Top Iceland Nature and Wildlife Tours

Get up close and personal with puffins on this eco-cruise from Reykjavik. With your local nature guide, step aboard a custom boat that lets you glide right up to Akurey Island's jagged shore to watch the seabirds in their natural habitat. Enjoy engaging commentary about the puffins' biology and behavior from your guide. Includes the use of binoculars for viewing birds and a multi-lingual audio guide app.

Get the chance to see marine mammals in the wild on this whale-watching cruise from Reykjavik—whales and dolphins are seen on more than 90% of tours in both summer and winter. With a local guide, cruise the coastal curve of Iceland to marvel at whales in their natural habitat. Keep your eyes peeled for the local wildlife as you listen to your guide's fun facts about the majestic creatures.

The Skaftafell-Vatnajökull National Park is home to Europe’s largest glacier and the icy landscapes offer a dramatic backdrop for a hiking adventure. This guided glacier hike across Falljökull Glacier ensures a personalized experience, with a small group of up to 15 participants, and full instruction provided.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Icelandic countryside—and enjoy an active way to explore the scenery that many other visitors miss—on this horseback-riding tour through the scenic Reykjadalur Valley, around 45 minutes from Reykjavik. This small-group tour is great for riders of all experience levels, and all necessary gear, including rain gear and helmets, is provided.

Maximize your chances of seeing whales in the wild on this half-day boat cruise from Akureyri. Iceland’s longest fjord is known for attracting humpback whales; travel aboard a specially adapted ship that covers all the likely viewing areas to increase the odds of seeing them. Choose from several departure times to fit your schedule, and stay cozy on board with thermal overalls, and raincoats or blankets.

Discover the frozen enchantment of Europe's largest glacier lagoon on a full-day tour of the legendary Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) from Reykjavik. With a guide, travel along the scenic south coast and admire views of black sand beaches and dramatic rock formations before arriving at the extraordinary Glacier Lagoon. Visit Diamond Beach, where icebergs originating from the Vatnajökull glacier wash ashore. On the return journey, discover the splendor of Séljalandsfoss Waterfall's dramatic drop.

Goodbye, crowded bus tours. Hello, actual adventure in Iceland’s great outdoors. On this two-in-one, horseback-riding and whale-watching tour from Reykjavik, follow your guide through Iceland’s lava fields on horseback, explore trails through the wild moorland, and admire panoramic views. Afterward, cruise out onto the waves, watching the water for whales, porpoises, and dolphins—and enjoying a new perspective on the region's wild and scenic beauty.

The winter months in Reykjavik are the perfect time to spot the northern lights—and you have better odds when you travel with a local who knows the best viewing spots. Stay warm with hot chocolate and learn about this natural phenomenon while your guide takes souvenir photos when the aurora appears. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Experience the rare sensation of visiting a natural ice cave on this small-group tour. Board a Super Jeep in Vík and go off the beaten track into the Icelandic wilderness. You'll leave the regular tourist trail behind as you journey through a landscape of majestic mountains and glaciers toward the Katla Ice Cave.

Enhance your experience of Iceland’s extraordinary Golden Circle on a full-day tour from Reykjavik that includes one more stop than most tours. Admire spectacular sights lncluding Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and the Geysir hot spring. Gain fascinating insight into the geothermic nature of the area at Strokkur, an erupting geyser, and submerge yourself in the healing waters of the Secret Lagoon's natural bath.

Chase the magic of Iceland’s Northern Lights with an adventure that captivates from start to finish. Departing from Reykjavik, you’ll journey with a lively group and an expert driver dedicated to finding the aurora’s breathtaking glow. While waiting for the lights to appear, step back in time—handle authentic Viking weapons, snap playful photos, and enjoy plenty of delicious hot cocoa to keep you warm. Best of all, the experience doesn’t end if the aurora remains elusive: you’re welcome to join the tour again, as many times as it takes, until you witness nature’s greatest light show. Entertainment, excitement, and unforgettable memories are always guaranteed—no matter the forecast.

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.

Tick off the highlights of Iceland’s famous Golden Circle route in just one day, and enjoy a more personal sightseeing experience, on this small-group tour from Reykjavik. Settle into a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with Wi-Fi access, and ride seamlessly between dispersed sights. Along the way, see the Gullfoss waterfall, Strokkur geyser, Thingvellir National Park, and Kerid Crater, and learn more from your guide's in-depth commentary.

Cruise Faxaflói Bay in search of humpback and minke whales during this whale-watching tour from Reykjavik. A naturalist guide talks about the biology and behavior of these magnificent marine mammals while you look for signs of their presence—if you don't see any, take a return trip for free. Stay warm and dry in provided thermal coveralls as you keep your eye out for whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbor porpoises.

This is not a bus tour or a quick photo stop. It’s a real hike to Iceland’s most active eruption zone: Fagradalsfjall, where new lava flowed as recently as July 2025. This experience takes you into one of Iceland’s newest volcanic regions, led by local guides who have followed the eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula since the first lava appeared in 2021. Hike across wide lava fields, observe steaming ground and crater formations, and learn how repeated eruptions have transformed this part of southwest Iceland. The tour also includes visits beyond the volcano itself, giving you a deeper understanding of the area and its recent history. Along the way, we stop in the evacuated fishing town of Grindavík and explore the surrounding sites. ✔️ Local guides with first-hand knowledge of the eruption area ✔️ Stops that show the wider volcanic landscape of Reykjanes ✔️ Small-group for the best possible experience ✔️ Relaxed pace so you can explore, ask questions, and enjoy the surroundings

Witness the beauty of Dynjandi waterfall on this half-day group tour from Ísafjörður. Skip self-drive stress and travel by air-conditioned coach with guides who speak English and German. The tour includes a visit to an Icelandic farm with hot drinks and traditional cake. Enjoy scenic landscapes from your window on the return drive.

This is the perfect way to explore Iceland’s incredible scenery and meet the Icelandic horse. Get out in the open air and ride an Icelandic horse from the stables in Vik to a picturesque black sand beach. No need to worry if you’ve never ridden a horse before—this experience is suitable for beginners and goes at a slow and calm pace. Note: riders must be ages 10 and older and cannot weigh more than 220 lbs (100kg).

Realize your dreams of watching humpback whales in their natural environment on this half-day tour from Húsavik, the capital of whale-watching in Iceland. With multiple departure times to suit your schedule, climb aboard a traditional Icelandic oak ship and set sail for a prime whale-watching destination on the ocean. With luck, marvel at the majestic mammals as they dive and plunge before your eyes, listening to commentary from your guide as you observe.

Get out of the city and swap the car for the fresh air while riding 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 mountain views. Your excursion is designed based on your experience level and is led by an instructor.

Soaking in the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon is high on the lists of most visitors to Iceland, but the famed site is often fully booked. Ensure you have a relaxing experience by pre-booking this package, which grants you access to the geothermal waters, a towel, rejuvenating silica mud mask, locker, sauna and steam room, plus a soda or pop from the in-water bar.

Maximize your chances of seeing whales in Iceland with this excursion from Reykjavik onto the Bay of Faxafloi. Keep your eyes peeled for minke, humpbacks, and even orcas as well as other marine life such as porpoises and dolphins while taking in views of the Reykjavik skyline from the water. Note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

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.

While many tours in Iceland make pit stops at glaciers, fewer take you over them and close enough to discover their otherworldly features. With this small-group tour, take an easy glacier hike to see ice formations, crevasses, and water cauldrons that you’d miss just stopping for a look.