GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 10 standout multi-day iceland 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.
3-day Golden Circle and South Coast tour with waterfalls, black sand, optional glacier hike, and a Jökulsárlón amphibious boat ride.
7 days in Iceland covering Golden Circle, South Coast, glacier sights, Akureyri, East Fjords, and Snæfellsnes with 6 nights breakfast and small-group pace.
“Arctic Adventures itinerary covered almost everything must see. Stays were off beat and very good. Would recommend”
Three days hitting Golden Circle and the South Coast with a glacier hike, ice-cave visit, and Jökulsárlón icebergs, plus two breakfasts-included nights.
“A delightful 3 days getting to experience Iceland--everything from visiting the place where Iceland sits atop two tectonic plates to breath-taking waterfalls, The Black Sand Beach, glacier lagoon and ice caves. Plus, our guide, Juliana was friendly, informative and fabulous. She even has her own welcome recording curated with fun music.”
4 days linking Snæfellsnes, Golden Circle, and South Coast with glacier gear and a blue ice cave, plus tips to catch northern lights.
“The tour was fantastic, and our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. We saw waterfalls, Black Sand Beach, a Glacier, an ice cave, and, of course, the magnificent Northern Lights. Highly recommended. We were very happy to see so many beautiful sights. Overall, the small group tour is amazing. Thank you.”
Small-group 3 days from Reykjavik to the Golden Circle, South Coast, Jokulsárlón, a natural ice cave, plus Vatnajökull glacier hiking.
A fast four days of Iceland in winter: Golden Circle, South Coast, Vatnajökull glacier hike, volcano scenery, and a northern lights night.
“Our 4d3n land tour for our family of 6 (with 2 teenagers) was well-organized including online messages were promptly received within couple of hours with Arctic Adventures when we had queries. We left a little disappointed because we could not find the auroras during the northern night tour. Planners should leave a few days later…”
Private 12-hour Golden Circle and South Coast tour from Reykjavik: Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, black sand.
“Sergei was a wealth of knowledge on Iceland geography, culture and history. Very personal and pleasant.”
3 days on Iceland’s south coast and Golden Circle: Thingvellir, waterfalls, Blue Ice Cave, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, plus a glacier hike.
6-day 4x4 campervan self-drive from Keflavík through Golden Circle and waterfalls, with spas, lava show, caves, and geothermal bread.
“Our van got us everywhere with ease. Allowed us to navigate all roads in any conditions as we explored as much of Iceland as we could. Thanks CampEasy!”
Private Jeep day tour from Reykjavík: Þingvellir, Geysir, waterfalls, glacier ice, black beach. Pickup, WiFi, up to 4.
“Amazing day with Thor!! A native to Iceland, he was a wealth of knowledge not only about each stop but also about the country and its history. My dad and I only had one day in Reykjavik before boarding a cruise and this was worth every penny and minute! Our time here may have been…”
