Top Reykjavik Outdoor Activities - page 2

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Capital of Iceland—the Land of Fire and Ice—Reykjavík boasts a colorful history dating back to the days of the Vikings. On this small-group walking tour, limited to 10 people, explore the streets of Reykjavík with your Viking guide and hear the hidden secrets many visitors miss. Discover top attractions including Hallgrímskirkja and enjoy an immersive experience in the culture and traditions of Iceland.

Watching the Northern Lights is top of the bucket list for many visitors to Iceland and this evening tour from Reykjavík maximizes your chances of catching nature’s dazzling light show. Venture out into the countryside after dark, stop at remote viewpoints according to the Aurora forecast, and tuck into Icelandic pastries and hot chocolate as you wait for the Lights to make an appearance.

If you only have time for one day tour while in Reykjavik, make it a journey around the Golden Circle, Iceland’s most popular sightseeing route. This full-day small-group tour checks off all the famous highlights such as Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geyser, and Gullfoss Waterfall, as well as visiting the spectacular Kerid Crater Lake.

Swim between tectonic plates on this snorkeling tour to Silfra, located in Thingvellir National Park. Clear glacial waters make it easy to see stunning underwater landscapes, while included dry suits help keep you warm throughout the tour. This small-group tour is capped at six people for a more intimate experience and includes optional hotel pickup from Reykjavik.

Get up close and personal with puffins on this eco-adventure from Reykjavik. With your local nature guide, step aboard a custom boat that lets you glide right up to Akurey Island's jagged shore and see the adorable animals in their natural habitat. Enjoy engaging commentary about the puffins's biology and behavior from your guide. Use of binoculars for viewing bird life is included.

The winter months in Reykjavik are the perfect time to spot the Northern Lights. During this midnight adventure, taking place between September and April, journey to the perfect place to see the Aurora Borealis, and learn about this beautiful phenomenon from your guide. Your guide also captures the colorful night sky so you don't have to fuss around with your own camera or a professional photographer. Note: sightings cannot be guaranteed and operated tours are not refundable.

Feel the power of the volcanic energy that has shaped Iceland’s epic landscapes on this small-group door-to-door day tour. See Snorralaug hot spring and Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring, marvel at Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, and descend into The Cave (Viðgelmir), one of Iceland’s largest lava caves. Besides skipping the expense of self-drive, enjoy onboard Wi-Fi along the journey.

Experience Iceland’s rugged southern coast and see stunning natural landmarks on a full-day tour from Reykjavik. Join a small group and spend your day exploring waterfalls, glaciers, and volcanic beaches as well as the charming fishing village of Vik. Enjoy plenty of time to capture photos of your day and learn about the unique geological features from your guide.

Capture the spirit of Iceland during this Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. With a local guide, explore Thingvelllir (Þingvellir) National Park's mossy expanses and deep fissures. The site of the world's oldest existing parliament and home to the Geysir geothermal area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Gullfoss waterfall, the most impressive cascade in Iceland, which makes for spectacular photos. Travel in a climate-controlled coach featuring an audio guide available in 10 languages. National park fees and round-trip transportation from Reykjavik hotels are included (if option selected). 

Tick through all of Iceland’s Golden Circle sights and more on a full-day tour from Reykjavik. Settle into a comfortable Mercedes Benz minibus and tour the country’s most celebrated natural treasures. Admire the Gullfoss waterfall and see the powerful Strokkur geyser at the Geysir geothermal area. Explore Thingvellir National Park to view the site of Iceland’s first parliament and the North American and Eurasian geological rift; and enjoy an extra stop to witness the beautiful Faxi waterfall. Complimentary snacks and beverages, and free on-board WiFi, are included.

Get ready for an Icelandic off-road adventure on this quad bike tour of two Icelandic peaks. Zoom off on a single-seater or double-seater ATV to see natural attractions like Lake Hafravatn during the tour. Admire panoramic vistas of Reykjavik and the Blue Mountain range from the summits of both mountains. Feel the thrill of cruising across the rugged wintry wonderland and up and down steep mountain tracks. Use of all safety gear and round-trip transportation from Reykjavik hotels is included.

Most people chase the northern lights in a car but you can see this natural phenomenon aboard a yacht. Depart from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor and sail past small islands until you reach an area with little to no light pollution, sometimes spotting whales and dolphins along the way. Watch the colorful lights dancing across the sky on the observation deck and warm up with a drink from the onboard bar.

When in Reykjavik, treat yourself to a helicopter tour over the Fagradalsfjall Volcano to see some of the hottest fissure openings in Iceland. You’ll fly for around 20 minutes over the volcano, hearing all about them from your guide. You’ll also pass over Reykjavik city and over the aquamarine waters of Faxafloi Bay, so get your cameras ready.

Cruise Faxaflói Bay in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on a 2-hour, small-group whale-watching expedition from Reykjavik. Board a speedy RIB at the Old Harbor, and skim alongside graceful seabirds as you pass seasonal puffin colonies. Watch for minke and humpback whales, porpoises, and white-beaked dolphins, and then return to the harbor along the Reykjavik shoreline. Pause alongside the Harpa Concert Hall and the Sun Voyager sculpture as you take in the city’s most distinctive sights from the water.

West Iceland’s beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula boasts towering waterfalls, rugged cliff-faces, and spectacular coastal scenery, but its remote location makes access challenging. On this tour, explore the peninsula with ease from your Reykjavik accommodation, and take in natural features including Mt. Kirkjufell and Djupalonssandur black-sand beach. Discover geological craters and lava fields, with a traditional meal in the Icelandic countryside included.

Discover southern Iceland and take a cruise on the ice-strewn Jokulsarlon Lagoon on this scenic day trip from Reykjavik. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, trace Iceland’s spectacular south coast, a canvas of towering mountains, waterfalls, and glacial rivers. Visit the Skogafoss waterfall, view the ice-covered peaks of Skaftafell, and learn about the area's geology and then go behind the cascading water at Seljalandfoss waterfall.

See the highlights of Iceland’s Golden Circle in a day on this convenient, guided tour. Make a stop at Thingvellir National park, the location where Iceland’s parliament was founded. Explore more of Iceland’s nature at the Gullfoss waterfall and the erupting Geysir. This tour includes a very moderate, family-friendly hike at the waterfalls.

Get oriented in Reykjavik and kickstart your Iceland adventure on this small-group guided walking tour, available at multiple departure times. Learn about Iceland’s early history at the Anarholl Statue, see Laugavegur main street, Austurvollur Square, and Lake Tjornin, and admire the landmark concrete Hallgrim’s Church, a concert hall, and a sculpture garden, plus plenty of street art. Along the way, try a traditional Icelandic snack: schnapps with dried fish.

Discover the wonders of Iceland’s renowned Golden Circle, all in one day—and enjoy a luxurious spa experience at the Sky Lagoon—on this day trip from Reykjavik. Following morning pickup from your hotel, travel via Wi-Fi-equipped minibus. You’ll visit Golden Circle highlights like the Geysir geyser, Thingvellir National Park, and Gullfoss waterfalls; will see the volcanic Kerid Crater; and will finish with a spa experience.

Watch for minke whales, dolphins and humpbacks on a whale watching cruise from Reykjavik, and take in views of the coast from an open viewing platform or an enclosed cabin. Get the ultimate whale watching experience during the peak season from April through October. Cruise the harbor in comfort and style, enjoy access to an indoor saloon stocked with snacks and drinks (sold on board), and spot Iceland’s diverse aquatic species with help from the experienced crew.

Iceland’s south coast boasts some of the country’s most beautiful and unique landscapes. Join a small group and venture south to see several waterfalls, black sand beaches, and the fishing village of Vik. The highlight of this tour, however, is a hike across the Solheimajokull Glacier which serves unparalleled views of Iceland’s landscapes.

Experience the natural wonder of Jökulsárlón glacier and lagoon during this full-day trip from Reykjavik. See black sand beaches with icebergs of all sizes strewn across the beach, visit the charming village of Vik, stop by Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, and take a boat ride among the icebergs in Glacier Lagoon.