ICELAND
1261 Tours Reviewed
North Iceland hits hard, and fast. This shore excursion strings together three of the region’s biggest wow-factors: Goðafoss waterfall, the strange geology around Lake Mývatn, and a long soak at Mývatn Nature Baths. I love that it’s built for cruise…
Faxaflói Bay turns science into goosebumps. This combo day pairs a big-boat whale watch out of Reykjavík’s Old Harbor with a whale-focused museum stop called Whales of Iceland in the center of town. You’ll look for whales in their habitat,…
That glacier hike feels like a quest. This 12-hour South Coast day tour strings together the famous stops you came for, then adds a proper off-road push to reach the Katla Ice Cave on Kötlujökull, an icefall of Mýrdalsjökull. You’ll…
A museum about penises sounds silly. Then you walk in and it gets oddly fascinating. The Phallological Museum in the heart of Reykjavík is the world’s only museum devoted to phallology, with a serious collection and a playful attitude. What…
The Blue Lagoon is a rare Iceland stop that feels like a spa day, not a sightseeing chore. Warm geothermal water in a lava field, outdoor steam, and mineral-rich skin care make it a satisfying reset after a long flight…
Cats. Stories. A short walk downtown. This is a small-group Reykjavík city walk with a feline theme, built around cat myths, local history, and the real-life shop cats you won’t spot on your own. I like that it mixes easy…
Few places feel this volcanic this fast. I like how the day stitches together big-name Iceland sights with real geology moments you can actually see, especially Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn. I also love that it’s run as a small-group shore…
Reykjavik, but make it loud and off-road. This quad bike tour takes you off the beaten paths outside the city, then climbs to two viewpoints where you can see Reykjavík, the bay, and even distant glaciers on clear days. Reykjavik…
Underground history can feel surprisingly personal. The Ancient Historical Site Tour at the Caves of Hella takes you to four of the site’s 12 man-made caves at Ægissíða, guided by locals who tell the stories behind what you see. It…
Iceland’s hot springs are the grand finale. This full-day trip strings together the big Golden Circle hits—Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss—then ends at Fontana Geothermal Baths for a soak, steam, and the famous rye bread cooked in hot ground. I really…
Golden Circle, but with extra personality. This 9-hour ride from Reykjavik strings together the big-name sights of Iceland, plus two farm stops that make the day feel more local than cookie-cutter. I especially like the way the small-group format keeps…
Ice under your boots changes everything. This Skaftafell glacier expedition takes you onto Falljökull, a glacier outlet from Vatnajökull, with a short ride on the famous Tröll Bus before you start hiking toward the ice cap. What I like most…
Landing in Iceland is exciting. It’s also tiring. This private arrival transfer from Keflavik (KEF) helps you start with less hassle, thanks to a pre-arranged driver waiting at the airport and a direct ride to your Greater Reykjavik hotel or…
A hot springs reset in the middle of Reykjavík. This Sky Lagoon experience is built for easy relaxation: you get a private roundtrip transfer, then time at Iceland’s newer geothermal spa with the seven-step Sky Ritual at the center of…
Volcano day, from a bird’s-eye seat. This Iceland helicopter tour is built for people who want real geology up close, fast. You fly over the Reykjanes Peninsula volcano area near Reykjavík and then see the city from above, with pilot…
