Reykjavik · GUIDED
Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Iceland’s 14-hour Jökulsárlón tour, with Seljalandsfoss, Diamond Beach, Vík, glacier views, and optional boat cruise.
“Amazing trip. Glacier lagoon and diamond beach are surreal. Our guide, Heidi, was really friendly and told us many Icelandic stories. The driver, Thor, was very informative also and kept us safe on the snowy roads. Really enjoyed it!”
Sail Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík aboard Andrea, with expert guides, warm overalls, indoor seating, and a free return trip if whales stay hidden.
“Awesome time. Ended up finding a large pod of whales!”
Explore Vatnajökull’s blue ice caves by Super Jeep, with safety gear, a local guide, and time for photos near Jökulsárlón.
“This was an amazing experience! The tour guide is super nice, funny and knowledgeable. The ice cave is just out of this world with the blue colors and formations. This is a MUST!”
See Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik in 6.5 hours, with Strokkur, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, Wi-Fi, pickup, and local guidance.
“We had a wonderful time on this excursion. Our guide as very knowledgeable and answered many questions. Truly a memorable day.”
Explore Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik, with Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, Kerid Crater, and an informative English-speaking guide.
“This trip was amazing!! You got more than enough time to see everything!! The tour guide was really good too and very informative! This is definitely a trip that you need to do if you go to Iceland!”
Taste Icelandic lamb, seafood, hot dogs, fermented shark, and cake while walking downtown Reykjavík with a local guide.
“The food tour was excellent. Our tour guide, Mirmir, was extremely knowledgeable and informative about the food, the area and local traditions and culture. Every dish was like eating a work of art. Fantastic.”
See Iceland’s northern lights by bus from Reykjavik, with local guidance, Wi-Fi, flexible viewing stops, and free rebooking if skies stay dark.
“Disappointed as tour was cancelled due to cloudy conditions although people had said they had seen the lights on the same evening . Unable to rebook as travelling home so requesting a refund that I am waiting for.”
Hike Sólheimajökull with crampons, an ice axe, and a certified guide, exploring crevasses, moulins, tunnels, and glacier views.
“We very much enjoyed the glacier hike. It was raining that day but the hike was still fantastic. The only thing I would change is how much time we had on the glacier. This was not the company’s fault but some people on our trip were not able to travel as fast or as far. Our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Overall a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it.”
Hike Iceland’s recent volcano sites from Reykjavík, see steaming lava fields, visit Seltún’s hot springs, and learn from expert local guides.
“My daughter and I had great time at the volcano tour. Alain was very informative and helpful guide. Thank you so much 😊”
Walk across Vatnajökull from Jökulsárlón with crampons, a super jeep ride, glacier stories, crevasses, and possible blue ice.
“I would give 6 stars. Amazing tour! Incredible guide! Perfect!!!!”
Explore Snæfellsnes from Reykjavik on an 11-hour minibus tour with Kirkjufell, lava beaches, sea cliffs, Búðakirkja, and seal watching.
“Peter was a resourceful and entertaining guide & a superb driver! It was a great day, thank you.”
See humpback and minke whales from Reykjavik, with warm suits, expert guides, mountain views, and a free return trip if whales stay hidden.
“Really good facilities on the boat, beautiful scenery and we were able to view both Minke and Humpback whales. A well organised trip that I would definitely recommend.”
Review of Reykjavik’s Northern Lights guided tour, with aurora hunting, hot drinks, blankets, group photos, practical tips, and value advice.
“It was so great, Christian was really kind, funny and knowledgeable about everything, and took great pictures I believe.”
Chase Iceland’s Northern Lights from Reykjavik with an expert guide, dark-sky stops, photo time, Wi-Fi, and free retries if the lights stay hidden.
“The tour guide was very responsible and kept an eye on the aurora state. As soon as the aurora was obvious, he found a place to park for everyone to take photos. The whole journey stopped three times, very pleasant experience!”
See whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seabirds on a guided boat tour from Reykjavik, with thermal suits, Wi-Fi, and a free return trip if needed.
“Even though we spotted no whales, we still had a great time and the trip was great fun. Would thoroughly recommend.”
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