GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 10 standout golden circle + sky lagoon 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.
11-hour Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerið, and a Sky Lagoon infinity-pool soak.
“Amazing really interesting guide was fabulous highly recommend it”
Small-group Golden Circle plus Sky Lagoon spa with Wi‑Fi minibus, Kerid Crater, and Reykjavik pickup and drop-off.
“Our tour guide, Christine, made the tour absolutely enjoyable and fun in a rainy and windy day! Her explanation before hands made us prepared and very informative!”
Private Golden Circle with Sky Lagoon, Friðheimar greenhouse lunch, and classic waterfalls, geysers, and Þingvellir—plus easy Reykjavik pickup.
“We loved the spots we stopped at and the lunch was amazing and unique. The driver though nice talked non stop. It is nice to have a guide that offers little bits of information along the way and answers questions but Martin didn’t stop talking the entire time in the van. Everyone just wanted time…”
Reykjavik Golden Circle day trip with Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss and Sky Lagoon entry plus Skjól ritual, audio guide included.
“Our guide, Rosa was very knowledgeable and shared so much with our tour regarding the culture of Iceland and interesting facts. She enhanced our enjoyment! Driver, Paul was a very good driver.”
Golden Circle sights plus Friðheimar farm, then Sky Lagoon in a small group. Hotel pickup and spa choice included.
“I'd like to give 10 stars to Siggy. Also a huge shout out to the greenhouse staff and cooks, the horse show, and traveling companions. These make a tour great: the guide and fellow travelers! Siggy, had lots of amazing facts and descriptions of what we were seeing and why they were important. He was…”
Golden Circle plus Sky Lagoon geothermal spa from Reykjavik. Guided Iceland sights, hotel pickup, and Skjól ritual included for $227.
“I would recommend the tour but not the company. They left us ar the bus station, and then they blamed us. Then made us pay again to get home. I’ve complained and heard nothing.”
Golden Circle full-day tour from Reykjavik with Sky Lagoon entry, Skjól Ritual, towel and Wi-Fi. Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss.
“Just a great aground day and sky lagoon amazing and we went in the evening and the atmosphere was fantastic.”
Golden Circle highlights plus cliffside Sky Lagoon. Guided day trip from Reykjavík with Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, and a 7-step soak ritual.
“Amazing tour guide Matt! Quick problem solvers and fun trip overall!”
Small-group Golden Circle day tour with Kerið and Sky Lagoon. Reykjavik pickup, guide commentary, skip-line access, and a 7-step spa ritual.
“Thomaz was fantastic. The trip shows a lot of Iceland with many stops to hike and see and eat and drink. Would recommend for everyone!!!”
Golden Circle sights with stress-free Reykjavik pickup, then unwind at Sky Lagoon with admission included.
“Great guide. Great experience. Saw the highlights of Iceland in a relaxing bus. Had the right amount of time at each location and good mix of sight seeing and exploring”
