Top Reykjavik Layover Tours

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.

See the Northern Lights in all their vivid colors on a 3-hour trip from Reykjavík, and see one of the natural world’s most stunning shows first hand. Learn about the sacred history and mythology of the atmospheric phenomenon, and hunt down the display where it's easiest to see. Let conditions guide you as you leave the city for Arborg, the valley of Haukdal or the stony landscape of Thingvellir National Park. Don’t leave Iceland without checking out this bucket-list experience.

Discover the wild landscapes of Iceland as you embark on a tour to the Borgarfjordur and Langjokull glaciers on this full-day tour from Reykjavik. See the world’s largest manmade ice cave at Langjokull, visit the town of Borganes where scenes from “The Secret Life of Mitty” were filmed, and the Reykholt historical site all alongside a private guide.

Ideal for those with an early morning arrival, this guided sightseeing tour includes airport pick-up. From there, explore the Reykjanes peninsula and its sites like Valahnúkur mountain, the Gunnuhver mud pool, and the Krýsuvik and Seltún geothermal areas. At the end of the tour you will be dropped off at your accommodations in Reykjavik.

Swap crowds and the hassle of waiting for others for a private and personalized experience of Iceland's stunning South Coast. This private tour from Reykjavik takes you some of Iceland’s most dramatic natural attractions, including the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and the black sand beach at Reynisfjara, as well as some lesser-known gems.

Discover the underwater wonderland that glitters beneath the surface of Thingvellir National Park during a snorkeling adventure tour  from Reykjavik. With a knowledgeable guide, travel to the UNESCO-listed national park and plunge into the crystal-clear waters to see a hypnotizing underwater tableau. Explore Silfra fissure, a rift in the earth‘s crust between the continents of North Ameria an Europe, and see a fascinating array of flora and fauna. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 6 participants per guide.

If you’ve got limited time in Iceland, and want to see the best of the Golden Circle and go snorkeling too, this tour is a great choice. You’ll save time organizing how to get between sites and leave te logistics to your guides as you visit many Iceland highlights in a day including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir. With snorkeling at one of the world's top spots in Silfra.

Get close to nature in the way of old Icelanders on this horseback riding experience from Reykjavik, dependent on transfer option. Hop on a small, sturdy, Icelandic horse, a breed originally brought here by the Vikings, and enjoy a relaxing ride through lava-laden scenery past mountains, lakes, and moors. Your ride is matched to your ability and led by an instructor. Hot drinks, riding equipment, and guidance is included.

Swim between tectonic plates on this snorkeling tour to Silfra, located in Thingvellir National Park. Clear glacial waters make it easy to see stunning underwater landscapes, while included dry suits help keep you warm throughout the tour. This small-group tour is capped at six people for a more intimate experience and includes optional hotel pickup from Reykjavik.

Swim between two continents during this snorkeling tour of the Silfra Fissure in Thingvellir National Park. Choose from multiple daily departure times and head to the UNESCO-listed national park to snorkel in the turquoise lake where the North American and Eurasian plates meet. Alongside a PADI-certified guide, explore the underwater wonderland of Thingvellir National Park, part of Iceland’s Golden Circle, and receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 10 people.

Explore one of Iceland’s unique geological features during this tour. Snorkel between the North American and European tectonic plates at the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park. This area is known as the Silfra Fissure and is home to a number of unique marine species as well as incredible shades of blue. All necessary snorkeling equipment is provided as well as GoPro photos taken during the excursion.

Spend an adventurous day exploring two of Iceland's most unique geological features during this full-day tour from Reykjavik. First, wander through the otherworldly Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel, with its colorful rock formations. Then, visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a snorkeling adventure. Swim in the impressive Silfra fissure, for a chance to snorkel between the tectonic plates of America and Eurasia. Round-trip transportation from downtown Reykjavik and all necessary gear are included.

 While most people don't associate Iceland with snorkeling, the cool Nordic country actually offers plenty of underwater marvels -- you'll just need a wetsuit. With this experience, a professional guide will take you to Silfra, a fissure between North America and Europe in Thingvellir National Park that marks where the two continental plates are slowly drifting apart. You and your group will get a chance to spend around 40 minutes in the water before heading back to shore.

Discover the natural majesty of Iceland with the Reykjavik Super Saver, a combination of two popular tours at a discounted price. Realize your dreams of seeing wild whales during a 2.5- or 3.5-hour whale-watching tour and marvel at adorable puffins as you sail the rugged shores of Akurey island on a 1-hour puffin cruise. Enrich your knowledge of the majestic creatures while listening to commentary from a knowledgeable guide on each captivating cruise.

Travel by luxury minibus through a volcanic landscape along the south coast of Iceland. See the magnificent waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the black-sand beaches of Reynisfjara, and the breathtaking Sólheimajökull glacier on this day trip from Reykjavik. Spot puffins, if you’re lucky, and get a look at Eyjafjallajökull volcano, which erupted in 2010. Round-trip hotel transport is provided.

Soak in the warm waters of the Secret Lagoon on this full-day trip from Reykjavik. After pickup in Reykjavik, travel to this geothermal pool situated in the Golden Circle area. Enjoy ample time to bathe in the steamy waters as you admire the surrounding countryside. You will also get to pay a visit to remarkable sites in Golden Circle, including Gullfoss waterfall, Strokkur geyser, and Thingvellir National Park. Round-trip transport and entrance fee are included, along with drop-off at Reykjavik cruise port or central Reykjavik hotels. Food and drinks at own expense.

Mt. Úlfarsfell lies in the countryside outside Reykjavik, and its remote location makes it the perfect place for outdoor adventure in the Icelandic wilderness. On this tour, hop into the saddle and follow rugged trails around Mt. Úlfarsfell on horseback with your private guide. With refreshments and round-trip travel from central Reykjavik hotels included, escape the city and learn of Iceland’s rich horsemanship traditions.

If you’ve already seen the Golden Circle, step up your sightseeing to cover Iceland's south coast beaches, waterfalls and glacier-crowned volcanoes. This private day trip takes you to all the highlights in style: by comfortable, full-size SUV. Admire the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, see the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano, and visit the Solheimajokull glacier and two epic black beaches. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, with lunch at own expense.

This is a private driving tour to Hvalfjordur and Hvammsvik Hot Springs with an expert guide from Your Friend in Reykjavik. On our way from Reykjavik, we visit a waterfall and an elf stone before we head to the brilliant Hvammsvik Hot Springs, which is a beautiful experience where you have access to eight natural hot springs that evolve into the ocean with temperatures ranging from ocean temperatures to 42°C in the old original hot spring. You can even access the sea, steam baths, and hot outdoor showers to warm you up if you are brave enough to brave the ocean. This experience was recently voted the number one thing to do in the world by Timeout magazine! After your rejuvenation soak in the hot springs, it's time to head to the restaurant to enjoy a nice bowl of delicious seafood soup made of fish from the fjord and local ingredients (there is also a vegan option). With the seafood soup, you get fluffy sourdough bread and butter with sea salt, also made on location.

In this tour, you’ll get the chance to see the beautiful Western Iceland. There, you’ll explore the hidden gem of the West, the peninsula of Snæfellsnes. It is characterized by magnificent and picturesque sites: glacial-carved mountains, endless black beaches, moss topped lava fields, volcanic craters, coastal cliffs topped off by the volcanic glacier Snæfellsjökull and the Center of the Earth. On the second day, you’ll be taken to the famous Geysir and the geothermal area, Gullfoss the powerful waterfall, Thingvellir National Park in the Golden Circle. You’ll also be taken to with our local favorites to visit a traditional diary farm. On the third and forth day, you’ll be taken to the famous South Coast. Along the shore, you’ll get to see the famous black sand beach, Reynisfjara, our stunning glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón in Vatnajökull National Park, where you’ll also get the change to explore Europe’s largest glacier.

Vestmannaeyjar, Westman Islands are a cluster of islands that can only be described as a wonder of nature, just a few decades ago there was a volcanic eruption on the main island and a part of the town was buried under the lava. There is no way to describe the power of nature when it hits a small town like this but the towns people fought the volcano and won (or at least a little bit as they were able to save a part of the town and harbor) so we will visit the Eldheimar Museum for some inside information from the locals about the devastating eruption. A day tour to this place is a must as it is truly amazing to see the landscape and how the people have rebuilt the town and their lives around this volcano site. In the summer the island is of course one of the best spots to see the puffins and get close to them and the Beluga Whale Sanctuary is another great way to get close to the wildlife surrounding Iceland.

See more of Iceland with this 5-night trip around the southwest of the country. With an itinerary that takes in the famous Golden Circle sightseeing route along with the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Reykjavik, and the south coast, you’ll spend less time planning and more time enjoying the sights. Five nights of hotel accommodation in the Fosshotel Baron (or similar) is included.

The breathtaking south coast of Iceland is waiting for you. After we leave Reykjavík, our first stop is Seljalandsfoss, a stunning waterfall where visitors can walk behind the cascading water and feel the mist on their face. Next, we'll visit Skógafoss, another impressive and well known waterfall with a 60 meters drop that creates stunning rainbows during sunny days. After that, we'll head to the Black Sand Beach, where you can walk on the black volcanic sand and its basalt columns, caves, and Reynisdrangar, that are basalt sea stacks that rise from the ocean just off the shore. The highlight of the tour will be at Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier where we'll be doing a guided glacier hiking and ice climbing experience. Our experienced guide will take you on a journey through the beautiful and otherworldly landscapes of the glacier while teaching you about its geology and history. This tour offers a great combination of natural beauty, adventure, and education.

The Golden Circle Tour takes you on a journey through Iceland's breathtaking landscapes and its most iconic sites. Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, and Kerið Crater Lake. You will start at Þingvellir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world's oldest parliament, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. The tour will also include a stop at Geysir, where you can witness the powerful geysers and hot springs. Gullfoss waterfall, one of Iceland's most beautiful, will be another highlight of the tour. On the way back, you'll visit Kerið Crater Lake, formed by a volcanic eruption and characterized by its bright blue waters and surrounding red volcanic rocks. The tour includes information about the natural and historical aspects of Iceland. Available all year long.