Iceland Ultimate Day Tripper with Northern Lights

Transfer from Keflavík Airport to your hotel in Reykjavík (included).

Once you’re settled in, take the time to explore the city center. Stretch your legs on a beautiful walk around the old harbor. Then why not check out the shops on the main street Laugavegur, before grabbing a bite to eat at a local food hall?

If culture’s your thing, you could stop at some of the city’s many art galleries and museums. Or see how many statues and sculptures you can spot on a wander around town.

The Golden Circle needs little introduction: it is home to some of the most stunning and famous sights in Iceland. You will see the hot spring Strokkur shoot a column of water up to 30 meters (98 feet) into the air every 4-8 minutes. It is a thrilling experience that never gets old. You will stop to admire the magnificent Gullfoss (Golden Falls) waterfall, created where the river Hvítá tumbles and plunges into a crevice some 32 meters (105 feet) deep. This tour also includes the historical and geological wonder, Þingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart at a rate of a few centimeters per year.

Additionally you will visit the idyllic Friðheimar greenhouse cultivation center. Here the group will learn about the magic behind growing delicious, pesticide-free tomatoes and cucumbers with the aid of the geothermal heat that Iceland has in abundance.

Tour: Golden Circle & Friðheimar (included)
Duration: 8 hours.
Departure: 09:00 Complimentary pick-up: 08:30
Guidance available all year in: English every day.
Included: Bus with guidance in English, admission to Friðheimar greenhouse
Not included: Meals and refreshments

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.

In the evening

Spend the night on a magical Northern Lights hunt! Your guide will take you away from the urban glow of Reykjavík into the Icelandic countryside.
The extra darkness boosts your chances of spotting this amazing natural wonder. So if the skies are clear, you might just be lucky enough to see these colorful ribbons dance above you.

Good to know: The Northern Lights (also called the Aurora Borealis) are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed, even with clear skies. The tour may be canceled if weather conditions are unfavorable, but you’ll receive a full refund.

Tour: Northern Lights guided bus tour (included)
Duration: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes
Departure:
22:00 (25 August – 30 September & 15 March – 15 April)
21:00 (1 October – 14 March)
20:00 (15 October – 28 February)
Included: Bus with guidance in English, free Wi-Fi
Not Included: Meals and refreshments

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.

The South Shore Adventure Tour is ideal for nature lovers. You will have an opportunity to stand behind the plummeting Seljalandsfoss waterfall, walk up to the Skógafoss waterfall, and gaze at the majestic rock formations.

We will travel along the South Coast of Iceland as far as Vík í Mýrdal, a charming small village surrounded by beautiful high bird cliffs. The highlights of the day are stunning views of glaciers, black lava sand coastlines, and impressive rock formations

Tour: South Shore Adventure (included)
Duration: Approx. 10 hours.
Departure: 09:00 Complimentary pick-up: 08:30
Included: Bus with guidance in English, free Wi-Fi
Not Included: Meals and refreshments

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.

Today you have the choice of your own adventure. You could spend the day visiting the capital. Reykjavík offers a wide range of sights to visit and lots of activities to enjoy. Walk around to immerse yourself in the culture, visit one of the numerous museums, go shopping, or have a taste of the local cuisine at one of the many delicious restaurants and cafés.

Or you have the possibility to choose between one of our best-selling optional day tours. Please note there is time for only one tour per day.

Whale Watching Tour from Reykjavik

Experience an exciting whale-watching tour and catch sight of marine life and seabirds in their natural habitat. The most common sightings are of minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises and, occasionally, the great humpback whale.

Tour: Whale-watching tour from Reykjavík
Summer schedule (Apr-Oct): Every day, up to three times per day
Included: Boat tour with live guidance in English, use of warm overalls and blankets, access to Wildlife Exhibition, and 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.

Lava Tunnel

During this tour you will have opportunity to walk in a colorful tunnel in which molten lava used to flow as well as admire the colorful world beneath the surface. This particular lava tunnel is one of the biggest in Iceland. In places it’s even 30 meters wide and 10 meters high!

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.

Sky Lagoon

The Sky Lagoon is Iceland’s newest geothermal lagoon, dedicated to honoring Iceland’s centuries-old bathing culture.
Included is the 7-step Sky Ritual, which allows you to experience hot and cold bathing, steam baths, saunas, and more.

Tour: Sky Lagoon
Departure: 13:00 or 15:00 Complimentary pick-up: 12:30 or 14:30
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Included: Sky Lagoon admission, Complete 7-step Ritual, public changing facilities, towel
Not Included: Meals and refreshments.

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.

For this day you also have the possibility to choose one of our best-selling optional day tours. Please note that each of the following tours takes a whole day.

Into the Glacier

A specially modified glacier vehicle will drive you up the second largest glacier in Iceland and take you all the way into the exciting world of man-made ice tunnels. Your guide will introduce you to the secrets of glaciers while you enjoy your time in the mystical blue-colored tunnels. On the way to the excursion, you will also stop by  the geothermal area of Deildatunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring, and enchanting waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss.

Tour: Langjökull Ice Cave Experience
Duration: Approx. 10 hours
Departure: 09:00 Complimentary pick-up: 08:30
Included: Bus with guidance in English and guided tour of 2-2,5 hours to the ice caves (glacier transfer included)
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.

Wonders of Snæfellsnes National Park

It is said that you can experience Iceland in one day in the Snæfellsnes peninsula. This is because in this small region you can find it all, rugged mountains, waterfalls and black beaches with the magnificent Snæfellsjökull glacier rising above them. Stroll on top of the cliffs of Arnarstapi and pebbled beach of Djúpalónssandur, and marvel at the world-famous Kirkjufell mountain.

Tour: Wonders of Snæfellsnes National Park
Duration: Approx. 12 hours
Departure: 08:00 Complimentary pick-up: 07:30
Included: Bus with guidance in English, free Wi-Fi
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.

Transfer to Keflavík Airport with the Flybus for your return flight (included).

Depending on your departure time, you might be able to fit in a stop at the Blue Lagoon on your way to the airport. That way, you’ll be relaxed and rejuvenated before your flight.
If you add this stop, you’ll be picked up at your hotel and dropped off at the Blue Lagoon, where there are luggage storage facilities for a fee.

Good to know: Most airlines require you to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your departure, so bear this in mind when booking. The drive to the airport takes around 20 minutes. Pre-booking is required for the Blue Lagoon stop.

Please ask your hotel to confirm the pick-up time.
The tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.