GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 10 standout things to do from Reykjavik. Most of the Golden Circle loop, the Blue Lagoon transfer, the Northern Lights chases, and the day trips that fan out across the south.
A full-day Golden Circle bus tour from Reykjavik: Kerið crater, Gullfoss, Geysir and Strokkur, plus Þingvellir’s tectonic rift.
“Very full itinerary but varied. Guide - Andrea - was knowledgeable about the sights and included Icelandic culture eg Saga’s and music. Relaxed but fun trip. Driver - Eugen - very competent too - always felt safe.”
Reykjavik Golden Circle day trip: Secret Lagoon soak, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss, Þingvellir and Kerið Crater. 10 hours, $132.
“amazing 10/10 would recommend to anyone!! such good value for your money! the guide Jessica was so informative and lovely!”
Small-group Golden Circle plus Kerið Crater and Blue Lagoon Comfort ticket with Reykjavik hotel pickup, Wi‑Fi, and included admissions.
“This tour was incredible! Hakron our tour guide and driver gave us interesting facts and details about the land and locations I had never heard! He was kind, funny and just a pleasure!! Each spot we went to there was plenty of time to see and do everything!! We were grateful to Halron for his…”
Golden Circle Classic from Reykjavik: Þingvellir, Geysir and Strokkur, plus Gullfoss. Guided, coach-paced, mostly free admissions.
“All activity are worthy and scene are great, especailly waterfall. I like it most it is greeeeeeeeat!”
Golden Circle sights and Kerid Crater, capped with a Blue Lagoon soak with admission and a silica mud mask, plus Reykjavik pickup.
“Bart does a awesome job. I can fully recommend this trip”
See Iceland’s Golden Circle plus Kerid crater in one guided day from Reykjavik. Geysers, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, and smart pacing.
“We had a great day! Perfect logistic organization, knowledgeable guide and the beautiful Icelandic landscapes. Highly recommended.”
Reykjavík Golden Circle day tour with Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and geysers. 6.5 hours, English guide, 1st class bus, Wi‑Fi included.
“The surrounding countryside is beautiful it was a lovely journey. great to see the Geyser, and the Gullforce Waterfall was amazing.”
Small-group Golden Circle classic tour from Reykjavik with Gullfoss, Strokkur geyser, Þingvellir rift valley, and Kerið crater, with Wi‑Fi.
“Great tour with a good guide who was good at accommodating everyone’s requests. She was always clear with her instructions and overall the tour was well organised.”
Golden Circle, Kerið crater, and Blue Lagoon soak in one 11-hour small-group day trip from Reykjavik with pickup and Comfort tickets.
“We had Ottar as our driver and host on this 11 hour journey. Ottar was a great host who answered all questions in very good English. He also did a couple of short side stops so we could pet and feed Icelandic Horses and look at some recent lava fields up close. Ottar was great…”
A small-group Golden Circle day from Reykjavik, plus Secret Lagoon soak. Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and warm geothermal recovery.
“Rakel was our guide and she was amazing Very knowledgeable and helpful I loved the waterfall and geyser”
