GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 6 standout cruise shore excursions 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.
German-speaking Golden Circle shore excursion from Reykjavík with small-group comfort, geysers, Gullfoss, Kerið, Þingvellir, and Icelandic warmth.
“Toller Ausflug, super Guide”
Reykjavik Port Golden Circle shore excursion: Gullfoss, Thingvellir, Geysir plus possible ice cream and Icelandic horses, timed for cruises.
“I had such a wonderful time! There was a slight issue at the start of the day with one van not arriving (we heard the keys had been lost), but this was completely made up for by the kindness and friendliness of the two guides that looked after us, plus we got some extra ice…”
Small-group Golden Circle cruise arrival tour from Reykjavik: Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir, and a dairy-farm ice-cream stop with free Wi‑Fi.
“We had an amazing guide and driver called Simon. Ex teacher and extremely knowledgeable. We had a small group of 16. We much prefer the smaller groups. Happily recommended”
Golden Circle shore tour from Skarfabakki: Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir and Öxararfoss, plus Efstidalur farm and ice cream.
“Al was a great guide and very informative about iceland past and present, he kept it interesting and made sure we were all happy with the activities.”
Golden Circle small group tour from Reykjavik port with Wi-Fi, air-conditioned ride, and focused stops at Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Kerid.
“Golden Circle Small group Tour. Our driver was Agnes she was the VERY BEST Driver/Tour information guide that we have ever had in more than 15 Tours we have taken across the globe. She is courteous, knowledgeable, and professional. The 5 star rating does not do her service justice. Their rating as far as We…”
Small-group Golden Circle shore excursion from Reykjavik with an English guide, geysers, waterfalls, Þingvellir, plus geothermal bread stops.
“We were in a van with only eight of us. Our driver was also the guide and took us to the usual places of interest along the Golden Circle. It was a long tour, actually even longer than the eight hours listed in the online description. The weather waRead more”
