What are the most popular attractions covered in tours starting in Reykjavik?

The classic route from Reykjavik takes visitors through Iceland's most renowned sites. The Golden Circle features Thingvellir National Park's dramatic landscapes the active Geysir area and powerful Gullfoss waterfall. Many tours include stops at the geothermal Blue Lagoon the cascading Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and the ice-filled Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. As one TourRadar traveler notes: "We saw everything and our guide August was very knowledgeable and super nice. From the cities to the countryside everyone we met was great."

What are the best months for Northern Lights tours from Reykjavik?

For the best chance to see the Northern Lights plan your Reykjavik visit between September and March. Success rates peak in September at 88% followed by October at 74% and November at 62%. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "We saw spectacular Northern Lights displays on two nights during our October tour our guide knew exactly where to position us for the best views."

What type of accommodation can I expect on tours starting in Reykjavik?

Reykjavik tours offer varied lodging options from city-center stays at Hotel Cabin and Hotel Klettur to rural guesthouses and mountain lodges across Iceland. Many Northern Lights tours use Stracta Hotel in Hella as a viewing base. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "The hotels were comfortable and well-located especially the countryside accommodations which offered great Northern Lights viewing opportunities."

What's the average length of tours starting in Reykjavik?

Most visitors choose tours lasting between 3 and 8 days with 6-8 day trips being the most common choice. The 8-day Iceland Ring Road Tour takes travelers along the country's perimeter stopping at the Golden Circle South Coast and East Fjords. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The 8-day ring road tour covered EVERYTHING. Our amazing guide brought everything to life with his stories and excellent knowledge of Icelandic history."

What are the most common first-day activities for tours starting in Reykjavik?

Tours typically begin with key Reykjavik landmarks including the distinctive Hallgrímskirkja church the bustling Laugavegur shopping district and the historic harbor. Many groups head to Thingvellir National Park and the Golden Circle attractions. Popular first-night stays include Fosshotel Reykjavik and Center Hotels. As reviewed by a TourRadar traveler: "Walking Laugavegur and exploring the city center was a great way to capture the essence of Reykjavik on our first day."

How far in advance should I book tours starting in Reykjavik?

Booking patterns show most visitors secure their Reykjavik tours 3-6 months ahead particularly for the busy summer season from June through August. Northern Lights tours in winter often fill up 4-5 months before departure. Central accommodations like Fosshotel Reykjavik book quickly in peak seasons. A TourRadar traveler advised: "Book at least 3-4 months ahead to secure your preferred dates and hotels."

How much spending money is recommended for tours starting in Reykjavik?

Daily expenses in Reykjavik typically range from 50-100 USD including meals and personal costs. Expect to pay 20-30 USD for lunch and 30-50 USD for dinner. Extra activities like the Blue Lagoon cost around 85 USD. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "Iceland is expensive but worth it - budget well for meals and extras in Reykjavik."

Iceland Tours from Reykjavik

Iceland is a true adventure, and Reykjavik is a truly exciting place to visit. What if you explore Þingvellir National Park, watch Strokkur Geyser erupt, then walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall? Visit Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, discover Stuðlagil Canyon's basalt columns. Iceland's landscapes feel like they're from another world, and the combination of nature and city life is truly intoxicating.

10 best Iceland tour packages from Reykjavik

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Iceland Explorer
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"This was helped by fine weather for the 9 days and the beautiful scenery makes it a must to see."
Graham, traveled in July
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Geysir, Gullfoss, Vik, Reynisfjara,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Myvatn,Godafoss,Akureyri,Dimmuborgir,Siglufjordur,Saudarkrokur,Laugarbakki,Snæfellsnes,Stykkisholmur,Arnarstapi+12 more
Age Range
Ages 16+
Operated in
English
Operator
Exodus Adventure Travels
From
US$6,000per person
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$Iceland\'s Golden Circle in Depth Tour$
$Iceland\'s Golden Circle in Depth - 11 destinations$
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In-depth Cultural
Iceland's Golden Circle in Depth
5.0 (3 traveler reviews)
"The tour was great! Highly recommend!"
Afifa, traveled in June
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Hvolsvollur, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljaland,Skogafoss,Solheimajokull,Thingvellir National Park+3 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Country Region
Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
From
US$3,580per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
5-Day Small Group Journey Around Iceland
4.9 (4 traveler reviews)
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Borgarnes, Grábrók Volcano, Blonduos, Akureyri,Skutustadagigar,Dimmuborgir,Grjotagja Cave,Hverarönd,Dettifoss,Egilsstadir,Faskrudsfjordur,Stodvarfjordur,Djupivogur,Hofn,Jokulsarlon,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Vik,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Seljaland,Selfoss,Gullfoss,Geysir,Thingvellir National Park+20 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
Snaeland Travel
From
US$1,523per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast
4.5 (154 traveler reviews) award winner
"Great tour of the sights, particularly the Golden Circle southern region of Iceland."
Bryan, traveled in May
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Arnarstapi, Djupalonssandur,Kirkjufell Mountain,Reykholt,Thingvellir National Park,Dover,Gullfoss,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Vatnajokull National Park,Jokulsarlon,Skaftafell,Fjadrargljufur+11 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Arctic Adventures
10% Off
From $1,599
US$1,439per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour
4.4 (128 traveler reviews)
"The places seen and the driver/guide was superb."
Colin, traveled in August
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Myrdalsjokull,Eyjafjallajokull,Skaftafell,Vatnajokull National Park,Jokulsarlon,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Myvatn,Mount Namaskard,Hverfjall Volcano,Godafoss,Akureyri,Dalvik,Siglufjordur,Grábrók Volcano,Reykholt+20 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Arctic Adventures
10% Off
From
US$2,679per person
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Explorer
8-Day Summer Iceland Ring Road & Landmannalaugar Highland Small Group Tour
4.4 (9 traveler reviews)
"We got to see everything. It was a great tour."
Jocelyn, traveled in July
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Hvolsvollur,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Reynisdrangar Cliffs,Vik,Fjadrargljufur,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Hofn,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Bakkagerdi,Dettifoss,Mount Namaskard,Dimmuborgir,Myvatn,Godafoss,Akureyri,Blonduos,Hvitserkur,Laugarbakki,Grábrók Volcano,Hraunfossar,Borgarnes,Kirkjufell Mountain,Djupalonssandur,Arnarstapi,Landmannalaugar+29 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Operated in
English
Operator
BusTravel Iceland
10% Off
From
US$2,682per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
8-Day Small Group Journey Around Iceland
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Borgarnes, Arnarstapi, Djupalonssandur,Kirkjufell Mountain,Grábrók Volcano,Blonduos,Akureyri,Skutustadagigar,Dimmuborgir,Grjotagja Cave,Hverarönd,Dettifoss,Egilsstadir,Faskrudsfjordur,Stodvarfjordur,Djupivogur,Hofn,Jokulsarlon,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Vik,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Seljaland,Selfoss,Gullfoss,Geysir,Thingvellir National Park+24 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
Snaeland Travel
10% Off
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US$2,189per person
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Explorer
8 Days Northern Lights Exploration – Small Group
5.0 (4 traveler reviews)
"The itinerary of Iceland was perfect. Just when you think you have seen what Iceland has to offer the next day blows your mind even more."
Jacqueline, traveled in January
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Grábrók Volcano, Hraunfossar, Reykholt,Borgarnes,Kirkjufell Mountain,Grundarfjordur,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Hella,Eyjafjallajokull,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Skaftafell,Vik,Seljaland,Blue Lagoon+16 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
GJ Travel
10% Off
From
US$3,600per person
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Hiking & Trekking
Laugavegur Trek with glacier hike - 5 Day (Huts)
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Amazing experience with an extremely capable, knowledgeable and friendly guide and a lovely group of hikers."
Stephanie, traveled in August
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Landmannalaugar, Hrafntinnusker Mountain,Emstrur,Thorsmork Nature Reserve,Hella,Skogafoss,Seljaland,Solheimajokull+6 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Country Region
Iceland South CoastSouth IcelandLaugavegur+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Arctic Adventures
10% Off
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US$2,679per person
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Explorer
8 Day - Ultimate Iceland Highlight Hitter
4.4 (58 traveler reviews)
"comfortable and clean .. overall okay at Hofn, I was allocated a room where the window is in maintenance mode."
Alice, traveled in May
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Skaftafell,Jokulsarlon,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Myvatn,Godafoss,Akureyri,Dalvik,Siglufjordur,Laugarbakki,Reykholt,Borgarnes,Snaefellsjokull National Park+17 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Arctic Adventures
10% Off
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US$3,085per person
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Explorer
5 Days Land of Northern Lights
4.5 (170 traveler reviews)
"Great tour. Lots of sights in a short time."
Michael+1, traveled in September
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Reykjanesviti, Gunnuhver, Blue Lagoon, Hella,Seljaland,Eyjafjallajokull,Skogafoss,Solheimajokull,Reynisfjara,Vik,Geysir,Gullfoss,Thingvellir National Park+9 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
GJ Travel
10% Off
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US$1,282per person
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7 Day - Iceland Ring Road & Snæfellsnes Peninsula Small-Group Tour
4.7 (69 traveler reviews)
"Our 7-day tour with Bus Travel Iceland was fantastic in every way. The highlight for us was seeing the Northern Lights."
Lyn, traveled in September
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Hvolsvollur,Seljaland,Skogar,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Vik,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Hofn,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Mount Namaskard,Dimmuborgir,Myvatn,Skutustadagigar,Godafoss,Akureyri,Blonduos,Hvitserkur,Laugarbakki,Grábrók Volcano,Hraunfossar,Reykholt,Borgarnes,Kirkjufell Mountain,Snaefellsjokull National Park,Djupalonssandur,Arnarstapi,Snæfellsnes+30 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Operated in
English
Operator
BusTravel Iceland
10% Off
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US$2,246per person
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Northern Lights
5-Day Northern Lights Hunt & Glacier Lagoon Tour
4.9 (19 traveler reviews)
"Iceland has such raw and natural beauty. We walked on glaciers and between tectonic plates."
Beverly, traveled in February
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Fludir,Vik,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Skaftafell,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Seljaland,Selfoss,Blue Lagoon+10 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Snaeland Travel
10% Off
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US$1,076per person
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8 Days Northern Lights Exploration
4.7 (99 traveler reviews)
"Beautiful views and lots of Northern Lights. Thank you!!"
Kimberly, traveled in November
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Grábrók Volcano, Hraunfossar, Reykholt,Borgarnes,Kirkjufell Mountain,Grundarfjordur,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Hella,Eyjafjallajokull,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Skaftafell,Vik,Seljaland,Blue Lagoon+16 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English, German
Operator
GJ Travel
20% Off
From $2,823
US$2,259per person
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7-Day Small Group Journey Around Iceland
4.8 (22 traveler reviews)
"This tour was excellent, especially the guide!"
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Borgarnes, Grábrók Volcano, Blonduos, Akureyri,Skutustadagigar,Dimmuborgir,Grjotagja Cave,Hverarönd,Dettifoss,Egilsstadir,Faskrudsfjordur,Stodvarfjordur,Djupivogur,Hofn,Jokulsarlon,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Vik,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Seljaland,Selfoss,Gullfoss,Geysir,Thingvellir National Park+20 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
Snaeland Travel
10% Off
From $1,804
US$1,624per person
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