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Golden Circle Tour: Iceland's Top Attractions
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Thingvellir
Embark on a small-group adventure to explore the iconic Golden Circle and the enchanting Kerid Volcanic Crater. Discover Iceland’s most spectacular attractions in this 8-hour day trip from Reykjavik.
Embark on a small-group adventure to explore the iconic Golden Circle and the enchanting Kerid Volcanic Crater. Discover Iceland’s most spectacular attractions in this 8-hour day trip from Reykjavik.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Thingvellir National Park - Begin the day with a drive from Reykjavik to the historic Þingvellir National Park. This site hosted the Icelandic parliament from 930 to 1798 and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its rich history and stunning natural beauty. Here, the American and Eurasian tectonic plates converge, offering the…
- Thingvellir National Park - Begin the day with a drive from Reykjavik to the historic Þingvellir National Park. This site hosted the Icelandic parliament from 930 to 1798 and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its rich history and stunning natural beauty. Here, the American and Eurasian tectonic plates converge, offering the unique experience of standing with one foot on each plate.
- Laugarvatn - Laugarvatn is located beside a picturesque lake of the same name in a geothermally active region. The locals utilize the super-heated steam rising in this area to bake rye bread underground!
- Geysir - Renowned globally for its power and beauty, Geysir has become synonymous with this incredible natural phenomenon. Nearby, Strokkur, another hot spring, is highly active, erupting up to 30 meters high every few minutes. Explore the numerous paths and enjoy the bubbling hot springs surrounding you. In the Geysir Area, there is also time to purchase lunch or snacks.
- Gullfoss Waterfall - The next stop is Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall. As one of Iceland’s most popular attractions, Gullfoss captivates with its sheer power and beauty, cascading 32 meters into a rugged canyon.
- Reykholt - A small town known for its numerous greenhouses.
- Kerid Crater - These three attractions complete the classic Golden Circle, but to enhance the experience further, a stop is made at the magnificent Kerid Volcanic Crater. This 3000-year-old crater is 55 meters deep and provides a unique perspective on the beauty of Icelandic nature.
- Hveragerdi - On the return journey to Reykjavík, the tour passes through the Geothermal Area in Hveragerði, known for its famous greenhouses powered by renewable energy and horse farms. After a brief drive through a mountain pass, the Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant is also visible.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik
- Knowledgeable driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik
- Knowledgeable driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- (OPTIONAL) Visit to the Geothermal Park with bread tasting and second geyser visit
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- (OPTIONAL) Visit to the Geothermal Park with bread tasting and second geyser visit
Additional Information
The Golden Circle is Iceland’s most popular and frequently visited day trip. It features some of the country’s most breathtaking attractions, such as Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and the Kerid Volcanic Crater. The Kerid crater spans 270 meters in width and exceeds 55 meters in depth, with a 14-meter deep lake at its base, creating a truly enchanting…
The Golden Circle is Iceland’s most popular and frequently visited day trip. It features some of the country’s most breathtaking attractions, such as Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and the Kerid Volcanic Crater. The Kerid crater spans 270 meters in width and exceeds 55 meters in depth, with a 14-meter deep lake at its base, creating a truly enchanting scene. This tour is an 8-hour small-group experience, offering a more personal and intimate adventure.
To maximize the experience along the route, consider an optional stop at the Geothermal Park & Bakery. Here, visitors can taste the renowned geothermal bread and witness the newest Icelandic geyser, Eilífur.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age is 5 years old.
- Only small luggage like a small backpack can be taken on this tour
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Thingvellir National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Apr 20, 2026
Fantastic views - Beautiful sights and knowledgeable guide. He shared the history and geology of places we visited.
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Lauratravels_96
Apr 6, 2026
Fabulous Day Trip. - We really enjoyed our day tour to the Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater. Our guide was great, very knowledgeable and funny. He even made a playlist to go with the highlights of the tour. The small group size was great and would definitely book small groups again as we felt really looked after. The day was great! It really showed us how beautiful Iceland is. Seeing Gullfoss still half frozen was magical and a real highlight as well as Strokkur geyser. We would 100% recommend this tour.
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Madhuleena_b
Apr 3, 2026
Golden circle tour - Great experience. Absolutely loved it. I was travelling with my 11 year old and even she enjoyed it. Thank you
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Laura_d
Mar 31, 2026
Wonderful Golden Circle Tour - Great tour - our tour guide Monika was brilliant and very knowledgeable. Saw a lot in a short space of time and she went above and beyond. And wow is stunning! This won’t disappoint. Would recommend to all.
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Jeanettewt6773sd
Mar 27, 2026
NiceTravel and Kiki were Great! - It was my first trip to Iceland (hopefully not my last). I didn't have many days and wanted a "taste" of Iceland so I selected this tour. I didn't want to visit a lagoon (maybe next trip) so this option was perfect.
It was a lovely day to go sightseeing. Kiki had some fun stories along the way. He also gave us enough time to visit each stop.
Our tour group was nice, I shared a table with some of them at Geysir for lunch. Lunch at Geysir was a little crowded but the food was really good.
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262bernadetteo
Mar 26, 2026
Five star Golden Circle Tour! - Booked this tour through our agent and EastWest Iceland tours! It was fabulous!! We saw a geyser, volcanic crater, visited a dairy farm and a tomato farm for lunch! Loved this tour!!
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Melanie
Mar 11, 2026
Golden circle with Walter! - Walter our guide was amazing! Pick up was from bus stop 6 between 8.30-9am, he arrived at 8.40 and picked some more guests up on the way.
He gave us an amazing informative speech on the way about the history of Iceland and the things we saw on the way. We even had time for an extra stop to feed some Icelandic horses.
We were very lucky to have perfect weather on the day, no snow or rain so the views were brilliant. Each stop was very seamless, he gave us a time to get back to the bus. First stop we cooked eggs in the thermal springs to have on Rye bread. Next to the volcanic crater. Then the waterfall and lastly the Geyser. Between every stop Walter was giving us so much information about each place, he literally knows everything about Iceland and is very proud of it! What was so amazing was the drive as all you can constantly see on the ring road is stunning views of mountains so it’s not a boring drive going from place to place!! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
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308katrinad
Mar 11, 2026
Fantastic trip - Walter was an amazing tour guide and driver. I highly recommend this trip it shows you the real Iceland. We learnt so much from Walter regarding the history and landscape of this beautiful place.
Do this small group tour it's so much more personal.
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T3561ukastridn
Mar 11, 2026
Everyone should go!! - Walter was great! We highly recommend this tour. A comfortable ride.
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Morgan_p
Mar 10, 2026
Beautiful Golden Circle Tour with an Excellent Guide - We had an amazing time on the Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater small-group tour. Everything was well organized and the sites were absolutely beautiful. A special thank you to our tour guide, Mika. He was very communicative about pick up and kept everyone informed throughout the day. As we traveled from site to site, he shared great information and made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, the day was seamless and we had a fantastic time. I would love to do this tour again during the summer months to see everything in a different season. Highly recommend.
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