The 4 3-Hour Experiences in Reykjavik That Earn Their Price

1.the Original 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 908 reviews · 3 hours · from $108Our pick

Cruise from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour into Faxaflói Bay with Elding Adventure at Sea. A marine biologist guide points out humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and seabirds. Warm overalls, onboard WiFi, hot drinks, and a free return trip if no whales are seen make this a practical year-round choice.

“Incredible experience. We saw a pod of over 50 whales - even the skipper was surprised. What a fantastic lucky trip x”

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2.3-Hour Sea Angling Gourmet Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Sail from Reykjavik aboard Jóhanna with an English-speaking crew, including guides such as Jakob and Viggson on recent trips. Fish the Faxaflói grounds for cod, haddock, mackerel, pollack, and catfish, then eat the fresh catch with potatoes, sauces, and salad.

“My son and I had a really fun time on this tour. The guides (brothers) were fun to talk and fish with, very good fishermen and seamen, and also good cooks. We caught a good number of fish which were grilled right on the back of the boat as we finished our fishing day. When we pulled up our lines for the day we sat down to some delicious grilled fish. The boat is good sized and max number of guests is 12 so it didn't feel crowded. We even got to see some puffins. Really glad we did this tour and would go again.”

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3.3-Hour Shared Christmas Food Tour with Guide in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide such as Páll or Helgi, sampling Christmas foods, pastries, appetizers, sweets, and holiday snacks. You will visit the Little Christmas Shop, write to Santa, hear Yule Lad stories, and finish near Ingólfstorg’s seasonal ice rink and stalls.

“Absolutely great time! Our tour guide was fantastic, telling us different stories of the Yule Lads and Cat. Sampling the different Icelandic foods was a blast. This is a great tour to do around Christmas”

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4.3-Hour Volcanic Springs ATV Adventure From Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $342Top rated

Drive for three hours across lava fields, rough mountain tracks, and the Hveradalir geothermal area near Reykjavik. Your guide leads you toward Hafravatn, Hengill, and Hafrafell, with views of Esja, Faxaflói Bay, and the Blue Mountains. Pickup, safety gear, and basecamp coffee are included.

“Good stuff! Only minus was that we did not experience it as thrilling and physically demanding as described. Good for people who like to drive vehicles but if you want something more demanding, check with the company if they have other routes.”

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