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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.
Most Popular“Such a good day! Barbra was so informative & helpful the sights were incredible! Couldn’t pick a highlight it was all great!”
Reykjavik Golden Circle day with Secret Lagoon swim, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Kerið crater—guided and ticketed for $132.
“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…”
Small-group Golden Circle plus Blue Lagoon with Kerid Crater. Pickup from Reykjavík, comfort ticket included, Wi‑Fi on board, all entries covered.
“David is a great informative guide. Nice tours small group golden circle with blue lagoon was a perfect day! Incorporating the Beautiful sites of Iceland with a nice side stop to feed Icelandic horses, view an extra waterfall and see the devastation of the volcanic eruption on a small local village and ending the day…”
Golden Circle Classic from Reykjavik in 6.5 hours: Thingvellir, Geysir/Strokkur, and Gullfoss with pickup options and onboard WiFi.
“The Golden Circle Tour Reykjavik was amazing. Loved it all, especially the Thingvellir National Park and the Gullfoss Water Fall.”
11-hour minibus day to Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid crater, and Blue Lagoon entry with mud mask, towel, and Wi‑Fi.
“saw so much of Iceland. waterfalls, geysers, lakes and the blue lagoon hot springs at the end topped it off. brilliant day out. 🙂”
Golden Circle plus Kerid crater in one full day from Reykjavik, with a real guide, smooth pickup, and iconic sights made easy.
“Great experience, great driver/ride, tour guide was very knowledgable. There were options for bathroom breaks and meal stops along the way too.”
Reykjavik Golden Circle bus tour in 6.5 hours: UNESCO Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and Geysir/Strokkur with an English guide and Wi‑Fi.
“Really informative, great guide and comfortable bus. Got great weather, cold but clear as ever! The family loved it!”
Small-group Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik with Wi‑Fi on board. See Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir and Kerið in one full day.
“We had an absolutely fantastic time on the Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavík, made even better by our incredible guide, Wendy. Her knowledge was truly second to none — she shared fascinating history, geology, and local insights throughout the entire day, all delivered in a warm and engaging way. Every stop felt more meaningful…”
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 was a fantastic tour taking in sites from the golden circle, the volcano creator and finishing at the Blue Lagoon. It’s a good mix of adventuring, sightseeing and then ultimately relaxing. Our tour guide was a local named Tony who was hilarious and knowledgeable about Iceland, giving lots of useful and interesting information. We…”
Golden Circle highlights plus a Secret Lagoon soak. Small-group Reykjavik pickup, Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Strokkur geyser, and 1 hour bath.
“Rakel was our guide and she was amazing Very knowledgeable and helpful I loved the waterfall and geyser”
Golden Circle guided bus tour from Reykjavik: Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir with Wi‑Fi, pickup, and free stop admissions.
“Really enjoyed the tour. Bus was clean and a very easy way to see the beautiful, snowy views of Iceland!”
Golden Circle sights plus Kerið Crater and the Secret Lagoon from Reykjavik, with entries included and time to soak.
“Our guide was very good and entertaining! She gave us plenty of time at each stop, showed us some additional cool things along the way, and even stopped at an extra spot to allow us to pet some super cute Icelandic horses. Awesome tour overall filled with some nice walking, as well as the super…”
Golden Circle afternoon tour from Reykjavik with a live English guide, timed stops at Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerið.
“The bus was great and always on time. There was enough time in each stop to enjoy the attraction and we particularly enjoyed that they made a quick supermarket/bakery stop at the beginning of the tour, it was pretty helpful.”
Golden Circle icons plus Kerið crater and Blue Lagoon admission. A guided small-group minibus day in about 11 hours.
“We had a fantastic day. The sights were breathtaking and the guide HBO was friendly and informative”
Full-day Golden Circle plus Kerið crater, then choose Blue Lagoon or Hvammsvík for a geothermal soak, with hotel pickup.
“This is a long day, but worth it to check off a lot of things in a small window of time. Just know that if you have a rental car, you can do it all on your own. If no transportation, this tour helps a lot and the information from the guide is largely helpful…”
Every road out of Reykjavik, and every way to take it.
