The 6 Half-Day Tours in Reykjavik That Earn Their Price

1.Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

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

Snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra in Iceland, with crystal-clear water, small groups, drysuits, photos, and hot chocolate.

“It was an incredible experience! It was surreal. Very bazar going snorkelling between two tectonic plates and in December haha. But it was very cool. We did the dry suit option. I’d just suggest to wear two pairs of socks. If you are doing this in the Winter, the waiting around before getting into the water isn’t easy. My feet were in so much pain beforehand but once you’re in, it’s a lot warmer! But definitely do this if you can!”

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2.Half-Day Vatnajokull Glacier Small Group Tour from Skaftafell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Review of Melrakki Adventures’ half-day Vatnajökull glacier hike from Skaftafell, with crampons, ice axe, small groups, and practical booking advice.

“Our guide Javier was just amazing!!! He had so much knowledge and taught us a lot! This was the highlight of our trip and I am so excited that we had amazing weather too! It is definitely worth it to ride up close to the glacier instead of spending time hiking in. We were able to spend a lot of time actually on the glacier!”

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3.Demanding Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Half-Day Tour from Skaftafell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $225

Review of Skaftafell’s demanding Falljökull glacier hike and ice cave tour, with practical advice on fitness, gear, guides, cost, and weather.

“Amazing experience that I will never forget. Bart our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. It’s great to see someone with so much passion. He was also extremely helpful in guiding us how to use our equipment.”

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4.Half-Day Vatnajökull National Park Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · from $147

Hike Falljökull Glacier in Vatnajökull National Park with a small group, crampons, ice axe, and an expert English-speaking guide.

“The hiking on the glacier was incredible, our guide Aosta was very well prepared and answered all our questions and made us go through the walk in total safety. The stuff provides us with all the possible information and gear to do the hiking. Highly recommend!!”

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5.From Grundarfjordur: Snaefellsnes Peninsula Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 49 reviews · from $205

See Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Lóndrangar, Arnarstapi, and Búðir on a guided five-hour tour from Grundarfjörður.

“The tour and sights were amazing. The guide was very nice and knowledgable. We saw so many wonderful highlights of the Snaefellsness Peninsula. I have several suggestions (if they were on the website I missed them). It would be helpful to have a written schedule with places and times so you know what is coming. It would also be helpful to have either a lunch break or tell people to bring a picnic. It is a long day. I would suggest more bathroom breaks. At the place where you hike along the coast, we could have been let off at the place with the bathrooms and cafes and picked up…”

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6.Whale Watching and Northern Lights Half-Day Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $176

Pair Reykjavik whale watching with a northern lights cruise, warm cabins, expert guides, rescheduling, and a real chance to see Icelandic wildlife.

“Saw a humpback whale. Northern lights not as expected. We saw them but you don't see all the colours just a very light green hue.”

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