REYKJAVIK
The adventures worth booking.
The 14 most popular reykjavik tours, with the operator, the run time and the price. The standouts worth planning a trip around, and what each one is actually like once you are out there.
Chase the aurora from Reykjavik on a 3–4 hour coach hunt, with expert guidance, Wi‑Fi, and a free return if the lights vanish.
Most Popular“We didn’t get to see the northern lights on the first night but they let us go again the next night for free and we saw them! Freezing but fantastic! Wrap up warm!!”
Two-hour RIB whale watch from Reykjavik Old Harbour. Small group, warm coveralls, fast speeds, puffins in summer, plus harbor sights.
“A highly recommended activity to experience in Iceland. This was dream come true for me. Watching the whale was breathtaking as well as following the dolphins and seeing them jumping out of the water. Puffins were also quite special despite the fact I have to admit it wasn't the highlight of the boat ride. The…”
ATV to Reykjavik Peak, then a helicopter flight over Reykjavík with a mid-air photo landing and top-notch gear and guidance.
“Beide tours waren echt geweldig! Vriendelijke gidsen en alles was goed geregeld. Alleen jammer dat er geen vervoer terug was vanaf de helikopter. Wel was dit al duidelijk aangegeven dus daar hadden we rekening mee gehouden. We zijn terug gelopen en dat was prima te doen.”
A small-group day trip to Landmannalaugar’s colorful highlands and natural hot springs, with an easy guided hike and pickup from Reykjavík or Hella.
“Edgar was really nice and our chauffeur was the best”
Snorkel the clear freshwater of Silfra and explore the Leiðarendi lava tube on a small-group day in Þingvellir, Iceland.
“Amazing experience with wonderful views, highly recommended for anyone who wants to get a bit adventurous! Our guide Grétar was knowledgeable and very professional.”
ATV ride up a Reykjavik peak, then guided lava-tunnel caving in a 5,200-year-old cave. Pickup, gear, and coffee included.
“The Caving was great. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Had the most amazing time on the ATV. I am still smiling now. The weather was crazy which made the experience so much better. All the staff are super friendly. Would absolutely recommend both of these activities”
Caving in Leiðarendi on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula: helmet-led lava tunnel tour with stalactites, dark passages, and hotel pickup.
“Excellent communication regarding pick up and during tour. Great adventure. Well worth doing if you are fit and enjoy exploring. Fascinating to see lava trails and formation. Great guide, cheers Louis, not sure if you spell it that way.”
Reykjavik Northern Lights tour with Heimir. Small group, warm suits, unlimited pro photos, snacks, and re-runs if the sky stays stubborn.
“Amazing, his tracking of the Northern Lights probability is the only reason we were able to see them without a camera. As other tours left for the night he was tracking everything and said we should wait another 30 minutes or so, that everything was moving in the right direction - He was right and…”
3-hour ATV ride from Reykjavik into geothermal steam, lava trails, and mountain viewpoints over Blue Mountains and Faxaflói.
“It was an absolutely incredible experience, I have zero negative feedback.”
3-day Reykjavík tour covering Golden Circle and South Coast: Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, glacier hike, and Katla Ice Cave.
Reykjavik ATV to Reykjavik Peak plus glacier-fed Hvítá canyon rafting, with sauna and hot tubs after. Pickup and all gear included.
“זה לא ברור בשעת ההזמנה אך הפעילות מורכבת משני ספקים - אוספים אותך מטעם ספק אחד, עושים את הפעילות, מחזירים לתחנה במרכז העיר ואוספים בשנית. כל היום הזה הוא ממש לא 8 שעות כמפורט בתיאור!! הטיול טרקטורונים נחמד, לא יותר, וקצר מאוד! הרפטינג מצוין!! ממליצה לפנות ישירות לarctic rafting ולעשות רק את החצי הזה של…”
Ride a buggy on Iceland’s south and see the Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss. Reykjavik pickup, full-day adventure.
“The buggy’s were fantastic. Our guide was lovely and polite. Wish we got more than one photo stop for the drivers to enjoy the views though. There was no communication with being dropped off at the BSI terminal after the buggy activity, luckily the guide was more than happy to drop us off after we…”
2 days on Iceland’s south coast: waterfalls, black sand, possible Northern Lights, then Vatnajökull’s ice cave and glacier lagoon.
“Our local driver was incredibly friendly and helpful at every turn. He also told us interesting things throughout the journey and was 100% accommodating. I would definitely come back.”
Sample classic Icelandic flavors in Reykjavik with a guide-led food crawl plus flea market stalls on weekends, 3 hours for $147.
“Great and we learn a lot too The food was amazing including the shark I will highly recommend it”
From the Rockies to the rainforest to the Arctic, every kind of adventure and where to find it.
