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The 8 Best Day Trips from Iceland

8 day trips  ·  from $82 a head

A day trip lives or dies on the hours between pickup and drop-off. These 8 day trips from iceland use them well, priced and timed so you can choose in minutes.

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - The first break at Hvolsvöllur
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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

1.Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

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

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Sara, Eva, Barbara, or Andrea, traveling from Reykjavík to two major waterfalls, a glacier snout, Vík, and Reynisfjara. You can walk behind Seljalandsfoss when conditions allow, but bring waterproof layers and expect weather or sea warnings to change the plan.

“As a solo traveler, I felt completely safe and taken care of on the South Coast tour with Eva and Hero. Hero was our driver, and he navigated through a snowstorm with incredible skill and calm. You could tell safety was always the priority. Eva was knowledgeable and engaging, keeping everyone informed and comfortable throughout the tour. Even with the challenging weather, the experience was unforgettable. I’m so grateful for their professionalism and would highly recommend this tour.”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater and Iceland’s volcanic side
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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

Travel from Reykjavik to Kerid Crater and Iceland’s classic Golden Circle sights: Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir. Your English-speaking guide explains the geology, wildlife, and history, with lunch and bathroom time at Geysir. Guides such as Petra, Tomas, Barbara, and Anna have earned praise for making the long day engaging and easy to follow.

“Wow, what a fab trip. The pickup and drop off was excellent. The guide, Tomas, was so lovely - very informative and knew so much about the area. I would definitely recommend doing this trip, I am so glad we did. Very good value for money.”

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From Isafjordur: Dynjandi Waterfall Guided Day Trip by Bus - Leaving Isafjordur by bus
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From Isafjordur: Dynjandi Waterfall Guided Day Trip by Bus

3.From Isafjordur: 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 through the Westfjords to Dynjandi. You get 90 minutes at the 100-meter waterfall and its five lower falls, enough for photos and a climb up the uneven path, before returning by bus.

“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 - Geysir’s steaming ground and sudden eruptions
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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

This 10-hour Reykjavik Excursions trip combines Iceland’s Golden Circle with a one-hour snowmobile ride on Langjökull Glacier. You’ll visit Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss, travel by coach, and receive helmets, gloves, overalls, and overshoes for the glacier. A valid driver’s license is needed to drive, and two people share each snowmobile.

“It was quite a large group of around 60 people, but Gudjon (our guide) and Anna (the coach driver) did a fantastic job managing such a group. We spent some time exploring the Golden Circle and the snowmobiling activity took about 3–4 hours in total (including transport to the glacier; I think the snowmobiling activity itself was about one hour) It might be better to avoid this time of year (mid to late December) as the sun sets quite early (we didn’t manage to spend much time at the Geysir). Also it’s worth noting that snowmobiling isn’t very easy and that there’s a chance you might flip over. I didn’t…”

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Golden Circle Day Trip with Fridheimar Greenhouse visit from Reykjavik - Strokkur and the force beneath the ground
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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 by climate-controlled coach from Reykjavík to Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Friðheimar greenhouse. Your English-speaking guide explains Iceland’s geology, history, and geothermal farming. Guides vary, with past departures led by Maryanne, Peter, Kris, Per, and Ólöf. Expect a full eight-hour day and a large group.

“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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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Skógafoss: a powerful first stop
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

6.From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

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

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with a maximum of 15 people. Walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi. Guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher are praised for adapting the route to changing weather.

“This Reykjavik glacial hike, South Coast and waterfalls day trip was an unforgettable experience and a perfect introduction to Iceland’s natural beauty. We visited two stunning waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, both absolutely breathtaking and well worth the trip. The highlight of the day was climbing the glacier, which was made even more special by our incredible tour guide, Sven. He was extremely capable, professional, and clearly passionate about Iceland. He went above and beyond to make sure we saw as much as possible and genuinely wanted us to experience everything the country has to offer. On the drive back, he even stopped when he spotted the northern lights, giving up…”

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Akureyri: Day Trip to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn & Nature Baths - Goðafoss: a powerful opening stop
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Akureyri: Day Trip to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn & Nature Baths

7.Akureyri: Day Trip to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn & Nature Baths

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $209

Spend 7.5 hours exploring northeastern Iceland with an English-speaking guide such as Siggi, Reynir, Leo, or August. See Goðafoss, volcanic Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá, and Hverir, then relax for 1.5 hours at Mývatn Nature Baths. Transportation and pickup are included, but bath admission costs extra.

“Siggi our guide was excellent. Very informative, flexible and considerate. The transport was comfortable and arrived at the meeting point on time.”

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Reykjavík/Hella: Landmannalaugar Highlands Full-Day Trip - A Long Approach Through Southern Iceland
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Reykjavík/Hella: Landmannalaugar Highlands Full-Day Trip

8.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, pause for photographs, then pay separately to soak 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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