Iceland · DAY TRIPS IN REYKJAVIK
The 15 best day trips in Reykjavik you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it really takes and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Golden Circle sights plus 1-hour Langjökull glacier snowmobiling from Reykjavik, with pickup, gear, and guides in a long day.
“We had a great time in the golden circle, our favorite part was snowmobiling. Our tour guide and driver on January 23 were great and gave us a detailed history of amazing iceland.”
Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik with Friðheimar greenhouse: Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss, Þingvellir tectonics, and tomato tastings.
“A classic golden circle tour where you get to see all the major sites. The tomato farm is really cool and you have just enough time there to have a look around and try some of the products they make. Our guide was really professional and I learnt a lot about Iceland on the drives between sites.”
Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik with Vatnshellir lava cave, Kirkjufell views, waterfalls, sea stacks, and black sand.
“I had a fantastic day. Was Super happy with the trip and all the Highlights of the tour is perfect and had enough time to Explore. Very nice guide we had and met nice people in the group. Thanks for the wonderful unforgettable experience. 🙏🙏🙏”
A small-group South Coast day trip from Reykjavik with Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, black sand beach, and a guided glacier hike at Sólheimajökull.
“Great experience. From the Glaciers to the dark sandy shores, it was a phenomenal time. I really recommend it. Al is a great guide and is full of knowledge to help you have the best time. Even in winter and the reduced daylight the trip was well planned and executed to take full advantage of the day.”
Golden Circle by coach plus Secret Lagoon hot-spring time from Reykjavik, with geysers, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and an easy app audio guide.
“It was great trip:) our guide Kristína was funny and told us many interesting stories … the pick up was on time and everything was great”
Guided Reykjavik day trip to Litli Hrutur lava sites, Kleifarvatn black beach, and Blue Lagoon Comfort Package with towel, mask, drink.
“Greatest guide ever. Nice hiking and blue lagoon, 2 hrs is more than enough in blue lagoon. You wont regret it”
Thrihnukagigur volcano day trip from Reykjavik: hike a lava field, descend 120 m into a magma chamber, then warm up with soup.
“Great experience, quite unusual. The magma chamber is impressive with a lot of colors and the visibility on the aperture is amazing. The guides were great to explain us everything about the dormant volcano.”
A 12-hour south coast whirlwind from Reykjavík, with famous waterfalls, Reynisfjara black sand, and an optional Solheimajokull glacier hike.
“Tour was amazing. David was the best guide. We did some extra stops very beautiful. Enough time for everything.”
Reykjavik day trip to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, two waterfalls, and a Northern Lights search on the way back.
“This trip was one of the best I have ever done! It was an early start but well worth it as there is so much to see and it really makes the most of time. Our tour guide Marian was friendly and really informative and the timings at each location and rest stops were timed perfectly! Definitely a perfect day trip for group or solo travellers! Visiting the glacial lagoon and diamond beach was incredible, eye opening and something I will never regret taking the time to do!”
Small-group Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik, with Thingvellir, geysers, Gullfoss, Kerid, then Blue Lagoon time.
“What a great trip. One of the best all day trips I've ever been on, you get to see so much of Iceland that you wouldn't see if you stay in the capital.”
A small-group Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik, with seals, black sand beaches, cliffs, and Kirkjufell photos.
“This was a good trip. Be prepared for a long day. There were limited bathroom stops so if you have any issues with that be aware. Since it was a long day there was a lot of time driving but the sights were well worth it. Buy something to eat at the first bathroom stop so that you have it for later in the day. Our guide was good but actually talked a bit too much and was heavily into history. More than we needed to know.”
Small-group Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerid, plus easy pickup and great guides.
“Our guide, Wall-e (okay, his real name is Icelandic and I have no hope of spelling it correctly), was both knowledgeable about our destinations and inquisitive about our home countries. The small group setting was perfect.”
Small-group Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik: seals at Ytri-Tunga, black beaches, lifting stones, Red Church, Kirkjufell photos.
“Very nice trip. The guide Jonas is very humorous and kind.”
South Coast Full-Day Trip from Reykjavik with Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisdrangar, black sand, and Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, small-group minibus.
“This tour was excellent. Hawk out guide was super knowledgable. We had a perfect amount of time at each location and got to see some amazingly breathtaking sights. It was a good size group, not too many people. I would highly recommend”
A small-group south coast day from Reykjavik with Sólheimajökull Glacier, Reynisfjara black sand, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls.
“The guide super friendly, got us place to place safely. The bus was comfy and warm. All of the stops were breathtaking & thrilling! A few things I would have appreciated, more stories from the guide, clean the windows inside and out: all the pictures were blurry, and garbage bin on bus. Otherwise 10/10 experience!”
Every kind of Icelandic day out, and the best of each.
