GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 6 standout 1-day tours on Iceland's Golden Circle loop. Where each one goes, who runs it, what it costs, and the verdict left by travellers who took it.
Reykjavik day trip that pairs the Golden Circle with a Langjökull glacier snowmobile ride, with pickup, gear, and expert guiding.
“Our guide (Jon) and driver (Thor) gave excellent commentary about Icelands history, food, geography and everything else about Iceland. True professionals and good humoured too.”
Reykjavik Golden Circle day trip with Friðheimar greenhouse tomatoes, geysers, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir. Includes pickup, guide, and Wi‑Fi.
“This was a huge bus, and I wished that I had booked with a smaller group. Despite that, it was a great tour. Guide Maryanne was great, very informative and made sure we kept to schedule. Though the weather wasn't great, everything was beautiful and worth seeing. The tomato soup at the greenhouse was excellent!”
Golden Circle by bus plus a 2-hour soak at Secret Lagoon. See Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and unwind with multilingual audio.
Golden Circle sights plus Fontana geothermal baths from Reykjavik, with rye bread baked in hot springs and scenic stops along the way.
“Our tour driver and guide Eric was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and ready to assist any time. We would take his tours anytime in”
Private Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon day trip from Reykjavik with pickup, flexible guide, and geothermal mud after Iceland’s top sights.
“Outstanding tour guide. Andrea was so knowledgeable and personable. I read reviews stating he went above and beyond and he really did. We had a fantastic day. I can’t recommend Andrea enough. When we come back we will book with Andrea again. Thank you xxx”
Private 4WD Golden Circle and Strokkur geyser day trip from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, Þingvellir history, and Gullfoss waterfall.
“Andres (our driver) was great. He’s lived his entire life in Reykjavik area and so knew everything. We made several stops to get out and actually explore a bit; one outside the norm to get some ice cream at a little stand. Also, he made special efforts to accommodate one person in our group with…”
