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13 Best South Iceland Tours

Reykjavik’s best days out.

The 13 south iceland tours travellers book the most, and what each one is actually like on the day. Run times, prices and the operator behind every trip, in one place.

13 Best South Iceland Tours

From Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Hiking Day Tour - The guided hike: what 4 hours (8–10 km) really feels like
Hiking & Trekking, South Iceland, Tour Reviews, Tours, Volcano Hiking Tours

From Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Hiking Day Tour

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1.From Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Hiking Day Tour

Ride from Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar for a guided hike through lava, canyons, and volcanic peaks, then soak in natural hot springs.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Poor communication between viator & tour operator, and pick up location not passed on to us. Ad says pickup point at Church, so we booked our hotel there. Our email confirmation however advised us of our pick up point at Campsite at 7am. At 6am we walked from the Church for an hour to arrive…”

206 reviews13 hours (approx.)From $218.98by Arctic Adventures

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Lava Cave & Tunnel Tours, Silfra Snorkeling & Diving Tours, Snorkeling, South Iceland, Tour Reviews, Tours

Silfra Fissure Snorkeling + Lava Tunnel Tour – SuperSaver Combo

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2.Silfra Fissure Snorkeling + Lava Tunnel Tour – SuperSaver Combo

Silfra snorkeling between tectonic plates plus the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel and Thingvellir, a full day from Reykjavík.

★ 4.5

“The snorkling was one of the best things we have ever done! The wetsuits worked wonders and kept us warm. The water was crystal clear and it was just an otherworldly experience swimming through 2 tectonic plates! Our guide Siggy was fantastic and very helpful and patient! He was also very nice and took photos…”

169 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $212.93by Arctic Adventures

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Golden Circle Small Group Day Tour - Hveragerði: a short village break with a bakery stop and restrooms
Golden Circle Tours, South Iceland, Tour Reviews, Tours

Golden Circle Small Group Day Tour

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3.Golden Circle Small Group Day Tour

A guided Golden Circle day tour from Reykjavík: powerplant views, close waterfalls, Geysir eruptions, and Þingvellir tectonic plates, with pickup.

★ 5.0

“The tour was cancelled by the operator the day before because not enough people signed up. Poor excuse and we had to scramble to get another similar tour from a different company.”

63 reviewsFrom $127.00by Holiday Tours

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Small Group Day Tour to Lakagigar volcano by Super Jeep from Klaustur - Kirkjubæjarklaustur pickup and start time: don’t be late for the 9:00am departure
South Iceland, Tour Reviews, Tours, Volcano Hiking Tours

Small Group Day Tour to Lakagigar volcano by Super Jeep from Klaustur

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Geothermal Energy Exhibition Entry Ticket - What You’ll Learn About Geothermal Energy (And Why It Clicks)
Museums, South Iceland, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Geothermal Energy Exhibition Entry Ticket

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5.Geothermal Energy Exhibition Entry Ticket

Self-guided geothermal exhibition at Hellisheiði with audio guides, interactive displays, and free parking. See turbine halls from the decks.

★ 4.5

“Very informative. Recommend getting the headsets-no extra cost- as you will get more detailed information than the displays alone. Took us about an hour to do.”

34 reviews1 to 2 hours (approx.)From $21.69by Geothermal Exhibition

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Snowmobiling on Langjökull Glacier from Geysir Area - Gear up at the glacier hut (and how to dress for real cold)
Snowmobile Tours, South Iceland, Tour Reviews

Snowmobiling on Langjökull Glacier from Geysir Area

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6.Snowmobiling on Langjökull Glacier from Geysir Area

Snowmobile Langjökull from the Geysir area with full cold-weather gear, a 1-hour glacier ride, and super-jeep transfer for about 4 hours.

★ 5.0

“Hallo Leute, die Tour mußte wetterbedingt abgesagt werden!!!!!! Wir bitten um Rückerstattung des gezahlten Betrages i.H.v. 416,00 € auf unser bekanntes Konto. MfG Ingo und Beate Olbrich”

34 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $277.10by Snowmobile.is

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4 Days Laugavegur Trekking Tour - Day 2 Across Obsidian Desert to Jökultungur and a River Crossing
4-Day Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, South Iceland, Tour Reviews, Tours

4 Days Laugavegur Trekking Tour

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7.4 Days Laugavegur Trekking Tour

A 4-day Laugavegur trek in South Iceland with hot springs, volcano vistas, and luggage-free hiking. Pickup, meals, and tents included.

★ 4.5

“I recently completed the awe inspiring 6 day Laugavegur & Fimmvörðuháls Trek with Artic Adventures. Artic Adventures were so organised and absolutely everything was so well catered for. Great food (nothing dyhydrated), as though you had cooked it yourself ( grilled salmon, roasted lamb, lamb soup, pancakes, snacks galore,...) Dietary requirements were extremely well catered…”

30 reviews4 days (approx.)From $2,090.44by Arctic Adventures

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One-Hour Horseback Riding Tour in the Icelandic Countryside - What you do during the one-hour horseback session
Horse Riding Tours, Horses, South Iceland, Tour Reviews, Tours

One-Hour Horseback Riding Tour in the Icelandic Countryside

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8.One-Hour Horseback Riding Tour in the Icelandic Countryside

One-hour horseback ride in South Iceland from Hótel Eldhestar, beginner-friendly, small group of 15, meadows and farm paths for $94.95.

★ 5.0

“Overall, it was a fine experience. The guide was friendly and briefly explained things well and gave a little history lesson about the horses and area. Iceland is a beautiful place. That said, I would have enjoyed this more if we had left the sight and sounds of the highway and explored the countryside more.”

28 reviewsFrom $94.95by Eldhestar horse riding

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The Siggi Tour from Reykjavík: 1.5 to 2-Hour Ride - Key highlights you’ll feel on the ride
2-Hour Experiences, South Iceland, Tour Reviews, Tours

The Siggi Tour from Reykjavík: 1.5 to 2-Hour Ride

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3-Day Icelandic Highlands, Háifoss & Grænihryggur Hiking Tour - Day 3: Bláhnjúkur for panoramic glacier views, then back to Reykjavik
3-Day Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Multi-Day Iceland Tours, South Iceland, Tour Reviews, Tours

3-Day Icelandic Highlands, Háifoss & Grænihryggur Hiking Tour

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10.3-Day Icelandic Highlands, Háifoss & Grænihryggur Hiking Tour

3-day Icelandic Highlands hike with huts and full meals. See Ljótipollur, Suðurnámur, Bláhnjúkur. Pickup from Reykjavik included.

★ 5.0

“We had a fantastic time. A great tour. Very active. Lots of hiking and many things to see. Iceland is beautiful. We also did the ring road 6-day tour. Tour guide Vjeran was absolutely superb, no one could have been better. I'd recommend asking for him by name. He was very knowledgable but also fun.…”

18 reviews3 days (approx.)From $1,193.11by Arctic Adventures

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Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Cruise from Reykjavík - Horse Riding at Hótel Eldhestar: Lava Ground and the Icelandic Horse
Cruises & Boat Tours, Horse Riding Tours, Horses, South Iceland, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching, Whale Watching Cruises

Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

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11.Icelandic Horse Riding and Whale Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

Icelandic horse riding near Hveragerði and a 3-hour Elding whale cruise from Reykjavík. Warm gear, snacks.

★ 4.0

“While I understand that seeing whales is under nobody's control, we didn't see any wildlife. While we were in Reykjavik a local asked if this trip was sold as a whale watching tour. When we said yes, they were completely surprised since it was not whale watching season.”

14 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $280.00by Elding Whale Watching

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Reykjavik Shore Excursion: The Golden Circle Full Day Tour - Reykjavik cruise-port pickup and air-conditioned minivan comfort
Full-Day, Golden Circle Tours, Shore Excursions, South Iceland, Tour Reviews, Tours

Reykjavik Shore Excursion: The Golden Circle Full Day Tour

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12.Reykjavik Shore Excursion: The Golden Circle Full Day Tour

Golden Circle from Reykjavik cruise port: air-conditioned minivan to Gullfoss and Thingvellir, plus geyser viewing chances. 8.5 hours.

★ 4.5

“I don’t really know what happened, but the vendor left us high and dry in Reykjavik. They miscommunicated pickup information for the wrong date and wrong tour. Good news - a full refund was received.”

12 reviews8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $233.50by My Holidays Online

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Glacier Rush – Fast pace snowmobile - SnoMo Glacier - The 4-hour flow: from Gullfoss pickup to 1 hour on the ice
Snowmobile Tours, South Iceland, Tour Reviews

Glacier Rush – Fast pace snowmobile – SnoMo Glacier

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13.Glacier Rush – Fast pace snowmobile – SnoMo Glacier

A fast-paced Langjökull snowmobile ride on powerful Yamaha Vipers, with small-group guidance, full winter gear, and easy Gullfoss transfers.

★ 5.0

“My husband and I did the glacier rush tour, which was basically a private tour with our tour guide Niko! We had a wonderful time- he was very friendly and informative. Would highly recommend booking with this company and doing this tour.”

10 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $445.52by Skalpi ehf Mountaineers of Iceland

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