GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 10 standout small-group golden circle 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.
Small-group Golden Circle plus Kerið Crater and Blue Lagoon Comfort ticket with Reykjavik hotel pickup, Wi‑Fi, and included admissions.
“Great time, good host and beautiful northern lights. Felt very safe and warm from pickup to really fun experience.”
Small-group Golden Circle classic tour from Reykjavik with Gullfoss, Strokkur geyser, Þingvellir rift valley, and Kerið crater, with Wi‑Fi.
“Highly recommend this tour with Pascale! She was so knowledgeable about the sites that were on the scheduled route. Also took the time to make a stop by a dairy farm for ice cream! An amazing day!”
Golden Circle, Kerið crater, and Blue Lagoon soak in one 11-hour small-group day trip from Reykjavik with pickup and Comfort tickets.
“This day-long tour is fantastic. We were able to see and learn so much! It did NOT ever feel like an 11 hr tour. Our tour guide, Siggie, was outstanding. So knowledgeable and personable. He was the perfect tour guide.”
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.”
Small-group South Iceland day trip: Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerið crater, plus Blue Lagoon or Hvammsvík soak.
“Entertaining and informative tour with our guide Dominika who provided guests with a brief history of each site explaining the geology interspersed with local music and personal stories. Observed the incredible tectonic rift at Thingvellir, the breathtakingly frozen Gullfoss waterfall, steam vents and geysers including Stokkur water spout and finally a relaxing visit to the…”
Small-group Golden Circle tour with Secret Lagoon entry and Reykjavik hotel pickup, plus Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerið.
“Something for each of the 5 of us. The secret lagoon, national Park (with amazing snow) and the geyser were the agreed highlights”
A small-group Golden Circle day from Reykjavik with Þingvellir, Strokkur geysers, Gullfoss, and Kerið Crater Lake, plus optional geothermal extras.
“This tour was a great way to see the Golden Circle and our guide, Pawel, was great. We were picked up right on time from our designated bus stop in a nice, warm, minibus. Pawel pointed out locations of interest and gave us some historical background of Iceland as a whole. He was fun and…”
Small-group 8-hour Golden Circle and Kerið crater tour from Reykjavik. Gullfoss, Þingvellir, Strokkur, plus aquamarine Kerið lake.
Small-group Golden Circle plus Sky Lagoon spa with Wi‑Fi minibus, Kerid Crater, and Reykjavik pickup and drop-off.
“It was a wonderful day with many beautiful stops and our bus driver/ tour guide was super funny. I can't remember exactly but I think his name was Barrel or similar.”
Reykjavik afternoon small-group Golden Circle tour with Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Kerið, plus pickup, Wi‑Fi, and guided pacing.
“Fantastic knowledge well planned and explained every opportunity taken to maximise your experience highly recommend”
