Top Iceland Outdoor Activities

Tick off three of Iceland’s most popular attractions in only one day on this 10-hour Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. In addition to visiting the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park and the Geysir Geyser, you’ll experience an exhilarating 1-hour snowmobile ride on the Langjökull glacier. You will also see the Gullfoss Waterfall and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik. No previous snowmobile experience is needed.

Search the skies for the Northern Lights on a guided, 2.5-hour boat cruise from Reykjavik. The still waters of Faxaflói Bay make an ideal spot for stargazing and catching the sometimes elusive Northern Lights. Learn all about Mother Nature’s fireworks display from a guide, sip a warm drink on board (own expense), and enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected).

Brave the winter chill in search of the Northern Lights on this guided Aurora Borealis tour from Reykjavik. After pickup from your Reykjavik lodging, head out away from city lights in a comfortable car or minivan until reaching a secluded spot in the Icelandic countryside. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while you watch the natural lightshow, and then return to your Reykjavik hotel.

Get close to nature in the way of old Icelanders on your 2 or 4-hour horseback riding experience from Reykjavik, dependent on transfer option. Hop on a small, sturdy, Icelandic horse, a breed originally brought here by the Vikings, and enjoy a relaxing ride through lava-laden scenery past mountains, lakes, and moors. Your 1.5- to 2-hour ride will be matched to your ability and led by an instructor. Hot drinks, riding equipment and round-trip hotel transfers included.

Visit Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a day of spelunking and snorkeling during this full-day, Eco-adventure from Reykjavik. Accompanied by your certified guide, visit the hidden underworld of a typical Icelandic lava tube for some caving exploration. You'll also see the impressive Silfra fissure, where you will get the chance to snorkel between the tectonic plates of America and Eurasia. Round-trip transportation from pick up points in the downtown Reykjavik area, and all necessary gear are included.

Combine a snowmobile glacier ride with a bathe in thermal hot springs on this 10-hour tour from Reykjavik. Traveling by super truck, pass the Geysir geothermal field on route to the Langjökull glacier, Europe’s second-largest. Zoom over the ice on a 1-hour snowmobile ride, and after lunch, soak in the natural thermal springs of the Secret Lagoon. Snowmobiling equipment, and round-trip super truck transport with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Experience the best of Iceland’s snowy wilderness with a 2-hour snowmobile safari on the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Pull on your insulated layers, and hit the gas to zoom along winding glacier trails with a guide. Along the way, stop and take in sweeping views over the rugged mountain scenery. This tour is suited to first-time riders and individuals looking for a fun and scenic snowmobile adventure.

Zip across Iceland’s second-biggest ice cap by snowmobile and visit an ice cave on an 8-hour Langjökull glacier trip from Reykjavik. Ride a snowmobile over the ice toward a glacier cave, admiring the views over snow fields and peaks. Then, descend into the cave on foot to view the blue ice inside the glacier before snowmobiling back. Return transportation, with central Rekyjavik hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Drive a snowmobile across Langjökull Glacier on a 6-hour tour from Reykjavík that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel, equipment, and 1 hour of riding time at the glacier. Follow a mountain guide across the second-largest glacier in the country, and experience Iceland’s mountains at their most extreme.

Visit two of the Golden Circle’s most impressive highlights and snorkel in Thingvellir National Park’s Silfra Fissure on this day trip from Reykjavik. Depart from the Icelandic capital by minibus and head to the UNESCO-listed national park, where you’ll snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of the Silfra Fissure, a rift between the European and North American plates. After, continue to Haukadalur, a geothermic valley, to see Gulfoss waterfall and the Geysir hot spring.

Explore the highlights of Iceland's Golden Circle on a full-day tour that includes a 1-hour snow mobile experience at the Langjokull Glacier. Depart Reykjavik in the morning to visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, the hot springs of Geysir Geyser, and Langjokull Glacier. Transportation, all necessary equipment, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience Iceland's spectacular natural environment during this full-day tour from Reykjavik. On this eco-adventure, follow your local guide on a hike to view marine life like seabirds and seals along the coast of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Spend the afternoon in the National Park exploring the Snaefellsjokull glacier and Stykkisholmur village. Round-trip transportation from Reykjavik is included.

Head out into the Icelandic night for an adventurous northern lights ATV tour that includes pickup and drop-off at Reykjavík hotels, hot drinks, and all equipment. Ride alongside Lake Hafravatn and Mount Hafrafell, find panoramic views over Reykjavík and Mosfellsbær, and search for the northern lights above a rugged landscape.

Go on a memorable adventure with this guided trip to an ice cave in Vatnajökull National Park, and let your driver manage a Jeep ride from Jökulsárlón to the base of Vatnajökull. Once you arrive, you’ll be given all the equipment you need—crampons and helmets—to walk on the glacier and enter the cave safely. Then, you’ll learn about the history of the caves and their seasonal changes, and be able to choose to explore the cave on your own or with a guide.

Ideal for adventurous travelers, this 11-hour tour allows you to discover the frozen wonderland of the Sólheimajökull Glacier during a guided hike. Departing Reykjavik, you’ll delve into the crevasses and caves that comprise the glacier, using crampons and ice axes to discover hard-to-reach pockets. See, too, the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on your way back to Reykjavik, and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transport from your hotel. Small-group tour limited to 12 participants.

Get ready for an Icelandic off-road adventure with this quad bike tour of Hafrafell and Úlfarsfell mountains. Zoom off on a single-seater or double-seater ATV to see natural attractions like Lake Hafravatn during the 2-hour tour. Admire panoramic vistas of Reykjavik and the Blue Mountain range from the summits of both mountains. Feel the thrill of cruising across the rugged wintry wonderland and up and down steep mountain tracks. Use of all safety gear and round-trip transportation from Reykjavik hotels is included.

Get an easy intro to glacier walking and ice climbing during this 11-hour tour from Reykjavik. With a small group of 15 people or fewer and a capable outdoors guide, visit two famous area waterfalls and try your hand at some arctic sports. Round-trip hotel transportation included.

This tour in Hafnarfjörður offers more than the typical horse-riding excursions. You first spend time with the horses at the stables, helping to groom them and learning about the unique breed from staff. Afterward, you can take a ride around the paddock while taking in the dramatic landscape. A maximum group size of 15 ensures personal attention and you can upgrade to include round-trip transportation from your Reykjavik hotel.

Rumble through the otherworldly Icelandic wilderness on a 1-hour quad bike adventure from Reykjavik. Cruise along gravel tracks to the shores of Hafravatn lake, and get your heart pumping as you speed up to the summit of Mt Hafrafell. Take in sweeping views of Reykjavík and mythical-seeming mountain ranges in the distance before  you make you way back down safely. Ride solo (1-seater) on one of the sturdy all-terrain vehicles or partner up with a friend or family member on a 2-seater bike. All gear and round-trip transportation from Reykjavik hotels are included.

Explore the surreal landscape of Iceland's Solheimajökull Glacier during this day trip from Reykjavik. Join your guide for ice hiking and climbing on top of this ancient ice formation, enjoying spectacular views of its constantly changing blend of colors and shapes. Then make a stop at the thundering Skogafoss waterfall, one of the country’s largest waterfalls. Your glacier adventure includes an expert glacier guide, introduction to ice climbing, round-trip transport from Reykjavik as well as all necessary safety gear needed.

Iceland’s south coast offers open expanses of rugged wilderness, wild plains, and spectacular views. With this family-friendly tour, delve deep into the countryside and see a side of Iceland many visitors miss. Travel by cart or sled—depending on weather conditions and season—and feel the power of your energetic huskies charging ahead. Later take a break for photos with the dogs. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Explore one of Iceland’s mightiest natural sites of interest and gain insight into the country’s rich geology on this Sólheimajökull glacier-walking tour. Harnessed up for safety, climb the vertical crevasse walls of the Sólheimajökull glacier with your guide and admire the spectacular scenery you find. Follow frozen routes over the mighty glacier, peer down into huge crevasses, and put your ice axes and crampons to good use on the icy terrain. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

Experience the fun of an adrenaline-pumping 2-hour tour by all-terrain vehicle (ATV) through the Icelandic countryside near Reykjavik. Your expert guide leads you to the top of Mt Hafrafell and Mt Úlfarsfell where you enjoy breathtaking views of the Reykjanes peninsula, including Mt Esja the Hengill geothermal area, the city of Reykjavik and Faxaflói Bay. Expect to cross rivers and scale mountains on your sturdy ATV, with all equipment included. You can even visit a local farm and see animals such as horses, sheep and chickens.

Get to know Iceland's southern coast and embark on a glacier hike during this full-day tour. With your small group of 15 fellow travelers or fewer, visit the Reynisfjara black sand beach, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and Sólheimajökull Glacier. Round-trip hotel transportation via minibus and all safety gear (harness, ice axe, carabiners, and crampons) included.