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.
“This trip is a must do when visiting Iceland. Our tour guide Lori was very welcoming and friendly, he really made the trip. I’d highly recommend it to anyone.”
Small-group Golden Circle plus Sky Lagoon spa with Wi‑Fi minibus, Kerid Crater, and Reykjavik pickup and drop-off.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an amazing day! The Golden Circle and Sky Lagoon tour was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Our tour guide, Thor, was funny, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable — he really made the experience special. The bus was warm and comfortable, and the whole day ran so smoothly. The Sky Lagoon was like something…”
Private Golden Circle with Sky Lagoon, Friðheimar greenhouse lunch, and classic waterfalls, geysers, and Þingvellir—plus easy Reykjavik pickup.
“Just enough time at each stop to enjoy but not get bored. Great variety and selection of local attractions”
Reykjavik Golden Circle day trip with Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss and Sky Lagoon entry plus Skjól ritual, audio guide included.
“The only suggestions I would make is to have something more organized for lunch. And a better place to wait between the 2 tours.”
Golden Circle sights plus Friðheimar farm, then Sky Lagoon in a small group. Hotel pickup and spa choice included.
“The trip itself was wonderful, great tour guide, perfect amount of time at each stop. Sky lagoon was wonderful. However, no one picked up my group from sky lagoon and we had to hitch a ride with another tour company that happened to have extra seats and drop us off close enough to our original…”
Golden Circle plus Sky Lagoon geothermal spa from Reykjavik. Guided Iceland sights, hotel pickup, and Skjól ritual included for $227.
“Do not book this tour through Viator! The bus never showed up. We waited almost an hour in the cold and no bus. I called their “24/7” customer service number multiple times and no one answered, I let it ring for 5 minutes once. Unfortunately, it was our last day and we were not able…”
Golden Circle full-day tour from Reykjavik with Sky Lagoon entry, Skjól Ritual, towel and Wi-Fi. Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss.
“Great tour, I was a bit worried about all the connections and transfers but it was mostly smooth. It is a quick whizz round the sights on the golden circle but we didn’t feel rushed at all. The Sky Lagoon was fantastic - can’t recommend it enougRead more”
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”
