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Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Iceland, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.
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Privately guided northern lights tour
Take an evening trip outside 搁别测办箩补惫铆办 with a private guide to observe the northern lights beyond the city glow. Get tips on taking photographs, find out more about how the phenomenon is caused and watch as the night sky is lit up.
Retreat Spa at the Blue Lagoon
Iceland鈥檚 Blue Lagoon has become one of its most popular attractions, but access to its exclusive Retreat Spa ensures a more serene and relaxing experience. With private pools, a series of treatment options and private changing rooms, it offers complete relaxation in memorable surroundings.
Full day privately guided Golden Circle tour
Discover some of Iceland鈥檚 most renowned geological sites on a full-day tour of the Golden Circle with a private guide. Take in the continental rift and original parliament site at 脼ingvellir, the hot-water blowholes at Haukadalur geothermal valley and thundering Gullfoss waterfall.
Small group ice cave tour
Sitting below K枚tluj枚kull, the Katla ice cave is 800 years old and sculpted into enthralling contours by dripping glacial water. Explore the cave with a local guide to see its peculiar ice formations and learn about how it was formed.
Small group snorkel in 脼ingvellir National Park
Swim through clear blue waters in a glacial lagoon in 脼ingvellir National Park, the only place in the world where you can snorkel between two tectonic plates. Take a look at the continents from underwater and learn about Iceland鈥檚 geological instability.
Hauganes whale watching & sea angling
One of the world鈥檚 premier whale watching destinations, Hauganes is the jumping-off point for boat trips around Eyjafj枚r冒ur, where you鈥檙e almost guaranteed to spot humpback whales and possibly minke whales, white-beaked and bottlenose dolphins, and harbour porpoises.
Drangey Island boat tour
Sheer cliffs drop into the sea on tiny Drangey Island, an uninhabited outcrop that鈥檚 home to thousands of nesting seabirds. A dramatic ascent by rope and ladder takes you to the summit for panoramic views and a chance to learn about saga-era outlaws.
J枚kuls谩rl贸n Zodiac boat tour
Hop on a boat to weave among the icebergs on the glacial lagoon at J枚kuls谩rl贸n. Examine their ever-changing forms, learn about local geography and get up close to some of the many seals that make the lagoon their home.
Family rafting
North Iceland鈥檚 West Glacial River runs through a steep, stony canyon in the heart of the wilderness and plays host to family-friendly rafting trips with slow-moving water for swimming, rapids for exhilaration and the chance to brew hot chocolate in a natural spring.
Icelandic cooking class
Enjoy a morning in the company of an Icelandic chef and folklorist, sampling traditional ingredients, hearing about local food culture past and present, and learning to cook a traditional three-course meal, which you can then enjoy with a glass of wine.
Small group glacier hiking on S贸lheimaj枚kull glacier
This three-hour hike takes you up onto S贸lheimaj枚kull to learn about its formation and see the dramatic ice sculptures, ridges and crevasses on its surface. En route, you鈥檒l learn about its structure and get sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness.
Half day private tour of 搁别测办箩补惫铆办
Explore 搁别测办箩补惫铆办鈥檚 landmark sights with a local guide. Visit the Hallgr铆mskirkja and Harpa concert hall, hear about elves and peace treaties, or see lava fields and historical houses as you learn about the city鈥檚 history, architecture and culture.
Full day 脼贸rsm枚rk private Superjeep tour with BBQ lunch
Formed by thousands of years of volcanic and glacial activity, 脼贸rsm枚rk is one of Iceland鈥檚 most dramatic hiking and off-roading destinations, where braided rivers weave through black sands and rugged peaks and glaciers lord over a sweeping valley.
Full day guided hike to St贸rur冒
Little-visited yet one of the most impressive day hikes in Iceland, the walk to St贸rur冒 passes though lush valleys and meadows set against a backdrop of jagged peaks to reach a sapphire lake set in a valley littered with giant boulders.
Small group puffin tour at Ing贸lfsh枚f冒i
Take a trip to an isolated headland to observe puffins in a remote location overlooking black sands and steely ocean. With sweeping views, a fun tractor ride across sandy marshes, and relatively easy hiking, it鈥檚 a worthwhile way to spend a day.
Hike & bath Lake M媒vatn
Explore the dramatic volcanic landscapes of northern Iceland on this half-day walking tour around Lake M媒vatn. Take in underground pools and sweeping views of age-old craters before finishing at the M媒vatn Nature Baths for a relaxing soak.
Geosea geothermal baths
Take part in an Icelandic tradition and relax in the Geosea Geothermal Baths just outside H煤sav铆k and enjoy the sleek design, balmy waters and views as far as the Arctic Circle. If you鈥檙e lucky, you may even spot some whales.
Viking sushi boat trip
Explore the minor fjords, sea cliffs, nesting sites and islands of Brei冒afj枚r冒ur, one of Iceland鈥檚 most scenic fjords, to see myriad birdlife, take in the impressive views and sample seafood freshly caught and prepared as Viking sushi.
Inside the Volcano
Hike across an otherworldly landscape of lava fields and volcanic craters to the 脼r铆hn煤kag铆gur crater where you can descend by cable car into the heart of a dormant volcano to see the incredible chamber inside and the vibrant deposits on its walls.
Varmahl铆冒 horse riding
Ride out into the Icelandic countryside on a one-hour ride that offers the chance to experience the country鈥檚 distinct breed of horses known for their gentle nature, sure-footedness and unusual additional gaits not seen in other breeds.
Snowmobiling on M媒rdalsj枚kull glacier
Explore M媒rdalsj枚kull, one of Iceland鈥檚 most renowned glaciers, by snowmobile as part of a small-group tour. From the mountain top, you can enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and coast and a close-up view of the glacier鈥檚 structure.
Small group tour to Dettifoss Waterfall
This half-day, small-group tour takes in three Icelandic waterfalls, including the thundering cascade of Dettifoss, Europe鈥檚 most powerful waterfall, and the more peaceful Selfoss waterfall. Along the way, you鈥檒l learn about Iceland鈥檚 geology and the myths and traditions surrounding the falls.
Visit the LAVA Centre interactive exhibition
Iceland鈥檚 unstable landscape is explained in great detail at the LAVA Centre, a contemporary exhibition examining the country鈥檚 history of volcanic activity. A visit offers a comprehensive understanding of the Icelandic landscape, making it a good early destination on any trip.
Private Superjeep tour to Landmannalaugar
On a private, guided tour of South Iceland you can travel by Superjeep, exploring areas regular vehicles can鈥檛. Activities are tailored to your interests, whether you want to hike across lava fields or visit a Viking farm.
Half day mountain bike and caving tour
Explore one of the largest lava fields in the world on a guided 4x4 tour, descend into lava caves and then bike back through verdant, moss-covered lava formations on this four-hour tour that sheds light on one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.
Icelandic lamb cooking class
Get an insight into local life in rural Iceland with a visit to a traditional sheep farm outside 搁别测办箩补惫铆办. Here, you鈥檒l meet three generations of the family, tour the farm, learn about life on the land and help prepare roast lamb for lunch.
