Iceland’s Best Local Tours for Women Who Love Adventure
Published 2025 Hey, ladies. Iceland is the place to be if you love adventurous travel experiences that are both chill and extreme. And these activities are so epic they’ll probably have you booking your flights to Iceland before you can say ‘Yep, this is my kinda trip!’.
❤ Good stuff to know before you go
Before heading to Iceland, make sure to book places to stay and popular stuff to do early—flights, hotels and tickets go fast. Iceland isn’t cheap, so plan ahead, save some cash, and make the most of your trip.
❤ Things to book in advance
Find your best flight deals to Reykjavik (KEF).
Prebook your bus transfer from KEF airport to Reykjavik.
Or order a personal driver pickup from the airport.
❤ Great places to stay
Make the most of your trip to Iceland with some great places to stay in central Reykjavik before and after your tours:
Black Pearl Apartments is my fave hotel in Reykjavik and great for solo travelers and groups.
The Reykjavik EDITION is in a great location and offers peaceful vibes with a fab spa and wellness centre.
The Iceland Parliament by Hilton is a modern, minimalist hotel with a lovely wellness hub.
The more affordable CityHub is also a great option.
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6-Day (Women-Only) Hiking, Yoga + Snorkeling Trip in the Icelandic Highlands
Spring-Summer-Fall / $$$$
Get ready for awesome hikes, chill hot springs, and the famous Golden Circle. Do some yoga, try tasty Nordic food, and soak up the crazy-beautiful views of the Icelandic highlands. Hang out with a group of adventurous women (6 maximum) on this epic trip and channel your inner Valkyrie! It’s pricy but fabulous. Runs May to November.
What’s cool:
Epic guided hikes and see famous natural wonders
Stay in fancy spots that blend comfort with nature vibes
Chill yoga sessions to reset
Snorkeling between tectonic plates (total bucket list moment)
Relax in natural hot springs
Fun, expert guide to make it all better :)
Delish Nordic eats—important!
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7-Day Southern Comfort: Golden Circle Horse Riding Holiday, Iceland
May-August / $$
This Iceland horse riding tour is next-level cool—CNNgo even called it one of the 15 best horse treks in the world!
What’s better than doing the famous Golden Circle tour? Doing it on horseback through the stunning South Iceland countryside. The big highlights? The Geysir hot spring area, Gullfoss (aka the Golden Waterfall), and other spots that’ll totally blow your mind.
Horse breed: Icelandic horse
Skill level: Intermediate
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Amazing 8-Day Small Group Tour Around Iceland
Winter / $$
Make the most of winter in Iceland with this tour that hits all the bucket list destinations, plus extras.
You’ll explore the Gullfoss waterfall, the Geysir hot springs, Thingvellir National Park, the black-sand beach at Reynisfjara, and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon on the south coast.
Then you’ll head off to the Eastfjords, up north to Lake Mývatn, the crazy Dimmuborgir lava pillars, and Akureyri, and finally west to the super remote Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
It’s like Iceland’s greatest hits! This trip is extremely popular and always sells out, so don’t hesitate to book if you’re interested.
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3-Day Epic Guided Motorcycle Adventure Tour in Iceland
Summer / $$$
This is hands down one of the coolest motorcycle tours in Iceland. If exploring Iceland’s wildest and most stunning spots on a motorbike sounds like a dream, this tour’s going to blow your mind.
The Icelandic Highlands are packed with crazy cool stuff like lava fields, glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes, hot springs, geysers, river crossings, and endless gravel roads. The ride kicks off in Selfoss, taking you through some seriously epic landscapes. It’s just you, your bike, and that fresh Icelandic air.
Honestly, it’s the adventure of a lifetime.
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Reykjavík: 2-Day Tour with Icebergs, Glaciers + Waterfalls
Summer / $$
If you’re pushed for time and want to see the most epic sights along the south coast of Iceland, this tour, run by local guides, is for you.
What you’ll see along Iceland’s south coast: so many cool glaciers, lava fields, volcanoes, and waterfalls. Plus, Diamond Beach and the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon are unreal.
Some really cool bucket list experiences:
See Iceland’s south coast, it’s straight-up gorgeous
The view over Solheimajokull Glacier? Insane
You can even do a boat tour at the glacier lagoon (amazing)
Walk on the crazy beautiful Black Beach of Reynisfjara
The tour books out fast, so don’t dilly-dally if you’re interested.
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Hike on the Epic Sólheimajökull Glacier with Super Chill Guides
Most of the year / $$
Okay, ladies. Strap on your crampons, grab an ice axe, and head out onto the ice to hike on Sólheimajökull. There are crevasses, ice caves, and views for days. It’s like walking on another planet.
By the time you’re back in Reykjavik, your camera’s gonna be full, and your head’s going to be buzzing with all the insane stuff you just saw. This trip? Total bucket-list material.
Some cool stuff you’ll experience:
Soak up those killer views of Iceland’s south coast on the drive from Reykjavik
Check out two crazy-beautiful waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
Walk along the famous-as-heck Reynisfjara black-sand beach
Explore ancient glacial ice on a guided Sólheimajökull hike
That’s a wrap!
My take on Iceland? While the weather in Iceland has a mind of its own—and can (almost) turn off the most intrepid traveler—none of that matters when you’re in the country experiencing everything it has to offer. Seriously. If you’re thinking about a trip to Iceland, just book those tickets and have some epic fun! Explore your best flight deals.
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