Things to do in West Region, Iceland: The Best Tours

June 3, 2021 Misti Hsu

Discover the best top things to do in West Region, Iceland including Private Golden Circle Tour by Superjeep from Reykjavik, 7 Day Guided Ring Road Tour - Explore the Circle of Iceland, Classic Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell, Snæfellsjökull Glacier snow-cat tour, Classic Iceland | Coach Tour: 6 Nights - 7 Days, Small-Group Day Tour of Snaefellsnes Peninsula Natural Park, 4-Day Best of Iceland Tour with Pick Up, Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Full Day Tour from Reykjavik by Minibus, Small-Group Golden Circle Tour by Superjeep from Reykjavik, 8 Day Minibus Winter Tour | Around Iceland Small Group.
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1. Private Golden Circle Tour by Superjeep from Reykjavik

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The Private Golden Circle by the original Super jeep is a private guided day tour taking you to three exceptional sights in Iceland: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall. This day tour offers you a chance to see and experience some of Iceland’s nature, geology and history driving in a Main 4x4 Super jeep. In private you have the freedom customize your itinerary to your own preferences.

Inclusions: Private tour, Freedom to customize, Hotel pickup and drop-off, National Park fees, Transport by Land Rover Defender 4x4 Super Jeep, Jeeps equipped with leather seats, WIFI, GPS

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Snowmobiling on Langjökull glacier

Reviewed By 505dhruvk

My tour guide Auguust was an absolute god! He knows every single location and how long it takes to get you there and even let’s you do some fun off-roading. I feel very safe with him and was extremely fun! He’s the best tour guide that I’ve ever had and wish to go back to Iceland just for auguust!

2. 7 Day Guided Ring Road Tour - Explore the Circle of Iceland

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Join this 7-day guided adventure tour that takes you around Iceland via Route 1 which the locals call the Ring Road, to all the best-known wonders and some hidden pearls in an easy and uncrowded way. Included accommodation for 6 nights with breakfast.  This is a small group tour to create a more personal and enjoyable experience. During this tour, you will see all the best that Iceland has to offer! You will visit many of the best-known tourist places in Iceland, but you will also stop at places which are our best-kept secrets, where you can avoid the crowds and discover places in Iceland to call your own.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel pick up & drop off in Reykjavik, English guidance, 7 days minibus tour around Iceland with maximum 19 passengers in the bus, Accommodation with Breakfast for 6 nights in Hotel in double rooms with private bathrooms, Onboard Wi-Fi and USB chargers, Whale watching boat tour, Entrance to the Green Lagoon natural baths, Blue Ice Cave visit with all safety gear provided (November-March), Glacier hike with all safety gear provided (April-October), Amphibian Boat Tour at Jökulsárlón (May-October), Entry to Vidgelmir Lava Cave

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner – we make scheduled stops so that guests can buy lunch and dinner during the tour

Reviewed By MichelleE52280

The tour and our guide, Christina, were both amazing! We finished the full day of activities at the Blue Lagoon and it was honestly the perfect ending to this tour. Thank you so much!

3. Classic Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell

Sæból 18, Grundarfjörður, Iceland Vestur Adventures
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Get the best view possible of Kirkjufell , Europe’s most photographed mountain! On this 2-hour (70 min on sea) guided tour you will paddle along the beautiful Icelandic coastline and have the chance to view this magnificent mountain from all angles. Along the way there are stops at various scenic locations where you can take photos, meet some curious seals or simply just enjoy the beautiful view. We guarantee your friends will be jealous of your photos!

Inclusions: Kayak, life vest, dry-suit, under-suit, shoes and gloves., Experienced tour guide, A full safety demonstration, A warm refreshment after the tour!

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Reviewed By Steve R

Excellent, expert guide, and a lifetime memory for us of our paddle around Kirkjufell mountain. Top notch gear and instruction was provided, and our guide (and owner) Gartur (sp?) even threw in some local mythology and an excellent hiking recommendation.

4. Snæfellsjökull Glacier snow-cat tour

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You will have the unique opportunity to visit one of the world's most famous glaciers, also featured in Jules Verne's Journey to the Centre of the Earth, with no effort as the tour on the glacier will be by a comfortable snow buggy ride, and in small groups. The tour starts at the foot of Snæfellsjökull glacier. To get there, you need to drive along road F570 towards the glacier until you find our snowcat and our minibus cafe. You need to have a 4x4 car to get there. Alternatively, you can select the tour option with transfer from our office in Grundarfjörður. As we go up the glacier, we will make stops for you to enjoy the glacier, as well as some spectacular view of Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We will drive the snow cat as high as we can go on the glacier and there you will have time to walk around and take all the beauty in. This is a sightseeing tour where the guide will give you a bit of information about the glacier.

Inclusions: Snow buggy ride

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5. Classic Iceland | Coach Tour: 6 Nights - 7 Days

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This in-depth 7 day tour takes you across the beautiful country of Iceland along with its many sites. You will see the Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir and Thingvellir National Park on the Golden Circle route. The raw beauty of South Iceland will be in all its glory when you see Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss, Diamond Beach, Glacier Lagoon and the Black Sand Beach. Snæfellsnes National Park. Relax in the Blue Lagoon. In this tour you will visit almost all of Iceland within 7 days. ● Includes 6 Nights in hotels with breakfast ● Hotels, transfers and sightseeing tours are booked. Just fly in and enjoy Iceland, hassle-free ● Travel in a group and meet like minded travellers along the way ● Visit almost all the regions of Iceland on your tour

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 Nights in Hotel, All Sightseeings & transfers by coach, Blue Lagoon, Hotel Pickup & Drop, Snæfellsnes National Park, Lava Centre, Skogafoss Waterfall, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Golden Circle Tour - Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir, Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, Hop On Hop of Reykjavik City Tour

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Reviewed By Hasansamplewala

This was a Classic trip with my school friends who are very sensitive about quality of stay. Turns out Arago travels is as sensitive about it as them. Had a wonderful time.

6. Small-Group Day Tour of Snaefellsnes Peninsula Natural Park

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Have you ever heard of Jules Verne and his novel "Journey to the center of the earth"? Well, we'll take you to Snæfellsjökull volcano, also known as the entrance to the core of the planet. The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is often called "Iceland in Miniature". It is the perfect combination of waterfalls, rough lava fields, black sand beaches, and Icelandic folklore. We head west and our first stop is a small town called Borgarnes. After a quick stop to buy some snacks and refreshments we are on our way to the Peninsula. In good weather conditions, we can already see the glacier that sits atop a stratovolcano that is well known from the Novel "Journey to the center of the earth". Book hassle-free with us! We guarantee all our departures without minimum participation.

Inclusions: Pick-up and Drop-off, Wifi

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Reviewed By markfP3657UT

I cannot speak highly enough of the courtesy and professionalism of Reykjavik Tourist Info. Based on my experience with them, l would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone considering a guided tour of the natural wonders of Iceland. A special thank you to Toni.

7. 4-Day Best of Iceland Tour with Pick Up

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Explore all of Iceland's most popular places during this 4-day "Best of Iceland" minibus tour. The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is often called "Iceland in Miniature". It is the perfect combination of waterfalls, rough lava fields, black sand beaches, and Icelandic folklore. During the day we also descent into a lava cave which is almost 8.000 years old. You can't miss the Golden Circle while coming to Iceland. On our second day, we explore the most famous places such as Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gulfoss. We also end the day in style with a visit to the Secret Lagoon. A great place to stretch your legs after an adventurous day. The last two days are all about the South Coast of Iceland. Magnificent waterfalls, a glacier hike, and the well-known Glacier Lagoon are waiting for you. We show you the highlights of Iceland at a slow pace and in a small group and guarantee you a trip of a lifetime. Book hassle-free with us! We guarantee all our departures without minimum participation.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Pick-up and Drop-off, Wifi, Admission to Vatnshellir Lava Cave, Admission to the Secret Lagoon, Glacier Hike at Sólheimajökull Glacier, Glacier equipment, English-speaking guide, Small group guaranteed

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Reviewed By Adventures_1909

This was our second tour with Reykjavik Tourist Info and Toni. Again, we were picked up in a nice car and we have been the only ones on the tour. This was probably the best tour I have ever done. We visited 10 or more places, each more beautiful than the one before. When I did my research before our trip, it seemed to me that the tour to this Peninsula isn't as popular as other tours, but believe me, this is one of the best tours you can do. The landscape is unreal and it is definitely worth the money. Once again, I highly recommend Reykjavik Tourist Info, as their service is top-notch.

8. Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Full Day Tour from Reykjavik by Minibus

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This tour goes earlier then any other tour to the Secret lagoon, which means that we are in the Secret Lagoon before the big busses arrive. More cozy and less crowded.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Port pickup and drop-off, National Park fees, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Food tasting, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Admission to the lagoon is included in the price

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Reviewed By VikkiBee

I actually visited back at the end of January 2020 just before the start of the pandemic and with all the drama of Covid, I never actually got round to posting a review. What an incredible tour this was! The waterfalls and landscape were just breathtaking as was the stop off for lunch! Our guide was very helpful and the bus journeys were comfortable. I cannot fault this company, booking was very easy and we were picked up right outside our hotel! I am a massive geography fan so this was a dream come true for me and the black beach is just stunning. The waterfalls are incredible (almost on par with Niagara Falls). I 100% recommend taking this tour to see some of Iceland’s beauty.

9. Small-Group Golden Circle Tour by Superjeep from Reykjavik

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The Golden Circle by the original Super jeep is a guided day tour taking  you to three exceptional sights in Iceland: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall. This day tour offers you a chance to see and experience some of Iceland’s nature, geology and history driving in a Main 4x4 Superjeep. This small group tour has a maximum 6 or 10 passengers per Superjeep. 

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, National Park fees, Transport by modified 4x4 Superjeep, Jeeps equipped with leather seats, WIFI, GPS

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Snowmobiling on Langjökull glacier

Reviewed By 505dhruvk

My tour guide Auguust was an absolute god! He knows every single location and how long it takes to get you there and even let’s you do some fun off-roading. I feel very safe with him and was extremely fun! He’s the best tour guide that I’ve ever had and wish to go back to Iceland just for auguust!

10. 8 Day Minibus Winter Tour | Around Iceland Small Group

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This 8-day tour takes you to the must see Golden Circle route with all its amazing sites. You will see the unbeatable Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir National Park. Next you will be heading to the much talked about South Coast, where you will explore the unique black sand beach, Reynisfjara and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. After exploring the Eastfjords, Lake Mývatn awaits with its unique surroundings, you will explore Dimmuborgir lava pillars and then carry on the journey to the capital of the North, Akureyri. From there you will head to West Iceland and Snæfellsnes Peninsula and find some hidden gems and locations to experience, such as Kirkjufell mountain, lava pillars, a white beach and waterfalls. While you enjoy this versatile tour you will be able to book extra tours and activities along the way to make your experience even more special, such as horse riding, hiking, and exploring ice caves.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast

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Reviewed By Departure38411199244

The snorkel tour: exciting, informative, fun fun fun! The guide, Ronan: smart, kind, strong, and sweet enough to help maneuver us into those dry suits! Exudes a magnetic calming influence like a gravitational pull :)

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