Top 40 activities for your
Camper Road Trip in Iceland
Discover the best things to do in Iceland, from breathtaking natural wonders to one-of-a-kind outdoor adventures. Our curated list of activities in Iceland offers unforgettable experiences, whether you’re seeking thrilling excursions or serene moments in nature. Let every moment become a cherished memory
Secret Lagoon – The Oldest Swimming Pool in Iceland
Operator: Secret Lagoon
Location: Hvammsvegur, Flúðir
Difficulty: Very Easy
Availability: All year
The Secret Lagoon, known locally as Gamla Laugin (old pool), is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland. What makes The Secret Lagoon so special are the rich natural resources of warm water coming from hot springs.
Ice Cave Tour in Vatnajökull
Operator: Local Guide of Vatnajökull
Location: Jökulsárlón
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: October – March
The Ice Cave Tour in Vatnajökull is an unforgettable experience; the cave is one of the most stunning in the region. The tour is a very easy option, as super jeeps can take us very close and the drive is quite an experience on its own.
Snorkeling in Silfra with Adventure Vikings
Operator: Adventure Vikings
Location: Silfra, Þingvellir
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
Silfra is one of the best places to snorkel in Europe. Let the Adventure Vikings take you for a swim between tectonic plates, in glacial waters and breathtaking underwater landscapes.
Vatnajökull Glacier Hike by Troll Expeditions
Operator: Troll Expeditions
Location: Skaftafellsvegur, 785 Skaftafell
Difficulty: Moderate
Availability: All year
Come and join us on this once-in-a-lifetime experience, a chance to explore Iceland’s largest glacier – Vatnajökull, on a glacier hike operated by Troll Expeditions.
Whale Watching Tour in Eyjafjord
Operator: Whale Watching Akureyri
Location: Torfunefsbryggja 600 Akureyri
Difficulty: Very Easy
Availability: All year
What would be a trip to Iceland without seeing one of its most popular attractions—whale watching? The Akureyri Classic Whale Watching tour is the perfect choice for visitors to the northern parts of Iceland.
Mývatn Nature Baths Ritual in North Iceland
Operator: Mývatn Nature Baths
Location: Jarðbaðshólar, Mývatn
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
Mývatn Nature Baths is located in the North of Iceland. Despite its northerly location, the region has a temperate climate. It can be surprisingly warm on long summer days when darkness never comes.
Black Beach Horseback Riding
Operator: Vik Horse Adventure
Location: Smiðjuvegur 6, Vík
Difficulty: Moderate
Availability: All year
Back Beach Riding Tour, operated by Vik Horse Adventure, is one of the most popular activities in South Iceland. The horses are friendly and sure-footed and suitable for everyone, beginners and experts alike. Riding the Icelandic horse in its natural environment is something everyone should try at least once in their lifetime.
Vatnshellir Cave Tour
Operator: Summit Adventure Guides
Location: Utnesvegur 574, IS360 Snaefellsbaer
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
This 45-minute guided tour takes you through the 8000-year-old cave with lava tubes formed by volcanic eruptions. Considered to be very accessible, this cave still requires a good number of stairs, so it is recommended that the participants are reasonably fit.
1238: The Battle of Iceland
Exhibition
Operator: 1238: The Battle of Iceland
Location: Aðalgata 21, Sauðárkrókur
Difficulty: Very Easy
Availability: All year
1238 The Battle of Iceland is an immersive exhibition that goes a step beyond the regular history museum. Welcoming to people of all ages the exhibition offers its guests to see and take part in history through virtual reality.
Husky Dog Sledding in Northeast
Operator: Snow Dogs
Location: Vallholt, Laugar
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: November – April
If you happen to be a dog lover, Dog Sledding on Snow with Siberian Huskies is something you have to try on your way around Iceland. Don’t hesitate and visit these adorable puppies and their Icelandic local family on the farm located between Akureyri and the Mývatn Lake in North Iceland
Buggy Tour Ride in Reykjanes Peninsula
Operator: 4×4 Adventures Iceland
Location: Þórkötlustaðir 3, Grindavík
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
Now with CampEasy you can book one of the most exciting way to explore the nature of Iceland – 4×4 buggy tour. Let the experts lead the way – the guides of 4×4 Adventures Iceland are highly experienced and have been driving all-terrain vehicles for years.
Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökul
Operator: Arctic Adventures
Location: Sólheimajökulsvegur
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
Glacier Hike Experience is a small group tour that offers an easy glacier hike on the Sólheimajökull in South Iceland with an experienced guide. Add even more adventure to your stay in Iceland and come explore this amazing crawling glacier.
Whale Watching Ólafsvík
Operator: Láki Tours
Location: Nesvegur 5, Gurndarfjordur, West Region 350
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: February – September
Whale watching in Grundarfjorður offers the best chance to see Iceland’s top predators, the sperm and Orca whales. Other species, such as humpback, pilot, and minke whales, can also be seen, making this a thrilling adventure.
Airplane Tour Above Skaftafell
Operator: Atlantsflug
Location: Skaftafell Terminal – Tour Center, Öræfi
Difficulty: Very Easy
Availability: All year
The Ultimate Skaftafell Airplane Tour combines the most popular Atlantsflug tours into one jam-packed, epic 75-minute air tour.
Beluga Whale Sanctuary and Puffin Hospital
Operator: Sea Life Trust
Location: Ægisgata 2, Vestmannaeyjabær
Difficulty: Very Easy
Availability: April – October
Iceland’s Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary is the world’s first whale sanctuary and home to two beluga whales – Little White and Little Grey.
Horseback Riding with Hestasport
Operator: Hestasport
Location: Vegamót, Varmahlíð
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: April – October
Are you looking for a unique Icelandic horseback riding experience? You have come to the right place!
Hestasport offers horse riding tours that are ideal for the first Icelandic horse experience.
Viking Sushi Tour around Breiðafjörðu
Operator: Seatours Eimskip
Location: Smiðjustígur 3, Stykkishólmur
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: May – October
Sailing around Breiðafjörður’s innumerable islands, the Viking Sushi Adventure Tour offers a glimpse of the Iceland fairytale-like scenery: variegated rock faces, areas of historical interest, along with the strongest ocean currents anywhere on Iceland’s coasts.
Snowmobiling in Iceland – through Eyjafjallajökull Glacier
Operator: Southcoast Adventure
Location: Gljúfrabúi, 861 Hvolsvöllur
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
A snowmobiling tour operated by Southcoast Adventure is a great opportunity in Iceland to see the top of Eyjafjallajökull glacier—and not only that! In perfect conditions, the view includes Vestmannaeyjar, the whole south coast all the way to Ingólfsfjall, and even a big part of the highlands!
Jet Ski Tour around Ólafsfjörður
Operator: Fairytale at sea
Location: Norðurgarður, Ólafsfjörður
Difficulty: Moderate
Availability: April – September
Have you ever thought about riding a jet ski near the Arctic Circle? Or would you like to swim on a jet ski accompanied by dolphins? If so, then a tour organized by Fairytale at Sea in Olafsfjordur is the best option for you!
Krauma – a Geothermal SPA in West Iceland
Operator: Krauma
Location: Deildartunguhver, Reykholt
Difficulty: Very Easy
Availability: All year
Experience nature from its core by bathing in the geothermal spa baths at Krauma in West Iceland. To achieve the perfect bathing temperature, Krauma mixes hot water with cold water from Rauðsgil, Iceland’s smallest glacier.
Amazing Fjord ATV Tour in Isafjordur
Operator: ATV Ísafjörður
Location: Adalstræti, Ísafjörður
Difficulty: Easy / Moderate
Availability: May – September
Westfjords is a specific region of Iceland. In summer, it offers beauty in all its fullness. For these things, you should visit Isafjordur in northwest Iceland. The ATV tour operated by ATV Isafjordur is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the area’s beauty.
River Rafting through Brúarhlöður Canyon
Operator: Arctic Rafting
Location: Drumboddstaðir, Selfoss
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: May – October
River Rafting through Brúarhlöður Canyon should be on every tourist bucket list in Iceland. The Hvítá river originates from the Langjökull glacier and it has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline-pumping waves and rapids.
Geothermal Baths in Laugarvatn Fontana
Operator: Laugarvatn Fontana
Location: Laugarbraut, Laugarvatn
Difficulty: Very Easy
Availability: All year
Geothermal baths in the Laugarvatn Fontana complex are a great place to relax and rest on your Golden Circle tour in Iceland. The Baths are one of the natural wonders of this geothermal area south of the capital.
Wild Reindeer Experience in the East
Operator: Tinna Adventure
Location: Selnes 28, Breiðdalsvík
Difficulty: Very easy
Availability: October – June
Did you know that Icelandic reindeer live only in the eastern part of Iceland? On this tour, you will be able to drive by 4×4 Super-Jeep to step into the charming landscape of East Iceland on a search to see wild reindeer roaming around the area.
Zipline Iceland
Operator: Zipline Iceland
Location: Víkurbraut 5, Vík
Difficulty: Moderate
Availability: All year
Now, with CampEasy, you can book one of the top attractions in the South of Iceland! A zipline ride is a great adventure for those who love the thrill of doing something challenging but also very safe. The tour includes a hike through a breathtaking river canyon and four zipline rides.
Snowmobile Adventure In Langjökull
Operator: Mountaineers of Iceland
Location: Gullfoss, Selfoss
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
Mountaineers of Iceland offer snowmobile tours for individuals and groups from their base camps on the east side of the Langjökull glacier. This is a great choice for those who have their transportation and want to top off the Golden Circle with something extra special.
Horseback Riding through Icelandic Nature
Operator: Eldhestar
Location: Völlum, Sveitarfélagið Ölfus
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
The Heritage Tour with Eldhestar operator is one of Iceland’s most outstanding horseback riding activities. This trip takes you through meadows, lava fields and a small river.
Kayaking in Kirkjufell with Vestur Adventures
Operator: Vestur Adventures
Location: Sæból 14, Grundarfjörður
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
Searching for a guided kayaking tour in Iceland? You’ve come to the right place! Now, with CampEasy, you can book a unique kayak tour in the surroundings of Kirkjufell.
Family River Rafting in North Iceland
Operator: Viking Rafting
Location: Hafgrímsstaðir, Sveitarfélagið
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: May – September
On this West Glacial River trip in North Iceland, fun and scenery swirl around you to deliver an unforgettable rafting adventure in Iceland!
The Lava Tunnel Tour
Operator: The Lava Tunnel
Location: Raufarhólshellir
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
The Lava Tunnel Tour is an adventure into Raufarhólshellir cave. A unique opportunity to see and experience the inner workings of a volcanic eruption. On this tour, you will get a closer look at the impressive forces of nature.
Þórsmörk Super Jeep
Operator: Midgard Adventure
Location: Dufpaksbraut 14, 860 Hvolsvollur
Difficulty: Challenging
Availability: All year
Sitting among three of the region’s ice caps, this valley of the Thunder God offers an exciting experience sprinkled with stories only the locals know. Crossing rivers and glacial water zones, rest assured these super jeeps can take you anywhere you want to go.
The Seaside tour
Operator: Saltvik Holidayfarm
Location: Hestamiðstoðin Saltvik, 641 Húsavik
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: April – October
Take a beautiful ride along the coastline of Húsavik. Your experienced guide will choose the perfect horse for each rider. Experienced riders can arrange a more challenging ride via email.
Whale Watching Tour in Hólmavík
Operator: Láki Tours
Location: Hafnarbraut 14, Hólmavík
Difficulty: Very Easy
Availability: June – October
If one of your dreams is to look straight into a whale’s eyes – this whale-watching tour is a perfect match. Now, with CampEasy, you can book the tour in a small town of Iceland – Holmavik – the perfect spot to take a break in the beautiful surroundings of Westfjords.
Husafell Canyon Baths
Operator: Husafell Canyon Baths
Location: Húsafell 311, Borgarbyggð
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
Situated in the picturesque town of Húsafell and only a two-hour drive from Reykjavik, you can find yourself relaxing in this little slice of paradise. Choose from two different hot-spring-fed pools at varying temperatures and a cold water spring.
Riding into the Wild
Operator: Wilderness Center
Location: Norðurdalur in Fljotsdalur, 701 Egilsstaðir
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: May – September
Take a ride to the abandoned farm of Kleif with this easy ride and its beautiful surroundings. Spice up the ride with an optional cableway crossing of the Jokulsa River. Iceland’s unique breed of horses is something you should experience at least once in a lifetime.
Geosea Geothermal Baths
Operator: Geosea
Location: Vitaslóð 1, 640 Hæusavik
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
Soak like a true Icelander in these beautiful geothermal pools. If you want to take in the Northern Lights or whale watch while relaxing in these beautiful saltwater pools, this location has it all. Located in the beautiful town of Husavik, this cliffside attraction will give stunning views of Skjalfandi Bay.
Robinson Crusoe
Operator: Stokkseyri Kayak Tours
Location: Heiðarbún 12a Stokkseyri
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: May – September
This self-guided tour lasts one to three hours. It is excellent for families or solo travelers. This swamp labyrinth is safe for participants to explore Iceland’s beautiful nature. The calm waters provide a great way to relax and see nature sights simultaneously.
Bjorbodin Beer SPA
Operator: Bjordodin
Location: Ægisgata 31-621 Dalvik
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
What could be better than a relaxing spa bath? How about a soak in beer? Here, you will experience a relaxing bath filled with yeast, hops, water, and, best of all, BEER. Seven different baths, hand-crafted in Germany, are available. You can choose to relax alone or bring a friend.
The Underworld of the South
Operator: Caves of Hella
Location: Ægissiða 4
Difficulty: Easy
Availability: All year
Explore four of these twelve man-made caves and the questions that surround them. Said to be Iceland’s oldest standing archaeological site, it will have you pondering why these caves were made.
Secret Trails
Operator: Fjord Bikes
Location: Borgarfjörður Eystri Campground
Difficulty: Challenging
Availability: May – September
Big Rides experience the wilderness with optional adrenaline; this five-hour tour will show you the very best that Borgarfjorður Eystri has to offer. This journey will push you to get up close to nature and its beauty, from waterfalls to streams.
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