Iceland · HALF-DAY
The good half-day tours go early here and the great ones go earlier. Below: the 8 to book before you fly, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Silfra snorkeling in Iceland: crystal-clear water, tectonic plates, drysuits, photos, practical tips, price, and who should book.
“The BEST activity. Would highly recommend to everyone. The scenery and set up was amazing. Cannot fault it. Our instructor Arnold was incredible. He was very enthusiastic, helpful and made our experience top notch!”
Trek Vatnajökull from Skaftafell with a small group, expert guide, crampons, ice axe, crevasse views, and maximum time on the ice.
“Otto, guide and owner of the company was the Perfect guide on the glacier. As he was very informative, made us all feeling Safe and in good hands. We highly recommend this tour and intend to come back to try a Winter tour 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”
Review of Akureyri’s Goðafoss, Laufas and Christmas House tour, with practical timing, value, guide, transport and stop-by-stop advice.
“Overall the tour was great. But we could have used more time at the Christmas store and Laufás. We suggest extending both by at least 15 minutes. Jon the driver and tour guide was excellent.”
Review of Skaftafell’s demanding Falljökull glacier hike and natural ice cave tour, with practical advice on fitness, value, gear, and weather.
“Great guide. Fi from Denmark was amazing. She was knowledgeable and very helpful. Fantastic experience even though it was cut short due to weather!”
Hike Falljökull Glacier in Vatnajökull National Park with crampons, a guide, and a 4x4 transfer on this active four-hour Iceland tour.
“Perfect, our guide Maria was cheerful and informative, we had a great time!”
Explore Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Lóndrangar, Arnarstapi, and Búðir on a practical five-hour Snæfellsnes tour from Grundarfjörður.
“Wonderful guide, aims to please, gentle demeanor. Open to stopping at extra stops for photo ops. A great small group experience.”
Review of Reykjavik’s whale watching and northern lights combo, with timing, wildlife, weather tips, boat comfort, value, and booking advice.
“The trip as a whole was great but it did not state anywhere on the booking confirmation or ticket that it was in fact two totally separate trips with about 3 or 4 hours in-between the trips. This would have been good to know so as to arrange a dinner before the evening cruise. But the cruise in the evening did not go ahead anyways due to poor weather conditions.”
Visit Goðafoss and Laufás turf houses from Akureyri on a scenic half-day tour with an English guide, WiFi, and museum entry.
“We were upgraded to the Diamond Circle Tour in Akureyri when our tour was cancelled. It was offered at no additional charge which was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour as it covered a variety of interesting areas of Akureyri. Our guide was outstanding and very knowledgeable.”
Everything the island sells by the day, and the pick of each kind.
