Outdoor Activities in Reykjavik

Golden Circle. Private Day Tour from Reykjavik (opens in a new tab)

58 8 h – 9 h

The Golden Circle is the most popular day tour from Reykjavik. This tour combines historical and geological sites and is recommended for an initial introduction to the country. During the trip, we visit the Thingvellir National Park, the geothermally active Haukadalur Valley with the Geysir and Strokkur geysers, and one of the symbols of Iceland – the Gullfoss waterfall. Other attractions along the way include Fridheimar’s tomato greenhouse and Kerid Crater.

Free cancellation

Landmannalaugar Hiking, Haifoss Waterfall and Hot Springs Tour (opens in a new tab)

151 13 h

The spectacular tour of the popular highland region in Landmannalaugar offers something for everyone. Nature is raw and untouched in the unique landscape. Hike on trails through ancient lava fields and multi-colored rhyolite hills, bathe in natural hot-springs and see amazing geological wonders such as Hjálparafoss waterfall and Hnausapollur volcanic crater lake. This is also the only day tour that features Háifoss and Granni waterfalls. Your guide will take you on an approx 2 hour hike on the trails. This hike is optional as you can also do your own thing if you prefer and meets back up with the group later. Join us then on our highland bus and visit the beautiful Landmannalaugar.

Golden Circle with Kerið Crater Premium Full Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

9 h

The Golden Circle is the most popular destination in Iceland and has been for decades and not without reason. On this tour you will see the amazing Thingvellir National Park - the only place in the world where you can witness two tectonic plates meet above water. The Geysir geothermal area is unique and here you can see the hot spring Strokkur The Churn erupt 10 - 30 meters (30 - 100 feet) up in to the air. And there is more to come, Gullfoss - the Golden Waterfall is just WOW. And lets not forget Friðheimar tomato and horse farm. Tomato beer - what can I say... Don't miss this amazing places and book this tour. The advantage of a private tour is the flexibility which is not possible with bigger groups. We just stop longer if we feel like it or adjust our plans within the tour schedule.

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Sunset Jet ski tour on Reykjavík Bay (opens in a new tab)

2 h

We start at your base in Gufunes, where you’ll get suited up in a warm, fleece-lined drysuit to keep you comfortable out on the water. After a short safety briefing, we head out on your jet skis and ride into the bay just as the sun begins to set. Your first stop is Lundey, a small island that’s home to thousands of puffins during the summer. From May through late August, you’ll have the chance to see them up close, either resting on the rocks or flying over the sea. We’ll have compact binoculars available to help you get a better look. Next, we ride over to Viðey Island, where we pause to enjoy the peaceful views and snap some sunset photos. The city skyline and surrounding mountains are especially stunning at this time of day. In between the stops, you’ll have time to enjoy the ride and open up the throttle a bit or just take in the scenery. Your guide will be nearby to keep things safe and help you make the most of the experience.

Reykjavík Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone (opens in a new tab)

4 h

The audio guide is your convenient mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Reykjavík. This tour is specially designed for exploring the city in a relatively short timespan of 2–2.5 hours. Follow the route on the app's map, walking from Arnarhóll park to Þúfa mound, passing by the city’s main attractions. Highlights include: Sun Voyager sculpture, Rainbow Street, Phallological Museum, Þúfa mound, Hallgrímskirkja, ICGV Óðinn, Icelandic Punk Museum. The tour includes 27 points of interest. All stories are crafted by professional journalists and historians, with humor and passion for travel. Once the tour is downloaded, you can access it offline. We recommend using headphones for better sound quality. Enjoy engaging stories and legends at your own pace, without a need to keep up with a group. Feel free to pause anytime to take a break at a café or wander down a picturesque alley before continuing your exploration.

Private Reykjanes Peninsula Guided Tour (opens in a new tab)

5 5 h

**Reykjanes Peninsula Tour** Explore the raw and powerful landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula, where Iceland’s volcanic heart is still alive. On this private tour, we visit the newest lava fields from the recent eruptions, the colorful geothermal area of Seltún, the volcanic lake Kleifarvatn, the green lake Grænavatn, the town of Grindavík, and the world-famous Blue Lagoon area. This is a journey through fresh lava, steaming earth, volcanic lakes, and dramatic coastal landscapes — a perfect introduction to Iceland’s fire element, away from the usual tourist rhythm.

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Puffin Tour by RIB Speedboat — Express Tour from Reykjavík (opens in a new tab)

5 1 h

Akure and Lundey Islands, just minutes from Reykjavík's Old Harbour, is home to one of Iceland's largest puffin colonies. You'll reach it by RIB speedboat — kitted out in overalls, goggles, gloves, and a life jacket — and get close enough to watch puffins on the rocks and in the air while your guide explains their habits, their burrows, and why Iceland's coastline suits them so well.

Golden Circle Extended with Bruarfoss & Farm Visit 8 stops (opens in a new tab)

7 h – 8 h

Go beyond the classic Golden Circle route and discover additional scenic locations on this extended private tour. Visit Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss Waterfall. Continue to the beautiful Bruarfoss Waterfall, famous for its bright blue color, and optionally visit Faxi waterfall. Along the way, stop at BRU Horse Farm and enjoy tomato soup tasting at Friðheimar Tomato Farm. This private tour offers a flexible schedule and includes more stops than standard Golden Circle tours, making it a great choice for those looking for a more complete experience.

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Private Jeep Tour - Premium Northern Lights Experience (opens in a new tab)

3 h

We go the extra mile to make sure you have the best possible experience! We pick you up in Reykjavik with our comfortable 4X4 modified jeep to drive out of the city and its light pollution to start our Northern Lights Hunt According to the cloud coverage, we drive to places where we think you will have better chances to see the Northern Lights. A few examples: Kleifarvatn Lake, where you will be able to see the green reflections of the Aurora in the water or Thingvellir National Park to spot the Aurora dancing above the mountains. The tour takes approximately 3 hours after which we drop you off at your accommodation.

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Golden Circle, Tomato Farm Lunch & Sky Lagoon Small-Group Tour (opens in a new tab)

6 9 h 30 min

The Golden Circle is an instant classic. Get picked up from your accommodation in Reykjavik by your guide who will take you on a geothermal journey through volcanic landscape and the unique Icelandic natural wonders. Enjoy late lunch at the famous Friðheimar Tomato Farm before being dropped off at the Sky Lagoon where you can spend as much time as you need bathing and relaxing in the one-of-a-kind lagoon. Your guide will help you cherish the moments and take photos of you in the spectacular nature during the tour which will be uploaded to a drive where you can download your photos memories after the tour. To ensure a comfortable and exclusive experience, the tour is limited to a maximum of 6 passengers per vehicle, traveling in style in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class.

South Iceland and Glacier Lagoon: Jökulsárlón with Boat Tour (opens in a new tab)

127 14 h 30 min

Sail through Iceland’s glacial wonderland. Experience Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon up close on this unforgettable South Coast adventure. After a scenic drive past volcanoes, waterfalls, and black sand beaches, hop aboard a boat to cruise between drifting icebergs—some over 1,000 years old—on Iceland’s deepest lake. Watch as glowing blue ice floats past, then walk the shores of Diamond Beach, where fragments sparkle on black volcanic sand. With expert guides and cinematic views, this tour is pure Arctic magic. You’ll also stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall and enjoy incredible roadside views of glaciers, lava fields, and rugged coastline. The boat ride offers a rare, front-row look at one of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders—perfect for photographers, nature lovers, and first-time visitors alike. Comfortable transport, local insight, and unbeatable scenery make this a must-do experience along Iceland’s South Coast.

Iceland's south coast G spots (opens in a new tab)

3 9 h – 10 h

This is one of the most popular routes in Iceland and for apparent reason.. there is a lot of different landscapes close to each other. We'll take you for a journey where you'll see one of the most beautiful non tropical beaches with black sand, we'll drive next to one of them most powerful volcanoes - including famous Eyjafjallajökull that has paralysed sky traffic during it's eruption at 2010. You'll be shown visible proof to climate changes one of Mýrdalsjökull glacier tongues that is melting rapidly. We'll visit one of the biggest waterfalls in country that was a site for few film sets and then we would drive to another 2 waterfalls where af first we would walk behind one of them and then we would get in to a a small canyon to see another one. If you'll need more time to take pictures don't worry we don't rush so you have time to enjoy the views.

Snowmobile on a Glacier and Golden Circle in a Superjeep (opens in a new tab)

1 10 h

Join us on the ultimate Super Jeep Golden Circle and Snowmobile Tour, combining Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders with an exhilarating glacier adventure. Travel in comfort and style aboard a custom-built Super Jeep as we explore the world-famous Golden Circle — home to Þingvellir National Park, the erupting hot springs of Geysir, and the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. From Gullfoss, we head off-road into Iceland’s rugged highlands along Kjalvegur mountain road toward Langjökull Glacier, where your snowmobile adventure begins. After gearing up with warm overalls and helmets, set off across the vast, sparkling expanse of the glacier on an unforgettable one-hour ride surrounded by breathtaking views. Experience the perfect mix of sightseeing, comfort, and excitement — the Golden Circle Snowmobile tour is Iceland’s most thrilling full-day adventure.

Midnight Sun ATV Adventure from Reykjavik – 2.5HR Off-Road Thrill (opens in a new tab)

122 4 h 30 min

Do you know in Iceland there is almost 24 hour Sunlight during the summer months? Experience riding through the wilderness in broad daylight between 08:30PM - 00:00 AM. For your midnight sun adventure you will be picked up and driven to their newly renewed headquarters with well equipped bathrooms and free hot coffee available. The ATV headquarters is the most advanced in it's field. When you arrive at the HQ. You will brief you and taught on how to operate the ATV and safety instructions before you will drive in the midnight sun in Iceland, through Icelandic nature and make our ascend to Reykjavik Peak Mountain and Wolf Peak Mountain. This 2 Hour ATV adventure through the Icelandic wilderness, rugged trials a experience a amazing view over Reykjavik and the midnight sun. This operator is the most experienced ATV operator in Iceland. 50 vehicles of the most expensive type of ATV's. They only use the best "Can Am" ATV Group Maximum : 20 Persons

2.5 HR Off-Road Tour Buggy Lava Field Adventure from Reykjavik (opens in a new tab)

83 3 h 30 min

Amazing unique tour of combination of lava fields and geothermal landscapes. Here you will begin your day by being picked up by the buggy operator and taken to their new headquarters and be briefed to go over safety instructions. You can even have a free cup of coffee at their base camp. You will set your journey through lava fields and venture to Hellisheidi Geothermal power plant. The power plant provides electricity and hot water to the whole capital of Iceland Reykjavik. You will see the skiing mountains of Reykjavik called Blue Mountains. We will ascend to Hengill Mountain range and see a fantastic view through all the steams coming from all around the Geothermal power plant.

Superview - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventure and View (opens in a new tab)

153 3 h 30 min

We focus on small groups. In this small group family friendly ATV Quad tour from Reykjavik we are like worlds away but still so close. If you like to feel the Nature on your own skin on ATV Quad then this is the tour for you. In this tour you can go Single Ride or Double Ride. Double Ride is the standard rate and that means two people are on each quad. You can select "Single Ride" in the booking progress and pay a little extra if you dont want to share the Quad and go single ride to the tour. We pick up from all hotels in the Reykjavik area if it is possible. But note that the Reykjavik city has made a non pickup zones for tourist in the downtown so we pick up from special tourists bus stops over there. The nearest Tourists Bus stop is usually not far away. If you decide to meet us at the meeting point our basecamp is only 20 minutes drive from downtown Reykjavik.

Whale Watching by RIB Speedboat from Downtown Reykjavik (opens in a new tab)

40 2 h

Come aboard an exciting RIB speedboat and see the incredible wealth of marine wildlife that lives in the waters just off the shores of Reykjavík City. Nature lovers looking to see some of Iceland’s majestic whales, dolphins, and porpoises, but who wish to do so in a small group, should grab this chance now. The tour starts from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour and during your journey, you will travel among the small islands in the Faxaflói Bay, as well as along the coast of Reykjavík, providing you with a fantastic view of the city as you search for wildlife in the water. Please note The tour has an age limit of 10 years & a height limit of 145 CM. Since this is a wildlife tour we can never predict or guarantee sightings of any kind. In the event that we don't encounter any whales or dolphins, we do not offer refunds, but instead, give our passengers a complimentary ticket to use another day. We may cancel a tour due to bad weather or if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

Private Golden Circle tour + Hidden Gems of Iceland (opens in a new tab)

53 6 h – 9 h

Unlike typical bus tours, this is a personalized experience in premium class vehicle. It’s a private tour designed for comfort, exclusivity, and flexibility, allowing you to explore Iceland’s iconic sights at your own pace. Perfect for those seeking a more intimate and high-end travel experience along the Golden Circle and beyond.

Free cancellation

Reykjavik Premium Puffin tour | Close Up and Personal (opens in a new tab)

93 1 h

Leaving from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, this is the ultimate puffin adventure tour. This tour is operated in our custom made RIB boats. They are specially designed to get you as close as possible to the islands and when possible we can switch them completely off to give the birds (and you) some peace and quiet to enjoy nature. During the tour your guide and captain will tell you interesting facts and tales about the puffins and the surroundings.  Our RIBs are also the fastest boats in the harbour, meaning that on a short tour you will spend the majority of you time with the birds. Elding is an environmentally friendly company and recognised worldwide for its environmental efforts. The aim, mission and goal is to minimise the operational impact on the environment while offering an unforgettable experience at sea.

Magical Whales in the Midnight Sun | from Reykjavik (opens in a new tab)

108 3 h

Take advantage of the Icelandic midnight sun in June, July & August, and use the bright night sky to look for whales, dolphins and more. The 3 hour whale watching tour includes an onboard multimedia show for information about Iceland’s natural marine life, as well a cruise on the sea from Reykjavik Old Harbour. Look out for humpback whales and soak up the serenity of the sea by night. Elding is an environmentally friendly company and recognised worldwide for its environmental efforts. The aim, mission and goal is to minimise the operational impact on the environment while offering an unforgettable experience at sea.