Iceland Day ToursThe best escorted Iceland day trips

Iceland is a small country, but even so, you would struggle to cover the whole country in a day! However, with efficient day tour itineraries, you can cover great swathes of Iceland, for example, the popular Golden Circle route or the country's south coast. As a general rule, 2–3 days is enough to cover the more popular southern half of Iceland, while if you also want to venture north, you need more like 5–8 days to fully explore Iceland.

The benefits of guided tours in Iceland are numerous. Firstly, you will have an expert guide on hand to explain the wonders and complexities of Iceland's natural treasures. You will also have all of your transportation included, so you don't need to worry about how to get from A to B. And in the unlikely event that anything goes wrong, such as a breakdown or inclement weather, you will have an expert on hand to help. Plus, you will get to meet similar like-minded travellers on your tour.

Our day tours from Reykjavik are small group tours, with the maximum group size ranging from 14 to 19. This is small enough to feel intimate but large enough to be a fun and sociable Iceland touring experience.

For optimal chances of witnessing the mesmerizing Northern Lights in Iceland, plan your visit between November and February, when the winter nights are at their darkest, offering prime conditions for spotting this celestial display. However, if your Icelandic adventure is focused on experiencing snow-fed waterfalls in full flow, unwinding at the Blue Lagoon, and taking leisurely walks along the black sands of the Reykjanes Peninsula on the south coast, then aim for the extended daylight hours of June through August for a more vibrant and sunlit exploration.