Reykjavik · 1-HOUR EXPERIENCES
7 reviewed
Below are the 7 best 1-hour experiences leaving Reykjavik right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it earned the spot.
Reykjavik 1-hour puffin watching by yacht with warm gear, onboard binoculars, and a guide, sailing to Lundey, Engey or Akurey.
“Your guides were totally awesome and our captain was cool.”
1-hour geothermal helicopter tour from Reykjavik with a remote hot-spring landing, volcano craters, and expert pilot commentary.
“I had an amazing experience, the views were incredible and getting to land in a geothermal field was simply other worldly!”
A 1-hour small-group RIB ride from Vestmannaeyjar with warm gear, sea-cave cruising, puffins, and island stories in English.
“Just because you can get to the whales faster does not mean you get more time with them. Just because the boat is smaller and more maneuverable does not mean you will get closer to them. Take a bigger boat have a drink and get closer with a better view. Guide said we were going somewhere else but Captain just took us back in towards port more slowly. We have been whale watching many times all over the world. Hugely disappointing.”
Iceland buggy adventure from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, full safety gear, a 1-hour off-road ride over lava, mud, water, and snow.
“This was such an amazing adventure. Being able to ride up a mountain left us with such spectacular views. Our tour guide Domas was very personable, had a good sense of humor and was so knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Reykjavik spy lecture on Sir William Stephenson and the Bond connection, with multimedia and Q&A. Short, odd, and memorable.
“Very interesting and superbly presented - a real gem of a story that is obviously hand crafted and dug up by true enthusiasts of the topic. Highly recommended for history buffs and those looking for a bit of a different experience. David, the presenter was amazing as well - kudos to him!”
Reykjavik prison break escape game: solve code puzzles in a real cell, beat a 1-hour timer, and escape or face the guards.
Ride a guided quad from Reykjavik to Reykjavik Peak and Hafravatn Lake for big views, gear included, pickup included, and about 1 hour on the ATV.
“Riding was mostly on highway with maybe 15 min of off road driving. Also we went very slow. Kind of boring and would not do again.”
