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Things to Do in Reykjavik This Spring

Things to Do in Reykjavik This Spring

Plants are making a verdant reappearance, sunlight is returning, and crowds have yet to arrive: Spring is one of the prettiest and most tranquil times to visit Iceland. Take advantage of the warming days on a national park day trip, and make the most of Reykjavik’s cultural plenty, too. Here’s how to plan your spring getaway.

  • Admire a spectacular late-night northern lights show before summer’s midnight sun arrives.
  • Plan a pampering spa trip to the thermal waters of the Blue Lagoon.
  • Treat yourself to a spring-cleaning wardrobe refresh when you go for a shopping tour of the city.
  • Take advantage of the longer days with a walking tour of Reykjavik’s major landmarks.
  • Head out on a Golden Circle tour to see Gullfoss waterfall’s raging, glacier-fed rapids.
  • Enjoy green and blossoming meadows during an Icelandic horseback-riding excursion.
  • Learn all about seasonal Icelandic cuisine during a hands-on cooking class.
  • See Iceland’s nature in all its glory with a trip to the wild and rugged Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
  • Enjoy an unconventional way to discover the springtime scenery with a Game of Thrones–themed day trip.
  • Head to the South Coast and see some of Iceland’s most spectacular landscapes when you embark on a boat tour of the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
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Golden Circle, Fridheimar Tomato Farm and Kerid Small Group Tour

Golden Circle, Fridheimar Tomato Farm and Kerid Small Group Tour

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See the highlights of Iceland’s Golden Circle in a day on this convenient, guided tour. Make a stop at Thingvellir National park, the location where Iceland’s parliament was founded. Explore more of Iceland’s nature at the Gullfoss waterfall and the erupting Geysir. This tour includes a very moderate, family-friendly hike at the waterfalls.
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  • 9 hours
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South Coast and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Day Tour from Reykjavik

South Coast and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Day Tour from Reykjavik

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Discover southern Iceland and take a cruise on the ice-strewn Jokulsarlon Lagoon on this scenic day trip from Reykjavik. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, trace Iceland’s spectacular south coast, a canvas of towering mountains, waterfalls, and glacial rivers. Visit the Skogafoss waterfall, view the ice-covered peaks of Skaftafell, and learn about the area's geology and then go behind the cascading water at Seljalandfoss waterfall.
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  • 14 hours
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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

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Seize the opportunity to see one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles during this evening Reykjavik Northern Lights tour. Hop into a climate-controlled coach with an expert guide, and venture deep into Iceland’s darkness-cloaked countryside, far from the electric glow of any towns. Stop at different locations to scan the ink-black skies for the legendary lights, and with luck, catch a dazzling display that you’ll remember forever. Taking a Northern Lights Iceland tour is a must for anyone visiting Reykjavik in winter, so don’t miss out!
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  • 4 hours
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Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

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For a day out with horses and hot springs, look no further than this full-day tour from Reykjavik. After a horseback ride on a unique Icelandic horse, take an express tour of some key Golden Circle sights: Gullfoss waterfall, the Geysir hot spring area, UNESCO-listed Thingvellir, and the village of Hveragerdi. The ride is suitable for all levels of experience, and takes in the rugged countryside on the capital’s outskirts.
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  • 9 hours
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Day Trip to the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik

Day Trip to the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik

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Hit all of Iceland's most popular landmarks on this full-day Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. With your guide, visit Gullfoss, for which the 'Golden Circle' is named and Þhingvellir National Park, where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Walk down through the valley created by tectonic shift to see where the oldest democratic parliament in the world was founded. Additionally, visit the geyser hot springs, home to the Strokkur geyser, which erupts every 6 to 8 minutes, as well as the Blue Lagoon, the town of Hveragerði and the Kerið crater. Round-trip transportation from Reykjavik port or hotels is included.
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  • 10 hours
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$330.00
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Reykjavik City Walking Tour

Reykjavik City Walking Tour

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Get to know the spirit of Reykjavik on this small group walking tour of Iceland's capital. Follow your guide to the city's most important landmarks and attractions, such as Hallgrímskirkja church, Harpa concert hall, city hall, parliament and more! Learn about the general history of Iceland and Reykjavik's evolution as a town, as well as stories about vikings and elves in addition to recommendations on the best museums, bars and restaurants
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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Snaefellsnes National Park and Natural Wonders from Reykjavik

Snaefellsnes National Park and Natural Wonders from Reykjavik

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Experience Iceland's spectacular natural environment during this full-day tour from Reykjavik. On this eco-adventure, follow your local guide on a hike to view marine life like seabirds and seals along the coast of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Spend time in fishing villages and explore unique geological formations in the national park. Round-trip transportation from Reykjavik is included.
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  • 10 hours
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Reykjavik Shopping Tour

Reykjavik Shopping Tour

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The first location visited is Reykjavik´s oldest shopping-street Laugavegurinn was for long time the cities trendiest street for shopping café culture and a place where artists resided and lived. The guide gives some historic overview of Laugavegurinn that now hosts a number of souvenir shops, bars and hotels are in the area. At Laugavegurinn we visit the Gilbert watch store that produces and sells the only designer watch sold in a single store in the whole world and worn by the likes of: Yoko Ono, Ben Stiller and the Dalai Lama. The second place visited is: Kringlan shopping-mall or Smárinn shopping-mall. In the shopping malls stores that can be visited sell Icelandic outdoor clothing such as: 66N, Cintamani, Icewear and Don Cano. In the supermarkets, the unique Icelandic food products which can be purchased are: dilled and smoked salmon and hard-fish (Icelandic fish jerky). Introduction on Icelandic milk products such as skyr.
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  • 4 hours
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