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Golden Circle Tour: Discover Iceland's Best Sites
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5,263 Ratings
Reykjavík
Embark on a captivating Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik and explore Iceland’s historical and geothermal wonders. Discover the stunning landscapes of Thingvellir National Park, witness the majestic Gullfoss waterfall, and experience the bubbling geothermal pools at Geysir Geothermal Area.
Embark on a captivating Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik and explore Iceland’s historical and geothermal wonders. Discover the stunning landscapes of Thingvellir National Park, witness the majestic Gullfoss waterfall, and experience the bubbling geothermal pools at Geysir Geothermal Area.
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Golden Circle Route - Dive into Iceland’s rich history at Thingvellir National Park, marvel at the stunning multi-tiered Gullfoss waterfall, and explore the bubbling geothermal pools at the Geysir Geothermal Area.
- Thingvellir National Park - Discover the fascinating and sometimes grim history of Iceland at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO…
- Golden Circle Route - Dive into Iceland’s rich history at Thingvellir National Park, marvel at the stunning multi-tiered Gullfoss waterfall, and explore the bubbling geothermal pools at the Geysir Geothermal Area.
- Thingvellir National Park - Discover the fascinating and sometimes grim history of Iceland at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk the grounds where Icelandic democracy was born and visit sites of Viking-era justice, including the Drowning Pool and Gallows Rock. Thingvellir is also where two tectonic plates are slowly drifting apart, creating a breathtaking landscape of steep cliffs and expansive fields, featuring Thingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest natural lake.
- Geysir - The Great Geysir, the original of its kind, is located in Haukadalur within the Geysir Geothermal Area. This area is alive with geothermal activity, from steam vents to boiling mud pits, with the geysers being the main attraction. Geysir has lent its name to all other geysers worldwide.
- Strokkur - Although the Great Geysir erupts infrequently, with the last eruption in 2016, the nearby Strokkur geyser erupts regularly, thrilling spectators by shooting hot water high into the air every few minutes.
- Gullfoss Waterfall - Gullfoss, known as the golden falls, is Iceland’s most famous waterfall, which is impressive in a country with thousands of waterfalls. Many consider it one of Iceland’s most beautiful and certainly one of the largest. The thunderous sound of the Hvita River plunging 32 meters over two tiers into the gorge below is exhilarating. On sunny days, rainbows abound in the mist rising from the falls, and several paths around the waterfall, including one leading to its base, make it a perfect spot for photography. Be sure to bring a raincoat and have your camera ready.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop off from selected locations (if requested)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- During summer: Pick up available from Skarfabakki Cruise Port
- On-board WiFi
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop off from selected locations (if requested)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- During summer: Pick up available from Skarfabakki Cruise Port
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
Experience some of Iceland’s most striking locations with the Golden Circle Tour, accompanied with an informed guide ready to share insights on the region’s past, culture, and wildlife. Step out of the city into the historical realm of Iceland at Thingvellir National Park, observe the thrilling majesty of the tiered Gullfoss waterfall and wander amidst…
Experience some of Iceland’s most striking locations with the Golden Circle Tour, accompanied with an informed guide ready to share insights on the region’s past, culture, and wildlife. Step out of the city into the historical realm of Iceland at Thingvellir National Park, observe the thrilling majesty of the tiered Gullfoss waterfall and wander amidst simmering geothermal spots at the Geysir Geothermal Area.
- Stops will be made during the tour at locations where facilities can be used
- Stops will be made during the tour at locations where lunch and snacks can be purchased
- A small amount of walking is required to reach the sites
- Foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. However be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Bus Terminal Reykjavík
Vatnsmýrarvegur
Please be at BSÍ Bus Terminal at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Johanna_t
Jan 16, 2026
Well worth the money - Interesting, great views, excellent and careful driver, sites that you couldn't see without traveling.
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Zussed
Nov 17, 2025
Super way to see lots of things in one day. - Great way to see a lot of sights in a day and a must do if you haven't hired a car. We loved seeing the geyser and waterfall, the guide was knowledgeable and informed us of a lot about history, current economy and geology. No way you would get this on your own. Got tips if you were coming back on your own for off the beaten track things to do.
Thanks to Richie Rich.
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Gillb2016
Nov 17, 2025
Great tour would recommend - We had a great time visiting the waterfall, geysers and tectonic plates. Thanks to our tour guide Bryndis, who had lots of tales to tell about the history and folklore of the island as well as amazing tips and guidance on how to enjoy the natural sights on the tour. Also thanks to our driver Kajus for getting us around the tour safely.
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Butetown
Oct 29, 2025
Snow place like the Golden Circle - With the highest level of snowfall in Reykjavík since records began, we didn’t think this trip would be on. Received constant communications and updates telling us that it would still be taking place and we are glad it did. In the capable hands of tour guide Peter and driver Evie we had a lovely day in the best conditions visiting the favourite tourist places of the golden circle. Peter kept us entertained with interesting and amazing stories and history of the places we were visiting. Evie’s driving was safe and considerate in challenging conditions … although we booked through gray line coaches we did the tour with Rekjavik Excursions . Would thoroughly recommend :)
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Catherine_m
Oct 13, 2025
A Golden Day Out - We had a wonderful and informative time. Our guide was great and clearly knew her history and provided fascinating general information about Iceland. It was a shame we had rain most of the day but it didn’t dampen our guide’s enthusiasm or our participation!
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Mark_l
Oct 12, 2025
Darren and Ibra ROCK!!!! - Tour was well organized. Darren taught us a lot about Iceland. Ibra was a very safe and skilled driver who gave us a very comfortable ride. Tour was well worth the price!
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Dep3
Aug 15, 2025
A fabulous BusTravel Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik! - We took a BusTravel’s Golden Circle excusion, which picked us up at the Reykjavik cruise port on time as scheduled - luggage and all!- and transported us to the larger excursion bus where other passengers, from Reykjavik hotels, etc, were already on board. We felt fortunate to be the last group of passengers on, since we did not know how long everyone else was sitting there, waiting for the full
list of passengers to be completed.
The bus was full and our tour guide Berlind was amazingly knowledgeable, friendly, professional and completely fluent in her English. Because of her upbeat attitude even the rain- heavy at times- did not spoil the incredible excursion we had- waterfalls, geothermal fields with a shooting geyser, a volcanic crater with a lake of incredible colors, Icelandic ponies to pet, farmland and trees, a black sand beach- and more. Beforehand,BusTravel did a great job keeping in touch and responding to our email queries in a timely fashion.
As for cost: much less expensive than taking the cruise ship’s same excursion.
We would highly recommend BusTravel. Even though they don’t take you exactly door to door when they drop you off, the bus stop dropoffs are geared to be a few minutes walk at most to your hotel at the end of the tour.
And if you are lucky enough to have Berlind as your guide, you will be even more delighted with all you learn about the awesome Iceland landscape, culture, and people. Kudos to BusTravel Tour Company!
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Elizabeth_m
Aug 11, 2025
Tour was good. Arrangements for pick up not good. - The pick up at bus stop was scheduled for 7:30. We were there for 7:20. The bus did. Not arrive until between 7:45 and 7:50, At 7:45 I turned on my phone - at a cost of about $20 Cdn. The tour operator did not answer so I called the 24/7 customer service number - she got no answer from the operator. I expect I will have incurred additional cost for this long call. We arrived after 8:00 for the tour bus and consequently were not able to sit together. Disappointing start. The tour guide was excellent and we enjoyed the tour, but the rocky start and additional costs were disappointing.
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Robert_a
Aug 11, 2025
The Golden Experience - We had to wait for 50 minutes from the pickup time we were given. Hence because of this the tour started late. To make up for this, visiting places where 15/20m less to return back in time. The guide bossed everyone around including the driver. 🙃
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Yiling_l
Aug 10, 2025
Worst service ever. Will never book with this company - Horrible service, would never book anything with this company again. Booked Aug 7 @8:00AM tour, arrived on time and waited for 19 min without showing, so I began to send several messages without any reply. I asked a tour guide from another company to help me to call them (I could not call International number) but no one answered. Waited after 9 AM and had to give up. We did not receive any communication from them until 2.40 PM stating they hoped we already commuicated the driver through another way! I am in a process to get a refund. My friends had similar situation on this day and had their refund.
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