Top Activities on the Ground in South Iceland

Delve deep into Iceland’s geothermal wilderness and discover breathtaking natural beauty on this full-day Landmannalaugar hiking tour from Reykjavik. Follow your certified hiking guide along rugged hiking trails through the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. Admire panoramic views over lava fields, glacial lakes and towering peaks, and gain insight into the region’s complex geology. Head through the mighty Vondugil Canyon and climb the slopes of the Brennisteinsalda Volcano, where powerful geysers shoot hot steam into the air. Descend through the Grænagil Canyon to Mount Bláhnúkur, then take a dip in the soothing hot springs.

Explore beyond Reykjavik city limits—and discover some of Iceland’s most spectacular scenery—on this full-day trip to Landmannalaugar. In the morning, meet your driver-guide in Reykjavik, hop aboard your shared vehicle, and head into the Highlands. Landmannalaugar is known for its colorful mountains, hiking trails, and hot springs. Spend active time in nature, complete with a relaxing soak, before returning to the city.

Explore Thorsmork, a unique area located between three glaciers, on this customizable, small-group tour. After hotel pickup, travel through the rugged wilderness in a super Jeep to Thorsmork for an optional hike. Traverse rough roads and glacial rivers in the Jeep to the Volcano Huts Resort for a lunch stop, before continuing on the adventure.

Immerse yourself in Iceland's rugged nature with this hiking adventure in the Thórsmörk Mountain Reserve. The exact itinerary depends on the day's conditions but typically includes driving into the valley, visiting waterfalls, crossing glacier rivers, stopping at canyons such as Stakkholtsgjá and Nauthúsagil, and hiking to Valahnukur peak.

This is the perfect way to explore Iceland’s incredible scenery without being stuck on a crowded bus. Get out in the open air and ride an Icelandic horse from the stables in Vik to a picturesque black sand beach. No need to worry if you’ve never ridden a horse before—this experience is suitable for beginners and goes at a slow and calm pace.

The Laki Craters are famous for their beauty, but getting there is famously difficult. A guided Jeep tour makes it possible to see the craters safely, with all transportation provided by specialty Jeeps engineered for Iceland’s rugged environment. After a hike through the glaciers, continue on a second hike to the  Tjarnargígur pond crater, explore hidden waterfalls, and visit the beautiful Fjadrargljufur Canyon before returning to your Kirkjubæjarklaustur hotel.

Go off the beaten path and into an ice cave on this small-group tour. In a Super Jeep, travel to a spectacular ice cave inside Kötlujökull an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, underneath which the mighty volcano Katla is located. All necessary equipment is included.

This buggy tour offers a fun and exciting way to get out into nature in Iceland. You’ll enjoy around an hour of off-road adventuring, driving down gravel paths and viewing some of Iceland’s magnificent waterfalls. The tour provides everything you need to be safe on your adventure, including basic instruction, snowsuit, gloves, and helmet.

Are you ready to go beyond? Only the most experienced guides in Iceland can run these tours. Prepare yourself to get on the edge, literally. You can learn how to abseil down, ice climb and traverse through fixed lines on exposed terrain. Our expert guides will teach you how to use the ropes and the technical gear. This tour can be extremely challenging or easy enough, we will adapt the difficulty according to your level. This remarkable experience will be something you will never forget. While the other tours keep you away from formations such as crevasses and moulins, here it is our aim to go and check them out. In order to achieve this we will use ropes to put you on the edge! These formations can be awe-inspiring and formidable, but our expert guides will ensure your safety and enjoyment. We have great respect for our environment and the history of Iceland. Our guides love sharing their knowledge and stories, so we invite you to join us to make the most of your Iceland trip.

Þórsmörk is a spectacular place to visit, it has it's own kind of feel to it. It is Icelandic nature to the core.

Experience ice climbing on Iceland’s Sólheimajökull glacier on a private climbing tour tailored to meet the needs, experience, and fitness levels of your group. Begin the tour on the rugged path to the glacier and then traverse the ancient ice to reach the day’s ice climbing destination. Along the way, your guide will point out deep crevasses, sinkholes, and the everchanging ice formations.

Exploring the glacier with a local guide is something you have to try. We have small groups to give you personal and a good service.

Embark on an electrifying mountain e-biking journey through Iceland's natural wonders near the Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur. This adventure offers an exhilarating blend of exploration and eco-friendly outdoor excitement that will leave you breathless in more ways than one.