Things to do in Hvaleyri
Find and book activities, attractions and tours
Visit Hvaleyri
Explore activitiesExplore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer.
Book with easeSkip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities.
Treat yourselfMembers save % or more when you book activities.
Most popular activities in Hvaleyri
Tours & day trips
See all 248 activities
The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
9.6 out of 10 with 219 reviews
9.6/10
219 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Southern Iceland Full Day Tour, Black Sand Beaches & More
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.4 out of 10 with 154 reviews
9.4/10
154 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
9.8 out of 10 with 555 reviews
9.8/10
555 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Small Group Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon (Admission Included)
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
9.4 out of 10 with 107 reviews
9.4/10
107 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Day Tour from Reykjavik
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
9.2 out of 10 with 40 reviews
9.2/10
40 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Grand Golden Circle with Volcanic Crater Full Day Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 101 reviews
9.4/10
101 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
9.4 out of 10 with 25 reviews
9.4/10
25 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) Full Day Tour
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
9.4 out of 10 with 64 reviews
9.4/10
64 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 557 reviews
9.2/10
557 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 621 reviews
9.8/10
621 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 73 activitiesKatla Ice Cave & South Coast Day Tour from Reykjavik
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
9.2 out of 10 with 40 reviews
9.2/10
40 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Twilight ATV Adventure from Reykjavik
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
10/10
15 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Superview - ATV Reykjavik - Adventure and View
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 70 reviews
9.8/10
70 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 99 reviews
9.8/10
99 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike - Small Group with Local Guide
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 105 reviews
10/10
105 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
9.8 out of 10 with 367 reviews
9.8/10
367 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 25 reviews
9.6/10
25 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Glacier Hike & South Coast Minibus from Reykjavik
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.6 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.6/10
17 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guided Lava Caving Small Group Tour From Reykjavik
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 28 reviews
9/10
28 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Meradalir Active Volcano Hike and Reykjanes Tour from Reykjavik
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
9.4 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.4/10
17 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
See all 65 activities
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
1h 10m
9.8 out of 10 with 567 reviews
9.8/10
567 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink
8.0 out of 10 with 849 reviews
8/10
849 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Reykjavík City Card
8.6 out of 10 with 264 reviews
8.6/10
264 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Iceland Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket
9.4 out of 10 with 367 reviews
9.4/10
367 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour - Icelandic Traditional Food
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 367 reviews
9.6/10
367 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket
9.0 out of 10 with 55 reviews
9/10
55 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Iceland from Reykjavik: Golden Circle Tour with Local Surprise
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 85 reviews
9.4/10
85 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 239 reviews
9.4/10
239 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Reykjavik: Whales of Iceland Museum Entrance Ticket
8.8 out of 10 with 106 reviews
8.8/10
106 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 43 activities
Ultimate Iceland Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
From Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon Entry with Round-Trip Transfers
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
8.2 out of 10 with 144 reviews
8.2/10
144 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Day Trip to the Golden Circle and Hot spring Geyser by 4WD Jeep from Reykja...
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
From Reykjavík: West and South Iceland - 7-Day Self-Drive
Activity duration is 7 days
7d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Reykjavik: Make an Icelandic Wool Monster
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Day Trip to the Icelandic South Coast from Reykjavik
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 84 reviews
10/10
84 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Iceland's Golden Circle Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
8.8 out of 10 with 18 reviews
8.8/10
18 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Golden Circle
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Reykjavik Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 20 reviews
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Cruises & boat tours
See all 25 activities
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 232 reviews
9/10
232 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Puffin Watching Boat Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.0 out of 10 with 56 reviews
9/10
56 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) Full Day Tour & Boat Ride
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
9.4 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.4/10
15 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
7.4 out of 10 with 184 reviews
7.4/10
184 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Reykjavik: Best Value Whale Watching Boat Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 43 reviews
9.2/10
43 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Whale & Puffin-Watching Boat Cruise Combination
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
7.4 out of 10 with 18 reviews
7.4/10
18 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Icelandic Horseback Riding & Whale-Watching Cruise
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 33 reviews
9.2/10
33 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Whale Watching including Whales of Iceland admission
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sea Angling Boat Trip & Fish Grill
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 23 reviews
9.4/10
23 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
RIB Express Whale Watching
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Hvaleyri
Frequently asked questions
Is Hvaleyri worth visiting?
From shopping to history and outdoor activities, there are many interesting things to do in Hvaleyri. Don't forget to discover the area's blend of awesome attractions, local charm and culture.
How do I spend a day in Hvaleyri?
Begin your day with a visit to Pakkhúsið. Then, tour different parts of Hvaleyri for a bite to eat and a little retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Hvaleyri?
Spend the day at Pakkhúsið and experience why it's ranked as the top tourist attraction near Hvaleyri.
Is three days enough to stay in Hvaleyri?
You'll have ample time to check out Pakkhúsið, Sívertsen Hús and other leading attractions in the area when you book a three-day vacation in Hvaleyri.
What are some activities to do in Hvaleyri with kids?
Planning what to do in Hvaleyri with kids has never been simpler. Whether you're getting away with teenagers or little ones, there are lots of family-friendly activities to keep everyone happy here.
What to do in Hvaleyri for adults?
Adults of all ages will find plenty of things to do in Hvaleyri. Whether you're into history, art, adventure or just love exploring new places, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Hvaleyri?
Near Hvaleyri, Sívertsen Hús is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy the area without dipping into their wallet. Also, wander through green spaces and other neighborhoods nearby, and don't hesitate to ask a local tour guide for their tips. It's a great way to find the most popular free things to do in Hvaleyri.
