What to book before you travel to Iceland?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

6 activities to book · about €555 per person

Reykjavik

Days 1-2
Days 1-2Whale watching3hOut of the old harbour into Faxaflói bay, where minke and humpback whales feed through the summer.€85Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-2Sky Lagoon2hA geothermal pool with an infinity edge facing the Atlantic, and a seven-step ritual if you want it.€60Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Hallgrímskirkja church · The Sun Voyager sculpture · The old harbour and its street art

All activities in Reykjavik on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Iceland cost?

€555 per person if you do them all, across 6 bookings. The most expensive is "Ice cave (in season)" at €140, the cheapest "Cruise among the icebergs" at €55. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Iceland without booking anything?

12 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Hallgrímskirkja church, The Sun Voyager sculpture, The old harbour and its street art, Gullfoss waterfall. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

At which stop should you book earliest?

Reykjavik, with 2 activities to book, against 1 at the quietest stop. That is where slots go first.

How long do these activities take?

From 1h for the shortest to 3h for the longest. Fit them into your days before filling the rest: a guided visit often takes half a day.

The rest of the trip