Private Daytrips

### Book Your Private Guided Tour of Iceland’s South Coast

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Iceland’s South Coast with our private guided tour. This region is a must-see, known for its diverse landscapes that range from fertile farmlands to dramatic mountains, glaciers, black sand beaches, and stunning waterfalls. Our guests have consistently praised this tour as a highlight of their visit to Iceland.

**Tour Highlights**

- **Eyjafjallajökull Volcano**: Learn about the 2010 eruption that halted air traffic between North America and Europe as you explore areas most affected by the volcanic ash.
- **Seljalandsfoss Waterfall**: A unique waterfall that you can walk behind for a one-of-a-kind experience.
- **Skógafoss Waterfall**: Witness the powerful beauty of one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls.
- **Sólheimajökull Glacier**: Optionally, take a guided glacier walk on this majestic ice cap.
- **Black Sand Beaches**: Stroll along the striking black sands of the South Coast, with the Atlantic Ocean crashing nearby.
- **Dyrhólaey**: Visit this magnificent promontory where you can spot puffins and take in panoramic views.
- **Reynisfjara Beach and Vík**: See the dramatic bird cliffs and explore the charming coastal village of Vík, bustling with life in the warmer months.

  
**Optional Activities**

Enhance your experience by choosing one of the following activities for an additional fee:

- **Electrick mountain bike tour**: ISK 19.000 per person (16 years+)
- **Glacier Walk on Sólheimajökull or Mýrdalsjökull**: ISK 15,000 per person (8 years+)
- **Ice Caves Tour by Super Truck (September-March)**: ISK 30,000 per adult, Children (7-15) ISK 23,000

**Tour Details**

- **Morning Departure**: Pick-up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Reykjavík or within 50 km of the capital.
- **Afternoon Departure**: Pick-up at 1:00 PM from your hotel. The afternoon tour may include the possibility of viewing the Northern Lights from September to March, included in the tour price.
- **Lunch**: There will be a stop around noon where you can purchase lunch.
- **Vehicle Options:** Jeep 4x4, Minivan, or Minibus with a local and English-speaking guide.
- **Distance**: 420 km
- **Duration**: 10 hours

South Coast of Iceland - Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Skógafoss & Reynisfjara

#### Explore the stunning Þórsmörk Valley on this guided adventure from Reykjavík. 

Experience Þórsmörk unique landscape, known for its beauty and popular walking trails. To get to Þórsmörk it's necesery to cross a glacier river. An unforgettable journey through Iceland’s culture, nature, and wildlife. Visit Gígjökull and hike to the edge of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier for breathtaking views.

  
**Tour highlights:**

- **Seljalandsfoss:** Where you can walk behind a waterfall.
- **Þórsmörk**: Nestled between three glaciers.
- **Stakkholtsgjá**: Canyon with steep, moss-covered cliffs leads visitors towards a secluded waterfall.

  
**Please note, highland roads are closed from October 15 to May 1.** During this period, we offer an alternative itinerary to ensure you still experience other wonderful spots of Iceland’s landscapes.

**Tour Details**

- **Availability:** May 1 to October 15.
- **Morning Departure**: Pick-up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Reykjavík or within 50 km of the capital.
- **Lunch**: There will be a stop around noon where you can purchase lunch.
- **Vehicle Options:** Jeep 4x4, Minivan, or Minibus with a local and English-speaking guide.
- **Distance:** 320 km.
- **Duration:** 9-10 hours.

Þórsmörk - Básar, Stakkholtsgjá, Langidalur & Húsadalur

**Experience the Unforgettable Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour**

- We invite you to embark on a journey through the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland, a destination that has left our guests deeply impressed. Departing from Reykjavík, this full-day tour showcases the stunning natural beauty of Iceland's diverse landscapes shaped by volcanism, glacial and sea  
    
erosion. As you drive through Snæfellsnes National Park, which is one of three National Parks in the country, you will see Snæfellsjökull glacier. Snæfellsjökull is an active volcanic and is considered the main volcano of the area. This area is steeped in folklore, with tales of mythical creatures like elves and trolls said to inhabit the region. To enhance your experience, our knowledgeable guides will accompany you throughout the tour, making this adventure truly unforgettable.

  
**Tour Highlights:**

- **Arnarstapi:** Popularattraction as it has an eroded circular stone arch and a beautiful trail through the lava field.
- **Ólafsvík**: Iceland's oldest market town, established in 1687\.
- **Kirkjufell:** One of the most picturesque mountain on the peninsula.
- **Stykkishólmur**: a charming village perched on a headland overlooking the breathtaking Breiðarfjörður Bay.

**Optional Activities:**

Enhance your experience by choosing one of the following activities for an additional fee:

- **Vatnshellir Cave Tour:** Descend into a 60-meter deep water cave – 6,000 ISK.
- **Snowcat Tour to Snæfellsjökull Glacier:** An exhilarating snowcat ride – 18,800 ISK.

  
**Tour Details:**

- **Morning Departure:** Pick-up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Reykjavík or within a 50 km radius of the city.
- **Afternoon Departure:** Pick-up at 12:00 PM from your hotel. This tour includes the potential for an Aurora Borealis display from September to March (included in the tour price).
- **Lunch**: There will be a stop around noon where you can purchase lunch.
- **Vehicle Options:** Jeep 4x4, Minivan, or Minibus with a local and English-speaking guide.
- **Distance**: 490 km
- **Duration**: 11 hours

Snæfellsnes - Arnarstapi, Snæfellsjökull & Kirkjufell

**Tour Description**

A guided day trip from Reykjavík to Borgarfjörður, area in West Iceland. This is a must-see destination during your visit. This tour features breathtaking natural wonders and historic sites.

  
**Tour Highlights:**

- **Deildartunguhver:** The largest hot spring in Europe, with a flow rate of 180 liters per second at 97°C. Used to heat nearby towns like Borgarnes and Akranes.
- **Reykholtskirkja:** A historic church built in 1885-1987\. Reykholt is one of the most historical place in Iceland where you can learn about Snorri Sturluson, Iceland´s greatest Saga writer and an important person in Icelandic and Nordic cultural history.
- **Hraunfossar Waterfalls:** Take a look at these at these stunning waterfalls set against a backdrop of ancient lava fields.
- **Langjökull Glacier:** Enjoy scenic views of Europe’s second-largest glacier.

**Optional Activities**

Enhance your experience by choosing one of the following activities for an additional fee:

- **Ice Tunnel at Langjökull Glacier:** ISK 25,000 per person
- **Víðgelmir Lava Caves:** ISK 8,500 per adult (16+), ISK 4,500 for youth (7-15) , children (0-6) free.
- **Krauma Geothermal bath:** ISK 7,000 per adult (16+), ISK 3,500 for youth (13-16), ISK 500 for children (0-12).

**Tour Details**

- **Morning Departure**: Pick-up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Reykjavík or within 50 km of the capital.
- **Afternoon Departure:** Pick-up at 12:00 PM from your hotel. This tour includes the potential for an Aurora Borealis display from September to March (included in the tour price).
- **Lunch**: There will be a stop around noon where you can purchase lunch.
- **Vehicle Options:** Jeep 4x4, Minivan, or Minibus with a local and English-speaking guide.
- **Distance:** 350 km.
- **Duration:** 10 hours.

Borgarfjörður - Deildartunguhver, Reykholtskirkja & Langjökull

### **Reykjanes Peninsula Day Trip**

Discover the Reykjanes Peninsula with a guided tour showcasing its natural wonders and cultural highlights.

Reykjanes peninsula was re recognized as UNESCO Geopark in 2015\. Geoparks are areas that contain monuments and landscapes of global geological importance. The area is therefore managed according to a holistic policy of protection, education and sustainable development. The peninsula is the only place in the world where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is visible above sea level.

  
**Tour Highlights:**

- **Kleifarvatn Lake:** It is the largest lake of Reykjanes peninsula and one of Iceland's deepest lakes, about 97 m deep.
- **Seltún Geothermal Area:** Lot of clay, sulfur and other materials that give a colorful appearance.
- **Bridge of Continents:** Bridge between Europe and North America.
- **Gunnuhver:** Iceland´s largest mud pool at present prominent.

**Optional Activities**

- **Blue Lagoon:** ISK 14.500 per adult (14+).

  
**Tour Details**

- **Morning Departure**: Pick-up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Reykjavík or within 50 km of the capital.
- **Afternoon Departure:** Pick-up at 12:00 PM from your hotel. This tour includes the potential for an Aurora Borealis display from September to March (included in the tour price).
- **Lunch**: There will be a stop around noon where you can purchase lunch.
- **Vehicle Options:** Jeep 4x4, Minivan, or Minibus with an English-speaking guide.
- **Distance**: 200 km
- **Duration**: 8 hours
- **Optional Activities**: Blue Lagoon Spa (extra 14,800 ISK; book in advance).

**Note:** Ideal for combining with airport transfers.

Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon, Kleifarvatn Lake & the Bridge of Continents

#### **Explore the Majestic Highlands of Iceland: Guided Tour of Landmannalaugar**

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Iceland’s highlands on a guided tour of Landmannalaugar which are known as one of Iceland’s most remarkable geological wonders. The area is full of popular trails, natural hot springs and multi-colored mountains. Here is possible to take a short hike and then enjoy the geothermal pool to relax afterwards. 

**Tour highlights:** 

- **Hjálparfoss:** where the two rivers Þjórsá and Fossá meet in a stunning waterfall.
- **Háifoss:** is the third highest waterfall in Iceland or 122 meters high and you will get the change to see the waterfall from above. It is a beautiful sight down a deep gorge.
- **Gjáin:** Gjáin is one of Iceland's natural gems. In this lava area you will find beautiful columnar basalt and volcanic tuff which create spectacular formations.
- **Sigöldufoss**: The waterfall was once part of a mighty glacial river but because of technological changes a hydroelectric power plant was located not far upstream in 1978 so the waterfall flow is rather gentle today.
- **Hnausapollur**: Puddle of deep blue color formed in an eruption in 871, few years before Iceland's first settlers reportedly arrived.

  
**Please note, highland roads are closed from October 15 to June 1.** During this period, we offer an alternative itinerary to ensure you still experience other wonderful spots of Iceland’s landscapes.

  
**Tour Details:**

- **Availability:** June 1 to October 15.
- **Departure:** Pick-up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Reykjavík or within 50 km of the capital.
- **Lunch:** There will be a stop around noon where you can purchase lunch.
- **Vehicle Options:** Jeep 4x4, Minivan, or Minibus with a local and English-speaking guide.
- **Distance:** 430 km.
- **Duration:** 10-11 hours.

Landmannalaugar - Hjálparfoss, Gjáin, Háifoss, Sigöldufoss & Hnausapollur 

### Guided Day Trip: Discover the Golden Circle and Beyond

Join us for an unforgettable guided day trip through Iceland’s most popular and breathtaking sites. This journey offers a perfect blend of nature, geology, history and covering must-see locations like Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss.

  
**Tour Highlights:**

- **Þingvellir National Park**: Our first stop, Þingvellir, is where the Icelandic Parliament, the world's oldest, was founded in 930 AD. Here, you'll witness the dramatic meeting point of the European and American tectonic plates and stand where Viking settlers once made their laws. Designated UNESCO World Heritage site.
- **Geysir Geothermal Area**: Enjoy watch as the powerful Strokkur geyser erupts every few minutes, shooting boiling water high into the air.
- **Gullfoss Waterfall**: Known as the "Queen of Icelandic Waterfalls," Gullfoss is a spectacular sight, cascading down into a deep canyon. This awe-inspiring waterfall is a highlight of the Golden Circle.
- **Faxi Waterfall**: A lesser-known gem, Faxi is a beautiful waterfall located on a salmon river, offering a tranquil and picturesque stop.
- **Skálholt Church**: Visit the historic Skálholtskirkja, a peaceful site with a rich history as one of Iceland’s most important cultural centers.
- **Kerið Crater**: Explore the Kerið volcano crater, with its striking red slopes and deep blue waters, providing a unique geological experience.
- **Hveragerði Geothermal Town**: Our final stop is Hveragerði, a town built around geothermal energy, where you can see firsthand how this natural resource powers the community.

**Optional Activities**

Enhance your experience by choosing one of the following activities for an additional fee:

- **Snorkeling in Silfra:** Snorkel in blue water between the two tectonic plates of Europe and America. ISK 20,500 per person (12 years+).
- **Snowmobile Ride on Langjökull Glacier**: For an extra thrill, you can opt for a snowmobile ride on the Langjökull glacier. The experience includes a 1-hour journey to the glacier in a massive 8x8 mountain truck, followed by 1 hour of snowmobiling. All necessary gear, instructions, and safety measures are included. Please note that this activity is weather-dependent. ISK 42,000 per person (includes 1+1 hour glacier car ride).
- **Secret Lagoon**: Take a dip in the warm waters of the Secret Lagoon, a natural geothermal pool that offers a relaxing experience. ISK 4000 per adult person. Children (0-14) free.

**Tour Details**

- **Morning Departure**: Pick-up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Reykjavík or within 50 km of the capital.
- **Afternoon Departure:** Pick-up at 12:00 PM from your hotel. This tour includes the potential for an Aurora Borealis display from September to March (included in the tour price).
- **Lunch**: There will be a stop around noon where you can purchase lunch.
- **Vehicle Options:** Jeep 4x4, Minivan, or Minibus with a local and English-speaking guide.
- **Distance**: 320 km
- **Duration**: 9 hours

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