Top 15 Day Trips from Reykjavik

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

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.Small Group Golden Circle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 220 reviews · 9 hours · from $129

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik in a minibus limited to 19 people. Your English-speaking guide takes you to Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerid crater, with time for photos and possible bonus stops. Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik are included.

“Had an amazing time with our tour guide Leroy, he was really friendly and caring. And also had a lot of knowledge about the area and it’s history.”

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13.Small-Group Snæfellsnes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 214 reviews · 11 hours · from $163

Spend 11 hours exploring Snæfellsnes with a group of no more than 19 people. See seals at Ytri-Tunga, walk near Arnarstapi and Hellnar, test the Djúpalónssandur lifting stones, visit Ingjaldshólskirkja, and photograph Kirkjufell. Guides such as Bart, Mika, Thor, and Dominika are known for lively stories and helpful local detail.

“The Snæfellsnes’ landscapes are really wild and gorgeous! It’s a must see! The lot of stops allows us to see all the landscapes: mountains, glaciers, cliffs and ocean. It’s also possible to see some typical animals: birds and seals! Our guide was very nice and tell us lots of stories about Iceland’s history and geology. This makes the road time felt shorter!”

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14.South Coast Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · from $170

Travel from Reykjavik to Vík in a minibus limited to 19 people. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss, see Skógafoss and Reynisdrangar, and visit Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, where Katla volcano lies beneath the ice. English-speaking guides such as Siggi, Anna, Simon, and Thor add local stories along the way.

“We took a giant bus tour of the Golden Circle, so I decided on a small bus tour for the Southern Coast. What a difference. Thor, our guide, was informative and funny. His concern for our safety and the weather conditions was welcome. The day was rainy so we were soaked, but it was worth it for the Black Sand Beach, the glacier and the waterfalls. The scenery is otherworldly and unforgettable. Because of the fog, we couldn't see much of Vik, but that was the only loss because Thor made sure we got to everything else during daylight. Loved this tour!Read more”

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15.Reykjavík/Hella: Landmannalaugar Highlands Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews

Travel by comfortable minibus from Reykjavík or Hella to Landmannalaugar with a certified English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll hike through lava fields and multicolored mountains, stop for photos, then pay separately to relax in the natural hot springs. Guides may include Edgar, Nacho, or Carmen.

“Edgar was really nice and our chauffeur was the best”

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