About this experience
The Golden Circle tour includes some of the most popular attractions in Iceland. The picturesque volcanic crater Kerid, the powerful and popular Gullfoss waterfall, the astonishing geothermal area of Geysir. Thingvellir the historic National Park which sits between the Eurasian and American tectonic plates and then head back to Reykjavik.
This tour gives you a little bit of everything Iceland has to offer, craters, lava, waterfalls and geothermal sites along with historic places as well. Starting with the crater Kerdid, then heading to Geysir the geothermal area and then to the magnificent waterfall of Gullfoss. If you like ice cream we will stop by family run farm Efstidalur ll for a taste of their home made ice cream. Thingvellir would be our last stop in the tour which is a National park and where the oldest parliament in the world was established before heading back to Reykjavik. This tour varies from 7-8 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
A base for the Golden Circle you want
Compare a Reykjavík starting point with a stay in the wider region by the arrangements that matter to you.
Plan the Golden Circle with room to look
Connect the principal places with a clear route, useful current information and a pace that fits your visit.
What is included
- Private transportation
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Pit stop (toilet and snack break)
Explore the crater
Explore the geothermal area
Explore the powerful waterfall
Explore the historic national park and its wonders
Meeting and pickup information
- Please be at the pickup destination about 15 mins earlier. If the pick up is at a hotel, we will meet you in the lobby. If port/airbnb/airport we will meet you outside.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- VisitTours Iceland
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The remaining hours will be allotted for travel time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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