Top 2 Half-Day Tours in Iceland

1.Silfra: Half-Day Snorkeling Day Trip with Underwater Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,155 reviews · 3 hours · from $140Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Silfra in Thingvellir National Park for a three-hour, small-group snorkel through exceptionally clear water between the American and Eurasian plates. Equipment and photos are included, along with hot chocolate afterward. Guides such as Doris, Anil, Wilmar, and Ines have led trips, though your guide will depend on the day.

“A once in a lifetime experience snorkelling between tectonic plates. Adventure Vikings were professional throughout and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Wilmar who was great and very knowledgeable and made the excursion more even enjoyable.”

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2.From Grundarfjordur: Snaefellsnes Peninsula Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 49 reviews · from $205

From Grundarfjörður, this five-hour English-language tour visits Kirkjufellsfoss, the shipwreck-strewn black beach at Djúpalónssandur, Lóndrangar, Arnarstapi, and Búðir’s black church. Guides named on past departures include Beggi, Jennifer, and Daniel. Bring a camera, and pack food: meals and drinks are not included.

“The tour was absolutely beautiful! Our guide Jennifer was engaging and knowledgeable! I would definitely go again if I ever find myself here again.”

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