Iceland · HALF-DAY
Good half-day tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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!”
Half-day Vatnajokull glacier ice trek from Skaftafell. Small group, crampons and ice axe, close views of Falljökull, English guide.
“Very nice tour with small group and very knowledgeable guide. Small company owned by the guide and his wife providing a tour very different from the big groups who didn’t go up very far. Recommended!”
Half-day combo from Akureyri to Goðafoss, Laufás and the Christmas House. Round-trip pickup, free entries, and a small group.
“beautiful falls, extremely long bathroom lines, not the best for people who are not steady and strong on their feet, long walking to top falls”
Half-day Snæfellsnes tour from Grundarfjörður to Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur black sand, Lóndrangar, Arnarstapi, and Búðir.
“I wish we had had more time to explore the beauty of the area. Great tour, makes me want to come back for more”
Half-day hike on Falljökull Glacier in Vatnajökull National Park, with a 4x4 ride, crampon training, and expert guides for $158.
“Genial, fuimos en una minibus Mercedes 4x4 hasta la lengua del glaciar, nos facilitaron botas de montaña ya que llevábamos deportivas, la excursión muy bonita, aunque es subida con los crampones, fue nuestra primera vez y lo llevamos bien, la guia iba haciendo paradas para explicarnos y coger aire. Estuvimos un poco más del tiempo . Es total éramos un grupo de 7 personas. Habla inglesa.”
Reykjavik combo tour pairing guided whale watching with an evening Northern Lights hunt, with warm gear and a free rejoin if sightings fail.
“Sadly weather prevented the northern lights part of the tour but the whale watching tour was amazing! Crew was super knowledgeable and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this cruise to anyone.”
Half-day canyoning near Höfn, Vatnajökull National Park: small-group descents with abseils, jumps, slides, pro guides, and provided cold-water gear.
“Literally AMAZING. Don’t be worried about being cold. I’m ALWAYS cold canyoning and today with them was the exception.”
A half-day Akureyri cruise excursion to Goðafoss Waterfall and Laufás turf farmhouse museum, with a scenic drive and included museum entry.
“The waterfall, beautiful. Before reaching it, if you visit the nearby cliffs, it is preferable to be careful not to slip unintentionally. If there is good weather, it is possible to go down to the foot of the waterfall itself; it is absolutely worth it, but it is also necessary to take into account possible slips.Auto-translated”
A demanding 5 hour glacier hike into Vatnajökull from Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, with crampons, harness, and close blue ice.
“We had an amazing experience on this tour! Our guide was incredibly kind, patient, and friendly, and his expertise made us feel safe and well taken care of the entire time. He provided clear explanations about the glacier hike, shared fascinating insights, and made the adventure both educational and fun. He also supplied all the necessary equipment and took the time to explain how to use everything properly, which gave us great confidence before starting the hike. Truly an outstanding guide and a fantastic experience—I would highly recommend this tour!”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
