Experience Iceland Day Trips & Sightseeing Tours

Fascinating, Fun and Fantastic Things To Do In Iceland

Don’t be fooled by its name – there is much more to Iceland than ice! This Nordic island has dramatic and diverse landscapes with geysers, hot springs, volcanoes, lava fields and massive glaciers.

When to Visit

The amount of daylight varies greatly with the season and affects how tourists plan their trips. For many, the summer months are the best time to go to Iceland since the weather is much more manageable and some attractions close in the winter. Early and late winter are also good choices for planning your Iceland tour. You get to experience Iceland’s magical winter landscapes with daylight often running from 10 am to 5 pm.

Around March and September, Iceland enjoys approximately equal periods of day and night. In June, however, the suns sets only briefly each night, rising again before the sky gets completely dark. Staying up to experience the midnight sun is one thing to do in Iceland that is definitely on everybody’s list! December brings nearly 20 hours of darkness but you will find an eerily beautiful snow-covered landscape awaiting you.

The weather in Iceland can shift suddenly and tourists are often advised to check regularly for updates and take advantage of the safety of guided Iceland attraction tours. These tours make visiting Iceland a hassle-free and fun-filled experience. They bundle in stops at various locations while allowing you to get close to the country’s people and their culture.

Things to do in Iceland: Reykjavik

With a wealth of things to see and do, it’s no wonder many tourists rarely venture outside of Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital. The city holds many of Iceland attractions and Reykjavik sightseeing tours will allow you to stop at many of them, including:
• The Pearl – one of Iceland’s landmark buildings. Walk around the viewing deck of its large hemispherical dome and take a peek at the city through one of the six panoramic telescopes!
• Hallgrimskirkja Church – Sitting on a hill and overlooking the city, this magnificent building is graced by a statue of Leif Ericsson, given to Iceland as a gift from the United States in 1930.
• Hafnarfjordur – a port town about 6 miles outside of Reykjavik and home to the annual Bright Days and Viking Festivals. Interestingly, this town has become known as the Rock n’ Roll capital of Iceland.

Golden Circle

There are many other popular Iceland tourist attractions beyond Reykjavik. Chief among them is perhaps Iceland's Golden Circle – a tourist route of approximately 190 miles that loops from Reykjavik into southern Iceland.

One of the most well known things to do in Iceland, Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik will lead you to the country's three most beloved attractions:
• Thingvellir National Park – an historical, cultural and geological attraction
• Haukadalur – a geothermal field and “Home of the Geysers.” Among the most spectacular being The Great Geysir and Strokkur
• Gullfoss Waterfall – this breathtaking, natural marvel is located in the canyon of the Hvita river

A wonderful idea is to combine your Golden Circle tour with an Into the Glacier tour to explore the man-made caves of Langjokull Glacier. Some visitors say the views here are simply unmatched – a definite experience to have on an Iceland tour.

Blue Lagoon

Visit the awesome Blue Lagoon – Take a relaxing soak in the soothing waters of this geothermal spa located on the lava field of Grindavik. Your day trip to this fantastic destination can be bundled to conveniently include hotel pick up and drop off, your Blue Lagoon Admission Ticket and the round trip transportation in fine sightseeing style. This is one of the most popular things to do in Iceland!

Snaefellsness Peninsula

Even if you are not on a “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” plan a trip North from Reykjavik to Snaefellsness Peninsula. Once there, you will certainly appreciate why Jules Verne choose to use this magnificent setting in his book.

South Coast

Venture out from Reykjavik to Iceland’s south shore. A modern fully-equipped sightseeing tour bus takes you on a scenic journey to: • Reynisfjara - the black sand coastline
• beautiful looming bird cliffs
• the magnificent Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls
• the outstanding Reynisdrangar rock formations • the splendid Myrdalsjokull glacier

Silfra Lake

Go snorkeling in Silfra Lake, loving called “the Crack between Two Continents” by the diving enthusiasts who frequent its deep, clear glacier-melt waters. Float between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates and savor the experience of touching both continents at the same time!