GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 9 standout golden circle + geothermal spas 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.
Small-group Golden Circle day from Reykjavik with Kerið crater, geothermal geysers, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Hvammsvík spa.
“Excellent organisation from start to finish. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour to the different sites very interesting.”
Golden Circle sights plus Fontana geothermal baths from Reykjavik, with rye bread baked in hot springs and scenic stops along the way.
“Liked the rye bread baked on the beach Liked the small group we were in Tour guide knowledgeable Very patriotic Icelander.”
Golden Circle plus Sky Lagoon geothermal spa from Reykjavik. Guided Iceland sights, hotel pickup, and Skjól ritual included for $227.
“Each of the trips are well worth taking but book them separately as the golden circle tour basically ends with a wasted 90 minutes of your time with various drop off points for different tours before the Sky Lagoon. So frustrating and it isn’t advertised as being multiple trips combined.”
Golden Circle sights plus Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths from Reykjavik. See Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, then soak outdoors.
“We really enjoyed the tour, and having a break in the middle to chill out (warm out?!) was great. Both tour guides we had were knowledgeable and friendly, though we really loved Stephan. The stops all delivered on the beauty of Iceland!”
Golden Circle icons plus Hvammsvík hot springs soak with geothermal-seawater pools, geysers, Þingvellir plate-junction magic, and geothermal bread.
“Our tour guide Christina was fabulous! She was so happy and bubbly and funny which makes quite a difference when you’re spending nearly the whole day with someone. She told us everything we needed to know about the famous hotspots we visited that day and was very knowledgeable :)”
Private 4WD Golden Circle and Strokkur geyser day trip from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, Þingvellir history, and Gullfoss waterfall.
“Andres was super committed to our having a great time and he succeeded brilliantly. He made sure we got every photo possible and when we had to dodge the rain we did and then he returned us for our photo shoot. He was also very knowledgeable and it was like being in a class and…”
Reykjavik’s Golden Circle plus Fontana geothermal baths—guided sights, onboard Wi‑Fi, and relaxing mineral soaking.
“We went on this tour yesterday and enjoyed every minute. The tour guides were so lovely and informative, additionally the views were spectacular! Fontana Spa felt so special as there was only 6 people there including my husband and I! Make sure you wrap up warm and wear waterproof clothing...and try the Swiss mocha in…”
Private Golden Circle plus Friðheimar tomato farm and Hvammsvík Hot Springs, with pickup, snacks, and a calm 8–9 hour pace for up to 5.
“We had an amazing day with Taste Iceland and Filip! I especially liked how well planned and packed the day was, without any rush but perfect timing. Great music along the way and very informative and funny guide! 10/10”
Private Golden Circle day from Reykjavík: Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss plus hot-spring rye baking, tomato farm and horse feeding.
“This Golden Circle tour was great. Olga tailored the day to our desires. We went on a hike, saw waterfalls, went to the geyser, then went to a hot spring bakery. Along the way we stopped to feed the Icelandic horses which was alot of fun.”
