GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 10 standout golden circle from reykjavik 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 Golden Circle day trip: Secret Lagoon soak, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss, Þingvellir and Kerið Crater. 10 hours, $132.
“I had a great experience on the Golden Circle tour. The bus was comfortable, the driver was professional, and the guide shared interesting information about every stop. A well-organized and enjoyable tour — highly recommended!”
Golden Circle Classic from Reykjavik: Þingvellir, Geysir and Strokkur, plus Gullfoss. Guided, coach-paced, mostly free admissions.
“Very enjoyable, knowledgeable guide, great locations, long day on the coach. Well organised pick up was very easy”
See Iceland’s Golden Circle plus Kerid crater in one guided day from Reykjavik. Geysers, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, and smart pacing.
“Fantastic tour - guide Daniel was knowledgable and friendly. Destinations all amazing and feels like you achieve a lot in a day.”
Reykjavík Golden Circle day tour with Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and geysers. 6.5 hours, English guide, 1st class bus, Wi‑Fi included.
“Really great! We had a wonderful day 😊 fascinated by Iceland’s raw beauty.”
Small-group Golden Circle classic tour from Reykjavik with Gullfoss, Strokkur geyser, Þingvellir rift valley, and Kerið crater, with Wi‑Fi.
“Loved every minute! Our guide, Franklin, was super funny and informative. The sights were amazing, I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see some popular sights in Iceland”
A small-group Golden Circle day from Reykjavik, plus Secret Lagoon soak. Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and warm geothermal recovery.
“It was the best experience. Our guide Guomundur S was very knowledgeable Extremely interesting and took personal Interest in us to learn all about the country, sights and the people.”
A 6.5-hour Golden Circle bus tour from Reykjavik with guided stops at Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir, plus Wi-Fi for instant photos.
“Gunnar (with lots of stories to tell!) was an entertaining guide for our 6 hour Golden Circle trip. There were lots of other tourists, but he got us directed to the best spot for photos of the waterfall and kindly took our photo, too.”
Reykjavik tour of the Golden Circle plus Kerið crater and a soak at Secret Lagoon, with guide, tickets, and round-trip coach.
“The tour was okay, it’s a lot to cover in a short time. With the exception of the secret lagoon, there just wasn’t enough time to enjoy the experience of the other attractions. The tour wasn’t what I’d consider coming with a tour guide, it was more like an escort.”
Afternoon Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik with Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir plate boundary, and Kerið crater. Great value.
“I love all the sites that were included in the tour. Best value for the price 😀”
Reykjavik day trip that pairs the Golden Circle with a Langjökull glacier snowmobile ride, with pickup, gear, and expert guiding.
“This is a great day!!!! The knowledge of the guides is brilliant. The places you see are out of this world! The snow mobiling was great fun….a real experience!!!”
