Top Activities on the Ground in Reykjavik

5 Stars Ratings Private Tour, featured on the BBC-The Travel Show. This tour is custom for you at your own pace. Nobody will rush you, and you have complete control of the hike. Available on request, custom pickup and dropoff from arrival cruise ships from Reykjavík harbor or Keflavik airport. Duration: 5 hrs with transfers or 3 hours if self-drive. We will visit the volcano Fagradalsfjall and Geldingadalir, walk along the lava field and get closer to the beautiful crater that is still smoky. This volcano started erupting in March 2020 and lasted for over six months. The newest eruption in Iceland in the Reykjanes Peninsula has formed a new lava field and a vast crater. No other participants will be on this tour with you. An excellent alternative if you need more time and a custom service based on your interests and fitness. You can also book with us: -Golden Circle and tomato farm lunch stop -South Coast & Glacier -Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon -Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Iceland’s south coast boasts some of the country’s most beautiful and unique landscapes. Join a small group and venture south to see several waterfalls, black sand beaches, and the fishing village of Vik. The highlight of this tour, however, is a hike across the Solheimajokull Glacier which serves unparalleled views of Iceland’s landscapes.

Take the full circle road around Iceland to see its top attractions on this 6-day tour from Reykjavik. Check out the Golden Circle, view the south coast’s black sands and basalt cliffs; explore the eastern fjords, Akureyri, and Lake Myvatn; and enjoy adventures including a glacier walk at Skaftafell, hiking, and a whale watching cruise. Limited to a maximum of 15 people, the tour includes five nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast, air-conditioned transport, and more.

Mt. Úlfarsfell lies in the countryside outside Reykjavik, and its remote location makes it the perfect place for outdoor adventure in the Icelandic wilderness. On this tour, hop into the saddle and follow rugged trails around Mt. Úlfarsfell on horseback with your private guide. With refreshments and round-trip travel from central Reykjavik hotels included, escape the city and learn of Iceland’s rich horsemanship traditions.

Highland adventure in Iceland. We visit beautiful waterfalls, breathtaking landscapes and take a bath in the middle of nature.

Get acquainted with the south coast of Iceland during this 11-hour sightseeing tour from Reykjavik. Aboard a comfortable coach with an in-bus audio guide available in 10 languages, travel to some of the south coast's most arresting natural sights. Trek across a portion of a glacier and walk behind a tumbling waterfall. Then, pass the small villages and fertile farmland that make up an area rich in Viking history. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik are included.

Delve deep into Iceland’s geothermal wilderness and discover breathtaking natural beauty on this full-day Landmannalaugar hiking tour from Reykjavik. Follow your certified hiking guide along rugged hiking trails through the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. Admire panoramic views over lava fields, glacial lakes and towering peaks, and gain insight into the region’s complex geology. Head through the mighty Vondugil Canyon and climb the slopes of the Brennisteinsalda Volcano, where powerful geysers shoot hot steam into the air. Descend through the Grænagil Canyon to Mount Bláhnúkur, then take a dip in the soothing hot springs.

Don`t miss your chance. Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime experience to hike up to Geldingadalir to see the latest volcano eruption site.

Enjoy a rugged, immersive encounter with Iceland's fabled natural landscapes during this guided glacier hike through Breiðamerkurjökull. Walk over a segment of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, and escape the tourist track at a stunning, secluded location. Tours include safety training plus all equipment needed, including crampons, helmets, harnesses, and ice axes.

Þórsmörk is a wide valley, named after the Viking god of thunder, Þór. The nature reserve has an abundance of flowers and trees where the icy river Krossá winds between jagged mountains. A truly epic place to visit on a day tour. The first stop of the day is the unique Seljalandsfoss waterfall. A must see on any tour heading along the south coast. We will be crossing rivers and harsh terrain to get to the first views of Gígjökull, an outlet glacier of Eyjafjallajökull glacier volcano, a quick stop before continuing to the valley of Þórsmörk. Another one of the less-traveled locations in Iceland is Þórsmörk so explore Þórsmörk in style and luxury on a private tour with us!

Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula on this full-day tour in a group no larger than six. Hike the Fagradalsfjall volcano, and visit Kleifarvatn Lake, the Seltún Geothermal Area, with its mud pots and fumaroles, emerald-green Grænavatn lake, Gunnuhver Hot Springs, the Bridge Between Continents, where two tectonic plates meet, and the Krisuvikurberg bird cliffs. Your package includes Wi-Fi, hot drinks, admission, and transfers: meals are at your own expense.

Have you ever dreamed of seeing an active volcano eruption with your own eyes? Now you can! Embark for a once-in-life-time experience and join us to hike up to Geldingadalir to see this hypnotic fascinating Fagradalsfjall volcano. This tour with the guided hike will bring you, as close as it is safely possible, to the edge of the ever growing lava field, exposing you to breathtaking fountains of fire and vivid orange rivers of lava…

FRISKY TROLLS offers same stops as elves plus unique fissure cave / inside of a inactive volcano, alternative 4x4 route and on top of that you'll receive shiny gifts. Tour would last around 8hrs and it's balanced not to hard nor easy. HARDCORE @ VOLCANO this option is the most demanding. We would cover all the spots from previous options and on top of that we will visit current eruption site @ Fagradalsfjall to see active volcano squirting molten lava. Tour would last around 11hrs and it's the most challenging when we speak about time to exercise ratio. However so far all our guests at the end of this route were tired but very happy they decided to go with it This is not going to be a normal tour.

Discover natural attractions in the Land of Ice and Fire above and below the ground on this 8-hour lava-caving and Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. Travel to an ancient lava field located deep in the Blue Mountains with your guide. Put on your helmet and head underground, where beautiful rock formations and volcanic craters await. Afterward, take the Golden Circle route to famous sites including Gulfoss Waterfall, Geysir and the UNESCO–listed Thingvellir National Park. During your tour, gain insight into Iceland’s unique geothermal qualities then return to Reykjavik.

This mesmerizing ice cave adventure is perfect for travelers keen to see Iceland’s natural wonders. Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar mountain roads, and instead enjoy having a driver to take you on a scenic drive in a Super Jeep. Once you get to Vatnajökull glacier, a guide leads the way so you don’t get lost, and equipment is provided.

Landmannalaugar, or the 'People's Pools' is known for its colorful volcanic rock mountains and lava fields and it`s home for many hiking enthusiasts during the summer season. Whatever you are: a hiking enthusiast, geology geek. photography maniac this hike will make you feel like walking on a magical painting!

During this small-group (only 8 participants per guide), half-day guided tour, you’ll embark on a scenic hike through picturesque Reykjadalur, followed by an optional soak in a thermal hot spring. Escape the capital and enjoy a short drive into the stunning valley in one of the island’s most popular hiking destinations. Then, reward your efforts with a dip in the piping hot river.

No visit to Iceland is complete without touring the Golden Circle. Join your dedicated guide and spend a full day exploring the highlights of the famed route. See where the national parliament met from the 10th to the 18th centuries at Thingvellir, see the raw power of the Gullfoss Waterfall, and explore the geothermal fields at Strokkur. You even stop at a geothermal plant to learn how Icelanders harness energy.

Admire Iceland’s Golden Circle sights outside their busiest times and discover other, lesser-known attractions on this full-day tour from Reykjavik. On an itinerary designed to avoid the Golden Circle’s main crowds, see hidden spots including a black-sand beach, the Kerio crater, Faxi waterfalls, Rauoholar’s red craters, and more. Then, hit the Golden Circle to visit the Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir area, and Thingvellir National Park. Includes deluxe minivan transport, lunch stop, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the land of fire and ice on a full-day tour to Iceland’s caves and a hot spring. Start your day off by exploring several icy caves, carved out by the country’s ancient volcanoes. After your caving adventure, relax your sore muscles in the Reykjadalur Hot Springs, admiring the picturesque scenery while you soak.

Experience the thrill of an active volcano on this private hiking tour from Reykjavik. Lace up your hiking boots and venture out to Geldingadalir Valley where the active Fagradalsfjall volcano is. Watch lava spurting from its vent and explore other landmarks in the area including Kleifarvatn Lake, the geothermal fields, and the Bridge Between Continents.

With no public transit serving the trailhead and a challenging hike required to reach it, Iceland’s Glymur Waterfall is not easily accessible to independent travelers. On this hassle-free guided hike to Glymur, you’ll be picked up from Reykjavik and dropped off at the trailhead. Feel safe hiking the scenic trail in the company a local guide, chatting with like-minded travelers along the way.

This is a 5 hour tour to see three places fairly close to Reykjavik used as film locations for the popular HBO Game of Thrones television series. You'll get a great taste of Iceland on this short tour out of Reykjavik. We also offer a 10 hour day tour from Reykjavik which includes the film location the Wildlings raid on Ollie's village. There's over 20 film locations for GOT in Iceland spread all over the country and we are happy to make up a custom tour for you. Start by booking the 5 hour tour please.

Iceland’s glacial lakes and rivers provide a scenic backdrop for fishing, surrounded by verdant hills. On this tour, visit one of three lakes just outside Reykjavik and set sail on a traditional ‘belly boat’ – a unique flotation device. With the help of your guide, try your luck fishing or brown trout, sea trout, and salmon, learn more about the popular Icelandic pastime, and spend the day relaxing and admiring the views.