Iceland is a land of spectacular volcanic scenery and geothermal wonders, a landscape that inspired Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth. It’s also home to roaring waterfalls, incredible golden beaches, the Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum where you can try fermented shark meat and a whole lot more.Source:ventito.is

If you want to take a day trip from Reykjavik, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here are some of the best, from a tour that lets you drive to a famously haunting lava cave to exploring a glacier and the place where two continents meet.

Art and Architecture: A Day Tour Exploration in Reykjavik

One of the most popular Reykjavik day tours is the Golden Circle tour which takes you to the most famous landmarks of the country. Watch the bubbling geyser Strokkur erupt at Geysir, see the roaring queen of Icelandic waterfalls Gullfoss and step back in time at Thingvellir, the first National Park of Iceland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can see the actual site where Vikings held their parliament.

If you’re looking for something that is a little more adventurous, there is a great horse-riding tour from Reykjavik that will take you on an epic ride through the beautiful countryside. The tour is specifically designed for tourists, so you don’t need any previous riding experience to enjoy it. For those who want to see Iceland’s mountains and volcanoes from the air, there is a fantastic helicopter tour that offers panoramic views over the country.