Choose the Right Day Trip from Reykjavik

Check what is included in a combined day trip

Combined tours can be an easy way to add a second experience to a sightseeing day, but the extra element varies substantially from one booking to another. A lagoon itinerary may include admission to the named lagoon, while another option may provide transport to the Blue Lagoon without including Blue Lagoon entry. Choose the booking only after confirming that it covers the experience you intend to visit.

The same principle applies to attractions along the route. Some Golden Circle trips include entry to Kerid Crater, while others focus on the core sightseeing stops. The Lava Tunnel option includes a guided underground visit and the necessary protective equipment, whereas the FlyOver Iceland and Perlan combinations include entry to their respective attractions.

Plan for the tour’s finishing point

Most excursions are designed as round trips from Reykjavik, but a combined itinerary may finish at its added attraction rather than returning you to the same point. This is particularly relevant for tours ending at FlyOver Iceland or Perlan Museum. Check the selected itinerary’s return arrangements before booking, especially if you have evening plans or need to collect luggage.

Choose a lagoon tour based on the experience you want

Sky Lagoon and Secret Lagoon are offered as different types of add-on to Golden Circle sightseeing. If a geothermal spa stop is central to your plans, select the lagoon by name rather than assuming that any Golden Circle and lagoon tour offers the same visit. Some Sky Lagoon bookings include the Pure Pass, while swimsuit rental may not be covered, so bring your own swimwear if required.

Practical points before reserving

• Food and drinks: several tours do not cover meals or refreshments, so allow for stops and personal purchases during the day.
• Pick-up: collection from Reykjavik is offered on selected tours, while other outings begin without hotel pick-up. Confirm the departure arrangement for your chosen option.
• Accessibility: wheelchair access is confirmed for selected Golden Circle tours, including certain Kerid, Sky Lagoon and Blue Lagoon transfer options. Check the specific tour if this is important for your group.
• Extra activities: a private customised tour allows for additional activities, but these are not part of the tour itself.