Top Reykjavik Natural Attractions

Just 30 minutes from Reykjavik’s busy city center, Iceland’s volcanoes promise adventure to those willing to make the trip—and visiting with a guided tour makes the trip as easy as possible. After watching a documentary about Iceland’s most famous eruptions, head to the base of a volcano for a hike to the top, rewarded with stunning views of mossy lava fields and endless horizon. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people or fewer and includes pickup and drop-off from central Reykjavik.

The Blue Lagoon is a popular spa destination featuring an outdoor lagoon with mineral-rich waters in a lava field. Let the warm and mineral-rich water warm you up and recharge you for your exciting trip in Iceland.

Learn about Iceland’s mighty volcanoes and the country’s unique geological structure with an advanced ticket to this informative museum in downtown Reykjavik. Watch an exclusive documentary, and gain in-depth knowledge about eruptions, volcanoes, and tectonic shifts. Explore at your own pace or ask a staff member to take you on a tour.

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir National Park, on this half-day private sightseeing tour. There, explore the park's attractions including Iceland's largest natural lake, Þingvellavatn (Thingvallavatn). The park is known for its unusual tectonic and volcanic environment and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland.

Skip tourist circuits for an independent ‘Super Jeep’ excursion to some of Iceland’s less-visited, but no-less beautiful natural attractions. Travel to the ridge of the Hekla volcano crater, swim in a hot spring pool in Landmannalaugar, and visit the otherworldly waterfalls and landscapes of Gjáin Valley. Plus, traveling in a ‘Super Jeep’ means you can reach places—such as a volcano crater—tour buses can’t.

Enjoy the scenery of the Golden Circle of Iceland on this full day tour from Reykjavik. Your guide will pick you up at all accommodations in the great Reykjavik area or at your cruise ship. Then your guide will take you to the town of Hveragerdi. Hveragerdi contains a number of greenhouses and hot springs and is a hotbed for Icelandic horticulture.The waterfall Faxi and the Golden Waterfall, the Geysers and for the grand finale you will visit Thingvellir the National Park.

Skip the line by booking your entrance to the Geothermal Exhibition at Hellisheiði Power Plant, the largest geothermal single site unit in the world. Your ticket includes a guided tour of the exhibition, which explains how Iceland produces green, sustainable energy, which accounts for more than 70 percent of energy consumed by Icelanders. After your tour, you can independently explore the displays, which include an earthquake simulator.

Enhance your photography skills under the guidance of a professional photographer in this 3-day workshop in the incredible south-east of Iceland. Your guide will provide tips on photographing the region's most famous sites, as well as summer hidden gems missed by most visitors. Suitable for all levels, from novice to professional.

We start our volcano tour straight from the Reykjavik by a cosy luxury jeep. Pretty soon, this adventure leads us through the magnificent Atlantic Ocean by ferry, all the way to the famous Westman Islands which are the real “Volcano Realm” with volcanos and geological wonders like Helgafell, then Surtsey, and last, but not least, the notorious volcano Eldfell. Take a picture with puffins and enjoy in a view on the world's famous Elephant Rock. On day two of this volcano tour, you will go to another delightful adventure through the South Coast of Iceland, and see Black sand beach Reynisfjara, Dyrhólaey, waterfalls and picturesque town of Vík, and the spectacular Laki area. On the third day you will be able to sail between all kinds of icebergs in Jokulsarlon lagoon and check out the famous Diamond beach. After this tour, you will certainly know why Iceland is often called “The land of FIRE and ICE”.