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Make the most of your time on land with this shore excursion from Akureryi Port. This comprehensive tour takes you to see some of Iceland's most picturesque natural wonders at Lake Myvatn and Godafoss waterfall. It also includes an optional stop at the Myvatn Nature Baths, if your cruise schedule allows.

Explore Iceland’s majestic Golden Circle in just one day on this tour from Reykjavik. Check off top attractions including the Geyser geothermal area, Gulfoss waterfall, Kerid crater, and Thingvellir National Park where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. Plus, meet Icelandic horses and visit a geothermal farm.

Enjoy a uniquely immersive way to explore Iceland's dramatic landscapes—and make traveling beyond city limits simple—on this small-group tour of one of the country's largest glaciers, Langjökull. Following morning departure from Reykjavik, travel across the ice in a specially designed glacier vehicle, and marvel at the bright lights that illuminate the ice caves within. Discover crevasses and delve into Iceland's history and geology with your guide as you explore.

Swim between two tectonic plates on this small-group snorkeling tour from Reykjavik to the Silfra fissure in Thingvellir National Park. Don your provided gear and swim into the rift that separates the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates for an otherworldly underwater experience. While you explore, your guide takes photos to remember the experience by. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Escape the crowds of Reykjavik and venture into Iceland's otherworldly Snæfellsnes Peninsula on this full-day small group tour. Explore lava caves, admire mountain peaks, visit small villages, and walk on a black-sand beach. Finish your day at the picturesque Kirkjufell mountain, featured on the hit HBO show Game of Thrones.

Explore two of Iceland’s most popular attractions in just one day during this time-saving trip to the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. Visit Thingvellir National Park, where the North American and European tectonic plates meet; the 65-foot (20-meter) geyser at Strokkur; the mighty Gullfoss waterfall; and the Kerid volcanic crater lake. Then, wind down from the sightseeing with a soothing soak at the famous Blue Lagoon.

West Iceland’s beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula boasts towering waterfalls, rugged cliff faces, and spectacular coastal scenery, but it's difficult to access—and more difficult to drive. On this full-day tour, you'll explore the peninsula with ease, taking in natural features like Mt. Kirkjufell and Djupalonssandur black-sand beach. In between the wild sightseeing, you'll also sit down to a traditional, home-cooked lunch in the Icelandic countryside.

The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s top attractions, but reaching it without your own wheels can be tricky. This coach transfer service gets you there from central Reyjkavik with ease. After soaking in the geothermal waters, choose to return to Reykjavik or head for the Keflavík International Airport (KEF).

This evening tour from Reykjavík vastly improves your chances of seeing the northern lights. Your guide uses live data and forecasts to take you to the best locations to potentially spot the lights. Tuck into traditional Icelandic pastries and hot chocolate while you wait, and take home photos of you taken during the evening.

Tick off more of Iceland’s natural wonders in less time on this full-day guided tour of Iceland’s Golden Circle that includes convenient pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik. Take in the highlights of Thingvellir National Park, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates collide, plus marvel at the Geyser geothermal area, Gulfoss waterfall, and Kerid Crater with stress-free transportation between the sights.

The Golden Circle is Iceland's most-famous sightseeing route. This tour from Reykjavik takes you beyond the route's three attractions—UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss waterfall, and the Geyser geothermal area—with a visit to the mighty Kerid Crater, which most visitors miss. Travel through an endless panorama of photo-worthy scenery and enjoy your guide's insights into natural history and culture.

Feast your senses on the frozen majesty of Iceland’s Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon on this full-day excursion from Reykjavik. With an expert guide, travel to the charming village of Vik to marvel at the area’s spectacular rock formations and black-sand beaches, and admire the dramatic volcanic landscapes surrounding the Glacier Lagoon.

Chasing the northern lights is an essential, and often elusive, experience when visiting Iceland. Let an expert navigate dark roads and find the best viewing spots on this small-group tour. Ride out to areas with little-to-no light pollution and cozy up with hot chocolate, traditional pastries, and lunch. Enjoy round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off along with warm snacks for added comfort on your aurora adventure.

Because they tend to nest on rocky cliffs close to water, seeing puffins in their natural habitat is sometimes tricky. Increase your chances on this tour from Reykjavik that takes you out on a boat to to either Akurey or Lundey, two islands that are well known for their plentiful birdlife. In addition to puffins you have the opportunity to view eider ducks, arctic terns, guillemots, and cormorants.

Reykjavik is an ideal destination for whale-watching, but large boats can’t get close to the action, meaning you might spend longer squinting through a pair of binoculars than actually spotting wildlife. On this small-group cruise through Faxaflói Bay, cut through the water in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB), which lets you maneuver easily and follow humpback whales, porpoises, and dolphins. Admire city views along the way.

Take in the sights of the Silver Circle route without having to worry about driving across Iceland’s notoriously rugged terrain, all thanks to this hassle-free tour. Look forward to visiting the Snorralaug and Deildartunguhver hot springs, marveling at the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, descending into one of Iceland’s largest lava caves, and even visiting an Icelandic horse farm. With round-trip transportation from Reykjavik aboard a Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle, this tour makes exploring easy.

There are just a handful of places in the world where you can spot the northern lights, and if you’re lucky enough to witness the natural phenomenon, it’s sure to be a highlight of your trip to Iceland. On this small-group tour, you’ll maximize your chances of seeing the auroras as your guides use real-time weather data to predict the best times and viewing locations. And if the lights don’t make an appearance, you can join another tour for free.

Discover the beautiful sights of Iceland’s south coast on a full-day tour from Reykjavik. See the famous Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Hekla, Eyjafjallajokull, and more. Plus, enjoy a stroll on the black-sand beach of Reynisfjara. With all your stops scheduled out for you, it’s easy to explore the southern coast without putting the time into planning the whole day yourself. Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Reykjavik is available.

Get out and enjoy nature while getting the chance to ride an Icelandic horse—a breed originally brought to the country by the Vikings—on this equestrian excursion. Enjoy a relaxing ride through lava-laden scenery, rolling green hills, and mountains. Your excursion is designed based on your experience level and is led by an instructor.

Experience the dazzling natural landscapes of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, on this 3-hour ice caving adventure from Glacier Lagoon. Venture off the beaten track in the Vatnajökull National Park and enjoy the rare opportunity to explore inside a naturally formed ice cave. With new caves forming each year, your experience is guaranteed to be unique, so be sure to bring your camera!

Experience the natural wonder of Jökulsárlón glacier and lagoon and south Iceland 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 waterfall, and take a boat ride among the icebergs in Glacier Lagoon.

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.

For first-time visitors to Iceland, there's no better way to discover the Land of Fire and Ice than the country's most popular tourist route: the Golden Circle. This tour has the added bonus of a visit to the the enormous Kerid Crater, as well as the standard Golden Circle sites of Gullfoss waterfall, the Geysir geothermal area, and UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park.

Increase your chances of spotting one of Iceland's wildest natural attractions on a northern lights cruise from Reykjavik. Before boarding your sightseeing vessel, learn the science behind the aurora borealis from your guide. Then, wrap up warm and head onto the water. Enjoy unobstructed panoramas from the viewing deck, or slip into the heated lounge to purchase warm drinks. Leave the city lights behind in search of the aurora borealis.