Iceland · 1-DAY TOURS
Good 1-day tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Bus to Iceland’s Dynjandi Falls from Isafjordur. 90 minutes there, guided stories, big scenery, and a no-fuss half-day outing.
“Besides the great destination, the stories by the guide were interesting.”
Golden Circle sights plus 1 hour Langjökull glacier snowmobiling from Reykjavik, with guided stops, full gear, and pickup.
“Everything about this trip was excellent! This trip is a definitely a must as it’s an amazing experience! The driver and Tour guide were great too! Thank you!”
Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with Friðheimar greenhouse, Strokkur geyser eruptions, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir tectonic views.
“This was a huge bus, and I wished that I had booked with a smaller group. Despite that, it was a great tour. Guide Maryanne was great, very informative and made sure we kept to schedule. Though the weather wasn't great, everything was beautiful and worth seeing. The tomato soup at the greenhouse was excellent!”
Snorkel Silfra in Thingvellir between tectonic plates in crystal clear water with drysuit gear, small group, and free photos.
“Wilmar was our guide for this dive, and it was an absolute delight. He was incredibly attentive, kind, and made the experience even more special. What a joy to meet such warm and caring guides!”
Small-group Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik with Vatnshellir Lava Cave, waterfalls, sea stacks, and black-sand beaches.
“the tour was excellent and such as Wilmar!!!he was very kind professional and helpful!!we felt like family ,the small group we were, and we enjoyed it a lot!! I definitely recommend this specific tour and of course with Wilmar as a guide!!”
Glacier hike plus South Coast waterfalls from Reykjavik, with crampons and helmet included, Wi-Fi onboard, and a small group pace.
“Incredible experience and so glad I was with a small group for this one. The glacier hike is truly special and incredible and this experience was worth every penny. The guide makes sure that you have everything you need and that the experience is amazing. The best part of my Iceland trip!”
Golden Circle plus a Secret Lagoon soak. Þingvellir, Strokkur geyser action, Gullfoss falls, and app audio on a smooth day trip.
“It was a really nice tour, covering some amazing highlights. I would have loved to have a bit more time at the first stop, if I could change anything. But overall it was very nice, and the lagoon at the end was the best. Thanks to Dagmar, Hermann and the guys who picked us up for a great day!”
Guided hike on Reykjanes volcano trails, visit Kleifarvatn black beach, then unwind at Blue Lagoon with included towel, mask, and drink.
“Our guide (Pietre ?) was very informative, considerate and entertaining. Great trip.”
Hike across a lava field and descend 400 feet into the Thrihnukagigur magma chamber on a small-group guided day trip from Reykjavík.
“This was soooooooo amazing. Amazing and knowledgeable guides. Great hike and lived the soup afterwards. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!”
Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast in 12 hours: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, Reynisfjara black beach, plus optional Solheimajokull hike.
“Amazing, seeing Reynisfjara and the glacier in a storm was unreal. Even with the bad weather Nicola our guide got us there safely and kept the vibes up the entire time.”
Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and South Coast waterfalls in one long day from Reykjavik, with a Northern Lights hunt on the return.
“This was a long excursion but well worth it. The Glaciers and the glacier lagoon in the national park are beautiful (better than some of the glaciers I have seen in Alaska and NZ) and the Diamond Beach is stunning and so 'different' we had not seen anything like it before. Well worth the long journey. We also stopped at 2 waterfalls and an unscheduled stop on the return journey as we spotted the Northen Lights from the coach and took photos, the driver was very accomodating even though we were behind schedule. The tour guide Marianne was excellent and very informative. A lovely day with some beautiful scenery. Highly…”
Iceland’s Golden Circle in a small group, then a relaxing Blue Lagoon finish with pickup and a guided day of geothermal sights.
“The tour took us to the main attractions of the Golden Circle and one secret spot. Our tour guide, Roman, was very knowledgable. He gave us information but didn’t talk all the time, thank goodness. He was very nice and a good driver. If you’re limited on time but want to get a taste of Iceland, this is a tour that meets that criteria. E-ticket”
Snæfellsnes National Park in a small group from Reykjavik, with seals at Ytri Tunga, black-sand beaches, basalt cliffs, and Kirkjufell photos.
“While the drive was long, it was well worth the trip. We experienced seeing seals, amazing cliff walks with spectacular views of the cosat and a waterfall with glacier in the background.”
Small-group Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with Thingvellir rift views, Gullfoss waterfall, Strokkur eruptions, and Kerid crater lake.
“Exceptional. Our Guide [Halli] was a gem - informative, charming, knowledgeable and a generally nice person. Wonderful views, lunch at tomato farm, Gulfoss falls, Geysir, lake in old crater - all fascinating - and weather was kind to us.”
North Iceland’s Diamond Circle from Akureyri in 8 hours, with Dettifoss, Goðafoss, Húsavík, geothermal stops, and a packed lunch.
“Ritchie had a nice program with a lot of interaction, good advices and nice info. He managed the group and had time for everybody individually and made beautiful foto’s. De stops were breathtaking it’s an amazing tour!!”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
