GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 10 standout 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.
A full-day Golden Circle bus tour from Reykjavik: Kerið crater, Gullfoss, Geysir and Strokkur, plus Þingvellir’s tectonic rift.
“the tour was amazing definitely recommend. our tour guide was friendly and very informative. we had really bad weather in the morning but we just kept on going but made sure we were all aware on everything. geysirs were incredible to see”
Reykjavik Golden Circle day trip: Secret Lagoon soak, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss, Þingvellir and Kerið Crater. 10 hours, $132.
“We were a group of six and we all really enjoyed our day. Simon was a good driver, especially in the ice and snow also our guide Sharp was very informative and passionate about his Country. The breaks fitted in nicely for day and the day flew by. The secret lagoon was great and peaceful,…”
Golden Circle Classic from Reykjavik: Þingvellir, Geysir and Strokkur, plus Gullfoss. Guided, coach-paced, mostly free admissions.
“Don’t miss it! An excellent tour guide Eric and Steni (sp?). Beautiful sites and history of Iceland amazing!”
Golden Circle sights and Kerid Crater, capped with a Blue Lagoon soak with admission and a silica mud mask, plus Reykjavik pickup.
“Leaving this tour till last it was easy to see why this is the most popular one! And the Blue Lagoon — wow! What a way to end a perfect day! Our tour guide Brahim was incredibly knowledgeable, he spoke to us most of the day — it was a history and geology lesson in…”
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.
“Karen was a very good tour guide and driver - funny, engaging, punctual, patient and very knowledgeable. Great tour and great day.”
Small-group Golden Circle classic tour from Reykjavik with Gullfoss, Strokkur geyser, Þingvellir rift valley, and Kerið crater, with Wi‑Fi.
“Well paced trip. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and a proud Icelander, happy to tell stories about the country. Driver was on time, organized and very friendly. Great way to see a lovely part of Iceland.”
Golden Circle, Kerið crater, and Blue Lagoon soak in one 11-hour small-group day trip from Reykjavik with pickup and Comfort tickets.
“The whole day from start to finish was excellent, the tour guide (sorry I can’t remember his name) was very knowledgeable and a perfect guide. The highlight for me was the blue lagoon but all aspects were great. I would highly recommend this tour”
A small-group Golden Circle day from Reykjavik, plus Secret Lagoon soak. Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and warm geothermal recovery.
“Viator handled the booking of this trip but they were totally incompetent at organising it. Viator arranged a pick up at a hotel at the opposite end of Reykjavik to where my hotel was. When is contacted them I was fobbed off with broken promises. I will never book anything with Viator ever again. The…”
A 6.5-hour Golden Circle bus tour from Reykjavik with guided stops at Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir, plus Wi-Fi for instant photos.
“Very informative and beautiful scenery. Would do it again. The bus was clean and comfortable and Iceland is incredible.”
