One does not have to travel far to experience the true beauty of Icelandic nature. There are plenty of enjoyable day trips on offer from Reykjavík – from the classic Golden Circle, to more adventurous tours such as glacier hiking.
1. The Golden Circle
The majestic Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir geothermal area, located a short hour and a half-long drive from Reykjavík, are among Iceland‘s most popular tourist hot spots.
When you first approach Gullfoss the crevice is obscured from view, so it is as if the waterfall falls into the Earth, and not into Hvítá river.
Geysir, as the name suggests, is a geyser. The name ‘geyser’ in English, actually derives from the Icelandic word Geysir. The geyser you will see erupt into the sky is, however, not the famous Geysir, but one called Strokkur. It erupts every few minutes to heights of up to 30 meters (98 feet).
2. Dogsledding in Iceland
Dogsledding Iceland has offered dogsledding tours since 1998. These tours give visitors a chance to experience Icelandic nature in a completely unique way. A short break half way through the ride will give visitors a chance to interact with the dogs and really take in the scenery.
3. 4×4 tour around Reykjanes peninsula
These exhilarating quad bike tours take guests through rugged lava fields, the black sands of the Krýsuvík region, and up mountains where you’ll be able to enjoy amazing panoramic views over the Blue Lagoon and other fantastic Reykjanes landmarks.
4. Northern Light tours
A number of tour operators offers special Northern Light tours. The companies check the weather forecast before deciding where to hunt for the natural phenomena. However, as the lights can only be viewed when the skies are clear, the tour operators reserve the right to cancel due to bad weather conditions. In such cases, customers are offered a refund or a second tour free of charge.
Distance from Reykjavík: Depends on weather conditions.
5. Glacier hikes
Glacier Guides offer a thrilling trip to Iceland‘s largest ice cap, Vatnajökull. The tour covers a lot of ground, including a glacier hike on Falljökull glacier, one of Vatnajökull‘s many outlet glaciers, and a boat ride on the famous Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon where you’ll experience the huge, floating ice bergs up close.
One does not have to travel far to experience the true beauty of Icelandic nature. There are plenty of enjoyable day trips on offer from Reykjavík – from the classic Golden Circle, to more adventurous tours such as glacier hiking.
1. The Golden Circle
The majestic Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir geothermal area, located a short hour and a half-long drive from Reykjavík, are among Iceland‘s most popular tourist hot spots.
When you first approach Gullfoss the crevice is obscured from view, so it is as if the waterfall falls into the Earth, and not into Hvítá river.
Geysir, as the name suggests, is a geyser. The name ‘geyser’ in English, actually derives from the Icelandic word Geysir. The geyser you will see erupt into the sky is, however, not the famous Geysir, but one called Strokkur. It erupts every few minutes to heights of up to 30 meters (98 feet).
2. Dogsledding in Iceland
Dogsledding Iceland has offered dogsledding tours since 1998. These tours give visitors a chance to experience Icelandic nature in a completely unique way. A short break half way through the ride will give visitors a chance to interact with the dogs and really take in the scenery.
3. 4×4 tour around Reykjanes peninsula
These exhilarating quad bike tours take guests through rugged lava fields, the black sands of the Krýsuvík region, and up mountains where you’ll be able to enjoy amazing panoramic views over the Blue Lagoon and other fantastic Reykjanes landmarks.
4. Northern Light tours
A number of tour operators offers special Northern Light tours. The companies check the weather forecast before deciding where to hunt for the natural phenomena. However, as the lights can only be viewed when the skies are clear, the tour operators reserve the right to cancel due to bad weather conditions. In such cases, customers are offered a refund or a second tour free of charge.
Distance from Reykjavík: Depends on weather conditions.
5. Glacier hikes
Glacier Guides offer a thrilling trip to Iceland‘s largest ice cap, Vatnajökull. The tour covers a lot of ground, including a glacier hike on Falljökull glacier, one of Vatnajökull‘s many outlet glaciers, and a boat ride on the famous Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon where you’ll experience the huge, floating ice bergs up close.
