How you spend today is completely up to you. You could choose to wander around the art galleries and museums of Reykjavík. Or perhaps swing by some of the city’s coolest Nordic design shops and hottest cafés.
Alternatively, if you’re after more action then you have the choice of 2 exciting adventures. Read on to find out your options
Whale watching from Reykjavík
Hop on a specially equipped whale watching boat at Reykjavík harbor. From there you’ll sail out into the Faxaflói bay, where you can spot wildlife such as minke whales, dolphins, harbor porpoises, and (occasionally) humpback whales – along with all sorts of seabirds.
Tour: Whale watching tour from Reykjavík
Winter schedule (Nov–Mar): Every day at 13:00
Included: Boat tour with live guidance in English, use of warm overalls and blankets, access to Wildlife Exhibition, free on-board Wi‑Fi
Not included: Meals or refreshments
Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.
The Lava Tunnel
Journey underground into a lava tube, a cave-like structure left behind by an ancient volcano. You can walk where molten lava would once have flowed. This lava tunnel at Raufarhólshellir is one of the largest in Iceland, spanning 30 meters (98 feet) in width!
Tour: The Lava Tunnel
Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Departure: 09:00
Complimentary pick-up: 08:30
Included: Bus with guidance in English (1 hour in cave), equipment (flashlight, protective helmet, spikes if needed)
Not included: Meals and refreshments
Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
The tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.