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Reykjavik’s best days out.
The Golden Circle is the day trip almost every first visit to Iceland starts with, and for good reason. A single loop out of Reykjavik strings together three of the island's headline sights: Thingvellir, where the North American and Eurasian plates pull visibly apart and the old parliament once met; the Geysir field, where Strokkur fires a column of boiling water skyward every few minutes; and Gullfoss, where the Hvita river drops in two thundering steps into a canyon. Most tours add a fourth stop, usually the red caldera at Kerid or a soak in the Secret Lagoon. Below are the most popular versions, from the classic full-day bus to small groups that fold in the Blue Lagoon, with what each one includes, how long it runs and what it costs.
Reykjavik Golden Circle full-day tour by bus: Geysir Strokkur, Gullfoss spray, Þingvellir plates, plus Kerið crater photos. Great value.
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Reykjavik Golden Circle day with Secret Lagoon swim, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Kerið crater—guided and ticketed for $132.
Small-group Golden Circle plus Blue Lagoon with Kerid Crater. Pickup from Reykjavík, comfort ticket included, Wi‑Fi on board, all entries covered.
“Great time, good host and beautiful northern lights. Felt very safe and warm from pickup to really fun experience.”
Golden Circle Classic from Reykjavik in 6.5 hours: Thingvellir, Geysir/Strokkur, and Gullfoss with pickup options and onboard WiFi.
“Very enjoyable, knowledgeable guide, great locations, long day on the coach. Well organised pick up was very easy”
11-hour minibus day to Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid crater, and Blue Lagoon entry with mud mask, towel, and Wi‑Fi.
“The trip was perfect! We loved the smaller mini bus. Pick-up was easy from the stop. communication was good. The guide was knowledgeable & friendly. We had enough time at each stop to hike a bit, take photos & explore. While it was a very busy & full day, it all felt relaxed while letting…”
Golden Circle plus Kerid crater in one full day from Reykjavik, with a real guide, smooth pickup, and iconic sights made easy.
“Wow, what a fab trip. The pickup and drop off was excellent. The guide, Tomas, was so lovely - very informative and knew so much about the area. I would definitely recommend doing this trip, I am so glad we did. Very good value for money.”
Reykjavik Golden Circle bus tour in 6.5 hours: UNESCO Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and Geysir/Strokkur with an English guide and Wi‑Fi.
Small-group Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik with Wi‑Fi on board. See Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir and Kerið in one full day.
“Highly recommend this tour with Pascale! She was so knowledgeable about the sites that were on the scheduled route. Also took the time to make a stop by a dairy farm for ice cream! An amazing day!”
Small-group Reykjavik day trip with Golden Circle sights, Kerið crater, and Blue Lagoon comfort ticket plus pickup, towel, mud mask, and a drink.
“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.”
Golden Circle highlights plus a Secret Lagoon soak. Small-group Reykjavik pickup, Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Strokkur geyser, and 1 hour bath.
“Absolutely first class. A superb day with a very knowledgeable guide, Gummi. A lovely small group, and plenty of time to enjoy and absorb the various locations we visited. The culmination of a dip in the secret lagoon was just about the perfect way to finish. Would recommend.”
Golden Circle guided bus tour from Reykjavik: Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir with Wi‑Fi, pickup, and free stop admissions.
“We were given so much interesting information about Icelandic geography, geology,and history. It made the visit very special.”
Golden Circle sights plus Kerið Crater and the Secret Lagoon from Reykjavik, with entries included and time to soak.
“Jess was a really interesting guide with a naturally engaging personality and good mixture of facts and humour. We ended the tour with smiles on our faces. Gregory was a safe driver. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.”
Golden Circle afternoon tour from Reykjavik with a live English guide, timed stops at Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerið.
“I really enjoyed the whole trip. The guide did his job excellent and talked a lot about everything what we visited. He is also great at making jokes 😊”
Golden Circle icons plus Kerið crater and Blue Lagoon admission. A guided small-group minibus day in about 11 hours.
Full-day Golden Circle plus Kerið crater, then choose Blue Lagoon or Hvammsvík for a geothermal soak, with hotel pickup.
“Entertaining and informative tour with our guide Dominika who provided guests with a brief history of each site explaining the geology interspersed with local music and personal stories. Observed the incredible tectonic rift at Thingvellir, the breathtakingly frozen Gullfoss waterfall, steam vents and geysers including Stokkur water spout and finally a relaxing visit to the…”
Every road out of Reykjavik, and every way to take it.
