Day trips from Reykjavík
Day trips from Reykjavík open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are June to August, with highs around 57°F (14°C) and about 10 rainy days a month.
Photo: Hedwig Storch, CC BY-SA 3.0
Top day trips in Reykjavík
Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from ReykjavikFrom $132View 
Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from ReykjavikFrom $82View 
From Reykjavík: Snaefellsnes & Kirkjufell Small Group Day TourFrom $151View 
Guided Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Day Trip from ReykjavikFrom $185View 
Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from ReykjavikFrom $361View 
Small-Group Snaefellsnes National Park Day Trip from ReykjavikFrom $154View
Tours from Viator. Good Outing may earn a commission when you book, at no cost to you.
Places to go from Reykjavík
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Þingvellir National Park
- The rift valley between tectonic plates and the site of Iceland's first parliament. About 25 miles away.
- Blue Lagoon
- The milky-blue geothermal spa near the airport. About 24 miles away.
- Borgarnes
- A small town with the Settlement Centre on Iceland's sagas. About 27 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Reykjavík month by month
Averages for Reykjavík, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1829–present, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 38 (3) | 38 (3) | 40 (4) | 44 (7) | 50 (10) | 55 (13) | 59 (15) | 57 (14) | 53 (11) | 46 (8) | 40 (5) | 38 (3) |
| Low °F (°C) | 29 (-2) | 29 (-2) | 30 (-1) | 34 (1) | 39 (4) | 45 (7) | 48 (9) | 47 (9) | 43 (6) | 37 (3) | 32 (0) | 29 (-2) |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:19 pm | 6:00 pm | 7:27 pm | 8:59 pm | 10:35 pm | 11:59 pm | 11:26 pm | 9:46 pm | 7:56 pm | 6:09 pm | 4:29 pm | 3:29 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Reykjavík?
June to August. Expect highs around 57°F (14°C) and about 10 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and February.
What's the closest day trip from Reykjavík?
Blue Lagoon, about 24 miles away: the milky-blue geothermal spa near the airport. Þingvellir National Park, about 25 miles away: the rift valley between tectonic plates and the site of Iceland's first parliament. Borgarnes, about 27 miles away: a small town with the Settlement Centre on Iceland's sagas.
Where can I book day trips in Reykjavík?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
