Summer Excursions
During your Self Drive Holiday with All Iceland there are plenty of things you can see and do along your travel. Below is a selection of some of the guided day tours and activities in each part of the country you can add on to your holiday package. Activities range from Whale Watching to River Rafting or Ice Climbing. If you are not sure which ones to pick, ask one of our Iceland Travel Specialists today and we would be happy to help! If you want to book any of these tours, get in touch with us and we will add this to your booking.
Please find Winter Excursions here.
Price Range
Due to the varrying prices of tours, currency difference, offer and availability pricing. we have created price ranges as seen below.
Please enquire about the exact price if you wish to book a specific tour.
Below is our price range key, look out for the pound signs in bold:
£ = 1-49 GBP per person
££ = 50-99 GBP per person
£££ = 100-200 GBP per person
££££ = 200+ GBP per person
Tours From Reykjavík
GOLDEN CIRCLE AND FRIÐHEIMAR CLASSIC COACH TOUR
Price range: ££ - discount for children (7-15) and younger children (0-6) free of charge
Includes: Pick up/drop off, bus fare, English guidance, admission to Friðheimar cultivation centre
Departures: daily Pick up: at 08.30 from hotel/pick up point Tour Duration: 09.00 – 17.00
The Golden Circle tour allows you to visit some of Iceland‘s most stunning sights; Geysir geothermal area, the waterfall Gullfoss, and the UNESCO site Þingvellir National Park as well as to learn about growing vegetables in a country which doesn’t get much daylight for most of the year.
WHALE WATCHING
Price range: ££ - Half price discount for children (7-15) and younger children (0-6) free of charge
Includes: use of warm overalls, English guidance, free onboard WiFi
Departures: daily from Reykjavík Harbour at various times throughout the day
Your Whale Watching adventure starts at the Reykjavik Old Harbour, just minutes away from the city centre! Daily departures. Open tickets available. The boats are comfortable, with nice interior, large outside viewing decks and a safe family environment. The friendly guides along with the captain point out where to spot the whales and give interesting information about the different kinds of whales you can expect to see.
PUFFIN WATCHING
Price range: ££ - Half price discount for children (7-15) and younger children (0-6) free of charge
Includes: Use of raincoats, use of binoculars, english guidance and boat tour
Departures: Daily in summer from Reykjavík Harbor
Our classic puffin tours are intimate, fun and a comfortable adventure on a small boat! Here is your chance to experience the 'clowns of the sea' in their natural environment.
WHALE WATCHING AND PUFFIN COMBO TOUR
Price range: £££ - Half price discount for children (7-15) and younger children (0-6) free of charge
Tour Duration: Whales 2,5 – 3,5 hours and Puffins 1 hour
Departures: Daily in summer
The combo consists of two tours, first you will go on the puffin tour on a smaller boat where we take you to one of the three islands just off Reykjavík where each year thousands of birds come to breed. After the puffin tour you have some free time in the harbour or city centre before the whale watching tour starts. On the whale watching we sail off into Faxaflói bay where we are likely to see whales.
HOP ON – HOP OFF CITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Price range: £ - Half price discount for teenagers (12-15) and children (0-11) free of charge
Includes: Ticket valid for 24 hours, Free WiFi available, audio guide commentary in 8 languages (German, Italian, Swedish, Icelandic, French, Spanish, English & Russian)
Departures: Daily departures every 30 minutes from Harpa Concert Hall
Take a bus tour with City Sightseeing and explore Reykjavík at your leisure, with the opportunity to hop on and off at conveniently located bus stops. With the best of both worlds; a modern trendy and forward-looking city whilst at the same time being close to its unspoiled nature, Reykjavik truly is a magical place to behold.
THE REYKJAVÍK FOOD WALK TOUR - POPULAR BOOK EARLY
Price range: ££ - Half price discount for teenagers (12-15) and children (0-11) free of charge
Includes: local English speaking guide, all food
Departures: Daily
Explore Reykjavík‘s downtown area through food with a fun, local guide. On this 3-4 hour long tour, we will see some of Reykjavík‘s most beautiful sights go to 5-6 amazing restaurants, food trucks and local shops. All tours are with small groups which will ensure a personal and local experience. We will get to taste the herb and grass fed, free roaming Icelandic lamb, enjoy a homemade ice cream made from a secret family recipe, try the best Icelandic cheese of the season and taste Skyr, the traditional Icelandic dairy product. No food walk is complete without a stop at the famous Icelandic hot dog stand to get a hot dog „with everything“ (raw onion, fried onion, ketchup, mustard and rémoulade). We will additionally get to taste the local speciality, an authentic seafood soup.
REYKJAVÍK CITY CARD
The most easy, affordable and eco-friendly way to enjoy Reykjavík. Choose from 24, 48 or 72 hour duration and unlock free entry to various museums, pools and use for public transport.
Includes: Free entry to Reykjavík's best museums and galleries, Free entry to Reykjavík Zoo and Family Park, Free entry to Reykjavík's thermal pools, hot pots and saunas, Free use of public bus transport, “Strætó”, in Reykjavík and the capital area, Free ferry ride to Viðey, a beautiful historic island on the ord of Reykjavík, Great discounts and offers on concerts, restaurants, attractions, tours and more throughout Reykjavík area
DURATION & PRICES: Adults Children 6-15 years
24 hours ISK 3.900 ISK 1.600
48 hours ISK 5.500 ISK 2.600
72 hours ISK 6.700 ISK 3.500
HORSE RIDING – LAVA TOUR
Price range: ££ - Half price discount for children (8-15), minimum age 8 years old.
Includes: 1.5 hours riding, riding helmets, rubber, rainwear or a warm outfit during the ride and English guidance.
Departures: Daily (July and August only)
This tour gives you a great opportunity to get to know the Icelandic horse and to experience horse riding in Iceland. You will go through the lava fields surrounding Mt. Helgafell volcano to the old Kaldársel sheep corral or to Lake Hvaleyrarvatn. This tour can also be booked with a hotel pick up/drop off and lunch can also be added on. Various other riding tours are offered from short to longer rides for all capabilities.
INSIDE THE VOLCANO - POPULAR: PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
Price range: ££££ (minimum age 12+)
Includes: Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Reykjavík, All safety gear (helmets, harnesses, etc.), small group guided tour, inside the volcano, traditional Icelandic meat soup, coffee/tea and some sweets, vegetarians will have alternatives
Departures: Daily in summer two times a day
Fitness level needed: Moderate - can be difficult
Minimum age: 12 year
The dormant Þríhnúkagígur volcano is a unique natural phenomenon. By setting up the necessary gear and equipment, we’ve created a tour that opens the door to a new world.
To be able to experience this wonder, all you need is the willingness to do a moderate 45–50 minute hike (to get to the crater) and the guts to descend 120 meters/400 feet to the bottom of the crater in an open cable lift. The hike to the volcano is an integral part of the tour, not only because of the breathtaking scenery, but also because it’s one of only two ways of getting to the base of the volcano. The other option is to use a helicopter.
THE LAVA TUNNEL – Various tours available
Price range: ££ - Half price per teenager (12-15), 0-11 free of charge.
Includes: Bus fare, guided caving tour (English), flash light and helmet.
Departures: Daily from Reykjavík, multiple times a day
Fitness level needed: Varrying Easy to Moderate can be difficult
Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. A journey into Raufarhólshellir is a unique experience and a great opportunity to witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption as one walks in the path of lava that flowed during the Leitahraun eruption, which occurred east of the Bláfjöll mountains about 5200 years ago. Every winter spectacular ice sculptures are formed inside the entrance of the cave making the experience of visiting the lava tunnel even more breathtaking.
We offer two kinds of tours to The Lava Tunnel. The Standard tour takes you to the part of the tunnel that is easily accessible for most people and the journey lasts approximately 55 - 60 minutes (also available with transfer). The Lava Falls Adventure tour is for the true explorers that want to take on an adventure tour to the bottom of the cave. The tour is approximately 3-4 hours in the tunnel.
HELICOPTER TOURS – Various options available!
Price range: £££ - 30% Dicount for children. Minimum 2 passengers
Available: Daily departures from Reykjavík Domestic Airport
Capture a magnificent view of Reykjavik with a flight over the City.
A short but spectacular sightseeing flight over the colorful and charming dollhouse roofs. After enjoying a bird’s-eye view of the cityscape, we fly to the northern and southern extremes of the capital. We will see its neighboring towns and the surrounding countryside, where the extensive lava fields remind us of the true volcanic nature of Iceland.
THE BLUE LAGOON - POPULAR: PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
Price range: £-£££ (See prices below)
The Blue lagoon is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland and it does get fully booked. If you want to visit the lagoon when in Iceland we recommend you add this on to your booking as soon as possible to secure your space! Pricing is dynamic and depends on availability on your preferred date. You cannot enter the lagoon without a reservation.
Relax at the world famous geothermal Blue Lagoon Spa. We recommend you visit on route from Keflavík Airport (if flight time allows) or on route back on departure day as the location is ideally located between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavík. There is no better way to start or end your Icelandic adventure! Select your entry package, spend as long as you like in the lagoon and simply enjoy this wonderful spa. Use of locker for your valuables is included in the lagoon entry, you can pay a small fee to store larger items of luggage at the lagoon as well if you wish. The lagoon has a cafe where you can have refreshments as well as LAVA Restaurant for a more exclusive dining experience. You can add on various spa treatments such as in water massages, ask us for details.
ENTRY PACKAGES
Comfort: From £50 per person, Ages 2-13 years: FREE.
Included: Entrance to Blue Lagoon, Silica Mud Mask, Use of Towel and 1st drink of your choice from the in water bar.
Premium: From £70 per person, Ages 2-13 years: FREE.
Included: Entrance to Blue Lagoon, Silica Mud Mask, Use of Towel, 1st drink of choice, Algae Mask, Slippers, Use of Bathrobe, Table reservation at LAVA Restaurant and Sparkling wine at Lava Restaurant if dining.
Retreat exclusive package: From £478 per person.
Included: Entry to the Retreat Spa, entry to the Retreat Lagoon, use of private changing rooms, the Blue Lagoon ritual, entry to the main Blue Lagoon, skin care amenities and a drink of your choice.
Please note:
- Free child entry includes no additional services and is based on children sharing a locker with their parent/supervisor
- Age limit is 2 years
- Pricing is dynamic and depends on availability on your preferred date
- You can not enter the lagoon without a reservation and the lagoon does get fully booked well in advance. If you want to visit - ensure you book this as soon as possible with us to avoid disappointment.
THE SKY LAGOON - POPULAR
Price range: £-££
An all-new icelandic experience minutes from downtown reykjavík - A thermal spa inspired by nature & culture.
Immerse yourself in warmth at our oceanside geothermal lagoon, as the dramatic North Atlantic Ocean stretches out before you. Feel yourself relax and unwind as you take in the dazzling sunsets and moody skies and, if you're lucky, the dancing Northern Lights will put on a stunning show. Then, take your relaxation deeper with the Ritual, a unique seven-step experience.
Experience the seven-step Skjól Ritual
Blessed with geothermal heating and a stunning landscape, we Icelanders have long come to warm pools for relaxation and connection. Over the centuries, we've developed a way to combine the healing powers of warm water, cold water, warm steam, dry heat and fresh air. We use our traditions to integrate these natural elements to promote our wellbeing, inside and out.
ENTRY PACKAGES
Pure Pass: From £62 per adult, from £31 ages 12-14.
Included: Sky Lagoon Admission, Complete seven-step Ritual, Public changing facilities, Towel
Sky Pass: From £79 per adult, from £39 ages 12-14.
Included: Sky Lagoon Admission, Complete seven-step Skjól Ritual, Private changing facilities with our signature Sky Body Lotion, Towel
Date Night Package: From £235
Included: 2 Sky Passes, Complete seven-step Skjól Ritual, Private changing facilities with our signature Sky Body Lotion and a towel, A drink per person, Sky Platter from Smakk Bar
Please note:
- Children under the age of 12 years are not permitted into the lagoon. All children aged 12-14 years must be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times.
- Pricing is dynamic and depends on availability on your preferred date
South Iceland
DIVING AND SNORKELLING IN SILFRA - POPULAR: PRE-BOOKING ADVISED!
Price range: £££ (minimum age 12 years old)
Includes: All necessary snorkeling equipment, hot chocolate and cookies after the snorkeling trip, entrance fee to Silfra.
Snorkeling in Iceland is an activity that everyone who has learnt to swim, enjoys extreme sports and is not afraid of water or cold can enjoy. Non-swimmers and pregnant women are not allowed on this tour.
The Silfra fissure in Thingvellir National Park is notorious for its amazing visibility and underwater landscape. Melt water from Langjökull glacier, located about 50 kilometres from Lake Thingvellir, travels for over 30 years through lava fields before flowing into Silfra River. This filtering process makes the Silfra water as clear as water can be. Snorkelers experience a visibility of over 100 meters and can drink the water while swimming in it. The fissure is the result of the American and Eurasian continental plates drifting apart. Divers are literally diving between the continents. Your guide will walk with you to the platform and give you a briefing before gearing up. Since the water is cold, the snorkeling tour is conducted in dry suits. These suits will keep you dry and the thermo undergarments provided will keep you warm and comfortable. Various other tours are available including Diving tours. Ask us for details.
GLACIER WALK ON SÓLHEIMAJÖKULL GLACIER - POPULAR: PRE-BOOKING ADVISED!
Price range: ££ per adult, children 6.490 ISK (8-15 years) Minimum age: 8 years old
Includes: Experienced qualified guide, glacier gear, safety equipment, tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms at Sólheimajökull
Departures: Daily multiple times a day
This is an informative and easy glacier walk on Sólheimajökull glacier. Your certified and experienced glacier guide will lead you through a frozen wonderland of different shades of glacier ice. The spectacular colors of the ice can be white, blue or crystal clear. You will safely view deep crevasses and water cauldrons, along with other interesting features of the glacier. During the glacier hike, you will have plenty of photo opportunities. Your expert guide will share their wisdom about the ever-changing landscapes of the Icelandic glaciers, their formation and how these icy giants are connected with the surrounding volcanoes and mountains. No technical skills are needed for this tour and you will be provided with all the necessary glacier walk equipment. A great, family-friendly way to experience an Icelandic glacier.
SNOWMOBILE TOUR AT MÝRDALSJÖKULL GLACIER - POPULAR: PRE-BOOKING ADVISED!
Price range: £££, Half price discount for children (5-11)
Includes: English speaking guide, snowmobile tour, warm snowsuit overalls, helmet, snowmobile balaclava face mask
Departures: Daily multiple times a day
*Please note for operating a snowmobile, drivers must present a valid driver’s license
The snowmobile tour is the perfect length of time for first-time riders and individuals looking for a scenic, fun ride, exploring and experiencing the wilderness, glacier and the breathtaking views over South Iceland. The tour starts at the farm Sólheimakot, after a short briefing and dressing up in a snowsuit we step into a super-jeep and we drive up the mountain to the glacier where we pick up the snowmobiles and ride to the top of the glacier Mýrdalsjökull. The glacier adventure will provide stunning photo opportunities to remind you of probably your best day in the wild and pure Iceland. We provide you with everything you need for a safe and comfortable ride – bring only yourself. Our guides will take you through safety procedures and equip you in special clothing and helmets. The snowmobiles will not be a problem – it is just a matter of squeezing the accelerator or the brake.
HIGHLAND BUS - VISIT ÞÓRSMÖRK AND LANDMANNALAUGAR - Departing from Hvolsvöllir and Hella
LANDMANNALAUGAR
Price range: ££, Half price discount for children (6-15), 0-5 FREE
Includes: Transfer to the scenic regions of the Highlands!
Departures: Daily from Hella
If you’ve ever seen a picture of otherworldly, colourful mountains in what seems to be a vast wilderness in Iceland, it’s probably from Landmannalaugar. The area is nestled in the wild highlands of Iceland, surrounded by rhyolite mountains in crazy colours and dotted with natural geothermal hot springs. This place offers travellers the classic Icelandic combo of stunning natural beauty and meditative comfort in what feels like the middle of nowhere. Enjoy the epic landscapes, the amazing hiking trails, the natural wonders and the unique atmosphere of Landmannalaugar.
Icelandic highland roads are often dirt tracks or gravel roads and can be quite tricky to navigate. The road to Landmannalaugar is no exception and is not accessible to normal vehicles. Reykjavik Excursions operates specialized highland buses with professional drivers that navigate these roads with ease and comfort.
ÞÓRSMÖRK
Price range: ££, Half price discount for children (6-15), 0-5 FREE
Includes: Transfer to the scenic regions of the Highlands!
Departures: Daily from Hvolsvöllir
Þórsmörk (Thor’s field or forest) is a magical lush oasis surrounded by glaciers, glacier tongues and the awesome highlands. It is a favourite among nature-loving Icelanders (i.e. all Icelanders) and a place of such diverse and magnificent beauty that no number of adjectives can do it justice. We’re just telling it like it is.
Icelandic highland roads are often dirt tracks or gravel roads and can be quite tricky to navigate. The road to Þórsmörk is especially difficult due to the powerful glacial river that needs to be crossed and difficult road conditions and is not accessible to normal vehicles. Reykjavik Excursions operates specialized highland buses with professional drivers that navigate these roads with ease and comfort.
KATLA ICE CAVE - KATLA TRACK - Departure from Vík
Price range: £££, 25% discount for children (6-12)
Includes: A local guide, transportation in a Super Jeep, 45-60 minutes in the glacier Ice Cave area, and all necessary safety gear (helmet, headlamp, and crampons).
Departures: Daily from Vík, twice per day
Since 2009, our team has been the original trailblazing crew that made year-round natural ice caves possible in Iceland. Experience the magic of Iceland! The Katla Ice Cave Tour in Iceland brings you on an excursion to the ice caves, blue glaciers, black sand beaches, world-famous sights, and so much more. Explore Iceland’s landscape by jeep and by foot on this unforgettable guided 1-day tour.
South East Iceland
SNOWMOBILE ADVENTURE ON VATNAJÖKULL GLACIER WITH GLACIER JOURNEY
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POPULAR: PRE-BOOKING ADVISED!
Price range: ££-£££ Children half price
Departures: Daily multiple times a day
*Please note for operating a snowmobile, drivers must present a valid driver’s license
Snowmobile tour is something else! Explore the fantastic lunar landscape of Iceland. You will be taking through rugged and wild landscapes, stunningly beautiful valleys and offers a breathtaking view of some of the highest peaks in the whole country and over the amazing Vatnajökull glacier, the biggest glacier in Europe. Enjoy the purity of the snowy mountains and become one with Iceland’s spectacular nature. After the tour you can enjoy a meal at Iceland´s highest restaurant, Jöklasel at 840 meter above sea level.
SUPER JEEP ADVENTURE ON VATNAJÖKULL GLACIER WITH GLACIER JEEPS
POPULAR: PRE-BOOKING ADVISED!
Price from: £££ - Children half price
Departures: daily at 09:30 / 14:00
Super jeep adventure on Vatnajökull Europe’s largest glacier on specially equipped 4WD jeeps. Join our jeep tours and drive with up in the mountains where the view over Iceland's highest peaks will take your breath away! And on top of that the largest glacier of Europe will lay beneath your feet. An experienced driver-guide shares a wealth of fascinating information about glaciers, icefields and their impact on our environment during the tour.
BOAT TOUR ON JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIER LAGOON - POPULAR: PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
Price range: £-££ Children up to 60% discount
Departures: daily every hour
Minimum age for Zodiac tour: 10 years (or over 130cm tall)
You can choose between Amphibian’s boat tour and Zodiac boat tour. During the excursion you sail among the huge icebergs in the picturesque scenery of Jökulsárlón. You get to taste the 1000 years old ice from the lagoon and if you’re lucky you might see some curious seals. Experience the glacier, ice bergs, the nature and peace! This is an unforgettable experience.
FJALLSÁRLÓN GLACIER LAGOON ZODIAC TOUR - POPULAR: PRE-BOOKING ADVISED!
Price from: £ Children half price
Departures: Daily every hour
Fjallsárlón is an isolated glacial lagoon in the realm of Vatnajökull. Arriving to the lagoon is like stepping into a dreamlike world that offers spectacular sights. Iceland's tallest volcano, the Öræfajökull glacier, looms above the lagoon and reaches down to the water where icebergs break off into the lake and drift serenely around before melting. During the tour we will take you on a journey through time and tell you how the local farmers had to struggle with the forces of nature in their daily lives. We invite you to experience the breath-taking nature scenery as we take you on a guided 45 minutes boat tour along floating icebergs and giant glaciers.
HORSE RIDING WITH GLACIER HORSES (located near Skaftafell)
Price range: ££ Group discounts avialable and children (8-12) half price
Includes: Riding gear, guidance and safety equipmentDepartures: Daily departures
Glacier horses is a local business near Skaftafell National park. We offer short and long riding tours suited both for beginners and more experienced riders. Enjoy the Icelandic horse in the beautiful realm of Öræfajökull glacier and Hvannadalshnjúkur, the highest peak in Iceland. The tour suits both beginners and experienced riders and we try to arrange the tour to the ability and experience of the rider. We always start inside the pen so the rider can try the horse in a secure area while the rider gets a feeling for the horse and horse and rider get to know each other. We always put safety in the first place!
GLACIER WALK FROM SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK with Glacier Guides
Price range: ££ Children 20% discount (8-15) Minimum Age: 8 years
Includes: Short hike on Falljökull glacier, a certified glacier guide and specialised glacier gear
Departures: Daily multiple times a day
Difficulty: Relatively Easy
Great for those passing by Skaftafell National Park looking for a stunning glacier adventure. The glacier hike takes place on outlet glaciers from Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier. Svinafellsjokull and Falljokull glacier tongues are quite unique in that they offer everything glaciers are best known for without the need to travel over great distances.
West Iceland
INTO THE GLACIER - POPULAR: PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
Price range: £££ Teenagers hald price (12-15), Children (0-11) FREE
Includes: shuttle from Húsafell to Klaki base camp, tour in a specially modified glacier vehicle on Langjökull glacier with driver/guide/audio guidance, entrance to ice caves and tunnels with an english speaking guide, free WiFi in glacier vehicles, snowsuits and overshoes provided on check in if needed, crampons/spikes for ice walk inside tunnels provided upon entering the tunnels.
Departures: from Húsafell operate daily multiple times a day
Come join us for an adventure that will lead you to the untouched beauty and raw nature of Langjokull, Iceland’s second largest glacier. Enjoy the opportunity of a lifetime as we journey up the white slopes and go deep inside the man-made ice tunnels leading to the blue heart of the glacier. We will ride in modified glacier vehicles specially made to explore the glacier environment and enjoy the view as we drive on top of the ice cap. Our experienced guides will lead the way and make sure that everyone is both enjoying themselves and learning the basics of glacier knowledge.
Join us for this once in a lifetime trip and explore the rare sights both on top of Langjokull glacier and inside the man-made ice tunnels. Book your Into the Glacier adventure today.
VATNSHELLIR CAVE TOUR
Price range: £ Teenagers half price (12-17), Children (5-11) FREE. Minimum age: 5 years old
Includes: English speaking guide, cave tour and safety equipment
Departures: Daily in summer every hour
The first steps to the Journey to the Center of the Earth! We offer 45 minute guided tours to Vatnshellir cave. It is one of the most easily accessible cave in Iceland, however you need to be reasonably fit to participate. Exactly how fit is difficult to say, but if you can walk up 2-3 story building without stopping and if you don't have trouble walking on uneven surfaces you should be fine. The cave itself is an 8000 year old lava tube created by volcanic eruption from a nearby crater in the Purkhólar crater family. As the lava rushed down the hill in a lava river it began to cool on the surface, creating a crust on top of the lava river. As the eruption stopped, all the lava from underneath this crust continued to drain out. That eventually left behind empty tube with roof on top that gradually cooled down.
WHALE WATCHING FROM ÓLAFSVÍK
Price range: ££ Children half price (12-15), Children (0-11) FREE
Includes: Use of raincoats, use of binoculars, english guidance and boat tour
Departures: Daily April - Sept
Nowhere else in Iceland is there a better chance to see two of the ocean’s top predators, sperm whales and orcas, than along the Snæfellsnes Peninsula coastline. The orcas are more often seen in winter and early in the summer, during April and June, but there is a chance of seeing them all the way through the summer months. Male sperm whales can be seen especially in June in deeper water. We also regularly see Minke whales, humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises. On some rare occasions we have the privilege of watching pilot whales migrating past the peninsula in large aggregations. The landscape is magnificent around the glacier Snæfellsjökull, and even more so from sea.
PUFFIN TOUR FROM GRUNDAFJÖRÐUR
Price range: £ Children half price (12-15), Children (0-11) FREE
Includes: Use of raincoats, use of binoculars, english guidance and boat tour
Departures: Daily in summer twice per day
A must for birdwatchers! See hundreds of puffins on and around Melrakkey island in Grundarfjörður. On Láki, our traditional, oak boat, we get as close to the island as possible to see these small birds.
The presence of hundreds of puffins on and around Melrakkey Island with its basalt columns is a sight to behold. On our traditional oak boat, Láki, we get as close to the cliffs as possible to see these small birds with their brightly coloured beaks. We then sail around the island nature reserve to get a view of the other birds that nest there, including shags, cormorants, guillemots, kittiwakes and many others. A one-hour plus tour on Láki offers the maximum potential to see these endearing creatures in their nesting environment. On our way home, we get to soak up the beautiful scenery of the fjord which includes Mt Kirkjufell, the most photographed mountain in Iceland. This tour is a perfect family outing and a great opportunity for photographers.
KRAUMA BATHS
Price range: £ Teenagers half price (13-16), Children (0-12) FREE
Experience nature from its core by bathing in the geothermal baths at Krauma. The hot water originates in Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver, at a temperature of 100°C (212°F). To achieve the perfect bathing temperature we mix the hot water with cold water from Rauðsgil, which originates in the glacier Ok, the smallest glacier in Iceland. Krauma offers five relaxing natural geothermal baths, a cold tub to get your blood circulation going, two calming saunas and a relaxation room where you can rest by the fireplace while listening to soothing music.
East Iceland
HORSE RIDING WITH SKORRAHESTAR
Price range: £££
Includes: guided riding tour, helmets, rain gear, saddlebags, pancakes & coffee
Departures: Daily twice per day
Skorrahestar offers unique horse riding tours in East Iceland. Ride up and over the steep mountains, along the lush green valleys and race across the sandy beaches on well trained Icelandic horses. The deserted fjords and the folklore of the area comes alive through storytelling with an experienced farmer/teacher as your guide. You can get experience our homemade international cuisine with a touch of Icelandic traditional as you become a member of the Skorrahestar family.
VISIT PAPEY ISLAND BOAT AND BIRDING TOUR
Price range: ££ Children half price (5-11), Children 0-4 years FREE
Departures: Daily from Djúpivogur harbour
Papey is an island near the east coast of Iceland in the municipality Djúpavogshreppur. This small island is of great interest for birdwatchers. Estimate of 30.000 couples of puffins (Fratercula arctica) stay there over the summertime. The island is also inhibited with a lot of other black-gulls like the Common guillemot (Uria aalge). Furthermore, Papey is a popular place for Common Eider and the Black-legged Kittiwake to lay their eggs. During the boat trip, visitors have the chance to see seals and take some really nice photographs on the island.
VÖK BATHS
Price range; £-££ Children 60% Discount (6-16), Children (0-5) FREE
Vök Baths was opened in July 2019 and boasts a collection of serene geothermal floating pools with infinity view. The site is located on the gorgeous Lake Urriðavatn in East Iceland.
Geothermal heat was discovered in the area a while back when people living around the lake noticed certain spot that curiously did not freeze in the wintertime. Back in the day these spots where used for washing clothes during winter time when it was difficult to find water. These spots also became the center of a myth about Tuska (e. Rag), a creature that used the geothermal springs to get up to the surface. After that the spots become known as Tuskuvakir.
The Icelandic name for ice-free patches like these is “Vök” (plural Vakir). These spots are now the main attraction at Vök Baths and fill the floating infinity pools of warm water. Our guests experience the beauty of bathing in these geothermal spots in Urriðavatn lake and create a special connection the nature surrounding Vök Baths. Iceland is famous for its geothermal activity. However, the eastern part of the country is located on a cold spot making Vök Baths a rarity in this sparsely populated region.
North Iceland
MÝVATN NATURE BATHS
Price range: £ Teenagers 30% discount (13-15), Children FREE
Enjoy a relaxing visit to Mývatn Nature Bath. Mývatn baths is tastefully designed complex offers bathers a completely natural experience that begins with a relaxing dip in clouds of steam rising up from a fissure deep in the earth's surface, and ends with a luxurious swim in a pool of geothermal water drawn from depths of up to 2,500 metres. Containing a unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal micro-organisms, the warm soothing water of Mývatn Nature Bath benefit both skin and spirit alike. What better way to enjoy a visit to one of Europe's most spectacular destinations than with a visit to Iceland's newest spa?
ASKJA SUPERJEEP DAY TOUR
Price range: £££ Children (6-15) half price
Includes: Transport, guidance in english and highlands service day fee
Departures: Daily from Icelandairhotel Mývatn
From lake Mývatn we take road 1 towards the crater Hrossaborg, where we turn on road F88 (gravel road). We across the rivers Grafarlandaá and Lindá and make a stop in the nature reserve Herðubreiðarlindir (nearby mt. Herðubreið). We head to Dyngjufjöll, where the main goals are, first the canyon Drekagil, and then the caldera Askja. From the parking by Vikraborgir (craters), we take a walk to the lake of Askja and the crater Víti. This is about 2,4 km one way. During summer 2015, we had bit changed our normal itinerary, added in to visit Holuhraun, the new lava field from eruption 2014, where warm water (which is actually small part of source of a glacier river) was streaming from the lava field, and as result, there was new natural bathing place (temporarily). How circumstances will be there summer 2016, time will show. Finally, we turn back to Mývatn.
WHALE WATCHING FROM HÚSAVÍK
Price range: ££ Children half price (7-15), Children (0-7) FREE
Includes: Expert English speaking whale watching guide, refreshments and warm overalls and raincoats if needed
Departures: Daily from March to December
Experience the Original Húsavík Whale Watching tour that has built a reputation for the town of Húsavík as the capital of whale watching in Iceland and maybe Europe or even in the world. Discover the magnificent nature of Skjálfandi bay observing whales, dolphins and sea birds in their natural habitat. This is where our roots lie, where our ancestors used to live in peace and joy for centuries, living in total harmony with the unpredictable and untamed nature of the North Atlantic.
WHALE WATCHING FROM AKUREYRI
Price range: ££ Children half price (7-15), Children (0-7) FREE
Includes: Use of warm overalls, excellent english speaking guide, internet onboard and return for free in Reykjavík or Akureyri if no whales or dolphins are seen
Departure: Daily multiple times a day
Here is your chance to see the incredible Eyjafjord Humpbacks in their natural habitat. The warmth of the summer sun brings vibrant life and plentitude of food to the fjord and following it, in a feeding frenzy, come the larger-than-life Humpbacks. Our specially trained whale watching guides are experts at spotting them and telling you all about their behaviour, any question you have, we promise you an answer.
Our ship is the only high speed, specially modified, whale watching ship in Iceland. Capable of carrying 200 persons with spectacular views from our “cinema styled” viewing platforms. Its speed guarantees availability of whale watching tours from Akureyri, where ever the whales might be located in the deepest fjord in Iceland. With ample indoor and outdoor seating, bar and cafeteria, you can be sure that the ride is comfortable and pleasant even at speed.
GEOSEA GEOTHERMAL SEA BATHS - HÚSAVÍK
Price range: £ Children half price (6-16), Children (0-5) FREE, Senior Citizens, Disabled, Students 20% dicount
GeoSea is not only a world-class geothermal bathing mecca — it is an experience that taps into the historical roots of a small fishing town in North Iceland that has harnessed the earth's geothermal waters for centuries. It is a rare union of mineral-rich seawater and heat from the Earth's core. Perched along a western-facing cliffside that overlooks the Skjálfandi Bay and the Arctic Circle to the north, our baths provide the ultimate vantage point for whale watchers and for those seeking the northern lights. Reconnect, decompress, and enjoy Icelandic nature in a unique way at GeoSea.
BEER BATHS - AKUREYRI
Price range: ££ Couples discount 20%, Children 12 and younger FREE
When you’re planning a trip to Iceland, the idea of taking a bath in a load of beer isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, when you dig a little deeper into some of the unbelievable things you can do in Iceland, you realise it isn’t any ordinary country.
Beer bath, where you bathe in young beer, live beer yeast, hops, water, beer oil and beer salt.
The beer we use for the bath is in the early stages of fermentation, and at that stage the beer has very low pH w hich will tighten and soften your hair follicles and is cleansing for your hair and skin.
Brewers yeast that has gone through the process of fermenting beer, is a great source of nearly the whole Vitamin B scale, which has very revitalising effect on skink and hair and is also a great source of protein, potassion, iron, zink and magnesium.
The beer hops are rich of antiocidants and alpha acids. The oils and minerals from the plant have antiinflammatory effect to the skin and is also used to decrease the surface blood vessels. Hops are proven to have soothing and relaxing effect on muscels and body.
Baths temperature is 37 - 39°C and is filled up with a new blend after each guest.
FOREST LAGOON (SKÓGAR BATHS) - OPENED 22ND OF MAY - NEAR AKUREYRI
Price range: ££
Forest Lagoon´s 1.300 square-meter complex includes a bistro, two infinity pools with two swim-up bars, a cold tub and a sauna. The facility can accommodate up to 200 visitors at a time and we will be open seven days a week from 10:00 in the mornings until 24:00 during the evenings.
The spa's pools are heated up with all natural geothermal water that is sourced from the mountain behind the Forest lagoon location, Vaðlaheiði. The water was discovered during a tunnel project and has now a greater purpose and a healing power.
Key information:
- Single admission - 5.800 ISK
- Admission for two people with two drinks included - 13.900 ISK
- Children are welcome but they need to be accompanied by their parents
HORSE RIDING – SALTVIK
Saltvík offers all kinds of riding tours, from short dayrides to longer tours or up to 9 days riding tour in the highlands of Iceland. Long time experience and well trained horses we will do our best to fulfill your ideas of an excellent riding tour in our beloved pure icelandic nature!
THE SEASIDE TOUR
Price range: ££ Children 20% discount
Excellent riding paths along the coastline with an amazing view to the arctic sea of Skjálfandi bay and the mountains Kinnarfjöll to the west across the bay.
THE LAVA TOUR (LAKE MÝVATN)
Price range: ££ Children 20% discount
The trail leads from our base at the lakeside up towards the lavafields surrounding the lake . At a certain point riders can enjoy a spectacular view over the whole Mývatn area surrounded by mighty volcanoes . We offer selection of horses fit both for beginners and more advanced riders. Experienced guides on all tours.
All trips can be added on to your holiday package 2 weeks before departure. There is no rush deciding on trips at the time of booking your holiday, extra trips can be added up to 1 week before travel, subject to availability. Pre-booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment and to ensure a hassle free holiday in Iceland.
If you require further information about the excursions or prices please ask a member of the All Iceland team. This is just a small selection of the trips we offer, ask for other options available. Many trips can be combined. Ask your Iceland Travel Specialist for advice on how it is best to arrange the excursions.
*Please note, prices are in Icelandic Króna, price in GBP depends on the exchange rate at time of booking.
All prices and tour description are subject to change.