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The 15 Best Day Trips & Tours from Reykjavik

713 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater - Kerið crater adds color and volcanic scale
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

1.Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24,485 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $82Our pick

See Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik, with Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Kerið crater on a practical full-day bus tour.

“Definitely book this tour, it’s a must when u in Iceland. Our guide was named Thor- he was very informative and told us a lot of stories about Iceland- he is also quite funny as well”

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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik - What the aurora looks like in real life
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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

2.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11,161 reviews · from $73

Search Iceland’s Northern Lights by bus from Reykjavik, with expert guides, photo stops, warm layers, and a free retry if skies stay dark.

“David was our guide yesterday, 19th April 2025, and during the trip he did his wonders by explaining us how the northern lights appear and how some countries explained through mythology in the past. Super interesting. Thank you David! We got a cup of hot chocolate for free during the trip. We were SO lucky we got to see these amazing auroras this time of the year! Definitely would do it every single day of my vacations if it was guaranteed to see the lights. It’s really worth every cent!”

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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - Starting in Reykjavík and heading south
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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

3.South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

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

See Iceland’s south coast on a 10-hour bus tour with Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Vík, and Reynisfjara Beach.

“I had an amazing day with Andrea and Artur! Saw all of the main sights on the south coast and learned so much about Iceland on the journey. Although it was a long day the bus was very comfortable and we had frequent stops along the way including a rest stop for snacks/bathroom break! I can’t wait to return to magical Iceland for more. I have posted a longer review of my day on my travel instagram @adventurewithmolls- I’d love if you could check it out!✨”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour - Starting in Reykjavík: pickup needs a little patience
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

4.Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,009 reviews · 10 hours · from $132

Review of Iceland’s 10-hour Golden Circle tour with Secret Lagoon, Kerið crater, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir, including practical tips.

“The pick up was a bit chaotic as there were multiple tour groups at the same pick up/meeting point. I think it’s tourists (us) problem with some lacking discipline. No proper queuing and most lose their morale and just swarm towards an approaching bus. Our tour guild and bus captain, Sunny and Lucas were absolute fabulous. Very knowledgeable about history and clear on instructions, itinerary and time frame. This was a big tour group of about 40+ people. I’m a solo traveller and this wasn’t a problem. I love the places that were on the internet. Never disappointed.”

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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - From Reykjavik to Skógafoss
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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

5.Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,988 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Review of Iceland’s South Coast small-group tour from Reykjavik, with waterfalls, glacier views, Reynisfjara, Vík, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Great day trip visiting waterfalls, glacier, Vik & Black beach with Erla. Gave us lots of good information , stories & backgound about Iceland. Wonderful day!”

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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik - Leaving Reykjavik with the right expectations
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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

6.Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,195 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $73

See Thingvellir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss on a practical 6.5-hour Golden Circle coach tour from Reykjavik for $73.86.

“This was our first planned tour after an early flight. It was a great pace to get us acclimated to the time change. Close to 2 hours on the bus then your first stop gets you out and moving as you walk around to see some amazing geysers. The following 2 stops are just as amazing. Erikur and Flossi were a great driver and tour guide for us!”

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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk - Arnarholl and the first settlers
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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Reykjavik pickup and the minibus ride
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

From Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full-Day Tour - Borgarnes and the road north
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From Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full-Day Tour

9.Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,457 reviews · 11 hours · from $143

Review of the 11-hour Snæfellsnes tour from Reykjavik, with Kirkjufell, black beaches, seals, villages, glacier views, and practical tips.

“A wonderful excursion with many stops and lots to see. The stops were very well planned and well positioned. Thank you, Kalman”

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - How the aurora hunt works
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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

10.Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,977 reviews · 4 hours · from $107

Search Iceland’s dark countryside for the Northern Lights on a four-hour small-group tour with guides, hot chocolate, photos, and a free retry.

“It was a very good organisation. We werent lucky on the first day and didnt see the northern lights. We got a second tour for free and had luck the second time. Ody found the lights within the first 15 minutes! That was an awesome experience!!!”

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - The four-hour outing from pickup to return
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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

11.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Chase Iceland’s northern lights from Reykjavik with local guides, hotel pickup, hot chocolate, pastries, and professional photos.

“They have dishonest business practices. I provided the dates that I would be available to the tour provider and they agreed to service those dates. I showed up and asked them to service the dates that they agreed upon and told me they refused to because it was on a holiday and then told me there would be an extra fee and that they wouldn’t service that date anyway. They told me this long after the cancellation. Period closed so they robbed me of the opportunity to cancel and go with another tour provider. I also asked for a partial refund and they were extremely condescending refused to accept responsibility,…”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Strokkur: Iceland’s reliable geyser show
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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - Meeting at Þingvellir, not in Reykjavík
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Silfra: Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

13.Fissure Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,731 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

Snorkel between Iceland’s tectonic plates at Silfra with a dry suit, crystal-clear meltwater, a small group, hot drinks, and GoPro photos.

“James and Joaquin from Troll.is were absolutely amazing! They were super friendly and shared so much interesting knowledge about the local culture and history while getting us geared up. Throughout the entire adventure, they made safety a top priority and ensured we felt comfortable every step of the way. On top of that, they were hilarious and made the experience even more fun. I’m so glad I chose Troll for my snorkeling adventure, 100% would book again! Thank you for the experience!”

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South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik - Skogafoss: spray, stairs, and a higher view
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South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

14.South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,697 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

See Iceland’s south coast from Reykjavik with waterfalls, Reynisfjara’s black sand, a glacier walk, guide commentary, and hotel pickup.

“Our tour guide "cuba" was great! He was patient and explained everything. He kept the bus warm for us while we waited, even ran ahead to get started for us. Dress in layers, hand warmers are a must. Safe, dry boots are a must.”

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South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik - Leaving Reykjavik through volcano country
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South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik

15.South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,457 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $117

See Iceland’s south coast on a 10.5-hour tour with waterfalls, glacier views, black sands, Vík, WiFi, and pickup from Reykjavik.

“The sights we visited were all breathtaking. We had a good amount of time at each place with plenty of opportunities for food, coffee & toilets. Highly recommended. Our guide had lots of local knowledge & interesting stories & made the trip lots of fun.”

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