Iceland Travel is the leading travel agency, tour operator and destination management company (DMC) in Iceland, offering a wide range of high quality services for travelers from all over the world. Iceland Travel organizes various guided group tours, vacation packages, day tours and activities, as well as planning conferences, events, meetings and incentive programs. We take pride in our diverse product categories and the outstanding service you will get from our team. This service is what sets us apart.
Ice and fire day tour
We will visit Krysuvik geothermal area where you can take a walk between boiling mud pools and smelly solfatares. Then the tour proceeds to the largest lake on the Reykjanes peninsula, Kleifarvatn. Afterwards, we will visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Gullfoss waterfall as well as the famous Geysir geothermal area. This tour takes you along the beautiful south shore of Iceland to the extraordinary glacial lagoon, Jokulsarlon. On the way we will pass charming villages in the south as well as Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis at the feet of Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajokull.
Heli Skiing from Reykjavik
Skip the lift lines and go from the ground to the top in only few minutes! On this epic tour you'll be flown from a helipad in the center of Reykjavik to the mountain area of Botnssulur. You will ski with your guide for half a day in exciting terrain and enjoy a delicious lunch in the backcountry with your group. Your guide will choose the best ski area for the day based on the current conditions. Consideration will be given to wind, temperature, and new snowfalls prior to making a decision upon the landing site but we promise you an adventurous day!!
Iceland eruption - Sightseeing flight
Grab this once in a lifetime opportunity while you can and witness Iceland’s most recent volcanic eruption. This is a flightseeing tour to the Holuhraun eruption site located at the edge of Iceland’s largest glacier, the magnificent Vatnajökull. It is impossible to tell how long the eruption will last or how long the lava will continue to flow but at the moment the volcano is still spewing lava creating an amazing spectacle for those lucky enough to be able to observe this awe-inspiring natural spectacle!
Golden Circle Afternoon
On this popular excursion you'll visit Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the old Icelandic parliament Alþingi was established in the year 930 A.D. From Þingvellir the golden circle tour continues to the majestic Gullfoss waterfall that narrowly escaped being harnessed for the building of a hydroelectric dam. Drop off after day tours may sometimes not be right in front of your hotel/guesthouse due to narrow streets and actual coach size used during the tour.
Horse Theater & Northern Lights
Enjoy the stunning horse theatre performance at the new and innovative Icelandic Horse Park at Fakasel and afterwards to look out for the Northern Lights on the way back to Reykjavik. The 50 minute multimedia show, Legends of Sleipnir, weaves together theater, history, mythology and exhibition riding, to show the Icelandic horse's beauty and uniqueness, as well as its place in Icelandic history and culture. After enjoying the show, traditional Icelandic meat soup is served in the in-house restaurant and there is a special menu available for the youngest guests.
Golden Circle and magical nights in winter
The tour begins in Reykjavík on a direct course to Fridheimar, a local greenhouse with newly grown tomatoes and famous tomato soup. Venturing onward, witness Strokkur geyser spout boiling water as high as 15-30m. Not too far away, the Gullfoss waterfall cascades down the rapid Hvítá River. After enjoying these jewels of Icelandic nature, stop at Efstidalur farm for samples of their skyr and delicious ice cream, followed by dinner at the Restaurant Lindin Bistro Café. Relax after dinner at the Fontana geothermal spa. To top it all, after dinner, head out in search of the dancing Aurora Borealis, also known as Northern Lights.
Panorama ATV/Quad Tour
In this tour, you will go Quad biking between moss-covered lava and black sands, a true mountain safari. The routes are safe but challenging and a guide will be escorting you the whole tour. Drive around scary Icelandic mountains, lava, rough nature and black sands. Drive up between the two mountains Húsafell and Fiskidalsfjall and ride up onto the mountain Hagafell for a magnificent view over the Blue Lagoon and the island of Eldey. Continue towards the coast taking in the seaview before riding along the coast and passing dramatic ship wrecks along the way.
Historical Tour of The Westman Islands with domestic flight
Departing from Reykjavik domestic airport (entrance beside Hotel Reykjavik Natura), we take a 20-minute flight to Westmann Islands. After landing in Heimaey you’ll be taken on a guided coach tour of the island, where you will witness a volcanic crater, still-warm lava and half-buried houses from the island's infamous 1973 volcanic eruption. You will spot some of the most interesting features of the island, where nature has sculpted a fascinating landscape teeming with diverse bird and animal life, including the world's largest puffin colony.
Black and Blue - Caving and Snorkeling Combo
We head to Thingvellir National Park and start with snorkeling in the Silfra fissure. Silfra is one of Iceland's best-kept secrets, a submerged crack between two continental plates that drift apart 2 cm per year. It's otherworldly underwater scenery in countless shades of blue. The crystal clear water in the deep fissure gives you a feeling of being weightless as you float down with the lazy current. For the second adventure of the day, we explore the hidden marvels of a lava cave. The Gjabakkahellir cave is a perfect example of an Icelandic lava tube and is situated in one of the most active volcano areas in the world.
Glacial lagoon - Boat tour - Amphibian
Cruise among small and huge icebergs on an amphibian boat. Get a completly different insight of the glacial lagoon Jokulsarlon that spread at the feet of Vatnajokull Glacier, the widest in Europe. Learn about the lagoon's geology and other interesting facts, then you could get a taste of ice that is more than 1,000 year old. If you are lucky you might even see some seals.
Ice Cave Tour in the Vatnajokull Glacier Region
The ice caves you will explore can be found in several different locations on the south side of Vatnajokull, sometimes they are special and sometimes not as special but become very special in the right light and conditions. Some caves are very stable and you can go in there in any weather, but others are less safe and you might not even go there at all, even if they are very beautiful. Some caves are only acessible in below zero conditions. The caves that are chosen from day to day depend on time of winter, time of day, weather and other conditions at the time. Normally one cave per trip is explored and always the most interesting cave available at the time.
Myvatn, Mystery & Magic - Game of Thrones themed tour
This is your chance to visit the "Land beyond the Wall" and see it brought to life with tales of the "Seven Kingdoms" by local guide Jon Thor Benediktsson, who also guided the Game of Thrones crew on set during filming in this area. Your next stop will be the magical places were the latest series of Game of Thrones were filmed. Here you can try to relive the action in the locations seen in the series. After a day of beautiful waterfalls, volcanoes, unusual lava rock formations, steaming hot springs, bubbling mud pools and mysterious landscape you'll end the day with a splash at Myvatn Nature Baths.
River Rafting in Hvita
A short distance from Reykjavik, the river Hvítá flows from the glacier Langjokull towords the south and creates the majestic waterfall Gullfoss. The river has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids. No-one should leave Iceland without embracing a river rafting adventure and experiencing the true power of nature in ts rawest form! Along the journey, we raft through the scenic Bruarhlod canyon and in that stunning setting participants have the option of jumping from a cliff into the river.
Horse Back Riding - Viking Tour
The Viking Tour starts with an introductory ride in the morning. After lunch at the Riding Centre we head out again and try the different gaits of the Icelandic horse. Be prepared to ride trot, tölt or a short canter and really experience the versatility of the Icelandic horse. All customers are provided with warm overalls, raingear, riding boots and helmets in their sizes. Please note that you cannot take any backpacks or bags with you on the ride, but there are safety boxes at the Riding Centre where you can store your valuables.
Relax at the Blue Lagoon
Enjoy a peaceful time at the Blue Lagoon, an incredible geothermal spa, set in an otherworldly area where lava and thermal water meet and complement each other. The Blue Lagoon's warm water and natural active ingredients; mineral salts, silica and blue green algae help you relax and unwind while the Blue Lagoon white silica mud gently cleanses and exfoliates the skin. The mineral salts balance and relax body and soul. After having enjoyed all the amenities of the Blue Lagoon, your coach will take you back to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Dinner Cruise
This is your opportunity to enjoy a luxurious dinner and listen to live music, while exploring Reykjavik from the sea. We start by the Old Harbour watching the sparkling colours of Harpa Concert Hall as we sail out. Reykjavik city skyline is beautiful from the ocean, perfect for photography and we will also sail around the islands on the bay, such as Videy and Engey. Departures every Friday from June 28 - August 31.