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.
“Absolutely fantastic day and experience. Both Dean and Sunny were great! Thanks both!”
Reykjavik Golden Circle day trip: Secret Lagoon soak, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss, Þingvellir and Kerið Crater. 10 hours, $132.
“Excellent day … explored the sights with plenty of time. Informative guide. Beautiful island”
Small-group Golden Circle plus Kerið Crater and Blue Lagoon Comfort ticket with Reykjavik hotel pickup, Wi‑Fi, and included admissions.
“Long day filled with all the must see stuff outside Reykjavik. Guide, Collin was knowledgeable, funny and helpful! Recommend highly without hesitation.”
Golden Circle Classic from Reykjavik: Þingvellir, Geysir and Strokkur, plus Gullfoss. Guided, coach-paced, mostly free admissions.
“Very enjoyable, knowledgeable guide, great locations, long day on the coach. Well organised pick up was very easy”
Golden Circle sights and Kerid Crater, capped with a Blue Lagoon soak with admission and a silica mud mask, plus Reykjavik pickup.
“Filip was an outstanding tour guide, bus driver, and DJ! His friendly personality and genuine enthusiasm made the entire experience memorable. I love his willingness to go above and beyond by making extra stops at beautiful photo spots, snack locations, and even showing us fascinating things along the way. The itinerary was balanced with adequate…”
See Iceland’s Golden Circle plus Kerid crater in one guided day from Reykjavik. Geysers, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, and smart pacing.
“Great guide, safe driver, clean and smooth bus. Little rushed in first stop, rest of the stops were great!”
Reykjavík Golden Circle day tour with Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and geysers. 6.5 hours, English guide, 1st class bus, Wi‑Fi included.
“Super! Nothing negative to say. A day well spent. The fantastic weather was a +”
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.
“Full day but that gives you time to enjoy all the places of interest visited within this tour. Thora was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. Brought joy to the trip.”
A small-group Golden Circle day from Reykjavik, plus Secret Lagoon soak. Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and warm geothermal recovery.
“Absolutely first class. A superb day with a very knowledgeable guide, Gummi. A lovely small group, and plenty of time to enjoy and absorb the various locations we visited. The culmination of a dip in the secret lagoon was just about the perfect way to finish. Would recommend.”
