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Top 15 Day Trips from Iceland

22 day trips  ·  from $82 a seat

Somewhere between breakfast and the last bus back, these 15 day trips from iceland hand you a mountain, a coastline or a second country. Priced and timed below.

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - Skógafoss gives you the big waterfall moment
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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

1.South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,030 reviews · 10 hours · from $126Our pick

Spend 10 hours touring Iceland’s South Coast by coach with an English-speaking guide. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss when conditions allow, see 60-meter Skógafoss, visit Sólheimajökull glacier, stop for lunch in Vík, and view Reynisfjara’s black sand and basalt sea stacks. Pickup from selected hotels, guesthouses, bus stops, and the cruise port is available.

“Tomas was so friendly and helpful. Absolutely incredible day out - I feel so lucky and recommend this whole-heartedly”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater: a strong extra stop
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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

2.Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,826 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend about 8.5 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik with a professional English-speaking guide. You’ll see Kerid Crater, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss Falls, and Thingvellir National Park, with time for lunch and breaks. Guides such as Petra, Tomas, Barbara, Anna, and Edo have made this route especially engaging for many guests.

“Anna was the BEST tour guide ever. seriously. she was so into the tour and gave awesome information. this was such a full day, we had ample time at stops and time to eat and stopped for the bathroom. nothing felt too rushed and yet nothing felt too prolonged either. the stops are incredible. the buses can take a while in the cold mornings so prepare for that but the buses are comfortable. note there are no chargers so you may want a portable one!!! overall this tour was great - we left at 930 and did not arrive back until 530. absolutely worth the price and so valuable. would…”

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From Isafjordur: Dynjandi Waterfall Guided Day Trip by Bus - Leaving the cruise dock for the Westfjords
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From Isafjordur: Dynjandi Waterfall Guided Day Trip by Bus

3.Dynjandi Waterfall Guided Day Trip by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,484 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82Best value

From Isafjordur’s new cruise dock, ride with an English-speaking guide such as Camilla, Sally, or Annalise to Dynjandi, the Westfjords’ great 100-meter waterfall. You get 90 minutes to walk among Dynjandi and five lower falls. The path is uneven, and reaching the upper viewpoint takes effort, but the bus ride and views make this a strong shore excursion.

“Learned a lot while on the drive up to the waterfalls. I felt like the entire trip was perfectly timed. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable!”

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Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik - Þingvellir: history beside the open Icelandic countryside
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Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik

4.Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,328 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $300

Spend about 10 hours exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle and riding a snowmobile across Langjökull glacier. A guide such as Ritchie J, Sigrun, or Edgar may lead different parts of the day, with coach transport, safety gear, and a one-hour glacier ride included. Expect a long, carefully timed day with striking scenery, cold conditions, and shared snowmobiles.

“Extremely good. Worth every penny. Both the tour guide and the driver were extremely good. Very educated and helpful. Pawel and Gudjon Jes made the day the best it could be. Thanks very much!”

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Golden Circle Day Trip with Fridheimar Greenhouse visit from Reykjavik - Friðheimar: tomatoes grown with Icelandic heat
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Golden Circle Day Trip with Fridheimar Greenhouse visit from Reykjavik

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,160 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $85Top rated

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s classic Golden Circle sights with a professional English-speaking guide. See Strokkur erupt, watch Gullfoss plunge into its canyon, walk through Þingvellir, and visit Friðheimar’s geothermal tomato greenhouse. Guides such as Maryanne, Peter, Kris, and Ólöf have earned praise for clear stories and warm service, though the coach can carry up to 99 people.

“Amazing tour, plenty of stops along the way and more than enough time at each location. Tour guides are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Busses are equipped with USB ports so you can charge your phones which i needed to do as I took way too many photos and drained my battery”

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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos - Meeting your guide at Thingvellir P5
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Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

6.Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Meet your English-speaking guide at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour small-group snorkel. You’ll wear a drysuit or wetsuit, float through bright blue water between the American and Eurasian plates, and finish in the Blue Lagoon lagoon. Guides such as Doris, Anil, Hugo, and Wilmar are noted for patient help with gear and first-timers receive underwater photos.

“A once in a lifetime experience snorkelling between tectonic plates. Adventure Vikings were professional throughout and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Wilmar who was great and very knowledgeable and made the excursion more even enjoyable.”

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Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave - Pickup, the vehicle, and the 11-hour rhythm
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Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave

7.Snæfellsnes Day Trip with Vatnshellir Lava Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,108 reviews · from $219

Spend 11 hours exploring western Iceland in a small group, with stops at Kirkjufell, Arnarstapi, Búðakirkja, Lóndrangar, waterfalls, and Vatnshellir Lava Cave. An English-speaking guide such as Evo, Smári, Alex, or AJ may add local stories, music, photo help, and extra stops. Hotel pickup, WiFi, transport, and cave admission are included.

“Very enjoyable trip. I would recommend it to others as we saw parts of Iceland that we would not otherwise have seen. The guide was very informative and while going from one location to the next, he gave us a lot of information including telling us of old legends and beliefs”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Skógafoss and its 60-meter drop
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

8.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

This full-day Holiday Tours trip combines a guided 1.5-hour glacier walk with Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and Gljúfrabúi. Your guide provides crampons, a helmet, and an ice axe, while you bring hiking boots and outdoor clothing. Expect a small group of up to 15, Wi-Fi, weather-based route changes, and guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher.

“This tour was incredible! Our tour guide, Svenni, was a true expert. His intentional attention to the weather allowed us to find a break in the rain to do and enjoy our glacier hike despite previously thinking it would be canceled. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and patient. We also got a flat tire and Svenni remained calm and got us back safely, an absolute pro through and through. The waterfalls were magical and the black beach was breathtaking (Svenni made sure we all knew the guidelines given the severe warning signs). While the glacier hike was the highlight of the tour, we also stopped at a quaint little town called…”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Day Trip - Þingvellir gives the day its historical backbone
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Day Trip

9.Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 863 reviews · 9.5 - 10.5 hours · from $141

Spend 9.5 to 10.5 hours seeing Iceland’s classic Golden Circle sights, then soak for two hours at the Secret Lagoon. You’ll have an English-speaking guide, onboard Wi-Fi and USB charging, plus an app-based audio guide in several languages. Pickup is optional, and BSÍ Bus Terminal is the main meeting point.

“The tour run smoothly and on spot…the only problem is, it was raining that day but somehow we were able to enjoy it. We were fully geared for the rain and yet it still amazing to see the wonders of natures. A must visit place… I enjoyed a lot on the secret lagoon , it cures me with my cough….”

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From Reykjavík: Volcanoes and Blue Lagoon Day Trip - Kleifarvatn, where the first black shore appears
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From Reykjavík: Volcanoes and Blue Lagoon Day Trip

10.Volcanoes and Blue Lagoon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 759 reviews · 9 hours · from $259

Travel from Reykjavík across the Reykjanes Peninsula with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Kleifarvatn, Seltún, fresh lava fields, and Fagradalsfjall before two and a half hours at the Blue Lagoon. Guides such as Beggi, Hler, Roman, and Sara have led past departures. Expect a moderate hike, changing conditions, and a full day outdoors.

“Our guide Roman was fantastic with his knowledge of Iceland and the volcano. He watched the weather for our hike and even made time for some additional stops!”

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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip - The 45-minute walk across the Bláfjöll lava field
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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

11.Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 564 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $414

Walk 45 to 50 minutes across the Bláfjöll lava field, then ride a slow lift 400 feet into Thrihnukagigur’s colorful magma chamber. Small groups of four or five use helmets and harnesses, with guides explaining the geology and safety. Pickup from Reykjavik is optional, and soup plus hot drinks follow the adventure.

“This experience was exceptional! To experience entering the only volcano you can go in on earth was just awesome!!!”

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From Reykjavík: Waterfalls, Black Beach & Glacier Day Trip - Seljalandsfoss and the waterfall country
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From Reykjavík: Waterfalls, Black Beach & Glacier Day Trip

12.Waterfalls, Black Beach & Glacier Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 479 reviews · 12 hours · from $146

Travel from Reykjavík to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Gljúfrabúi, Írafoss, Eyjafjallajökull, Reynisfjara, and possibly Sólheimajökull. English-speaking guides such as Christina, Mika, Filip, and Siggi have led recent departures. Expect a small minibus, flexible pacing, Icelandic stories, and a full day outdoors.

“This was the best tour I took while in Iceland. Did the glacier hike first to avoid the crowds, and it was an amazing experience. The waterfalls were beautiful. The entire landscape even while on the bus was amazing. It was a small group of 14 people so we didn’t have to wait on people. My only recommendation would be to start the tour an hour earlier since the sun was setting at the last waterfall and we had to rush.”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Day Trip with Blue Lagoon Transfer - Pickup in Reykjavik and the 11-hour rhythm
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Day Trip with Blue Lagoon Transfer

13.Golden Circle Day Trip with Blue Lagoon Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 345 reviews · 11 hours · from $152

Spend 11 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Gulli, Holgar, or Philip, visiting Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerid crater before ending at the Blue Lagoon. Hotel pickup, a group of up to 19, Wi-Fi, and Kerid admission are included. Blue Lagoon entry and meals cost extra.

“We really enjoyed the day, great day, great guide and great country!”

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From Akureyri: Lake Mývatn and Godafoss Cruise Ship Day-Trip - Port pickup at Tangabryggja or Oddeyrarbryggja
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From Akureyri: Lake Mývatn and Godafoss Cruise Ship Day-Trip

14.From Akureyri: Lake Mývatn and Godafoss Cruise Ship Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 269 reviews · 6 hours · from $182

Join Imagine Iceland Travel for a six-hour small-group trip from Akureyri port to Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn. A local English-speaking guide such as Johannes, Biggi, or Armann leads the drive, with stops at Dimmuborgir, Hverir, Grjótagjá, and the optional Mývatn Nature Baths. Bath admission and food cost extra.

“Terrific guide took us to many other sites with great narration. Over 7 hours made for an amazing day and a memoable tour.”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Fridheimar, & Sky Lagoon Day Trip - Kerið crater and the colors of a volcanic bowl
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Fridheimar, & Sky Lagoon Day Trip

15.Golden Circle, Fridheimar, & Sky Lagoon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 235 reviews · from $227

Spend 10.5 hours touring Kerið, Fridheimar, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir with an English-speaking guide, then finish at Sky Lagoon with the seven-step Ritual. Guides such as Tony, Alain, Addi, and Bryndis are praised for lively stories and local insight. Lunch is extra, and the tour suits ages 12 and older.

“Alain was an amazing guide! He stepped in last minute and you’d never know as he jumped in seamlessly to share his knowledge with passion and enthusiasm! The time between sights went quickly as he told interesting historical tales and wove them into details about the landscapes around us. We felt the tour was well worth the value and Alain made sure we saw everything from the best spot and took great family photos of us as well! Our family enjoyed getting to see so many of the highlights around Reykjavik in one day and saw things we may have otherwise skipped if we had been on our own. Lunch…”

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