Iceland · SHORE EXCURSIONS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 shore excursions tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Coach trip from Seyðisfjörður to Stuðlagil Canyon and Gufufoss. Basalt columns, glacial river views, and cruise-day convenience.
“Eva our guide was without doubt the best tour guide I have had - she was knowledgeable, friendly, creative, engaging and was the best part of the tour. Our driver Johan was great too. Highly recommend 😊”
German-speaking Golden Circle shore excursion from Reykjavik with a small group, Kerið, Gullfoss, Strokkur, Þingvellir, and Laugarvatn warmth.
“Tolles Programm für einen Tag Island. Tour in kleinen Gruppen. Petra ist ein toller Guide, weiß alles über Island und geht super auf die Gruppe ein, z.b wenn Kinder dabei sind.”
Small-group Golden Circle shore excursion from Reykjavik Port with timed pickup, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, Geysir, and expert local guiding.
“Absolutely fantastic tour with a brilliant guide. Plenty of stop offs and kept children and adults all interested. Would recommend to anyone.”
Cruise-friendly Akureyri shore trip to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn viewpoints, and Mývatn Nature Baths with a long soak and smart timing.
“Be prepared for annoying bugs. Hope for a windy day. The guide left the bus with 5 people and we were left with the bus driver to take us to the baths . The wrong time was booked. We were told 12:30- 2:30. When we arrived we found out our time was 1:30 cutting our stay to one hour . We were finally able to go in at 1:00. The driver told us to meet him at 3:00. A number of guests were on a ship with an all aboard time of 3:30 so they had to be taken back to their ship. Which left us without a bus .…”
Reykjavik whale-watching cruise in Faxafloi Bay with expert commentary, warm gear, WiFi, and a try-again ticket if you spot nothing.
“Saw lots of Whales and the guide was knowledgeable. Took care to stay a distance from the whales whilst still giving us a memorable experience. The warm clothing and sea sickness tablets were welcome. Would definitely recommend.”
1-hour Reykjavik puffin cruise to Akurey Island with onboard narration, loaner binoculars, coffee, and transfers from Skarfabakki Harbour.
“This was the last Puffin Watch of the season - and we saw groups of them in the water and on the cliffs. Lots of really good information - need to do it again in the spring!”
See Iceland’s Goðafoss waterfall on a fast, well-timed Akureyri shore excursion with free entry, private transport, and time to explore.
“We had the best guide. Very informative and entertaining. The waterfall was stunning and we didn't feel rushed at all. Plenty of time to explore and rake photos”
Golden Circle day tour from Reykjavik cruise port with air-conditioned transport, timed Geysir views, plus Gullfoss and Thingvellir.
“I don’t really know what happened, but the vendor left us high and dry in Reykjavik. They miscommunicated pickup information for the wrong date and wrong tour. Good news - a full refund was received.”
A shared shore excursion from Akureyri that hits Goðafoss, a quick Old Town drive, the botanical garden, and fjord views, in 3.5 hours.
“Wonderful tour. Our guide/driver was very knowledgeable. The meeting place was easy to find and the tour was the perfect amount of time. The waterfall was amazing and the botanical gardens were beautiful. We were fortunate to have spectacular weather which definitely made a difference for this particular tour.”
See basalt wonder at Stuðlagil Canyon, stop at Rjúkandi Waterfall, then soak in Vök Baths, with roundtrip pickup from Seyðisfjörður.
“We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was friendly and knowledgable from the moment we were picked up at the cruise terminal and throughout the ride to the canyon and then to the baths. The hike to the canyon was pleasant and easy for our group of 11 people aged 8-57. Our guide assisted us as we hiked the part at the end and we enjoyed a very up close view of the beautiful canyon. We loved the baths: it was a new experience for all of us! We also loved hearing about life in Iceland, from the customs of holidays to the cyclical festivals and parties. We were so…”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
