Top 10 Popular & Unique Excursions Tours in Iceland
Iceland can be one of the most exciting and captivating tourist destinations provided you get on the right tour of Iceland. Talking about tours you can join there are two types. One is the generalized package tours to select destinations and of select durations. The other is a customized tour to destinations of your choice and these can be a single day tour or multi-day tours. Some tours are possible only during winters such as the Northern Lights Tour and Ice Cave Tours. Some are possible only in summers such as exploring insides of volcanoes or river rafting in Iceland. You can go whale watching or on glacier walks any time of the year.
- GCG Golden Circle Glacier tour
This is a very popular private tour Iceland by discover.is, the country’s top operator of private tours Iceland based. You get to travel in a super jeep which is a converted vehicle with extra large tires and better suspension for a smooth ride on any terrain, even on glaciers and right to the edge of a canyon. The tour takes you to the finest spots along the Golden Circle circuit and makes for an enjoyable experience.
- Grand South Coast and Thorsmork tour
This tour takes you to the south coast of Iceland where you will have your fill of volcanoes, glaciers and waterfalls. Depending on tour duration chosen you can go camping in the open and go trekking. The fun part is you get to travel in a super jeep in a small group which means you will find it more enjoyable.
- Landmannalaugar and Hekla
An excursion to Landmannalaugar and Hekla can be refreshing when you join discover.is private tour. Landmannalaugar is known for its colourful mountain rocks and you can also wallow in the geothermal pool for a while.
- Reykjanes Peninsula and Blue Lagoon
If you happen to be just passing through Iceland and have an hour or two to spare then the trip to Reykjanes or the Blue Lagoon will be something to remember. These are conveniently close to the KEF airport.
- Thorsmork Wanderlust
This tour offers a specialized experience especially for those who love to hike in the wilderness.
- Diamond Beach and Jokulsarlon
Take a 14 hour day tour in summer and explore Diamond Beach as well as Jokulsarlon. From the ice-strewn black sand beach to boating in rough waters, each moment is packed with thrills and excitement.
- Golden Circle Glacier and Snowmobiling
It takes just one day but what a day. You pack in an exciting trek on the glacier and then go snowmobiling on ice.
- Snaefellsnes Peninsula
A short excursion to Snaefellsnes will give you a breathtaking view of the landscape shaped by volcanoes, water, and ice with a visit to the village being the highlight.
- Borgarfjordur and glacier ice cave
Borgarfjordur is different and less crowded the perfect place to visit if you want to enjoy the scenery and go walking about.
- Mission Blue Ice
This two-day tour takes you to Vatnajokull Glacier and the Jokulsarlon floating iceberg lagoon as well as the Diamond Beach. If you are in Iceland in winter you could even get to view the Northern lights.