Services

Private, guided journeys and self-drive itineraries across Iceland, based in Reykjavík. Iceland by Guide designs and operates fully private tours led by a local guide, along with planned self-drive itineraries for independent travellers. The company describes its trips as calm, individually adapted experiences focused on nature and personal attention. Tours are tailored to each guest.

Day tours and multi-day tours across Iceland, run in small groups with guides. Arctic Adventures offers a broad range of activities, including glacier hiking, ice-cave visits, snorkeling and kayaking, snowmobiling, hiking and sightseeing along routes such as the Golden Circle and South Coast. The company also arranges self-drive tours, private tours and multi-day packages of varying length and difficulty, departing from Reykjavík and other locations around the country. Tours are graded by difficulty and suited to a range of ages and abilities.

Adventure tours across Iceland, including ice caves, glaciers, snowmobiling and northern lights. Troll Expeditions runs guided tours such as Katla ice-cave trips by Super Jeep from Vík, glacier and snowmobile tours, and northern-lights and sightseeing day tours, with meeting points in South Iceland and Reykjavík. Tours provide safety gear such as helmets, headlamps and crampons where needed, and are led by guides. The company operates day tours to both popular and off-the-beaten-path locations.

Day tours, activities and airport transfers from Reykjavík. Reykjavik Excursions offers a wide range of guided day tours to destinations such as the Golden Circle, South Coast, glacier lagoon and northern lights, along with its Flybus airport-transfer service to and from Keflavík. Tours travel by coach with guides and depart from Reykjavík. The company also arranges activity add-ons and combination trips.

Small-group experiences at the Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon in southeast Iceland. Fjallsárlón runs iceberg boat tours on the lagoon, along with ice-floating, glacier hikes and ice-cave tours, and offers overnight stays in Aurora huts by the water. The site is at the edge of Vatnajökull, and an on-site restaurant, Frost, serves guests. Tours are guided and centred on the lagoon and its surrounding glacier.

Trekking and hiking tours in the Icelandic highlands, run by a licensed travel agency. Fjallabak specialises in multi-day trekking, with itineraries grouped from three to fifteen days, plus hiking base-camp trips and hiking tours in the Faroe Islands. Tours focus on remote highland routes away from crowds and are graded by length and difficulty. The company also provides pre-booking guidance on choosing a trip.

Small-group day tours from Reykjavík. Gateway to Iceland runs year-round tours to the Golden Circle, the glacier lagoon, the Reykjanes geopark, the South Coast and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, plus seasonal tours such as a midnight-sun Golden Circle. Tours depart from Reykjavík and are run in small groups with guides.

Guided tours in Iceland (and Greenland), run by a travel company using its own bus fleet. GJ Travel offers day tours and vacation packages, including winter and summer itineraries and multi-day trips of varying length. Tours cover Iceland's main destinations by coach with guides. The company also arranges tailored travel and package holidays.

Snowmobile and super-jeep glacier tours on Vatnajökull in southeast Iceland. Glacier Journey runs guided tours onto the glacier by snowmobile and modified 4x4 vehicle, exploring the ice cap. The company provides gift cards and lists its meeting location and practical information on the site. Tours are guided and centred on Vatnajökull.

Coach day tours and transfers from Reykjavík. Gray Line Iceland offers sightseeing day tours to the Golden Circle, South Iceland, northern lights and the Blue Lagoon, along with last-minute deals and airport transfers. Tours depart daily from Reykjavík and can be booked online. The company also arranges coach rentals and organised experiences.

Private and small-group tours across Iceland. Hidden Iceland offers private and package tours, private day tours, premium self-drive tours and higher-end multi-day itineraries, including activities such as glacier hikes and ice-cave visits. The company also publishes destination and travel guides. Tours are guided and can be tailored, ranging from day trips to longer journeys around the country.

Day tours and multi-day travel across Iceland. Iceland Travel offers guided day tours from Reykjavík to destinations such as the Golden Circle, along with longer packages and excursions covering the country. Tours are run with guides, and the company arranges a range of trip lengths and activity levels. Day tours depart from Reykjavík.

Snowmobiling tours on the Langjökull glacier, combined with Golden Circle sightseeing, in Iceland. Mountaineers of Iceland runs guided snowmobile rides on Langjökull, reached by super-truck and super-jeep, with tours departing from Reykjavík or meeting at Gullfoss. The company has offered its Golden Circle and snowmobile combination for many years and specialises in super-jeep, monster-truck and glacier snowmobile adventures. Warm overalls, helmets and other gear are provided, and two riders share each snowmobile.

Icelandic horse-riding tours and farm stays on a farm in South Iceland connected to the Njáls saga. Mr Iceland offers horseback rides across its farmland, including black-sand-beach rides and private rides matched to each rider's level, along with dinners, storytelling and overnight stays at the farm. The company also arranges private day tours to Landmannalaugar, Þórsmörk, the South Coast and the Westman Islands. Rides are run in small or private groups and suit both beginners and experienced riders.

Helicopter sightseeing tours from Reykjavík Airport. Reykjavik Helicopters flies over volcanoes, glaciers, the Golden Circle and the South Coast, with several tours including mountaintop or geothermal-site landings, plus private charters, passenger transfers and cargo transport. Tours depart from the domestic airport in Reykjavík and are flown with multilingual pilots. Volcano tours visit eruption sites on the Reykjanes peninsula when conditions allow.

A coach and minibus company with offices in Akureyri and Reykjavík. SBA-Norðurleið provides coach charter and hire, group excursions and sightseeing tours from Akureyri to North Iceland's attractions, including cruise-ship shore excursions from the Port of Akureyri. The company operates a large fleet of coaches seating from a handful of passengers up to around 70, with WiFi and, on some vehicles, toilets and 4x4 capability. It has also run a bus-passport service for independent travellers.

Super-jeep day tours from Reykjavík, run by a licensed operator established in 2002. Superjeep.is offers guided full-day tours in modified 4x4 vehicles to the Golden Circle (day and evening), South Iceland, Borgarfjörður and northern lights, plus tailor-made trips. The custom-built vehicles are used to reach off-road terrain, and tours depart from Reykjavík with guides.

Guided small-group day tours from Reykjavík covering Iceland's most popular sights and activities. Trek runs a broad mix — ice-cave tours (the Katla ice cave and the Crystal Ice Cave), glacier walks on Sólheimajökull, Silfra fissure snorkeling, and a visit to the man-made ice tunnel inside Langjökull — alongside classic minibus sightseeing to the Golden Circle, South Coast and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Northern-lights tours run through the aurora season, and several trips pair headline sights with extras such as the Secret Lagoon or Kirkjufell mountain. Tours depart from Reykjavík in small groups with guides, ranging from relaxed sightseeing to more active glacier and ice-cave excursions.

Food tours and small-group day tours from Reykjavík. Wake Up Reykjavik runs walking food tours in the city, a RIB puffin tour from the Old Harbour, and day tours such as the Golden Circle and South Coast. City food and walking tours are run in small groups on foot, and day tours are guided from Reykjavík. Tours have stated group-size limits and minimum ages on some products.

Tours and activities from Patreksfjörður in the southern Westfjords of Iceland. Westfjords Adventures runs guided bus tours to sights such as the Látrabjarg bird cliff, Rauðasandur beach and the Dynjandi waterfall, plus super-jeep tours, hiking, kayaking, scenic boat trips, bird and seal watching, sea angling and winter snowmobile and jeep trips. The company also rents cars and mountain bikes and runs a summer scheduled bus service in the region. Its multi-day 'Best of Westfjords' tour is run in a small group.

Walking tours and driver-guided day tours in and around Reykjavík. Your Friend in Reykjavik runs small-group walking tours of the city, including history, folklore, food and street-art walks, along with day tours to the Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes, Landmannalaugar and northern lights. Walking tours are capped at small numbers, and the company combines city walks with partner activities such as whale watching and horse riding. Guides are described as certified locals.

Small-group adventure day tours in southwest Iceland, including snorkeling, caving and surfing. Adventure Vikings runs guided activities such as snorkeling in the Silfra fissure (in drysuits or wetsuits), lava caving, cold-water surfing lessons, horseback riding and Golden Circle sightseeing. The company focuses on small groups and personal guiding rather than large coach parties. Most activities take place around Þingvellir, the Golden Circle and the nearby coast, with arrangements for travellers based in or near Reykjavík. Tours are guided in English.

Whale-watching boat tours from Akureyri and Reykjavík, centred on Eyjafjörður in North Iceland. Ambassador runs classic whale-watching sailings on the sheltered waters of Eyjafjörður, where guests watch for whales and other marine wildlife, plus a high-speed RIB 'Extreme' tour for a faster trip further out into the fjord. The company has operated whale-watching tours from Akureyri since 2013 and also offers departures from Reykjavík. Trips include a sighting policy allowing guests to repeat a tour if no whales are seen.

White-water rafting on the glacial river Hvítá in the Golden Circle region of Iceland. Arctic Rafting runs guided rafting trips on the Hvítá, ranging from calmer family-oriented floats to more thrilling runs through canyons and rapids, plus tandem inflatable-kayak descents. Additional options include heli-rafting on the Markarfljót river, midnight-sun trips in summer, and combination tours pairing rafting with ATV riding, horse riding or whale watching. The company operates a river base at Drumboddsstaðir near Selfoss, with an on-site restaurant and bar open in season.

Whale-watching boat tours from Dalvík on the Tröllaskagi Peninsula in North Iceland. Arctic Sea Tours sails on Eyjafjörður, an area known for good whale-watching conditions, and offers classic whale-watching trips, an express RIB tour and midnight whale watching in summer. Departing from the fishing village of Dalvík, not far from Akureyri, the tours look for whales and other wildlife of the bay. The company provides information about local whales, fish and birds and states an emphasis on responsible whale watching.

Sightseeing flights over glaciers, volcanoes and highlands, departing from Skaftafell in South Iceland and from Reykjavík. Operating under the name Atlantsflug, the company offers airplane and helicopter tours, including a helicopter flight with a landing near a glacier and airplane tours over black-sand plains and braided glacial rivers. Tours range from short scenic flights of around 45 minutes to longer helicopter journeys with multiple landings. Dedicated aerial-photography flights and private charters are also available.

Northern-lights tours from Reykjavík. Aurora Experts runs an all-inclusive, roughly four-hour northern-lights hunting tour in small groups, as well as a private version of the same tour. Tours include winter overalls, tripods, photographs taken during the trip, and warm meals. The company offers re-try trips if the lights are not seen and guides the tours with English-speaking staff. Departures are arranged with pick-ups in the Reykjavík area during the aurora season.

Sea kayaking, hiking and ski-touring tours based in Ísafjörður in the Westfjords of Iceland. Borea Adventures specialises in trips into the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, where it runs its own camp and lodge and provides boat transport, alongside sea kayaking, mountain biking, backcountry skiing and wildlife tours such as whale watching and Arctic-fox viewing. Tours range from short half-day paddles to multi-day expeditions, graded from easy to demanding, with small group sizes and minimum-age limits on some trips. The main season runs from late spring through September, with ski-touring and Arctic-fox tours in winter.

Off-road buggy tours in Iceland. Buggy Adventures runs guided rides in purpose-built buggies, with shorter tours available, and also offers partner ATV/quad-bike tours. The company provides the vehicles and a briefing, with drivers taken across tracks and countryside. Details of the buggies and frequently asked questions are set out on the site, which is available in English and Icelandic.

Coach-based day tours and excursions from Reykjavík and beyond. BusTravel Iceland runs guided day trips to destinations such as the Golden Circle, South Iceland, the Blue Lagoon, the glacier lagoon and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, along with northern-lights outings. The company also offers multi-day tours, private tours and airport transfers. Tours travel by coach with guides, and the site lists departures with hotel pick-up in the Reykjavík area.

Scuba diving and snorkeling tours in Iceland, best known for the Silfra fissure at Þingvellir, where guests dive or snorkel in the crack between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, with glacial-meltwater visibility exceeding 100 metres and a water temperature of about 2–4°C year-round. DIVE.IS, a PADI-certified dive centre, offers snorkeling day tours, diving day tours, freediving tours, private tours and multi-day dive trips. The company also runs PADI dive courses from beginner to professional level and provides media and film-crew services. Tours visit Silfra and other Icelandic dive sites, with drysuit and wetsuit options.

Small-group and private guided tours based in Seyðisfjörður in the Eastfjords of Iceland. Eastfjords Adventures offers hiking tours ranging from easy nature walks to peak ascents, jeep tours along the fjords and into the highlands, e-bike rides along the fjord, and winter activities such as snowshoeing and ski touring. Tailor-made tours are arranged to suit guests' wishes. Trips are led by local guides and graded by length and difficulty, with the aim of exploring the region's mountains, waterfalls and fjords away from crowds.

Small-group and private day tours from Reykjavík. EastWest runs scheduled tours to the Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes Peninsula and northern lights, plus a Golden Circle option for cruise-ship passengers. The same destinations are also offered as private tours. Tours depart from Reykjavík and are guided in small groups.

Icelandic horse-riding tours based in South Iceland, near Hveragerði. Eldhestar offers rides for different experience levels, from half-day and full-day tours to combination tours and multi-day trail rides of several days. Winter riding tours are also available, and the company keeps its own horses. The site groups tours by duration, and rides pass through the countryside and landscapes of the region.

Whale-watching and sea tours from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík. Elding, established in 2000, presents itself as Reykjavík's original whale-watching operator and the first environmentally certified whale-watching company in Iceland, running whale-watching sailings year-round along with puffin-watching trips to nearby islands in summer, sea-angling tours, northern-lights cruises in winter and combination tours. The company operates its own fleet of boats and describes itself as a family-run business offering wildlife-friendly sea tours. Departures also run from Akureyri in North Iceland.

Guided tours in Vestmannaeyjar (the Westman Islands) off the south coast of Iceland. Eyjatours offers a Puffin and Volcano tour, a 'Best of Vestmannaeyjar' tour and a Viking Town tour, exploring the island of Heimaey, its puffin colonies, volcanic sites and history. The site also provides visitor information on reaching the islands, restaurants and accommodation. Tours are based on Heimaey.

Fly-fishing trips and angling packages across Iceland. Fish Partner is a licensed outfitter and lodge operator offering fishing for salmon, trout, char and sea trout, including day tours and multi-day packages, with waters such as Lake Þingvallavatn and a range of members' rivers and lakes. The company also runs a members' club, a tackle store, travel services and hunting and shooting trips. Trips are guided and arranged around Iceland's fishing seasons.

An indoor flight-ride attraction in the Grandi harbour district of Reykjavík. FlyOver Iceland uses a simulated flying ride with suspended seats, motion, wind and mist synchronised to aerial film footage of Icelandic landscapes and natural wonders. The experience is centrally located and runs in all weather, making it an indoor activity. It includes pre-show elements before the main ride.

Whale-watching tours from Húsavík on Skjálfandi Bay in North Iceland. Gentle Giants runs trips on traditional Icelandic oak boats and on modern RIB speedboats, watching for whales and, in season, puffins and other seabirds. Tours depart from Húsavík harbour. The company offers several tour types across its two kinds of vessels.

Day tours in North Iceland, focused on the Lake Mývatn area. Geo Travel is a family-run company offering super-jeep tours, snowmobile tours, ATV/buggy rides, hiking and an ice-cave tour to Lofthellir, along with tours to Askja and Holuhraun. Winter tours and activities are also available, and private tours can be arranged. Trips are guided and centred on the natural sites of North Iceland.

Glacier hikes and ice-cave tours on Vatnajökull in southeast Iceland. Glacier Adventure runs guided tours onto the ice and into ice caves, along with combo tours and local tours, plus drone-photography workshops. The company operates a guesthouse in the area and a visitor centre focused on glaciers and climate. Tours are guided and based in the region near Vatnajökull.

Glacier walks, ice-caving and snowmobiling day tours in Iceland. Glacier Guides leads guided tours on glaciers including Sólheimajökull and in Skaftafell within Vatnajökull National Park, with departures from Reykjavík and meeting points at several glaciers. Tours range from short, family-friendly walks to longer and more challenging hikes, ice climbing and multi-day packages. Guides provide the glacier equipment needed for each tour.

Ice-cave tours inside Vatnajökull, departing from the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon in southeast Iceland. Glacier Trips runs small-group tours to natural ice caves with local glacier guides, using Super Jeep transport from the lagoon. The company is a small, family-owned operator guiding ice-cave tours in Vatnajökull National Park, with group-size limits on its tours and direct booking.

Mountain-bike and gravel cycling tours and rentals in Iceland. Icebike Adventures runs guided MTB and gravel riding tours, exploring trails and remote areas, and also rents bikes. Tours are aimed at making the most of riding time in Iceland, with options for different terrain. The company provides equipment and guiding.

Glacier kayaking, glacier hikes and ice-cave tours in southeast Iceland. Iceguide runs guided tours in Skaftafell and at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, including glacier-lagoon kayaking, glacier hikes of varying length, ice climbing and combination tours. Summer tours combine glacier hiking with glacier-lagoon kayaking. Trips are graded by difficulty and duration and led by guides.

Photography tours and workshops in Iceland and abroad, led by professional photo guides. Iceland Photo Tours offers landscape and northern-lights photography workshops ranging from short trips to two-week itineraries, visiting locations such as the Golden Circle, South Coast, glacier lagoons, ice caves and the Highlands. Workshops are run in small groups for amateur and experienced photographers, in summer and winter, and the company also offers international photography tours in other countries.

An indoor live lava show with venues in Vík, South Iceland, and in Reykjavík. Icelandic Lava Show recreates a volcanic eruption by superheating real basaltic lava to about 1,100°C (2,000°F) and pouring it, molten, into a showroom in front of guests, who see, hear and feel the flow. The roughly 50–60-minute show is combined with an educational presentation on Icelandic volcanism. The Vík venue, in the Katla UNESCO Global Geopark, focuses on the Katla volcano (which last erupted in 1918), while the Reykjavík venue in the Grandi district addresses recent Reykjanes activity. Safety goggles are provided, and it is an indoor activity suitable for a range of ages.

Glacier walks, ice climbing, hiking and expeditions across Iceland, run by guides since 1994. Icelandic Mountain Guides offers day tours and multi-day trips including glacier hikes on Sólheimajökull and in Skaftafell, ice-cave visits, snowmobiling, mountain climbing and treks such as Landmannalaugar and Fimmvörðuháls. Tours can start from Reykjavík or meet on location at the glaciers, and are graded from easy family walks to demanding summit hikes and expeditions. Guides provide the necessary glacier equipment.

Tours descending into the magma chamber of the dormant Þríhnúkagígur volcano, near Reykjavík — the only volcano on Earth where visitors descend into the magma chamber. Inside the Volcano takes guests on a hike of about 45 minutes across a lava field, then lowers them 120 metres (400 feet) into the volcano's chamber in an open cable lift on a descent of roughly six to seven minutes, where they can explore and photograph the coloured rock walls. The volcano last erupted more than 4,000 years ago. Guests are given about half an hour inside, and the tour includes a base camp with refreshments; a helicopter option is available for those unable to hike.

Tours into a man-made ice tunnel inside the Langjökull glacier in West Iceland. Into the Glacier operates the world's largest man-made ice tunnel, opened in 2015, taking guests by specially modified glacier vehicle up onto the ice cap and into tunnels and chambers carved within the glacier, where a guide leads the walk through the blue-and-white ice. Tours can start from Húsafell or the Klaki base camp, or as a full-day trip with pick-up from Reykjavík that includes scenic stops. Crampons or overshoes are provided, and the tunnel is open year-round.

Icelandic horse-riding tours near Reykjavík, based at stables in the Hafnarfjörður area. Ishestar has run riding tours since 1982, offering short rides from an hour to a full day for beginners and experienced riders, as well as multi-day trail rides around Iceland in summer. Rides pass through lava fields and countryside about 10–15 minutes from the city, and warm overalls, rain gear, riding boots and helmets are provided. Multi-day highland rides are aimed at intermediate to experienced riders.

Icelandic horse-riding tours run by local farmers, based near Hafnarfjörður outside Reykjavík. Íslandshestar offers day tours and shorter rides at its riding centre, plus multi-day and highland riding vacations that take riders through lava fields, valleys, glaciers and geothermal areas around the country. Tours are graded from beginner to advanced, and multi-day trips start from farms in various regions and are operated by the farmers who own the company. The main stables are about a 10-minute drive from Reykjavík.

Katla ice-cave tours by Super Jeep from Vík in South Iceland. Katla Track drives guests across volcanic plains to an outlet of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, where a short guided walk leads into a natural blue ice cave streaked with volcanic ash, with all safety gear provided. The company runs tours of different lengths, including a faster 'Fast Track' option and a longer version with additional stops such as a black-sand beach. Other tours from its Vík base include Super Jeep rides and electric mountain-bike trips. Tours are graded easy and suitable for most fitness levels.

Whale-watching tours from Ólafsvík on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and from Hólmavík in the Westfjords of Iceland. Láki Tours is a family-run company running boat trips to watch whales, with the Snæfellsnes tours (roughly 2–3.5 hours, February–September) offering chances to see orcas, sperm whales, humpbacks, minke whales, pilot whales and dolphins. The Hólmavík tours (June–October) focus on humpback whales in a sheltered fjord. The company also offers puffin and sea-angling trips and follows a responsible whale-watching code of conduct.

Icelandic horse-riding tours from a family-run farm in the Mosfellsdalur valley, near Reykjavík. Laxnes Horse Farm offers rides of around two hours (shorter in winter) through the valley and surrounding countryside, suitable for beginners and experienced riders, with several guides on each tour. Guests are provided with helmets, boots and rain or snow gear, and hotel pick-up from Reykjavík is available. The farm also offers combination tours and runs daily year-round.

Ice-cave tours and glacier hikes on Vatnajökull in southeast Iceland, run by a small family company since 1991. Local Guide of Vatnajökull specialises in ice-cave tours in winter and glacier hiking in summer on the outlets of Vatnajökull, with guides local to the area. Tours reach natural blue-ice features via a guided glacier walk from near the Jökulsárlón area, with small group sizes and options from short, accessible trips to longer adventures including ice climbing. All glacier equipment is provided, and routes are chosen daily according to conditions.

Day tours and multi-day trips from Hvolsvöllur in South Iceland. Midgard Adventure is a tour operator and travel agency offering super-jeep tours, highland tours, wilderness hikes, bike tours and glacier tours, with popular summer trips to Þórsmörk and Landmannalaugar, plus private and tailor-made itineraries. The company runs a base camp in Hvolsvöllur with hotel- and hostel-style accommodation, a restaurant and bar, and a rooftop hot tub and sauna. Tours are led by local guides in small groups or privately.

Puffin- and bird-watching boat tours from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík. Mr. Puffin sails out to islands in Faxaflói Bay to see puffins and other seabirds, on both a comfortable sightseeing boat and custom-made RIB boats carrying up to 12 passengers. The company also offers whale-watching tours, combined whale-and-puffin trips, sea angling and northern-lights cruises. Puffin tours run in the nesting season from late spring to mid-August, with guides on board.

A travel agency and tour operator based in Akureyri, North Iceland, in business since 1989. Nonni Travel arranges day tours, multi-day tours, self-drive tours, cruise-ship tours and tailor-made trips, with day tours from both Akureyri and Reykjavík, and also covers Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Tours include North Iceland highlights such as Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss and whale watching, along with active options like hiking, biking, horse riding and river rafting. The company books and organises trips for travellers to the region.

Helicopter sightseeing tours from Reykjavík, operating as Norðurflug. Tours fly over volcanoes, glaciers, geothermal areas, waterfalls and coastline, with options ranging from short city flights to longer tours that land on summits, glaciers or geothermal fields. The company also offers combination tours with other activities, private VIP charters, and flights to volcanic areas. Its helicopters are based at Reykjavík Domestic Airport, and it flies to locations across the country.

Whale-watching and sailing tours from Húsavík on Skjálfandi Bay in North Iceland. North Sailing runs whale-watching trips of around three hours on traditional Icelandic oak boats, plus whale-and-puffin tours, sailing-schooner trips where guests can help hoist the sails, midnight-sun tours and trips on an electric boat. The company sails from Húsavík and from Árskógssandur, about 30 minutes from Akureyri, and pioneered organised whale watching in Húsavík. Warm overalls and refreshments are provided on board.

A nature exhibition and museum in Reykjavík, housed in a glass-domed building atop hot-water tanks on Öskjuhlíð hill. Perlan's main exhibition, 'Wonders of Iceland,' includes a walk-through indoor ice cave built from snow, glacier and water displays, a bird-cliff replica, a forces-of-nature volcano exhibit and an indoor geyser. The building also houses a planetarium with a northern-lights show, a 360-degree observation deck and cafés. It is an indoor attraction open year-round in the capital.

RIB and passenger-boat tours around Vestmannaeyjar (the Westman Islands) off Iceland's south coast. Ribsafari runs a 1-hour trip and a 2-hour circle tour visiting sea caves, Elephant Rock and smaller islands, with chances to see puffins, other seabirds and occasionally seals and whales, plus a slower passenger-boat round tour. Its RIB boats each carry up to 12 passengers, and private, VIP and group trips are available. The season runs from mid-May to mid-September, with the company based in Vestmannaeyjar.

ATV/quad-bike and buggy tours near Reykjavík, run by a company established in 2003. Safari Quads offers guided off-road tours in the hills and lava fields around the capital, including a 1-hour Mountain Safari, a 2-hour Twin Peaks tour, buggy tours, a midnight-sun ATV tour and combinations with other activities. Each ATV seats two, a valid driving licence is required to operate one, and children over six can ride as passengers. Guides give a safety briefing and provide gear, with the base about 15 minutes from downtown Reykjavík.

A tour operator in Akureyri offering day tours, private tours and activities in North Iceland. Saga Travel runs trips to Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss, geothermal baths and other regional sights, along with whale watching, cruise-ship shore excursions from Akureyri port, northern-lights tours and airport transfers. Tours can be scheduled in small groups or arranged privately and tailor-made, using vehicles from minibuses to 4x4 super-jeeps with local guides.

Whale-watching, puffin-watching and northern-lights cruises from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík. Sea Trips Reykjavík is a small, family-owned company sailing on Faxaflói Bay using a yacht, a classic whale-watching boat and a high-speed RIB, and also offers sea angling and private charters. Tours include whale watching of around 3.5 hours, RIB whale watching and evening northern-lights sailings. Departures are from the Reykjavík harbour.

Super-jeep tours to the Lakagígar (Laki) craters in the highlands of South Iceland, within Vatnajökull National Park. Secret Iceland is a licensed, family-run operator running full-day, small-group tours in specially modified super-jeeps, with itineraries that can include the Fagrifoss waterfall and the Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon. Tours depart from the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area in South Iceland, and the company has operated since 2010. The Laki tour runs in the summer season.

Guided tours of the South Coast and highlands, based in Hvolsvöllur in South Iceland. Southcoast Adventure offers super-jeep tours and other activities exploring the region, including highland routes, alongside special and private tours. Most of the tours are guided into areas around South Iceland, with the company arranging trips from its Hvolsvöllur base.

Whale-watching and wildlife boat tours from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík. Special Tours is a family-run operator sailing on Faxaflói Bay, offering whale watching year-round on a large boat and a faster express boat, plus puffin tours and sea angling in summer and northern-lights cruises by boat in winter. Guides include marine biologists, tours are available in English year-round, and the company follows a responsible whale-watching code of conduct. A 1-hour RIB puffin trip is also offered.

Guided tours of the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel, less than a 30-minute drive from Reykjavík in South Iceland. The Lava Tunnel offers a Standard Tour along an installed footpath with lighting, running roughly hourly, and a longer, more demanding Lava Falls Adventure caving tour of three to four hours requiring good fitness. Guests wear helmets and headlamps, and winter visits feature ice formations. The tunnel is one of Iceland's longest lava tubes and is accessible year-round.

Icelandic horse-riding tours near Reykjavík, from stables at Almannadalur about 15 minutes from the city. Viking Horses runs small-group and private rides through lava formations, hills and countryside, open year-round with day and evening tours, suitable for beginners and experienced riders. Combination tours pair riding with a spa visit or whale watching, and rides include saddles, helmets, gloves, rain gear and refreshments. Pick-up from Reykjavík is available, with English-speaking guides.

White-water river-rafting tours in North Iceland, based in Skagafjörður. Viking Rafting runs guided rafting on the East Glacial River (a challenging Grade 4+ river with an 18+ minimum age) and the West Glacial River (an easier, family-friendly river), and also operates the Hólmsá, a Grade 3 glacial river near Vík on the South Coast. Guides and safety kayakers accompany trips, warm gear is provided, and the company enforces a no-alcohol-and-drugs policy before rafting.

A travel agency and tour operator in Ísafjörður, the main town of the Westfjords of Iceland, in business since 1993. West Tours offers day tours and activities throughout the Westfjords, including town walking tours, trips to the Dynjandi waterfall and boat and wildlife tours such as puffin viewing, plus private and tailor-made trips and cruise-ship shore excursions. The company also books tours for independent operators in the region. Trips are guided and based in the Westfjords.

Small-group whale- and puffin-watching tours on RIB speedboats from Reykjavík's Old Harbour and from Akureyri in North Iceland. Whale Safari explores Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík and Eyjafjörður from Akureyri, watching for whales, dolphins and porpoises, and, in season, puffins. RIB tours carry a maximum of 12 passengers with a guide and captain and last about two hours, and the company also offers classic larger-boat whale watching and northern-lights cruises. The whale-watching season runs roughly April to October, with puffin tours in the nesting season.

Whale-watching and sea-angling tours from the village of Hauganes on Eyjafjörður in North Iceland, run by a family-owned company since 1993. The tours use renovated classic Icelandic oak boats and include whale watching, a combined whale-watching and sea-angling trip where the catch is filleted for guests, and a whale-and-puffin tour. Tours last about 2.5–3 hours, and warm overalls, fishing rods and refreshments are provided. Engines are turned off when approaching whales, and the village is about 25 minutes' drive from Akureyri.