About this experience
Our fantastic Perlan & Golden Circle Tour is a great introduction to this land of natural wonders. On the first leg of your day, join our most popular tour of the famed Golden Circle route. The Golden Circle features some of Iceland´s absolute highlights, including the roaring Gullfoss waterfall, UNESCO World Heritage site Thingvellir National Park, and most famously of all Geysir. As an added bonus, we also stop at the 6500 year old volcanic crater lake at Kerið.
After exploring Iceland for real, explore more Icelandic natural wonders at Perlan Museum. The Wonders of Iceland exhibition encompasses natural history, an artificial ice cave made from real glacial ice, and Árora, a stunning northern lights and nature planetarium.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
- Perlan Wonders of Iceland entrance tickets
- Professional guide
- National Park fees
- Kerid Crater
- Driver/guide
- Pickup from selected city center locations
Not included
- Drop off is not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
Golden Circle is the ultimate day tour route from Reykjavik. It includes three Iceland's iconic destinations: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park.
Magnificent 3000 crater formed during volcanic eruption which now features a turquoise lake at the crater´s bottom.
Visit the world famous Geysir after which all geysers are named. Strokkur geyser erupts every few minutes and can spray water and steam up to 100 feet into the air.
We visit this extremely impressive and powerful waterfall. Featuring several large drops, these falls are feed by spring meltwater from Langjökull glacier to the north
The UNESCO world heritage site is a place of great importance historically and culturally in Iceland. It is most noteworthy though for its unique geological features.
After the Golden Circle tour, you will be dropped off at Perlan Museum.
The Glacier and Ice Cave exhibition brings a glacier to the city center. The exhibition starts with a walk through of the first man-made ice cave of its kind in the world. The ice cave leads to a dramatic multimedia exhibit providing more detail about Iceland’s treasured glaciers, the future of glaciers and the effects of global warming. A perfect first stop on the trip to Iceland that is suitable for all ages.
Also check out the Northern Lights Planetarium, wildlife exhibition and much more.
Meeting and pickup information
- Tour Bus Stop # 12, Storm Hotel
- Please wait at your pickup location/meeting point from 09.00. Be aware that pickup may take upto 30 minutes to complete.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- BusTravel Iceland
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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