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Golden Circle Tour: Small-Group Day Trip Highlights
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178 Ratings
Reykjavik
Experience the best of Iceland’s Golden Circle on this small-group tour. Visit Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Hveragerði, and Faxi Waterfall for an unforgettable day of adventure.
Experience the best of Iceland’s Golden Circle on this small-group tour. Visit Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Hveragerði, and Faxi Waterfall for an unforgettable day of adventure.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Reykjavik - The Golden Circle Complete tour begins with a pick-up in Reykjavik. From the capital, the journey takes you to the three iconic Golden Circle attractions: Thingvellir, Gullfoss, and Geysir, along with other fascinating nearby stops.
- Kerid Crater - The tour’s first highlight is the vibrant red Kerid crater lake. This 3,000-year-old…
- Reykjavik - The Golden Circle Complete tour begins with a pick-up in Reykjavik. From the capital, the journey takes you to the three iconic Golden Circle attractions: Thingvellir, Gullfoss, and Geysir, along with other fascinating nearby stops.
- Kerid Crater - The tour’s first highlight is the vibrant red Kerid crater lake. This 3,000-year-old site is 55 meters deep and renowned for its stunning beauty, featuring aquamarine water encircled by red rocks and lush greenery. This color combination gives the lake the appearance of a giant eye from above, earning it the nickname “The Eye of the World.”
- Gullfoss Waterfall - Following this, the tour visits Gullfoss, Iceland’s most famous waterfall. The breathtaking waterfall cascades gracefully over two tiers, creating a picturesque setting perfect for capturing memorable photos.
- Thingvellir National Park - The next stop is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich blend of geological and historical marvels while strolling through the rift valley formed by the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
- Geysir - The tour then proceeds to the remarkable hot spring area of Geysir. Visitors can witness the Strokkur geyser in action, as it erupts, shooting boiling water up to 60-100 feet high.
- Reykjavik - The tour concludes back in Reykjavik with a drop-off at the original departure point.
What's Included
- Small-group tour for a more personal experience
- Reykjavik pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation by minibus
- Golden Circle Sightseeing with additional stops
- Free wi-fi on board
- Small-group tour for a more personal experience
- Reykjavik pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation by minibus
- Golden Circle Sightseeing with additional stops
- Free wi-fi on board
What's Not Included
- Food & drinks
- Gratuities
- Food & drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This intimate Golden Circle day tour covers all the must-see attractions of the renowned Golden Circle route, including Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss. The package offers convenient pickup and drop-off services from designated locations in Reykjavik. For those seeking a Golden Circle experience in a small group with added value, this tour is the…
This intimate Golden Circle day tour covers all the must-see attractions of the renowned Golden Circle route, including Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss. The package offers convenient pickup and drop-off services from designated locations in Reykjavik. For those seeking a Golden Circle experience in a small group with added value, this tour is the perfect choice!
- Small group experience limited to 19 participants per guide
- Minimum age: 5 years old.
- Remember to bring: Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, packed lunch, head-wear, gloves and sturdy shoes.
- Rated: Easy - Family tour.
- Waterproof clothing & hiking shoes can be rented directly from the operator (own expense) please contact the local operator before travelling
- Please note that the order of the itinerary can vary; we might swap the order of the attractions due to weather conditions and other related factors.
Location
Reykjavik
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
4.6
(178 Ratings)
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Sarah_c
Jun 8, 2026
Beautiful and more beautiful - Lots of walking but is so beautiful you enjoy every step. Make sure to take layers. Did this in June and layers kept me warm and not overheating
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Coolabouttravel
Jun 7, 2026
Great experience - It was a great experience. We saw the major sites. The time at each of these was sufficient. Alex, our tour guide, was excellent. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful and friendly with a good sense of humour. He is obviously well experienced, and this added to our enjoyment. The tour bus (mini bus) was clean and comfortable. Will highly recommend this trip.
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G4601idemmab
Jun 3, 2026
Gold circle your day tours - Had a lovely guide Tomar. Very friendly.
Made my birthday special, doing this lovely tour. He added extras to our tour, tomato farm & feeding the horses was lovely, very patient with people taking their time. He bought me a pastry for my birthday too was very sweet.
I do thank him very much.
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Julian
May 28, 2026
Great Way to See Golden Circle - This is the perfect Golden Circle because it hits all the highlights you should see plus extra stops! I’ve done many Golden Circle tours before, and this was by far the best. Our guide, Mr. B was fantastic and very fun. Highly recommend!
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Halm375
May 27, 2026
Icelandic essentials in one day from Reykjavik - Small group of 16 in a Sprinter van. Guide was very informative and answered all our questions. We had 45-60 minutes at each of the four stops. We did the tour in the reverse order to the larger tour buses so while there were other tourists at the stops it was not over crowded. Food options and toilets are available at each stop.
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Katherinefm4024vg
May 25, 2026
Golden Circle Tour and more - Guide, Adele’s Greta was fantastic! She was witty, fun, and very knowledgeable! Would highly recommend her!
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Ellew2025
May 25, 2026
Best day ever with the best tour guide Greta - Greta was the best tour guide we could have asked for! She threw in multiple extra stops, ex. the most amazing tomato farm, always checked to make sure we were comfortable, and went above and beyond sharing cute stories and incredible historical knowledge. We loved it so much we booked a second tour the very next day! It was very fun and informative… we walked away feeling like we got an absolute steal with the price because it was just such an incredible experience. So many beautiful sights. Again, huge shoutout to Greta for going ABOVE AND BEYOND the entire day to make it an incredibly special day. 100/10 would recommend to fully experience the wonders of Iceland with a fun, funny, and highly detail oriented and engaging tour guide, Greta!
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Jet64777111650
May 25, 2026
Fabulous! - Greta was an absolutely fantastic guide! Her energy and enthusiasm gave us all a fabulous day, and she took us to a couple of extra places that made the tour really special. Thank you for a wonderful day out!
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Tealf2026
May 20, 2026
Franklin was the best guide - Our guide was Franklin and he was amazing! Franklin is from Iceland and shared many great historical facts as well as some fun folklore. By far the best tour we did in Iceland.
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Odyssey34853348273
May 19, 2026
Wanted to give this a rating of 5 - We enjoyed all of the sights on the tour and appreciated the historical information provided. Our guide was good about answering questions but could have put more effort into finding out about group members and helping them know one another. We did feel a bit rushed on the tour. We were stuck in traffic for what seemed like an hour leaving the city yet finished on time. More time at the sights would have been nice. We were uncomfortable with our guide Siggi’s driving on the tour. He was consistently speeding, tailgating other cars, consulting his phone while driving, complaining about other drivers, etc.
Also, the windows on this sight-seeing bus were quite dirty. We were glad to have this opportunity to see all these gorgeous sights.
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