Day tours in Iceland

Into the Hot Spring Valley: Horse Riding and Bathing in Reykjadalur

A four-hour horse-riding tour from Hveragerði up into Reykjadalur, with a stop to bathe in the valley's naturally hot river.

Katla Ice Cave 4-hour Super Jeep Tour

4 hours · Meet in Vík · Minimum age 8

Kayak River Ride: Inflatable Kayaking on the Hvítá

A two-person inflatable kayak down 7 km of the Hvítá, from below Gullfoss through the rapids to Brúarhlöð canyon, with a sauna back at the base.

Kayaking on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

A guided paddle among the icebergs on Jökulsárlón in stable sit-on-top kayaks. Kayak, suit and safety vest are provided; you meet at the lagoon car park.

Lake Mývatn & Dettifoss

Goðafoss, the Lake Mývatn area and Dettifoss in one eight-hour day tour, with an optional Forest Lagoon soak on the return to Akureyri.

Laki Craters Helicopter Tour from Skaftafell

A helicopter tour from Skaftafell to the Lakagígar crater chain, 75 minutes in total, with one landing in the highlands near the craters.

Landmannalaugar & Hekla Volcano

9 hours · 08:00 departure · Private tour

Landmannalaugar Hike and the Valley of Tears

Approximately 11 hours · Pickup 07:30–08:00 · Minimum age 10

Landmannalaugar Hiking, Haifoss Waterfall & Nature Bath

13 hours · Reykjavík pickup from 07:30 · Minimum age 8

Lava Falls Adventure: Caving Tour in Raufarhólshellir

A guided caving tour to the far end of Raufarhólshellir, three to four hours over boulders and rough ground, for guests aged 12 and over.

Lava Show & Northern Lights Cruise

4 hours · Two-part Reykjavík evening combo · Reykjavík · Grandi and Old Harbour

Natural Ice Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck from Gullfoss

3–4 hours · Meet at Gullfoss · Minimum age 4

Northern Lights Cruise & FlyOver Iceland

3 hours · FlyOver Iceland and northern-lights cruise combo · Reykjavík · Grandi and Old Harbour

Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Hot Cocoa & Free Photos

4 hours · 21:00/22:00 seasonal · Pickup 30 min before

Private Blue Lagoon Tour with Comfort Admission

Private 4-hour round trip · Reykjavík hotel pickup and return · About 2 hours at the Blue Lagoon

Private Cave Tour with Icelandic Food Tasting

A private visit to the Caves of Laugarvatn, about 25–30 minutes with a guide, storytelling and a tasting of Icelandic food.

Private Family Golden Circle and Hvammsvík Hot Springs Day Tour

A private Golden Circle day built around children: Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss with short walks, a lunch stop, then the hot springs at Hvammsvík. Private vehicle, pick-up in Reykjavík.

Private Family South Coast Tour and Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

A private south coast day for one family, with an easy guided hike on Sólheimajökull. The start time is flexible and the guide sets the pace around your children.

Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavík

8 hours · 09:00 departure · Private — max 4

Private Horse Riding Tour in Reykjavik

Private riding tour for two to six people on volcanic ground outside Reykjavík, with a short introduction before setting off and no transport provided.

Private Reykjadalur Hike & Hot River Geothermal Tour

4–5 hours · Seasonal pickup time · Private hike

Private Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour from Reykjavik

11 hours · 08:00 departure · Private — max 4

Private Snæfellsnes day tour built around travelling with children

A private day round the Snæfellsnes Peninsula for one family and a guide: Kirkjufell, Saxhóll crater, Djúpalónssandur and the seal beach at Ytri-Tunga. Graded very easy, pick-up included.

Private South Coast & Glacier Lagoon day tour

12 hours · 08:00 departure · Private tour