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The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 14 most-booked golden circle day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Golden Circle Classic from Reykjavik in 6.5 hours: Þingvellir rift, Gullfoss falls, Geysir and Strokkur with pickup and WiFi.
Most Popular“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 plus Kerið crater day tour from Reykjavik. Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, guided stops, and pickup.
“Make sure you have warm clothes especially gloves. Absolutely loved this trip. Eva was so knowledgeable and very friendly. Brian was a lovely driver also.”
Reykjavik Golden Circle meets Langjökull glacier snowmobiling in one long day: Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, plus guided rides and gear.
“If you are coming to Iceland then this needs to be at the top of your list. Highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to see lots of sights with an experienced driver and tour guide. Shout out to Fousi and Margaret! They were great and so informative. Thank you for a well organised trip,…”
Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with a Friðheimar greenhouse stop for geothermal tomatoes, plus Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir.
“straightforward golden circle tour. big group and slightly rushed but all still okay. tomato thing was kind of random.”
Golden Circle highlights plus a soak at Secret Lagoon. Bus tour from Reykjavik with Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and app audio.
Small-group Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid, then Blue Lagoon transfer. Kerid included.
Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik: Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss with a local guide, audio in 10 languages, and included park fees.
“Geysers were impressive! The whole landscape is unique! I think more time should be allowed at each stop to take advantage of the experience, as It is a long bus ride.”
Golden Circle sights plus Friðheimar and Sky Lagoon Ritual. Reykjavik pickup, tomato tasting, horses, and an infinity-pool reset.
“Everything from the pick up to drop off was easy. The tour and guide was amazing! Would recommend.”
Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with a small group. Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir’s Strokkur, and Kerið crater, guided.
“The tour guid was amazing, had a great sense of humor and really funny”
Golden Circle waterfalls, Strokkur geyser, and Thingvellir rift—then soak at Fontana geothermal baths with rye bread included.
“It was a really luxurious experience! Gorgeous mountains, it’s not crowded at all, amazing pools and most wonderful steam room”
Golden Circle plus Secret Lagoon hot springs in a small group from Reykjavik, with tickets included, guided stops, and easy soaking time.
“No matter how amazing the sites will be - we are on a bus with a speaker system that is so bad it’s all static. Hard to understand our guide and it’s definitely encouraging a headache. Also, the cold air blowing in is cannot be averted. I would really like to understand what our guide…”
Small-group Golden Circle day tour from Reykjavik with pickup, geology stops at Kerið, Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss plus on-board Wi-Fi.
“We had the best time on this tour! Our guide/driver Walter was the best! He was so informative, funny & professional. He made sure we were comfortable the whole time. The stops were incredible! 5 stars!!”
A private Golden Circle day from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, expert-led stops at Þingvellir, geysers, Gullfoss, Fridheimar, and Kerið.
“Having used Viator in Europe, I expected excellent communication, especially with a price tag of $1,000 for a one day tour of the Golden Circle area. Our guide was 5 stars. However, again, for the price of the tour, I expected someone from Iceland who would give us more cultural insight, and a little more…”
Private Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon day trip from Reykjavik with a flexible guide, geysers, waterfalls, and geothermal mud soak.
“We went on the golden circle tour with mercury Grail, our guide Andres was brilliant. We took a private tour, and got to see all beautiful landmarks that make up the golden circle. Andres was very knowledgeable about the history and the sites we visited. He went above and beyond to accommodate us and was…”
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