Things to Do in Reykjavik This Summer

Summer is the most popular time to visit Reykjavik, with almost 24 hours of daylight, mild weather, and a busy schedule of open-air entertainment. To make the most of your trip, see below for our top picks of what to see and do in Reykjavik this summer.
- Admire natural wonders such as Gullfoss waterfall, the Geysir geyser, the Secret Lagoon, and the Haukadalur lava fields on afull-day Golden Circle tour.
*Trek through Vatnajökull National Park, around the Landmannalaugar mountains, or into the heart of Thrihnukagigur volcano.
- Take a dip in one of Reykjavik’s open-air, heated swimming pools or bathe in the steamyBlue Lagoon hot springs.
*Soar over Reykjavik on a helicopter tourand touch down on the peak of Mt. Esja.
*Mount up for a horseback riding tourand admire Iceland’s volcanic landscapes from the back of an Icelandic horse.
Experience the magic of the midnight sun on anevening whale watching cruise from Reykjavikand spot humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoises in their natural environment.
Get your adrenaline pumping as yousnorkel through the Silfra fissure in Thingvellir National Parkand explore the Gjábakkahellir lava cave.
*Discover the natural wonders of Iceland’s southern coastincluding the black-sand beach of Vik, the Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, and Mýrdalsjökull glacier.
17 Tours and Activities | All Reykjavik Tours

Golden Circle Classic Day Trip from Reykjavik

Southern Iceland Glaciers, Waterfalls and Beaches Day Trip from Reykjavik

Small-Group Golden Circle Tour and Secret Lagoon Visit from Reykjavik

Golden Circle Day Trip with Kerid Volcanic Crater from Reykjavik

Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour from Reykjavik

'Game of Thrones' Filming Locations Tour From Reykjavik

Small-Group Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Trip from Reykjavik

SuperSaver: Small Group Silfra Snorkeling and Lava Caving Adventure

South Coast Classic Day Trip from Reykjavik with Guide and Touchscreen Audio

Day Trip to the Glacier Lagoon: Jökulsárlón from Reykjavik

Whale-Watching Tour from Reykjavik

Small-Group Snorkeling in Silfra with Transfer Included

Mountain Helicopter Tour with Summit Landing from Reykjavik

Inside the Volcano: Small Group Thrihnukagigur Hike and Tour from Reykjavik

Reykjavik City Walking Tour

Whale Watching in the Midnight Sun | from Reykjavík's Old Harbour
