Explore unforgettable natural wonders in a Super Jeep on the most popular route in Iceland, topped off with a snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier.

 

In one day you will discover the most unique gems of Icelandic nature, from powerful waterfalls, erupting Geysir’s, beautiful national parks and huge glaciers.

 

If you have only one day in Reykjavik, you should strongly consider to do a fantastic Golden Circle combo tour, such as this snowmobile adventure or our Natural Hot Spring combo.

 

The Golden Circle is a perfect “see it all, do it all” highlight tour from Reykjavik where you will see the best of Icelandic nature in only one day. This tour is very unique as it runs in a monster truck and also includes a stop at the magnificent Langjökull glacier. Langjökull is the second largest Glacier in Europe and there we will enjoy an adrenaline filled snowmobile ride.

GOLDEN CIRCLE & SNOWMOBILING TOUR

Explore amazing natural wonders in a Super Jeep on the most popular route in Iceland, topped off with a glacier snowmobile tour!

If you like adventure, exploring and having fun then this is the tour for you. The tour starts right here in central Reykjavik where you can be picked up in a specialised Super-Jeep. The pickup locations are widespread around the central area so only a few minutes walk from most hotels in Reykjavik. 

From there you start towards the glacier, around a 90 minute drive to the North-East. The drive is its own experience with the beautiful landscape surrounding you from the get go. You drive past mountains, lakes and even another glacier, Þórisjökull before finally reaching the second largest glacier in Iceland, Langjökull.

When you arrive at the base-camp you will get suited up for your exhilarating tour. All you need will be available at the base camp, all necessary safety and snowmobile equipment, including snowmobile suit, gloves, balaclava and helmet.

A guide will then show you the ropes, get you all set for the trip before safely mounting the snowmobiles before your one-hour excursion starts for real! It really is a once in a lifetime tour that no one should miss.

Glacier Snowmobiling Tour

Experience Iceland's second largest glacier on a snowmobile adventure on a real winter wonderland.

SOUTH COAST AND GLACIER HIKE

Go on the classic South Coast tour with the added hike on Sólheimajökull glacier!



Wake Up Reykjavík ehf.

The best way to experience a new city is through it’s amazing local food! So it’s no surprise that the Reykjavik Food Walk is the highest rated food/drink activity in all of Iceland on TripAdvisor!

If you enjoy having fun and exploring a beautiful new city while enjoying incredibly delicious food, then look no further because this tour was created for you!

Book this tour & get excited for your foodie adventure ahead!


WHY I THINK YOU'LL LOVE THIS TOUR!

If you want to experience Icelandic cuisine at its best then this is the tour for you!
On The Reykjavik Food Walk you get to know our fair city of Reykjavík, our culture and most importantly our delicious foodie scene - all through a fun local guide!

You will get to sample 8 fantastic traditional Icelandic dishes - both our essential comforting food that has sustained Icelanders for a very long time, as well as street food and a fine dining version of the Icelandic cuisine.

You get to experience all of this at a few of our favourite (hand-picked) restaurants right in the heart of Reykjavik.

It is a great way to start off your visit to Iceland as as solo traveller or with family and friends!

If you want to experience Icelandic cuisine at its best then this is the tour for you!
 
On The Reykjavik Food Walk you get to know our fair city of Reykjavík, our culture and most importantly our delicious foodie scene - all through a fun local guide!

You will get to sample 8 fantastic traditional Icelandic dishes - both our essential comforting food that has sustained Icelanders for a very long time, as well as street food and a fine dining version of the Icelandic cuisine. 

You get to experience all of this at a few of our favourite (hand-picked) restaurants right in the heart of Reykjavik. 

It is a great way to start off your visit to Iceland as as solo traveller or with family and friends!

Reykjavik Food Tasting tour: Famous hot dog stand

Rye Bread Ice Cream (Secret Family Recipe)

Rye Bread & Ice Cream at Reykjavik Food Walk Tour

Meet new friend on the Reykjavik Food Walk tour

Skólavörðurstígur, Downtown Reykjavik

Food in Iceland: Reykjavik Food Tasting tour

Visiting our first venue, for Icelandic lamb soup

REYKJAVIK FOOD TOUR

Wow - there’s no better way to dine like a local but to be with a local!

Our guide, Ben, was that perfect local who gave my family and I a taste of Iceland that was packed with fun, laughter, and of course, food! We had such a wonderful time spending the evening meeting and dining with 8 other strangers who became more like old friends as we “restaurant-hopped” our way around town. Ben is equally personable as he is knowledgeable, and his humor kept us laughing throughout the entire evening!

The food selection was authentic and delicious. While the Arctic char was my personal favorite, tasting fermented shark alongside my fellow adventurous foodies was the most fun for sure. Thank you, Ben, for making this a highlight of our first visit to Iceland!

Can’t speak enough about this tour. Sign up for it if you’re in town and you’ll see for yourselves!!

Cindy C

Loved it! Loved it! Loved it!

I am someone who generally loves food tours and this one did not disappoint! Our guide Thor was absolutely amazing and made us feel very comfortable and relaxed. Fantastic food, you will be full for the rest of the day after the tour. My dad who hates the idea of food tours begrudgingly came with us on this tour. Afterwards he raved about it and said it was amazing! I have two kids approximately 10 years old, they both loved the tour!


April C

Finally got my dad to enjoy a food tour 

Dagurlar was a wonderful guide! He was both funny and informative. We enjoyed both the food and the information he provided. The food was so good we actually went back to two of the restaurants we visited. We take food tours quite often and we have NEVER gone back to two restaurants before! We highly recommend this tour and especially our charming guide!

rogers30199

Fun and YUM!

What can I say / this food tour is honestly one of the best I have ever been on! Our fabulous tour guide Dagur made the whole experience a strong 12/10. The restaurants that we went to was a perfect way to have a taste of all of the fabulous local cuisine Iceland has to offer (including fermented shark haha). Would definitely recommend booking in for this food tour / it is a lovely way to start or end your time in Reykjavik!


Emma Jay

BOOK ASAP!!!

Explore the highlights of Reykjavik with a fun local guide, visit 5-6 restaurants and enjoy delicious traditional cuisines! 

Every Day (multiple departure times to choose from)

Availability

Duration

We accommodate most dietary restrictions such as gluten & lactose intolerance, vegetarians & most allergies!

Allergies & Dietary restrictions

Harpa Concert Hall. Just a few minutes walking from most hotels in Downtown Reykjavik

Meeting location

Have a fun local guide show you all the best of our hometown, Reykjavik

Taste our grass fed, free roaming Icelandic Lamb & fresh Icelandic Fish

Enjoy home made Icelandic ice cream from a secret family recipe

Enjoy the landmarks of Reykjavik, hear fun stories & enjoy amazing local food

I believe this tour is a MUST DO if you're in Iceland during the summer for a few reasons. To begin with, no other tour will get you closer to the islands, the beautiful puffins & the north sea! The boat ride on the rib safari boat is also incredibly FUN & exciting! 

Lastly, the tour starts & ends by the old harbor. Just a few minutes walking from most hotels in Reykjavik (no need for long and boring drives to get to the meeting location.)

To sum it up, If you want a truly unforgettable adventure and to get up close & personal with the cutest birds on planet earth - then this tour was made for you!

Why I think you'll love this puffin adventure!

In the 1 hour Puffin Express tour you will sail from central Reykjavik in a custom made RIB safari boat, specially designed to get you as close as possible to the small islands, it’s wildlife & the beautiful puffins. 

To see the incredibly beautiful Puffins is at the Top of the list of things to do for so many Iceland visitors – and we totally understand why! For the highest chance of seeing the puffins and in a fun, quick & easy way, we recommend the Puffin Express boat tour.

The custom made RIB boats are the fastest boats in Reykjavik, designed specially for fast, adventure exploration and will allow us to reach the puffins colonies in only a few minutes and experience the highest quality puffin watching without spending hours on sea.

In the tour, your knowledgable captain & wildlife guide will also teach you interesting facts & tales about the puffins, it’s neighbours & the beautiful area around you.

Do you want to get up close & personal with the cutest birds on planet earth? In the 1 hour Puffin Express tour you will sail from central Reykjavik in a custom made RIB safari boat, specially designed to get you as close as possible to the small islands, it’s wildlife & the beautiful puffins. No other tour will get you closer to the islands, the birds & the north sea.

To see the incredibly beautiful Puffins is at the Top of the list of things to do for so many Iceland visitors – and we totally understand why! For the highest chance of seeing the puffins and in a fun, quick & easy way, we recommend the Puffin Express boat tour.

The custom made RIB boats are the fastest boats in Reykjavik, designed specially for fast, adventure exploration and will allow us to reach the puffins colonies in only a few minutes and experience the highest quality puffin watching without spending hours on sea.

In the tour, your knowledgable captain & wildlife guide will also teach you interesting facts & tales about the puffins, it’s neighbours & the beautiful area around you.

Disclaimer:
All sea tours and whale watching / wildlife trips are undertaken as the responsibility of its participants. Whale Safari does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk that they assume by booking said activity.

Sailing to go see the puffins in Reykjavik

Get up close and personal with the puffins

RIB safari boat, getting pictures of the puffin

No tour will get you closer to the puffins 

Iceland has the largest puffin population in the world

BEST PUFFIN TOUR IN ICELAND

There is a short taxi out to sea to an island with hundreds of puffins! We saw them flying, hanging out on the island, and swimming around. We event saw some with fish they were carrying back to the island. The guide was great and the ship captain sang an old Icelandic song while heading back. It was a great experience and definitely worth doing!

Matthew McKenna 

My Wife Loved It!

I almost didn't do this, but then I read a few of the good reviews and booked it. I'm so glad that I did! We saw tons of puffins! It's a nice boat ride, doesn't take too long, and there is a great coffee shop on the dock that you can get a nice strong Irish coffee afterwards

TravelingFamily03

So many puffins I lost count

Saw hundreds and hundreds of puffins at sea, overhead and all over Island with our outstanding guide, Iris. Our trip was on a drizzly morning with calm seas, and it turns out that those were ideal conditions, as Iris quickly and accurately explained. Highly recommend this over whale watching - so much more to see and such a unique experience that is available in few locations worldwide.

Stellar2222 

Puffins! A Highlight of Our Trip

Everyone wants to see the incredibly beautiful puffins. This tour gets you closer to the puffins than any other tour in Iceland!



Meeting time

The Whale Safari ticket office at Ægisgarður (the Old Reykjavík Harbour, downtown Reykjavik). It’s very easy to find!

Enjoy incredible panoramic views of Reykjavik

See more amazing wildlife (Arctic Terns, gannets, razorbills, skuas and many more!)

Iceland is among the best locations in Europe for incredible Whale Watching! This adventure starts by the old harbor in Reykjavik, which is just a few minutes walking from all hotels in downtown Reykjavik - so there is no long, boring drive to get to the starting location. 

You'll not only get the chance to see majestic hump back and mink whales - but also dolphins along with breathtaking scenery mountain views. 


Why I think you'll love this tour!

Sail out for adventure with breathtaking views and the possibility to see wild Minke Whales, Humpback whales, Dolphins & much more, only minutes away from the heart of Reykjavik.

Depart from the old harbour in central Reykjavik for a wildlife adventure of a lifetime. This tour is operated on a super comfortable specialized Whale Watching boat that is one of the fastest in Iceland, making the experience as fun, efficient and safe as possible. You can expect to see great views of Reykjavik city and the coastline, rich birdlife and of course, the wild whales. From Faxaflói bay there are mainly Minkie Whales, Humpback whales, Harbour Porpoises, and Dolphins although other species can be spotted as well.

We choose to present this exact Whale Watching tour for you as it is run by really friendly professionals, they are one of the best rated Whale Watching tour operators in Reykjavik and offer great value for money.

Iceland is among the best locations in Europe for Whale Watching. Sail out for adventure with breathtaking views and the possibility to see wild Minke Whales, Humpback whales, Dolphins & much more, only minutes away from the heart of Reykjavik.

Depart from the old harbour in central Reykjavik for a wildlife adventure of a lifetime. This tour is operated on a super comfortable specialized Whale Watching boat that is one of the fastest in Iceland, making the experience as fun, efficient and safe as possible. You can expect to see great views of Reykjavik city and the coastline, rich birdlife and of course, the wild whales. From Faxaflói bay there are mainly Minkie Whales, Humpback whales, Harbour Porpoises, and Dolphins although other species can be spotted as well.

We choose to present this exact Whale Watching tour for you as it is run by really friendly professionals, they are one of the best rated Whale Watching tour operators in Reykjavik and offer great value for money.

Your whale watching adventure begins at Reykjavik´s Old Harbour, just minutes away from the city center! Our boats offer great comfort, a fantastic interior, large outside viewing decks and a safe family environment. Your friendly guides, along with the captain and crew, point out where to spot the whales and give fun and interesting information about the different kinds of whales and seabirds you can expect to see.

Your whale watching tour is operated on one of the largest AND also one of the fastest Whale Watching passenger boats in Iceland.

WHALE WATCHING FROM REYKJAVIK

Very efficient boat and crew, comfortable with a good seated cafe area if you wanted in out of wind! No humpback whales but did see a Minke Whale and dolphins jumping and spinning out of water!! Absolutely fabulous!! Guide narrating was very knowledgable re the whales and made it a worth while trip. Recommended.

Sheila M 

Found whales & dolphins

We saw loads of whales and we were so lucky to see an humpback whale opening her mouth very closed to our boat!! Unforgettable! The kids are still talking about it and we are all still excited, Amazing!

Monicarossi78

Amazing experience!

Good and well organised trip with whale experience the 28th of September. We had the best weather and a good guide. The security on board was good and made us feel safe. One of our highlights on our Iceland trip.

Heidi J

Great trip with whale experience

Enjoy one of the best locations in Europe for breathtaking views, whales and dolphins. Departs from the heart of Reykjavik!

Elding Ticket Office (Ægisgarður 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland)

We recommend warm clothes, good footwear, jacket, and don´t forget your camera!

Additional information

See wild Minke Whales, Humpback whales, Dolphins & much more

Free tickets to try again in case of no sightings

. The custom made RIB boats allow you to get 

 to the whales and puffins than any boats can offer. On this fun tour the fast, stable and safe boats also allow us to cover more area as we search for the wild life, thus increasing your chances of spotting 



This great whale watching tour starts from the Old Harbour of Reykjavík and during the puffin season (early May to the end of August) we also 

 in their natural habitat. Next we head out in search of the whales. There are very few things that will beat the experience of seeing the whales and dolphins as up close as you can at sea level from our RIB boats.

Our whale watching boats are equipped with high 

 These shock absorbing seats increase safety and comfort and reduce the risk of injuries. So you can comfortably & securely enjoy your whale watching adventure out on the North Atlantic waters. 

After the whale safari we travel back to 

, where we will take ride along the city's shore line, experiencing a 

 and the harbour side of Iceland's most famous building, the glittering 

This tour has an age limit of 10 years & height limit of 145 CM

RIB boat Whale Watching Adventure

Explore Whales near Reykjavik in a specially engineered RIB Boat!

Only 12 passengers with expert guide & captain

Small group experience

We supply warm overalls, gloves, goggles and all necessary safety equipment

Included

Get as close to the whales and wildlife as possible without disturbing them.

Our custom made RIB boats are fast and can easily cover a bigger search area than the classic whale watching boats.

See Reykjavik City and the Harpa Concert Hall from the sea

If you've made your way all the way to Iceland - then I believe it's a MUST for you to experience the magical Northern Lights. 

But finding the Northern Lights can be tricky, which is why I recommend all travelers and friends on their way to Iceland to book this tour. Since you'll have a northern lights expert monitoring the forecast and will take you to the spot each particular night which has the highest chance of seeing the breathtaking Northern Lights in all their glory - a truly once in a lifetime experience. 


WHY I THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS TOUR!

The Northern Lights are an incredible natural phenomenon and we definitely understand why this is on the top of the to-do list for so many of our guests. For the highest possible chance of experiencing the aurora, it can be a fantastic idea to do a guided tour, as you will be led by a local Northern Lights expert into the night.

On this Northern Lights Adventure, we leave the city lights of Reykjavik behind and head into the darkness to maximize our chances of seeing 

On the search for the northern lights, we might travel through some of Iceland’s most spectacular natural sights without knowing but your guide is sure to let you know along the way.

Your tour guide will aim for the spots away from the city with the highest change of seeing the northern lights on the particular night. 

On this northern lights tour, you will also enjoy hot coco and delicious Icelandic pastries!

Full Refund, Retry & Cancellation policy:

If you don't see the lights on your tour, you'll be able to reschedule again for a second attempt (free of charge), giving you a greater chance to see & enjoy the northern lights and the wonders of the night!

If there are any changes to your trip to Iceland, it's always possible to either put your booking on hold (bookings never expire) or reschedule to your new travel dates. We also offer full refunds if you cancel your booking with more than 24 hours prior to your tour :) 

All bookings cancelled within 24 hours of the tour departure are not refundable. If the tour is operated then a refund is no longer possible. 

The Northern Lights are an incredible natural phenomenon and we definitely understand why this is on the top of the to-do list for so many of our guests. For the highest possible chance of experiencing the aurora, it can be a good idea to do a guided tour, as you will be led by a local Northern Lights expert into the night.

We choose this the ‘small group’ Northern Lights excursion to be featured on our page as it’s led by very capable & knowledgeable individuals and we have had nothing but amazing feedback. Explore Iceland in the luxury of a comfortable small mini bus on a quest for the spectacular and unique show put on by the Northern Lights.

For this unique Northern Lights experience, you can choose between being picked up at your accommodation by our expert aurora borealis guide or meeting the group on location at the Reykjavik Aurora Museum, where you’ll get an introduction to the northern lights along with an optional photography lesson on the best way to capture the northern lights on your camera.

We then leave the lights of Reykjavik behind and head into the darkness for our adventure. On the search for the northern lights, we might travel through some of Iceland’s most spectacular natural sights without knowing but your guide is sure to let you know what the night is hiding.

Your tour guide will aim for the spots away from the city with the highest change of seeing the northern lights on the particular night. Giving you a greater chance to see & enjoy the northern lights and the wonders of the night sky without the discomfort of big crowds.



Northern Lights photography outside of Reykjavik

Northern Lights sighting on small group tour

NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR

Where to begin! We booked a few different tours, that included a northern lights trip, the golden circle and south coast. All these trips were fantastic. Jon was brilliant and so knowledgeable on the Northern lights tour and our very own “Queen Bee” Berglind was just amazing. So knowledgeable, funny and kind! Highly recommend anyone to anyone visiting Iceland to book these tours - you won’t be disappointed!

Emzieoneil

Do it! Do it! DO IT! 

The tour was excellent. Seeing the northern lights has been on my bucket list for so many years - and WOW, what an adventure. Our tour guide Thor who was so knowledgable about Iceland knew exactly where the Northern Lights were going to be. This was such a fun experience that I’ve recommended to all my friends coming to Iceland!

Jess 

Finally saw the Northern Lights! 

I can't say enough great things about this tour! We had Thor as our guide. We started our tour at the Aurora museum where they showed me how to capture the northern lights on my camera. We then set out for adventure! Thor knew exactly where to take our group and even had warm Icelandic coco and pastries to enjoy while seeing the lights! I highly recommend anyone visiting Iceland during the winter to experience this!

Clint22

If you're in Iceland during winter - BOOK THIS!

Maximize your chances of seeing the incredible Aurora Borealis with the guidance of a local Northern Lights expert!



21:00 or 22:00 depending on which month you book.

Tour start time

Pick-up start time

No problem! We offer you as many retries as you need as long as there is availability!

Don't see Northern Lights? 

Hot Chocolate and Icelandic Pastries During Tour 

Wool blankets to keep warm & Free Wifi On Mini Bus

Please Note: A decision whether we run the tour or not is made every day before 18:00 

I believe anyone visiting Iceland should experience two things: Incredible sightseeing & adventure. 

That's what this tour is all about: Seeing some of the most incredible scenery spots that Iceland has to offer, followed by a fun and exciting ride on a huge glacier! 

This is truly a once in a lifetime experience that everyone should experience at least once! 

Book this tour and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

Explore unforgettable natural wonders in a Super Jeep on the most popular route in Iceland, topped off with a snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier.

In one day you will discover the most unique gems of Icelandic nature, from powerful waterfalls, erupting Geysir’s, beautiful national parks and huge glaciers.

If you have only one day in Reykjavik, you should strongly consider to do a fantastic Golden Circle combo tour, such as this snowmobile adventure or our Natural Hot Spring combo.

The Golden Circle is a perfect “see it all, do it all” highlight tour from Reykjavik where you will see the best of Icelandic nature in only one day. This tour is very unique as it runs in a monster truck and also includes a stop at the magnificent Langjökull glacier. Langjökull is the second largest Glacier in Europe and there we will enjoy an adrenaline filled snowmobile ride.

Gullfoss waterfall stop in the Golden Circle and Snowmobile combo tour

Geysir stop on Golden Circle and Snowmobile tour

Snowmobile adventure tour on glacier in Iceland

Snowmobile x Golden Circle combo tour adventure

After getting slightly inebriated the night before, we managed to oversleep and miss this tour. Fortunately a quick call (when we eventually woke up!) and the tour was rescheduled for the following day. No fuss or hassle, great service!
The tour itself was incredible with our guide being extremely knowledgeable and engaging throughout. Doing the Golden Circle in the jeep with the snowmobiling tagged on as well was sick. Would recommend

Lewis

Amazing tour and great service

Been on a brilliant trip today to Golden Circle and snowmobiling on the glacier. The geysir was great, the snowmobiling was incredible! Loved it, definitely recommend it. Gullfoss waterfall is an incredible view (very windy and bitterly cold so wrap up!). The national park was beautiful too. Raggi is a brilliant guide, so friendly, telling us all about the history of Iceland and the different areas and other fascinating facts. Thank you Raggi for a fabulous day!

KW Bgrove

Great trip, excellent tour guide Raggi

We were lucky enough to have Raggi as our guide who was a legend. This tour is just amazing. For starters you in a cool vehicle in a small group of 10 max. Raggi was full of information and keep us entertained all day. We stopped at the hot springs first followed by a trip on the snow buggies and the ice cave. I got a little scared on the buggies but was well looked after. My husband thoroughly enjoyed them. You go off in a group and stick together. After that we stopped for some food, lamb soup is a must! You get to see the beautiful waterfall, which is truly breathtaking.
In a nutshell it’s worth every penny. Thank you Raggi

Helen P

Absolutely amazing, a must for those who love adventure

Pick-up time

Warm outdoor clothing. Good hiking shoes are also highly recommended.

Remember to bring

1hr Snowmobile Adventure Tour on the Glacier

If you have only one day to experience the incredible natural beauty of Iceland, look no further – This Snaefellsnes Peninsula tour was created for you.

Snaefellsnes Peninsula and it’s National Park is the natural wonder of Western Iceland, only 2 hours away from Reykjavik and known for it’s dramatic landscapes. Locals even say that this is the only region in Iceland where you can find every single type of natural phenomenons that Iceland has to offer.

 

We at Wake Up Reykjavik hand-picked this particular Snaefellsnes Peninsula tour for you as we believe it is one of the best quality, best price, filled with value and is operated by a really great company that has one of the best customer feedback in the Icelandic travel industry.

 

Are you ready for a 10 hour power-day where you will see glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields, waterfalls, black and golden beaches, caves and more?

Our journey begins in Reykjavik where you will be picked up at your hotel for a day full of adventure through lava fields, mountains and ancient fishing villages.

 

The beauty & mystery of Snæfellsnes Peninsula lies in the natural history of the area and you might just be lucky enough to see seals, rare Atlantic birds and possibly whales from the shoreline as much of the day is spent on the coast. For the same reason, the tour can be slightly different every time as your guide of the day has flexibility to make short stops here and there when we come across wildlife or any other natural attractions beyond our control.

 

For the 2 hour drive from Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes we are rewarded with amazing views of the mountains, spectacular fjords and black sand beaches.

 

We spend the day exploring the surreal landscapes of lava fields, coastal cliffs and even small ice-cap with glaciers. Those are of course Arnarstapi coastal cliffs, Hellnar fishing village and more famous attractions. Among the stops is the “most photographed mountain” in Iceland – the effable Kirkjufell mountain. And throughout the whole tour we will be blessed of up-close views of Snaefellsjokull glacier.

 

The driving distance for the day is around 400 kilometers and total driving time is approx. 4,5 hours. But as all of this is divided into shorter adventures between the highlighted attraction it will be comfortable and easy.

WONDERS OF SNÆFELLSNES

If you have only one day to experience the incredible natural beauty of Iceland, look no further – This tour was created for you!

The Golden Circle route in Iceland is the absolute best ‘see it all, do it all’ highlight tour of Icelandic nature from Reykjavik. In only a few hours you will discover the most unique gems of Icelandic nature, from powerful waterfalls, erupting geothermal areas to beautiful national parks. 

For our guests staying in Reykjavik, the Golden Circle is a must do to experience the highlights of Iceland as it is also one of the few tours where you can explore our incredible nature only a few hours away from the city. You will drive along beautiful landscapes, glacier rivers and get a good feel of Icelandic nature. Furthermore, you will see the main highlights: Gullfoss waterfall, Thingvellir National park and the geothermal area, Geysir. We believe your Iceland trip won’t be completed without a visit to those beautiful sights.

We at Wake Up Reykjavik hand-picked this particular Golden Circle tour for you as we believe it is one of the best quality, for the best price, filled with value and is operated by a really great company that has one of the best customer feedback in the Icelandic travel industry.

The first stop is usually, Thingvellir national park. There you will encounter the birth place of the Icelandic nation and the site of the oldest still standing parliament in the world. It was the first viking parliament or Althingi and was founded on 930 a.d. In Thingvellir you can also walk on ‘no-mans land’ as it is also one of the spots where we can appreciate more clearly the forces shaping our planet as the tectonic plates spread apart and separate Europe from N-America.

Another of the visits during the Golden Circle is Gullfoss waterfall which is without a doubt, one of the prettiest waterfalls in Iceland, and that’s a lot for a country with as many waterfalls as Iceland.

Next, it is the indescribable geothermal area, Geysir which get’s its name from the boiling hot water that it gushes high up in the air. Today, the original Geysir hasn’t been active for years but his neighbor, Strokkur, blows hot steam high in the air every 5 to 10 minutes for our delight. Truly a remarkable sight!

You will also take a short stop at the town of Hveragerdi, where you’ll find a small exhibition about a 6,3-6,6 earthquake that took place in the town in 2008.

 
The waterfall at Faxi is also part of the tour. Smaller than Gullfoss, but very beautiful in the morning light. When conditions allow, the tour will also try to stop to admire some of the famously friendly Icelandic horses.

Geo Iceland that operates this tour encourage all their guests to make online booking at least 24 hours prior to the departure.

SMALL GROUP GOLDEN CIRCLE

Explore the highlights of Icelandic nature in the best ‘see it all, do it all’ tour from Reykjavik!

Experiencing the beautiful Thingvellir National park from under water is something you will never forget! Swim in the crystal clear Silfra fissure, between the tectonic plates of North America and Europe and enjoy indescribable views up to 100 meters ahead of you.

Thingvellir is a UNESCO world heritage site and snorkeling in the National Park has become one of the most popular things to do in Iceland, and we are not surprised! Silfra fissure is a small rift that opened between the tectonic plates of North America and Europe so you will be snorkeling between the two continents. Furthermore, the water in Silfra is incredibly clear and the visibility reaches up to 100 meters. All this makes Silfra one of the best dive sites in the world.

This tour includes the pick up service from Reykjavik, please be ready for pick up at your pick up location at your booked time. Note that the pick up can take up to 30 min.

Silfra Iceland offers a breathtaking snorkeling experience which is frequently rated as one of the world´s top ten dives. Snorkeling here in the canyon between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates, which have been moving apart at the rate of 2 cm per year, will take you into a magical sub-aquatic world. Colorful marine algae, including the bright green kind, often called ‘troll hair’ add jewel bright colors to this deep blue world. The water at Silfra flowed from Langjökull (Long Glacier), it has been purified on its journey through lava for around half a century, giving Silfra the unrivaled crystal clear visibility for which it is famous. This really is a remarkable dive, truly a once in a lifetime dive!

Our experienced and well qualified specialist diving guides will ensure you are provided with all of the equipment and information you need. The water temperature at Silfra is between 2 C and 4 C but but you will be nicely insulated in a drysuit. Whether you are an experienced snorkeler or a beginner this dive is an absolutely mesmerizing experience!

SNORKELING ADVENTURE IN SILFRA

A truly unique Snorkeling experience in Silfra. Swim between N-America and Europe with up to 100 meters visibility ahead of you!



"We had so much fun on the Reykjavik Food Tour. A must do for anyone visiting Iceland!"

Jana L.

"Perfect way to see Reykjavik! Taste truly excellent food with an amazing guide."

Nicolaas

"So much delicious foooood! Reykjavik Food Walk was our favorite experience of Iceland!"



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