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“An amazing trip! We had Barbra as our guide and she was so knowledgeable. Would recommend doing this tour if coming to Iceland!”
Golden Circle Classic from Reykjavik in 6.5 hours: Þingvellir rift, Gullfoss falls, Geysir and Strokkur with pickup and WiFi.
“Excellent trip and guide was very knowledgeable. Transportation excellent and sights to visit awesome”
Golden Circle plus Kerið crater day tour from Reykjavik. Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, guided stops, and pickup.
“Our tour is just about to wrap up. It’s been an incredibly rainy day, which made it a bit harder to fully enjoy each stop, but Barbara was absolutely wonderful. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and eager to share fascinating facts about Iceland along with great suggestions. Michael, our driver, was fantastic as well — in all…”
South Iceland by bus: Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and Solheimajokull glacier—guided, free sights, no car.
“Amazing trip! Everything about this trip was fantastic. Very well thought out and passengers considered. Would highly recommend this trip.”
Reykjavik Golden Circle meets Langjökull glacier snowmobiling in one long day: Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, plus guided rides and gear.
“Our guide (Jon) and driver (Thor) gave excellent commentary about Icelands history, food, geography and everything else about Iceland. True professionals and good humoured too.”
Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with a Friðheimar greenhouse stop for geothermal tomatoes, plus Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir.
“Nice trip with all considerations along the way. Soup stop perfect. National park beautiful. Pickups good.”
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.
“No words to describe the beauty of this land. Just Awestruck. Our tour guide Tom is entertaining, funny and kept us engaged with relevant information, great spirit. Overall well coordinated and a smooth trip”
Small-group South Coast day from Reykjavik with a real Sólheimajökull glacier hike plus Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Seljalandsfoss.
“This day is packed with non-stop excitement! Roberto was an outstanding guide and driver - sharing all of the lore behind what we were passing and experiencing.”
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.
“It was a perfect day trip from Reykjavik. Completely with the must excursions in southern volcanoes area of Iceland. I enjoyed hiking at the Volcano a lot, It's took 3 hours of walk up and downhill on the larva field which is the memorial one of my life. At the end of trip we got…”
Descend 120m into Thrihnukagigur Volcano on a guided hike from Reykjavik, with lava-field scenery and warm Icelandic soup.
“A once in a lifetime experience! Highly recommend, the warm soup and hot chocolate was a nice touch after the hike to the base camp. Guides were knowledgeable and experienced.”
Reykjavik South Coast day trip with Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara black beach, and optional Solheimajökull glacier hike.
“It was an amazing day tour. Our guide Walter was so nice, very friendly and fun. Also, he told us everything about the places and even teach us more about Iceland. I love it. Really recommend this tour.”
Reykjavik day trip to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach with Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, plus a chance at aurora.
“Seems that other travelers have this same issue with this specific tour. Our start time was 07:30 and was told the window started half an hour prior (07:00). My wife had a sickness that morning before we left the hotel so it took us maybe 20 extra minutes to decide if she’s able to go.…”
Descend 120 meters into Thrihnukagigur Volcano on a guided hike, then warm up with soup and hot drinks in Bláfjöll.
“Absolutely, inside of view is amazing and really unique!! But also, guides are so kind and friendly, and they make your time more special!!!”
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