Top Vik Day Trips

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.

Enjoy this adventure into Iceland's colorful interior. We will depart from Reykjavik on this 12-hour tour to enjoy a day full of vibrant landscapes, hiking, and bathing in natural hot springs. With a professional driver-guide and a small group, you are sure to get the most out of your time spent in this hiker's paradise. 

I run a small private tours company so i will be your guide and driver i will show you the area local style. from Hvölsvöllur we will drive to the roots of Hekla and drive to Landmannahellir after the stop there we will continue to Landmannalaugar and hike there and you can go the geothermal pool if u bring swim suite and a towel. on the way back we will stop at waterfalls and more

Southern Iceland’s many natural highlights can be difficult to tick off, especially for visitors on limited time. Make the most of your visit on a day tour from Gljúfrabúi, and travel by Super Jeep for quick and easy access to landmarks including the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and Thorsmork valley. Along the way, stop for lunch, short hikes, and photo opportunities, and benefit from insights provided by your local guide.

Landmannalaugar is a spectacular natural landscape known for its geothermal hot springs, colorful rock formations, and crystal-clear rivers. Explore the sand, gravel, and lava of this rugged terrain with ease by traveling in a Super Jeep. Along the way, visit Ljótipollur crater lake, and have a chance to bathe in a geothermal pool if you wish.

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.

Secure your spot in advance, and see the Sólheimajökull Glacier from a different perspective on this guided kayak tour. After dressing in the included dry suit, learn the basics of kayaking before paddling out behind your guide into the lagoon. Observe the glacier landscape as you glide around the icebergs anchored in the lagoon.

While many tours in Iceland make pit stops at glaciers—the country is, after all, full of them—fewer take you over them and close enough to discover their interesting features. With this tour, take an easy glacier hike to see ice formations, crevasses, and water cauldrons that you’d miss just stopping for a look. Your climbing crampons are provided, and the guided hike is offered 2-3 times a day so it’s easier to fit into your schedule.

Take an unforgettable walk on pure ice on this guided glacier hike experience on Sólheimajökull in south Iceland. Accompanied by a professional guide, set off from the foot of Sólheimajökull, a frozen tongue of solid ice, and thrill at the experience of walking across the frozen valley. Put on your crampons and discover natural ice formations, crevasses, shafts and ridges as you learn about the formation and history of this frozen wonderland.

Spend a half day hiking around southern Iceland's Sólheimajökull glacier with a small group on this tour. Follow your hiking guide over the rugged terrain and learn about the glacial formation as you walk. All necessary equipment included.

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.

Avoid the disappointment of leaving Iceland with only mediocre shots on this photography-focused guided tour from Gljúfrabúi. Board a Super Jeep for a thrilling ride into the Highlands—which are accessible only with the correct vehicle—and explore various locations, such as Hekla volcano and Eyjafjallajökull glacier, Enjoy plenty of time to ensure you get the right shot and the flexibility to adapt your trip according to your wishes.

The south coast of Iceland is home to some of the country’s most impressive glacier and lagoon scenery, but reaching the remote locations independently isn’t easy. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Gljúfrabúi hotel and delve into the Icelandic wilderness in your comfortable vehicle with your guide. See the best of the spectacular Vatnajökull National Park, and reach glaciers and lagoons including Fjallsárjökull, Skaftafell, and Jökulsárlón.

This tour is one of our all time favorites! Eyjafjallajökull is the famous glacier that erupted in 2010 causing massive flight problems all over Europe.  We drive up the slopes of the glacier in a highly equipped 4x4 Super Jeep and on our way take in the astonishing view over the whole South coast of Iceland, including the Westman-Islands.  This tour gives you the perfect glacier experience; an exciting Super Jeep drive in the snow, walk on the glacier and the magnificent view over the south.  **We always try to fit our trips to our guests needs and wishes**

Landmannalaugar is one of a kind and no surprise it is one of the most popular natural attraction in Iceland. The geological formations with their stunning colors and geothermal heat are super motives for the eye or camera. Your guide has a Ph.D. in botany and has a deep understanding of the environmental issues dealt with in Iceland. During the drive, the elevation increases and you can definitely sense a change. The vegetation changes, sometimes the weather changes and so does the scenery of course. We drive very close to the majestic Hekla volcano which has erupted five times since 1947 and is due to erupt again any day. We then follow the narrow roads into the mountains, cross a few rivers and are soon in Landmannalaugar. And on the way we can - of course - stop as often as you like for photos. Landmannalaugar from Hella - two perfect locations!

Discover Iceland’s most famous route, the Golden Circle, on this full-day tour. Depart from the famous Seljalandsfoss Waterfall and visit other natural landmarks including the tectonic plate rift in the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, the Strokkur geyser, and the towering Gullfoss Waterfall. Learn about the history, culture, and unique geology of Iceland from your informative guide and admire the rugged beauty of the country throughout the tour.

See the highlights of Iceland's south coast—and discover a few hidden spots missed by most visitors—on this guided tour from Gljúfrabúi. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall, climb above Skógafoss waterfall, and take a stroll along the black-sand beach of Reynisfjara. Between visiting these landmarks, your guides share local insights and take you to a few hidden gems.

this tour is for those who like to take photos of landscapes and mountains. from hvolsvöllur we will drive a loop drive up emstrur and come down syðri-fjallabak the total driving time is arownd 5hours so we will stop along the way to take pictures or stop if you see something interesting that you want to see, popular tour for people who like to take photos

In this private sightseeing jeep tour, we will drive to þórsmörk from Hvolsvöllur, there are many river crossings on our way there. We will stop at gígjökull and admire it's beauty and see how the eruption in 2010 affect it the area. We will hike in to stakkholtsgjá (canyon) before we visit básar and walk around. Þórsmörk tour is a great day were you can get a fun time in the car river crossing and hiking in a beautiful surroundings. If you are not a hiker, we can skip the hike and just drive around the area.

Take advantage of the long daylight hours characteristic of Icelandic summers by embarking on a guided tour of the Golden Circle in the evening, when the sites as less crowded. Leaving Gljúfrabúi, visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Iceland's first settlers founded the world´s oldest parliament in the year 930. Continue to Geysir geothermal area where Strokkur geyser erupts roughly every 5-10 minutes, and then to the mighty Gullfoss waterfall.

Þórsmörk valley is an incredibly beautiful Mountain ridge in the heart of South Iceland, located between three glaciers; Eyjafjallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull and Tindfjallajökull.  To reach this secluded valley our guide operates a fully equipped 4x4 Super Jeep to get us through the rough highland roads and across various gushing glacial rivers. Hiking and exploring the Valley of Thor is an adventure you will never forget!

it is real nice to have experienced local driver to take you for a drive along the south coast so you can relax and focus on the Icelandic Nature .I will try my best to make this day fun for you and show you Iceland local style. we will stop at the main attractions and stop for food along the way. from your hotel we will start driving east you’ll stretch your legs at the 60-meter tall waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss and the mystical black sand beach of Reynisfjara. and from there we will journey to Jökulsárlón and Diamond beach this is a 4hour drive each way but we will stop along the way

In this private sightseeing jeep tour we will drive to þórsmörk from Vík there are many river crossings on our way there. we will stop at gígjökull and admire its beauty and see how the eruption in 2010 affect it the area, we will hike in to stakkholtsgjá (canyon) before we visit Básar and walk around. Þórsmörk tour is a great day were you can get a fun time in the car river crossing and hiking in a beautiful surroundings. If you are not a hiker we can skip the hike and just drive around the area