Activities in Iceland
All Year
City Sightseeing – Hop On Hop Off 24 Hours – Reykjavik
Take a bus tour with City Sightseeing and explore Reykjavík at your leisure, with the opportunity to hop on and off at conveniently located bus stops. This bus pass is valid for 24 hours so you take your time to enjoy a full day of Reykjavik.
Golden Circle Classic – Reykjavik
The Golden Circle Tour takes you on a wondrous circular journey through the heart of Iceland’s Southern Region, stopping at some of Iceland’s most iconic sites. You will visit historical places of Iceland, same as incredible Icelandic nature, everything in one day. The Þingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal area and Gullfoss Waterfall have their own stories to tell. Choose the Golden Circle tour time that suits you best and have a day full of memories you won’t forget.
Availability: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Includes: hotel pick-up, transportation by coach, tour guide
South Iceland, Waterfalls & Black Sand Lagoon – Reykjavik
Your South Iceland journey will take you through the country’s lush farmlands, flanked by rugged mountains, glaciers (including the infamous Eyjafjallajökull) and volcanoes of the interior on one side and vast Atlantic ocean views on the other. On this tour of South Iceland, you will also experience the powerful beauty of Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where the Seljalandsá river, which originates under Eyjafjallajökull glacier, falls, as well as Skógafoss, one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland. Just outside the town of Vík í Mýrdal (or just Vík to the locals), you will visit the soaring basalt rock formation known as Reynisdrangar and the black sand beach of Reynisfjara.
Availability: Daily
Duration: 10 hours
Includes: hotel pick-up, transportation by coach, tour guide
Golden Circle Jeep and Snowmobile Tour – Reykjavik
This tour is an incredible adventure where you will experience some of Iceland’s most famous and exciting natural phenomena along the Golden Circle. You will travel by Super Jeep. The tour is topped off with an unforgettable snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier.
Availability: Daily
Duration: 10 hours
Includes: hotel pick-up, transportation by super jeep, tour guide, 1-hour snowmobile tour incl. equipment and overall.
Wonders of Snæfellsnes National Park – Reykjavik
The Snæfellsnes peninsula in the West of Iceland is almost like a miniature version of the entire island. The area has beautiful samples of some of the natural wonders Iceland is so famous for. This includes black beaches, magnificent mountains, volcanic craters, incredible birdlife, magical caves, and of course, the most picturesque glacier of them all, Snæfellsjökull. This tour stops at the small fishing village of Arnarstapi and provides real insight into quintessential volcanic craters. Along the way you’ll get great views of the iconic Kirkjufell mountain and the dark cliffs and black sand of Djúpalónssandur bay are a favourite among photographers.
Availability: Wednesday & Saturday, All year
Duration: 12 hours
Includes: hotel pick-up, transportation by coach, tour guide
Food Walk – Reykjavik
The Reykjavik Food Walk is about experiencing local food, people, history & traditions. In the most delicious sightseeing tour in Iceland, we explore downtown Reykjavik through delicious local cuisines that you would never come across in your typical “to-do in Iceland” itinerary! We will stroll around the city and visit 5-6 wonderful local restaurants with a fun & knowledgeable guide by your side. You will visit everything from well-known ‘must visit restaurants’ to small family run businesses and secret local hangouts. While everything we will have on the tour is traditional Icelandic in some way, we decided to leave the fermented shark, rams’ testicles and sheep head off the menu. Instead, we explore why, we Icelanders are indeed proud of our local food by focusing on the absolute most delicious traditional cuisines – That we still enjoy today!
Availability: Daily
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: tour guide, visit to 5 Local Restaurants to Enjoy 8+ Delicious Icelandic Cuisines
*This tour can also be arranged as a private tour. Please ask us for an offer.
Whale watching – Reykjavik
On a Whale Watching tour from Reykjavik you will be able to experience some of Iceland’s rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sea-life, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and white-beaked dolphins among other whale species. Our focus is on comfort, unique experiences and personal service while making sure the environment is protected and respected in every way possible. Enjoy a sail out in one of the largest whale watching boats in Iceland. Our expert guides and friendly crew will welcome you aboard, share with you interesting information about different kinds of whales and seabirds you may expect to see on your tour and will teach you how to spot whales out in the bay. With an on-board display of whale teeth, bones, baleen, plankton nets and a microscope, this tour truly is a hands-on floating Whale Watching classroom with educational & interactive focus!
Availability: daily
Duration: 3-4 hours
Includes: Guided boat tour, tour guide, Warm floatable overalls
Blue Lagoon TA + comfort entrance – Reykjavik
The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s most famous tourist attractions and considered by many to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as well as an unmissable part of any visit to Iceland. It is surrounded by a mossy lava field, offering incredible scenery, with state of the art facilities, a unique atmosphere and silica masks and water that make your skin extra firm, yet incredibly soft! Do not worry about transportation – let us take you there and back, while you relax and enjoy this natural wonder to the fullest! The Blue Lagoon Comfort Package is included and you receive entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of a towel, and a drink of your choice.
Availability: daily
Duration: according to your preferred shuttle bus timings. Please ask us for schedules
Includes: Return bus fare, Admission to the Blue Lagoon, Silica Mud Mask, Use of towel, One drink of your choice at the in-water bar, drink is not included for children.
Walk with a Viking – Reykjavik
This tour is your perfect introduction to Iceland and Reykjavik. It is designed to help you get your bearings in our capital city and make the most of your stay in Iceland. We will visit all the highlights of the Reykjavik city centre and also share hidden spots with you, like a visit to a genuine Elf home and other local gems – things easily missed if you didn’t know where to look.
Availability: Daily
Duration: 2 hours
Includes: tour guide
*This tour can also be arranged as a private tour. Please ask us for an offer.
Folklore Walking Tour – Reykjavik
Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas. On this folklore-centric Reykjavik day tour, you get the chance to hear many exciting sagas involving the Elves of Iceland (known in Iceland as ‘the hidden people’) and other mysterious creatures. Some tales will amaze you, and others will chill your soul. This walking tour is a deep cultural dive into our unique country. Along with telling you all about the Elves and Trolls of Iceland, we will share ghost stories, like that of the Deacon of the Dark River, or the tale of the 13 Icelandic Santas and their mother, the child-eating troll called Grýla. This is a Reykjavik tour that takes you off the beaten path to encounter an array of monsters and magic!
Availability: Daily
Duration: 1.5 hours
Includes: tour guide
Snowmobile Tour – Gullfoss
Join our super truck transfer from Gullfoss for the snowmobile ride of a lifetime! Our professional guides will take you on a snowmobile adventure in the Icelandic highlands, giving you the most amazing views of the majestic Langjökull glacier and its unique surroundings. We depart from Gullfoss Café where you can park your car and grab some lunch. Driving in our super truck through the rugged, Mars-like landscape of Iceland, is an adventure of its own so please make sure to enjoy the ride. Once we arrive at our glacier hut, you will receive the appropriate snowmobile gear. Our friendly and fun-loving guides will give you instructions on how to operate the snowmobiles and go over the safety procedures before you ride off into the wondrous winter wonderland.
Availability: Daily
Duration: 4 hours
Includes: Transfer by super jeep, tour guide, 1-hour snowmobile tour incl. equipment and overall
Silfra Fissure Snorkelling tour – Silfra
Immerse yourself in the clearest water in the world and float between two continents in Iceland! A snorkeling adventure in the famous Silfra fissure is an unforgettable experience. Upon arrival at Silfra, your guide will give you your dry suit and snorkeling equipment. Your snorkel guide will explain how to use this equipment and how to ensure that you will be warm and comfortable during your 30 to 40 minute snorkeling tour of Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon. Make sure to drink some of the Silfra water while you are snorkeling! Who knows when you will be able to drink water so pure again.
Availability: Daily
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Guided snorkeling trip, All necessary snorkeling equipment, Hot chocolate and cookies after the snorkeling tripe, entrance fee into Silfra
*This tour is also possible with pick-up in Reykjavik. Please ask us for an offer.
Thorsmork Super Jeep Tour – Hvolsvöllur
Þórsmörk, valley of the Thunder God Thor, sits amongst three sparkling ice caps, Mýrdalsjökull, Tindfjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull. Sights include Gígjökull where powerful glacial floods escaped during the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption. Our local guides will vividly tell you much about this eruption, including stories only locals know about. Transport is in our specially adapted super jeeps that readily handle rough terrain and cross un-bridged rivers. Along the way, short hikes are always an option, to truly feel the pull and tug of landscape.
Availability: Daily
Duration: 6-8 hours
Includes: transportation by super jeep, tour guide
Katla Ice Cave tour – Vik
Þórsmörk, valley of the Thunder God Thor, sits amongst three sparkling ice caps, Mýrdalsjökull, Tindfjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull. Sights include Gígjökull where powerful glacial floods escaped during the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption. Our local guides will vividly tell you much about this eruption, including stories only locals know about. Transport is in our specially adapted super jeeps that readily handle rough terrain and cross un-bridged rivers. Along the way, short hikes are always an option, to truly feel the pull and tug of landscape.
Availability: Daily
Duration: 6-8 hours
Includes: transportation by super jeep, tour guide
Glacier Hike – Skaftafjell
This is a superb glacier hiking tour from Skaftafell into the magnificent ice world of Falljökull glacier, a tongue of the mighty Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Your certified glacier guide will show you astonishing crevasses which wind through the ice and incredible glistening ice formations. During this tour, you will learn how a living glacier moves and why this magical ice kingdom is constantly changing.
Availability: Daily
Duration: 4 hours
Includes: Guided Glacier Tour, Specialized Glacier Gear, All Required Safety Equipment, English Speaking Licensed Adventure Guide
Amphibian boat tour – Jökulsárlón
During the excursion, you sail among the huge icebergs in the picturesque scenery of Jökulsárlón. On the boat, you get to taste the 1000-year-old ice and if you are lucky you might even see some seals. The excursion takes 30–40 minutes and includes an English-speaking guide who explains to you the geology and facts of the lagoon.
Availability: Daily, May – 15 November
Duration: 30 – 40min
Includes: Tour guide, boat tour
Whale Watching – Husavik
Experience the traditional tour from Húsavík. Our birthplace is often considered as the Whale Watching Capital of Europe. It is a unique adventure at sea – watching the wonders of nature in the beautiful surroundings of Skjálfandi Bay, sheltered by the stunning mountains of Vík. This is where our roots lie, where our ancestors used to live in peace and joy for centuries, living in total harmony with the unpredictable and untamed nature of the North Atlantic.
Availability: Daily, April –November
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Tour guide, boat tour, warm overalls and raincoats if needed
Big Whale Safari & Puffins – Husavik
With our speedboats we can offer our passengers more area to cover in search for the gentle giants. A RIB is faster than the wind and makes it therefore more likely for us to find the big whales. Normally we do not have to leave our bay to look for whales of any kind, but on this tour, we focus on finding the bigger ones – further out. Nothing is guaranteed but, on this tour, your chances to encounter some of the world’s biggest animals ever increase – BIG TIME! We also include a visit to the Puffin Island, where you can experience thousands of puffins, the “Clowns of the Ocean”, during the nesting period (April 15th – August 20th approximately).
Availability: Daily, April – October
Duration: 2- 3 hours
Includes: Tour guide, RIB boat tour, warm safety overalls
Into the Glacier – Husafell
Join Into the Glacier classic tour from Husafell for an adventure that will lead you to the untouched beauty and raw nature of Langjokull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier. Enjoy the opportunity of a lifetime as we journey up the white slopes and go deep inside the man-made ice tunnels leading to the blue heart of the glacier. We will ride in modified glacier vehicles specially made to explore the glacier environment and enjoy the view as we drive on top of the ice cap. Our experienced guides will lead the way and make sure that everyone is both enjoying themselves and learning the basics of glacier knowledge.
Availability: Daily
Duration: 3 -4 hours
Includes: Tour in a specially modified glacier vehicle, Entrance and English-speaking guidance in the ice cave and tunnels, If needed snowsuits and overshoes, Crampons / Spikes for ice walk inside tunnels.
*This tour is also possible with pick-up in Reykjavik. Please ask us for an offer.
Viking Sushi – Stykkisholmur
Sailing around Breiðafjörður’s innumerable islands, the ever-so popular Viking Sushi Adventure Voyage offers a glimpse of the fjord’s fairytale-like scenery: variegated rock faces, areas of historical interest, along with the strongest ocean currents anywhere on Iceland’s coasts. During the summer, the area abounds with birdlife: shags, puffins, black-legged kittiwakes, arctic terns, fulmars and eider ducks. Even the king of Icelandic birds, the white-tailed eagle, sometimes makes an appearance. A definite highlight of the tour is the towing of the dredge along the ocean floor, when different kinds of shellfish are scooped up from the bottom of the ocean: scallops, sea urchins, crabs, starfish, sea cucumbers, some of which can be eaten fresh (scallops and sea urchins, for example).
Availability: Daily, June – September
Duration: 2 hours
Includes: Boat tour, guide