What to do in Capital Region

Activities, attractions and tours

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A coastal town with colorful buildings and a backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
A geothermal spa with people in the water, a modern building, and a rocky hill in the background.
A marina with multiple boats docked at the pier.
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Activities

Full-Day Golden Circle Tour

Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide

AU$114
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

AU$260
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

AU$364
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik

Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik

AU$140
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik
Glacier Lagoon

Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) Full Day Tour

AU$329
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) Full Day Tour
Explore Reykjavik & the Icelandic Landscape

Explore Reykjavik & the Icelandic Landscape: A Self-Guided Tour

AU$2
per adult
Explore Reykjavik & the Icelandic Landscape: A Self-Guided Tour
Small Group Northern Lights Tour

Small Group Northern Lights Tour

AU$164
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Small Group Northern Lights Tour
Northern lights with a water fall in Reykjavík

Northern Lights Hunt Tour

AU$117
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Northern Lights Hunt Tour
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

AU$76
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
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Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide

Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 1840 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$126 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Day Tour from Reykjavik

Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Day Tour from Reykjavik

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 43 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$397 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Explore Reykjavik & the Icelandic Landscape: A Self-Guided Tour

Explore Reykjavik & the Icelandic Landscape: A Self-Guided Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$5 per adult
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History & culture

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Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 865 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$76 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Reykjavík City Card

Reykjavík City Card

8.6 out of 10 with 279 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$55 per adult
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What to do in Capital Region

Stay near popular Capital Region attractions

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Reykjavik Harbour

9.2/10 (8,713 reviews)
Start your stay in Reykjavík with a trip to this antique port district, the point of departure for city tours, boat rides and more.
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Our guide on where to stay in Capital Region

Find the best Capital Region areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Reykjavik

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.

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Háaleiti

When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Vesturbær

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Vesturbær. A stop by Reykjavik Harbour or Landakotskirkja might round out your trip.

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Laugardalur

Laugardalur is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool or Laugavegur.

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Tún

If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from Capital Region

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Selfoss

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Reykjavik

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Hafnarfjordur

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Mosfellsbær

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Vogar

A cityscape with a prominent church, a large body of water, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Seltjarnarnes