Iceland Tours from Reykjavik
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- 5-Day Small Group Journey Around Iceland
- 6 Day - Iceland Ring Road Small-Group Tour
- Iceland Explorer
- Iceland: Lagoons & Lava Fields
- 8 Days Westfjords of Iceland
- 5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast
- 5 Days New Year's Northern Lights Adventure
- 12 Days Grand Tour of Iceland
- 8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour
- Northern Lights Escape (9 destinations)
A circular 1200+ km route follows Iceland's Ring Road from Reykjavik. The comfortable bus departs from hotels between 8:30-9:00 AM, visiting key sites like Borgarnes village before concluding at Þingvellir National Park.
Duration 5 days Destinations Reykjavik, Borgarnes, Grábrók Volcano, Blonduos, Akureyri, Skutustadagigar, Dimmuborgir, Grjotagja Cave, Hverarönd, DettifossSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Snaeland Travel From $2,627
15% Off- NZ$2,233You save $394
6 Day - Iceland Ring Road Small-Group Tour
32 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Starri our guide was so informative, a excellent guide.”
Joanne, traveled in October
This 6-day, 1,800 km Ring Road circuit showcases the UNESCO-listed Þingvellir National Park. Daily 9 AM departures visit Gullfoss waterfall, Lake Mývatn, and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
Duration 6 days Destinations Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Hvolsvollur, Seljaland, Skogar, Reynisfjara, Vik, KirkjubaejarklausturSee all destinations Age Range Ages 6+ Operator BusTravel Iceland From $3,447
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Iceland Explorer
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“This was helped by fine weather for the 9 days and the beautiful scenery makes it a must to see.”
Graham, traveled in July
This 10-day, 1,500km circuit links 8 major Icelandic cities, with an optional Blue Lagoon visit. The route highlights Thingvellir National Park, Strokkur geyser, and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula's coastline via comfortable minibus.
Duration 10 days Destinations Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Geysir, Gullfoss, Vik, Reynisfjara, Egilsstadir, Dettifoss, Myvatn, GodafossSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
15% Off- NZ$7,824
Iceland: Lagoons & Lava Fields
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Amazing activities and experiences. Trip of a life time.”
Kanda, traveled in May
The 8-day route spans 9 distinct Icelandic cities from Reykjavík. Highlights include whale-watching in Dalvík, the 'Capital of the North' Akureyri, and the East Fjords, concluding with the Golden Circle's natural wonders.
Duration 8 days Destinations Reykjavik, Dalvik, Akureyri, Egilsstadir, Vatnajokull National Park, Hofn, Jokulsarlon, Vik, Thingvellir National Park Age Range Ages 18-32 Operator Topdeck From
15% Off- NZ$4,609
8 Days Westfjords of Iceland
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Hervorragend ausgesucht, geplant und perfekt organisiert. Tolle Hotels, vor allem VogurCountryLodge.”
An 11-city, 427km Westfjords adventure connects Grábrók's volcanic crater with Látrabjarg's seabird cliffs. Remote villages and dramatic landscapes punctuate the route, with Flybus airport transfers from Reykjavik.
Duration 8 days Destinations Reykjavik, Grábrók Volcano, Patreksfjordur, Hnjotur, Latrabjarg, Dynjandi, Flateyri, Isafjordur, Holmavik, BudardalurSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator GJ Travel From $5,863
8% Off- NZ$5,394You save $469
5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast
154 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great tour, recommend highly.”
Barbara, traveled in September
Duration 5 days Destinations Reykjavik, Arnarstapi, Djupalonssandur, Kirkjufell Mountain, Reykholt, Thingvellir National Park, Dover, Gullfoss, Skogafoss, ReynisfjaraSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Arctic Adventures From
8% Off- NZ$2,446
5 Days New Year's Northern Lights Adventure
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Well organized and planned. Our driver, Arte, got us to each destination quickly and safely.”
Deanna, traveled in December
A 5-day, 730km circuit from Reykjavik winds through the Reykjanes Peninsula and South Coast villages of Hella and Vík, returning via the Golden Circle. Flybus transfer from Keflavík Airport provides convenient access to Southwest Iceland's natural wonders.
Duration 5 days Destinations Reykjavik, Reykjanesviti, Gunnuhver, Blue Lagoon, Hella, Seljaland, Eyjafjallajokull, Skogafoss, Solheimajokull, ReynisfjaraSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator GJ Travel From
8% Off- NZ$3,733
12 Days Grand Tour of Iceland
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I got to see everything that I wanted and all the spots were stunning. Highly recommend.”
Haya, traveled in August
This 12-day circuit spans 2,620 km across Iceland from Keflavík Airport. Accommodations include Fosshotel Reykjavík, Hotel Hamar, and Sæluhús Studio Apartments, with Flybus transfers and South Coast scenery completing the route.
Duration 12 days Destinations Reykjavik, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir National Park, Borgarnes, Arnarstapi, Hellnar, Snaefellsjokull National Park, Stykkisholmur, FlateySee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator GJ Travel From
8% Off- NZ$11,867
8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour
128 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was what I was expecting for. Artic Adventures team was very helpful.”
Agustin, traveled in February
An 8-day, 1,400km circuit on Iceland's Ring Road starts from Reykjavik's heart. The route takes in south coast jewels like Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, continues to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, heads north to Lake Mývatn and Akureyri, before returning via West Iceland's Borgarfjörður valley.
Duration 8 days Destinations Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljaland, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Myrdalsjokull, EyjafjallajokullSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Arctic Adventures From
8% Off- NZ$4,585
Northern Lights Escape (9 destinations)
51 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The accommodation was authentic and comfortable as well as warm and welcoming.”
Amy, traveled in March
Duration 6 days Destinations Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Skogafoss, Hvolsvollur, Jokulsarlon, Vatnajokull National Park, Vik Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
8% Off- NZ$3,870
What people love about Iceland Tours from Reykjavik
- Iceland Northern Lights
The experience was fantastic. It was a great way to get acquainted with Iceland. Our guide Petur is an expert on the country, its history and all of the sites that you are seeing. He genuinely enjoyed sharing his country with our tour group. The accommodations were nice, clean and comfortable. The trip exceeded my expectations!
- 5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast
This trip was excellent ,so much more than we expected . My daughter and I signed up without really knew much anything . So everyday brings a new adventure, a new awesome experiences, a new praise to God ! We had the best tour guide Polly (that's a shortern name we call him) , he was a well of knowledge about Iceland , very kind, patient ,and helpful . More important, he was a very safe ,great driver in the winter stormy conditions We would highly recommend this trip to anyone LOVE nature beauties .
- 5 Days Christmas & Northern Lights Adventure
Tours were great . Excellent guide. Dinners were good. Hotel cabin rooms congested, beds uncomfortable.
What our customers ask about Iceland Tours from Reykjavik
What are the most popular attractions covered in tours starting in Reykjavik?
The classic route from Reykjavik takes visitors through Iceland's most renowned sites. The Golden Circle features Thingvellir National Park's dramatic landscapes the active Geysir area and powerful Gullfoss waterfall. Many tours include stops at the geothermal Blue Lagoon the cascading Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and the ice-filled Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. As one TourRadar traveler notes: "We saw everything and our guide August was very knowledgeable and super nice. From the cities to the countryside everyone we met was great."
What are the best months for Northern Lights tours from Reykjavik?
For the best chance to see the Northern Lights plan your Reykjavik visit between September and March. Success rates peak in September at 88% followed by October at 74% and November at 62%. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "We saw spectacular Northern Lights displays on two nights during our October tour our guide knew exactly where to position us for the best views."
What type of accommodation can I expect on tours starting in Reykjavik?
Reykjavik tours offer varied lodging options from city-center stays at Hotel Cabin and Hotel Klettur to rural guesthouses and mountain lodges across Iceland. Many Northern Lights tours use Stracta Hotel in Hella as a viewing base. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "The hotels were comfortable and well-located especially the countryside accommodations which offered great Northern Lights viewing opportunities."
What's the average length of tours starting in Reykjavik?
Most visitors choose tours lasting between 3 and 8 days with 6-8 day trips being the most common choice. The 8-day Iceland Ring Road Tour takes travelers along the country's perimeter stopping at the Golden Circle South Coast and East Fjords. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The 8-day ring road tour covered EVERYTHING. Our amazing guide brought everything to life with his stories and excellent knowledge of Icelandic history."
What are the most common first-day activities for tours starting in Reykjavik?
Tours typically begin with key Reykjavik landmarks including the distinctive Hallgrímskirkja church the bustling Laugavegur shopping district and the historic harbor. Many groups head to Thingvellir National Park and the Golden Circle attractions. Popular first-night stays include Fosshotel Reykjavik and Center Hotels. As reviewed by a TourRadar traveler: "Walking Laugavegur and exploring the city center was a great way to capture the essence of Reykjavik on our first day."
How far in advance should I book tours starting in Reykjavik?
Booking patterns show most visitors secure their Reykjavik tours 3-6 months ahead particularly for the busy summer season from June through August. Northern Lights tours in winter often fill up 4-5 months before departure. Central accommodations like Fosshotel Reykjavik book quickly in peak seasons. A TourRadar traveler advised: "Book at least 3-4 months ahead to secure your preferred dates and hotels."
How much spending money is recommended for tours starting in Reykjavik?
Daily expenses in Reykjavik typically range from 50-100 USD including meals and personal costs. Expect to pay 20-30 USD for lunch and 30-50 USD for dinner. Extra activities like the Blue Lagoon cost around 85 USD. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "Iceland is expensive but worth it - budget well for meals and extras in Reykjavik."