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1. South Coast Full Day Tour by Minibus from Reykjavik

1,326
By Your Day Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 98% of travelers
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$112.00
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2. The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik

871
By Elding Whale Watching
3 hours
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Recommended by 91% of travelers
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$87.00
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3. Golden Circle, Volcano Crater & Blue Lagoon Small Group Tour

219
By BusTravel Iceland
Bus Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 93% of travelers
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$205.00
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4. Whale Watching & Dolphin Luxury Yacht Cruise

131
By Harpa Yachts
Sailing
2–3 hours
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$91.43
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5. Golden Circle Full Day Tour from Reykjavik by Minibus

616
By Your Day Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 98% of travelers
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$84.00
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6. Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour from Reykjavik

225
By Ishestar Horse Riding Tours
Shore Excursions
2 hours
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Recommended by 94% of travelers
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$114.29
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7. Speedboat Whale Watching in Reykjavík Iceland - Small group

82
By Katla Whale Watching
Sailing
2 hours
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$150.00
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8. #1 Northern Lights tour in Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

611
By Reykjavik Outventure
Bus Tours
4 hours
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Recommended by 94% of travelers
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$136.06
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9. Volcano Tour - Fagradalsfjall Hike - Reykjanes Peninsula - Icelandic Snacks

24
By Guiding
Adventure Tours
4–6 hours
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Recommended by 95% of travelers
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$105.00
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10. South Coast Adventure with Glacier Hike Full-Day Tour

162
By Holiday Tours
Adventure Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 97% of travelers
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$165.00
per adult
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11. Glacier Hike and South Coast Waterfalls in a Small Group

324
By Glaciers and Waterfalls
Adventure Tours
6+ hours
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$165.00
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12. Golden Circle Classic Day Trip from Reykjavik

1,141
By Gray Line Iceland
Bus Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 90% of travelers
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$68.57
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13. 2hr Twin Peaks ATV Adventure from Reykjavik

225
By Safari Quads
Shore Excursions
3–4 hours
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Recommended by 98% of travelers
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$179.00
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14. Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Sky Lagoon and Kerid Crater

13
By NiceTravel
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
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$189.00
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15. Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik

100
By Sólhestar Horse Rental Reykjavík
Adventure Tours
2 hours
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Recommended by 97% of travelers
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$114.29
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16. Small-Group Golden Circle Tour and Secret Lagoon Visit from Reykjavik

807
By Gateway to Iceland
Bus Tours
6+ hours
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$145.00
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19. Golden Circle Day Trip with Kerid Volcanic Crater from Reykjavik

530
By BusTravel Iceland
Bus Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 95% of travelers
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$68.00
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20. South Iceland Glaciers, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach Day Tour from Reykjavik

594
By BusTravel Iceland
Bus Tours
6+ hours
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$99.00
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21. South Coast: Fire & Ice - Waterfalls, Glaciers & Icelandic Lava Show in Vík

299
By Hidden Iceland
Adventure Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 99% of travelers
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$187.00
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22. Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater, and Blue Lagoon Day Trip from Reykjavik

593
By NiceTravel
Bus Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 97% of travelers
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$129.00
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23. Exclusively Private Tour, No Group, to Fagradalsfjall Volcano

136
By 2Go Iceland Travel
Adventure Tours
4 hours
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$199.00
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25. Golden Circle Tour Including Gullfoss and Geysir from Reykjavik

128
By Gray Line Iceland
Bus Tours
6–7 hours
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Recommended by 93% of travelers
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$76.19
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26. Day Trip to the Glacier Lagoon: Jökulsárlón from Reykjavik

176
By BusTravel Iceland
Bus Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 92% of travelers
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$179.00
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27. Small-Group Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Trip from Reykjavik

138
By NiceTravel
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 97% of travelers
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$99.00
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28. Icelandic Horseback Riding Including Pick Up from Reykjavik

330
By Laxnes Horse Farm
2 hours
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Recommended by 96% of travelers
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$139.32
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29. Northern Lights Midnight Adventure from Reykjavík

235
By Iceland Everywhere
Adventure Tours
3–5 hours
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$101.40
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  • Jacinta l
    1 contribution
    Walter the fantastic!
    Great day with Walter. He was super friendly and knowledgable. Made the day really enjoyable. Very patient with all the questions from the group.
    Review of: South Coast Full Day Tour by Minibus from Reykjavik
    Written June 3, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • HertsCitybreaker
    Hitchin, UK34 contributions
    Whales, whales, whales!
    An excellent trip- staff were brilliant- providing warm waterproof overalls, sick bags and peppermint tea! We saw 6 whales and lots of seabirds. I loved the fact our guide was a marine biologist as the commentary was really informative. I am not good on boats but I’m glad I went! They email you all the photos from the trip too so you can enjoy watching properly rather than through a phone lens!!!!
    Review of: The Original Classic Whale Watching from Reykjavik
    Written June 1, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Janelle L
    Wichita, KS1 contribution
    Best tour ever!!!
    This was the most amazing tour - awesome sights, great value for the money (especially considering how many admissions it included), and the best guide ever, Siggi. He was knowledgeable about all things Iceland & was hilarious! We had a very cold & rainy day, but he kept us energized & laughing the whole time. He went above & beyond in several ways; he even let a woman borrow the coat off his back because she couldn’t keep warm. I can’t say enough great things about Siggi or this tour!!!!
    Review of: Golden Circle, Volcano Crater & Blue Lagoon Small Group Tour
    Written May 28, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Jan G
    2 contributions
    Whale Experience
    Was a wonderful experience to watch from the top of the boat! Facilities aboard were nice too. Really enjoyed by my group.
    Review of: Whale Watching & Dolphin Luxury Yacht Cruise
    Written May 10, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Trail09243420828
    1 contribution
    Not to miss
    Amazing trip with a fantastic driver/guide. Aevor kept us entertained throughout the trip with his love, knowledge of Iceland, humour and wit, not to forget the music. We thoroughly enjoyed the excursion and highly recommend it. Wild and beautiful landscapes, such a rich history.
    Review of: Golden Circle Full Day Tour from Reykjavik by Minibus
    Written June 3, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Frances L
    1 contribution
    Iceland horse back riding
    This was a great experience which I recommend anyone should do. The guides were excellent, knowledgeable and very friendly. Horses were well behaved. Beautiful country. Icelandic horses have unique gaits as well.
    We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it was raining when we went.
    Review of: Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour from Reykjavik
    Written May 30, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Susan W
    4 contributions
    Rough weather
    Unfortunately our trip on the speedboat was cancelled twice. The weather this week in Iceland was quite rainy and windy, so the trips were cancelled almost everyday. Luckily the tour operator was able to get us on a whale watching outing on a bigger boat. If you like to be busy all day, its probably best to have a backup activity in mind…just in case!
    Review of: Speedboat Whale Watching in Reykjavík Iceland - Small group
    Written May 21, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • David
    Paradou, France28 contributions
    Northern lights spectacular
    Despite being quite late in the season at the end of April, our driver found us a great spot to have an excellent Northern Lights viewing. He had done all the preparations and knew to take us 1.5 hours north of Reykjavik. He took excellent photos of each of the group making a lovely lasting momento. Highly professional andrecommended
    Review of: #1 Northern Lights tour in Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos
    Written May 14, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Iscott
    4 contributions
    Lovely tour around the Reykjanes peninsular
    This tour was loads of fun and very informative. Our guide didn't rush us and offered very interesting local knowledge
    Review of: Volcano Tour - Fagradalsfjall Hike - Reykjanes Peninsula - Icelandic Snacks
    Written June 1, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Dylan M
    12 contributions
    South Coast Tour and Glacier Hike
    Very well organized tour and Michał was such a great guide. He adapted to the weather changes seamlessly, kept everyone on track at all times, shared some interesting insights and knowledge, and of course took us to some great spots while also offering a couple of bonus events. We had the perfect amount of time at the stops and even though we did quite a lot, it didn't feel exhausting. Michał was calm and nothing felt rushed. I definitely recommend the tour and I hope you get Michał as your guide.
    Review of: South Coast Adventure with Glacier Hike Full-Day Tour
    Written May 19, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • TRfun1
    Beloit, WI2 contributions
    Small group glacier hike and waterfalls
    Definitely recommend this small group tour our guide Einar Sammulson made the trip very enjoyable and informative Beautiful scenery and did not feel rushed.
    Review of: Glacier Hike and South Coast Waterfalls in a Small Group
    Written May 31, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Rowena L
    7 contributions
    Circle Tour
    It was cold overcast day. Our tour guide Kristina did an amazing job telling us the history of each stop! The views were magnificent. The recommendation for lunch was delicious too! Glima. The bus was also comfortable with wifi.
    Review of: Golden Circle Classic Day Trip from Reykjavik
    Written June 2, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Vince P
    1 contribution
    Worth the money, amazing experience
    It was a great experience, really worth the money, great staff and guide very attentive if you want to go slower like some in the group and amazing view at the end, 2 hours was perfect amount of time.
    Review of: 2hr Twin Peaks ATV Adventure from Reykjavik
    Written May 31, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Natspal
    London, UK7 contributions
    Golden Circle well covered with Sky Lagoon the perfect end to the day
    Comfortable little bus, with good commentary from Magnus and well spaced stops. The 2 highlights in a great day of natural wonders were Gulfoss -well worth walking down to the edge of the falls and getting soaked - bring waterproof trousers as well as top! And finally the Sky Lagoon’s dramatic setting and swim up were perfect for easing down after a hard day’s sight seeing and we enjoyed getting to know some fellow passengers we bumped into. The Sky package and 7 step ritual worked well despite being pretty busy: the whole thing really did leave you feeling relaxed and tingly.
    Review of: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Sky Lagoon and Kerid Crater
    Written May 24, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • sroger1990
    Southend-on-Sea, UK31 contributions
    Scenary on horse bk just bliss any horse lover
    Wow what views and scenary. Ponies are exceptionally behaved even if ur beginner u are safe. Got equipped up off we went. Lovely photo opportunity. Get to try the tolt. I am experienced rider and I thoroughly enjoyed it. When I come bk one day I am trying the faster place fallen in love with this breed
    Review of: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour From Reykjavik
    Written May 27, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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