The 4 Best Private Tours in Iceland

1.Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about 11 hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Vik, Solheimajokull Glacier, and Seljalandsfoss. The tour includes a guided glacier-valley walk, a real molten-lava demonstration, hotel pickup in Reykjavik, and a luxury minivan. It is scenic, active, and not a glacier hike.

“During our tour, we enjoyed everything. We happened to see two puffins at the falls. We also saw people hang gliding at the black sand beach. The lava show is very interesting, and we were allowed to take cooled down lava samples home. Robert, the tour guide is extremely friendly and ready to answer your questions.”

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2.Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend 9.5 hours with a private guide exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle, soaking at Sky Lagoon, and eating lunch inside Friðheimar’s tomato greenhouse. Pickup, luxury transport, lunch, and a Sky Lagoon Sér Pass with private changing facilities are included. Guides such as Einar, Levi, Robert, and Arna are praised for their stories and care.

“From the moment we were picked up by Kristian to the time we were dropped back at our hotel, we had a wonderful time. Kristian as the driver and guide did a fantastic job. He was funny and entertaining and new his facts about his country and the places he took us. Every stop off point detailed in the tour was brilliant and the staff at the Fridheimer were delightful. As all previous reviews have stated, we would also give 5☆ and thoroughly recommend. A long day but fantastic.”

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3.Blue Lagoon Entry Ticket with Optional Private or Shared Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $206

Spend about three hours at Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon, soaking in 98 to 102°F mineral-rich water amid black lava fields. Choose Comfort or Premium entry, then add a shared or private transfer from Reykjavik, a cruise port, Keflavik Airport, or selected accommodations.

“Highly recommend taking your own water shoes and getting the premium ticket. Go early and leave early to avoid the crowds. The buses back to the city start leaving around 1pm be at the pick up location with 10 to 14 before departure. The facility has shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and hairdryer. I decorating your own face moisturiser and other necessary toiletries. The food there is very expensive so be prepared to pay more for basic food items. If you can I would recommend eating somewhere else if you are traveling on a budget. You are not allowed to be in the lagoon area without a bathing suit.”

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4.Reykjavik International Airport Private Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $113Best value

Pre-book a private Gray Line Iceland ride from Keflavik Airport to a hotel in Greater Reykjavik. Your driver meets you outside Customs with a name sign, then takes your group directly to town in an air-conditioned car or minivan. Drivers such as Flory, Simon, Matt, and Amhar have also shared useful local tips along the way.

“Good guy, he held a sign with my name on it. Then led us to a van and serve to hotel. Very hot though. But he was nice”

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