Iceland · GOLDEN CIRCLE
Everyone drives the same three stops: Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss. These 15 differ on the fourth — Kerið crater, a tomato greenhouse, a snowmobile on Langjökull or a lagoon at the end — and on whether you are on a 60-seat coach or in a minibus. Prices and running times for each are below.
A full-day Golden Circle bus tour from Reykjavik with Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, plus Kerið crater photos.
“Very nice experience. Excellent guide and good driver and clean bus. Must do in Iceland.”
Golden Circle bus tour with Secret Lagoon swim, Kerið crater, Geysir and Strokkur, Gullfoss and Þingvellir. Guided, full-day value.
“A fabulous trip where we got to see so much of Iceland and it’s beautiful landscape in one day. Anna our guide was brilliant, so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, we couldn’t fault her or our driver Michael. Everything was so well organised. The waterfalls were the standout feature for me, breathtaking. We will remember this trip for a very long time and thoroughly recommend it.”
Small-group Golden Circle plus Kerid crater and Blue Lagoon comfort ticket, with hotel pickup, onboard Wi-Fi, and included admissions.
“Excellent informative tour. Couldn’t have been better or more interesting. The guide was funny and hugely educational”
Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon day trip from Reykjavik with Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid crater, and 2 hours in geothermal spa.
“The Golden Circle tour was absolutely fantastic! Seeing the Kerið crater, the powerful geyser, and the majestic waterfall were experiences that will stay with us for a long time. Each place was breathtaking in its own way – from the intense colors of the crater, to the spectacular eruptions of the geyser, and the incredible power and beauty of the waterfall. The perfect ending to the day was a relaxing bath in the Blue Lagoon – an ideal way to unwind after a day full of adventures. The entire tour was very well organized, everything ran smoothly and without any rush. Huge thanks to our guide – a wonderful and…”
Golden Circle Classic day tour from Reykjavik, with Þingvellir rift, Geysir and Strokkur eruptions, plus Gullfoss falls, by coach.
“I booked this tour fresh off the flight and I'm glad I did. The tour guide Flosi was very kind and informative. He gave us ample time at each stop. The eruption of the hot water was awesome to see and the water falls were incredible. It is a must do tour.”
Golden Circle icons plus Kerið crater, with pickup from Reykjavik, a guided science story, and smart pacing over a full 8.5-hour day.
“Fantastic experience Get to see the sights with a very knowledgeable guide Great fun lots to see Highly recommended”
A 6.5-hour Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavík with a guide, 1st-class bus, and stops at Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss.
“Excellent day out, got to see amazing sights with a very knowledgeable guide.”
Small-group Golden Circle day from Reykjavik: Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir and Kerid, with pickup, Wi-Fi on bus and guide.
“Brilliantly planned trip got to see krater too . Wendy is one of the best guides we have met . Thanks for a great day out Wendy .”
Reykjavik small-group day trip combining the Golden Circle, Thingvellir and Kerið, then ending with Blue Lagoon comfort admission.
“This day-long tour is fantastic. We were able to see and learn so much! It did NOT ever feel like an 11 hr tour. Our tour guide, Siggie, was outstanding. So knowledgeable and personable. He was the perfect tour guide. We have used Viator before (Machu Picchu in Peru) & have been very pleased with Viator. They are extremely responsive for questions or assistance.”
Golden Circle sights plus Secret Lagoon hot springs on a small-group day tour from Reykjavik, with hotel pickup and expert-guided stops.
“Viator handled the booking of this trip but they were totally incompetent at organising it. Viator arranged a pick up at a hotel at the opposite end of Reykjavik to where my hotel was. When is contacted them I was fobbed off with broken promises. I will never book anything with Viator ever again. The trip was very good but this was because it was actually handled, on the day, by a local company called Gateway. Our guide Gummi was excellent so knowledgeable. Visited some very interesting placed too”
Reykjavik Golden Circle afternoon tour with Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss waterfall, Þingvellir tectonic plates, Kerid crater, and a Hveragerdi break.
“I had no car in Iceland so I had to book a tour to see the beautiful landscape. It was a great experience, I learned a lot about the country and saw some of the most beautiful places. Only downside is that you don't have a lot of time on the different spots. It is enough time to look at everything but sometimes I wish I could've stayed longer ❤️”
A 6.5-hour guided bus loop that hits Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir with easy pickup, free Wi-Fi, and app audio.
“Booked this tour last minute as recommended by customer service since my other tour was cancelled. Viator did not confirm my booking and therefore I was not picked up. I sat in intense wind and rain for 30 minutes after walking to the bus stop. They informed me that I could book a taxi to meet them somewhere else since I was missed. I asked for a refund. They told me to call Viator. Viator told me they’d have to call the tour. I have yet to receive a refund. There isn’t much to investigate. I booked a tour with pickup and they did not pick me up.”
Golden Circle full-day bus trip from Reykjavík to Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir, with expert guide, audio app, Wi-Fi.
“Perfect tour for our one day layover in Reykjavik. Hersey was an amazing guide and Lazo was an excellent driver. Our goal was to stay awake and this tour, the amazing sights and entertaining guide did just that. Don’t skip the lamb soup at Geyser Glim it was excellent!”
Golden Circle sights plus Secret Lagoon soak and Kerið crater from Reykjavik, with pickup and guide. Entry fees included, time to relax.
“It was a good tour. At our last stop at Pingvellir National Park I thought we could have had a little bit more time but we had some other people on our tour that had delayed the start so not sure if that is why we had a little less time. I liked the secret lagoon and it was a nice break! Overall a good tour.”
Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik, Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir and Kerið, plus Blue Lagoon Comfort Package, 11 hours.
“The waterfall was amazing as were all places we visited. The blue lagoon was everything we read about and more. The whole family enjoyed a wonderful day. Thor, our guide was really entertaining funny and informative - he truly made the whole experience even better. We thoroughly recommend this tour”
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