal baths with rye bread included.

5.0

“The whole trip was amazing. Lasma was an amazing tour guide who is very charismatic and knowledgeable of Iceland which made the experience 10x better. We did the golden circle then went to a thermal spring spa and throughout the whole journey Lasma was giving us Read more”

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