Iceland · DAY TRIPS FROM REYKJAVIK
Almost all of Iceland’s greatest hits are a day trip from the capital if you pick right. These 15 cover the Golden Circle, the South Coast, Snaefellsnes and the lava country, priced and timed, with how long each really keeps you on the road.
Golden Circle sights plus Langjökull glacier snowmobiling from Reykjavik. Skip driving, get full gear, and see Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss.
“Had a really great day. Tour guide was lovely. The time at each destination was about right. Would recommend!”
Golden Circle highlights plus a geothermal tomato stop at Friðheimar. See geysers, waterfalls, rift valley, and taste farm products.
“Great tour. Enjoyed the greenhouse to have tomato soup. At the geyser there are two restaurants, so pay attention to decide what you want. Fantastic guide and great experience. First time I did it was 15 years ago in Jan. Definitely different to see it a second time but in summer.”
Silfra snorkeling in Iceland. Float the rift with dry-suit gear, 100m visibility, underwater photos, and hot chocolate in 3 hours.
“It was my first time snorkelling in cold water, but Doris guided us with patience and expertise. Would definitely recommend to anyone, even those who are concerned about snorkelling in cold water as the drysuits are a really cosy fit!”
Small-group west Iceland day trip from Reykjavik to Vatnshellir lava cave, Kirkjufell views, waterfalls, sea stacks, and black sand.
“Carlos is amazing driver and guide. Professional beyond and really connects to his passengers. I’m so pleased we had him . A wonderful man who deserves lots of Credit for giving us the best day and chances to see amazing views and the best advice”
Reykjavik’s South Coast day trip packs Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull glacier hiking gear, Reynisfjara black sand, and Seljalandsfoss into a guided small group.
“Fantastic! Michael (Michael) did an AMAZING job and showed us everything we wanted and needed to see despite the weather! So much fun and early bucket list crossed for the boys! I highly recommend this guide and tour! 💪 💯 ❤️”
Golden Circle bus tour from Reykjavik plus Secret Lagoon soak. Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, app audio guide, about 10 hours.
“Rosa was a superb guide- very professional and she was very knowledgeable in various topics! We got to know all sorts of fun stories and history facts about Iceland and she made it very easy to understand as well. The tour hit all the main spots and goinf to the secret lagoon at the end of the tour was a nice way to sum up the day.”
Hike Litli Hrutur and new eruption sites on Reykjanes, then soak at Blue Lagoon with towel, silica mask, and drink on a 9-hour trip.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Both trips was very enjoyable.”
Reykjavík south-coast day trip with Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, Reynisfjara black sand, plus an optional Solheimajökull glacier hike.
“Michael was an amazing driver and guide. I enjoyed my time so much and felt safe. I hiked the glaciar and Michael took good care of the group”
A long south-coast day trip from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach, with waterfalls and a possible northern lights stop.
“Dishonest company, book elsewhere. Trust the 1 star reviews. Deliberately give poor communication and then blame you for not following their 'instructions'. We are seasoned travellers and not easily duped. Please save your money and trust the bad reviews!”
Hike lava fields to Thrihnukagigur’s crater and descend 120 meters into the magma chamber, then warm up with Icelandic soup.
“The whole event was fascinating, the videos was very informative and the lava show after was out of this world!”
Reykjavik small-group Golden Circle day trip with Thingvellir, geysers, Gullfoss, Kerid crater, then Blue Lagoon drop-off. Blue Lagoon tickets extra.
“PHILIP was the BEST!! He was informative, entertaining, played awesome music, drove us everywhere safely gave us many opportunities to eat and snack and really gave us a beautiful experience seeing the natural wonders of Iceland in the golden circle! The tour was 11 hours but it never felt long or dragging he took us to so many different places. Seeing the geyser spurt up was so cool, walking on lava rock field that looks like the moon, witnessing this spectacular false Falls and the ultimate highlight was ending the day at the beautiful relaxing warm Blue Lagoon Thank You Phillip ! Keep doing what you're doing and we look…”
Small-group Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, seal beaches, black sand shores, basalt cliffs, and Kirkjufell photos.
“Fantastic experience with a wonderful guide! Exploring the coast, the land bridge, waterfalls and all the time getting information about the area was exactly what we hoped for. The guide navigated us to avoid other tourists which gave us a really personal experience!”
Reykjavik Golden Circle day trip with Kerið, Friðheimar, Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, then Sky Lagoon’s 7-step ritual.
“The trip was excellent. We had a fantastic day and enjoyed everything about it. It was the perfect amount of time in every place we visited and the lagoon ended the day perfectly. Dooley was a fantastic tour guide. He kept us entertained all day.”
Small-group Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik with seals at Ytri Tunga, black basalt columns, lifting stones, and Kirkjufell photos.
“Driver stopped for several small attractions that weren't on the schedule, but we had time. Stopped for the Northern Lights and most of us had never seen them before!”
South Coast day trip from Reykjavik with a walk behind Seljalandsfoss, black sand and Reynisdrangar, Skógafoss, and Mýrdalsjökull Glacier.
“A great tour and much better because we were in a small group. The scenery of the south coast was stunning. We used Saga tours and they were first class.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
