Top South Iceland Nature and Wildlife Tours

This is the perfect way to explore Iceland’s incredible scenery without being stuck on a crowded bus. 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.

If you’re looking for an experience in Iceland where you witness a rare natural wonder—this is the ideal option. The tour gives you access to somewhere that you wouldn’t be able to reach alone—an ice cave that sits underneath Katla Volcano. Travel with ease up to the ice cave in a Super Jeep. It’s a safe experience as you are given a helmet and crampons, and a guide leads the way so you don’t get lost.

Both off-the-beaten-path and within the Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon hot springs live up to their evocative name. Tucked away in the small village of Fludir, the hot springs are not as popular as other nearby attractions, but offer unbeatable natural luxury and comfort, plus amenities such as changing rooms, a shower, and a bar and restaurant. Book your ticket in advance to ensure a smooth visit.

Cruise through snow and ice on Langjökull, one of Iceland’s largest glaciers, on this guided tour. Take a ride in a 4x4 monster ice truck and enjoy the Icelandic scenery on the ride to the glacier. Then, suit up in the provided gear, learn how to drive the snowmobile, and follow your guide as you speed through ice and snowfields.

Experience the thrill of speeding over Iceland’s rivers, waterfalls, and glaciers on a zipline adventure in the seaside village of Vik. This 1.5-hour excursion combines exciting ziplines with hiking through Iceland’s dynamic landscape. The zipline course is just 3 minutes from the Vik Hi Hostel (the meeting spot) and ends with a walk back to the hostel so you can spend more time adventuring and less time in transit.

Explore the Westman Islands of Iceland and discover history, culture, and adorable wildlife on this shared tour. Settle into your seat on a minibus and ride over to Herjólfsdalur and Kaplagjóta to visit a small puffin colony. Walk down into the center of the Eldfell crater where the volcano once erupted. See another puffin colony in Stórhöfði then receive admission to Herjólfstown for an exclusive look at the first viking settlement.

Get close to red-hot molten lava by going to an Icelandic Lava Show. It’s a safe and fun experience, as safety goggles are provided, and an experienced professional will teach you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about lava. Enjoy the thrill of being able to touch cooling lava and hear it sizzle. All your burning questions will be answered, as this experience includes an interactive Q&A session at the end of the show.

While many tours in Iceland make pit stops at glaciers—the country is, after all, full of them—fewer take you over them and close enough to discover their interesting features. With this tour, take an easy glacier hike to see ice formations, crevasses, and water cauldrons that you’d miss just stopping for a look. Your climbing crampons are provided, and the guided hike is offered 2-3 times a day so it’s easier to fit into your schedule.

Secure your spot in advance, and see the Sólheimajökull Glacier from a different perspective on this guided kayak tour. After dressing in the included dry suit, learn the basics of kayaking before paddling out behind your guide into the lagoon. Observe the glacier landscape as you glide around the icebergs anchored in the lagoon.

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.

Iceland is famous for its Icelandic horses, a native breed that have a unique gait known as a ‘tölt’. On this tour, experience riding an Icelandic horse and admire the wild landscapes of south Iceland from horseback. Suitable for all levels, including complete beginners, you will have time to learn the basics before heading out and get chance to experience the ‘tölt’.

Explore Iceland by ‘Super Jeep’ on a private, fully-customizable 10-hour excursion from Reykjavik, and discover geysers, waterfalls, tectonic rifts, and more. With flat rate pricing for souped-up vehicles that accommodate up to 4, 6, or 10 people, this private Iceland tour is designed just for you. See the Golden Circle, check out Iceland’s top highlights, or design your own day with an experienced guide, and see Iceland beyond the beaten track.

Step inside a Super Jeep to explore Thorsmork, the highland region fringed by three major glaciers. Known for its rugged and dramatic terrain, Thorsmork is best explored on foot or by off-road vehicle; this tour offers the perfect solution as you’ll travel by specially adapted Jeep, designed to handle the terrain with ease, and stop for short hikes through the day.

Explore Thorsmork, a unique area located between three glaciers, on this customizable, small-group tour. After hotel pickup, travel through the rugged wilderness in a super Jeep to Thorsmork for an optional hike. Traverse rough roads and glacial rivers in the Jeep to the Volcano Huts Resort for a lunch stop, before continuing on the adventure.

Discover what makes Icelandic horses so unique by booking this experience in Landvegur, an hour south of Reykjavík. Start in the stables where you'll learn all about the history of the Icelandic horse while petting the horses. Then you'll have a short riding session with a small group in the arena, tailored to your level of riding experience.

This horse riding activity is ideal for beginners and experienced riders. This is the perfect plan to spend an afternoon together with your family while enjoying the landscapes. We offer tours for families with kids from age 10 years old.

Spend an evening searching for the elusive Northern Lights with professional guides. Hunt for this spectacular natural phenomenon with locals who have experience in predicting weather conditions and scouting the best locations. Your guides take you out on the South Coast in an SUV or Super Jeep for a fantastic night of adventure.

On this 2-Day Þórsmörk overnight tour you will explore the valley of mighty Thor, the Thunder God. You will enjoy the wilderness of outstanding panoramic views whilst breathing fresh mountain air.

Landmannalaugar is a nature phenomenon that never ceases to amaze! The colors in the landscape are just incredible, with lava, sand and gravel of all colors and kinds! Summer or winter, Landmannalaugar is one of the most beautiful regions in the country. It's rugged landscape, magnificent colors, bubbling hot springs and clear rivers are prevalent throughout, giving the area its own unique and highly captivating character. **We always try to fit our trips to our guests needs and wishes**

This is a super jeep adventure with the unforgettable experience of walking through caves made from ice on the Katla glacier. To get to the glacier we use modified jeeps with huge tyres. This is part of the adventure. When we arrive at the base of the glacier in the middle of the Icelandic wilderness, we will explore ice caves, and hike around a little on the glacier. After that we drive to Hjorleifshofdi, a deserted black sand beach. We only focus on small groups, with a more personal service. We spend as much time as is possible on the glacier giving you the chance to really take in this once in a lifetime opportunity. Our guides know these areas very well and have been working in the area for many years. All of our guides have experience and are trained in glacial exploration and are first aid certified.

The Laki Craters are famous for their beauty, but getting there is famously difficult. A guided Jeep tour makes it possible to see the craters safely, with all transportation provided by specialty Jeeps engineered for Iceland’s rugged environment. After a hike through the glaciers, continue on a second hike to the  Tjarnargígur pond crater, explore hidden waterfalls, and visit the beautiful Fjadrargljufur Canyon before returning to your Kirkjubæjarklaustur hotel.

The south coast of Iceland is home to some of the country’s most impressive glacier and lagoon scenery, but reaching the remote locations independently isn’t easy. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Gljúfrabúi hotel and delve into the Icelandic wilderness in your comfortable vehicle with your guide. See the best of the spectacular Vatnajökull National Park, and reach glaciers and lagoons including Fjallsárjökull, Skaftafell, and Jökulsárlón.

I run a small private tours company so i will be your guide and driver i will show you the area local style. from Hvölsvöllur we will drive to the roots of Hekla and drive to Landmannahellir after the stop there we will continue to Landmannalaugar and hike there and you can go the geothermal pool if u bring swim suite and a towel. on the way back we will stop at waterfalls and more

this tour is for those who like to take photos of landscapes and mountains. from hvolsvöllur we will drive a loop drive up emstrur and come down syðri-fjallabak the total driving time is arownd 5hours so we will stop along the way to take pictures or stop if you see something interesting that you want to see, popular tour for people who like to take photos