Golden Circle - Shore Excursion from Reykjavik in Minibus, English
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
This day tour with English-speaking local guide in a small group of a maximum of 19 participants (usually a maximum of 8 participants) is the ideal shore excursion for passengers of the cruise ships and leads from Reykjavik on the so-called Golden Circle to well-known sights.
You will experience the earthquake crevasse in a shopping center in Hveragerði, the Kerið volcanic crater, the impressive Gullfoss waterfall. Hot springs and Strokkur Geyser await you in Haukadalur.
Tasty Icelandic ice cream can be experienced at Efsti Salur Farm
On the shores of the warm lake Laugarvatn there are hot springs used by the locals for baking bread.
You can experience plate tectonics in Þingvellir National Park. On the way back, we will make a short detour through downtown Reykjavik.
The departure time and tour duration is suitable for the cruise ships in the port of Reykjavik. For example, if the ship arrives an hour late, the bus will wait.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you need a wheelchair but can walk a few meters and get on the bus, please let us know in advance. If you would like to take a trolley with you for a child, please inform us in advance.
Please note that a large portion of the time on the bus will be spent traveling time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hveragerdi
After driving across the Hellisheiðir plateau, we reach the small town of Hveragerði, where there are numerous geothermally heated greenhouses. There we make a short stop at a shopping center where we visit an earthquake fissure.
Kerid Crater
The next stop on the tour is at the 6,500 year old Kerið crater, the northernmost of the Tjarnarhólar crater series. The crater has a depth of 55 meters and a diameter of 270x170 meters. The water depth varies between 7-14 meters.
What‘s Included
English speaking local tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food, snacks, ice cream and drinks are not included. There is the option to purchase these at several stops along the way
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Golden Circle - Shore Excursion from Reykjavik in Minibus, English
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Reykjavik Excursions Golden Circle Tour
Tdubs70,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing amazing amazing! Staynun (sorry if I’ve misspelt it) was knowledgeable and kept the coach journey interesting, Anna was a super driver and got us to all our destinations safely. I didn’t know quite what to expect when I booked this trip and I was not disappointed. Luxury coach with comfortable seating, stunning scenery and plenty of time in each location so that it didn’t feel rushed, would definitely recommend. Thank you for an amazing day 😍
Super top class tour. Anytime again
brigittehW7423XA,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended. Our guide Paul was flexible about our wishes. The whole process was smooth and super punctual. He told us a lot about country and people and even gave us insights into srin's private life. We learned a lot of new things but also laughed a lot. I would book the tour again at any time
That's how you learn to love Iceland!
P8651MVchristinen,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super nice tour with a very good, super nice and interesting guite. Lots of information and beautiful impressions of the country. Thank you Sven!
Golden Circle with small group
ToJa1972,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00By small group and German speaking guide very entertaining and interesting ! Organization worked well - start of the excursion directly on the ship.
A tour operator at the Top
Elam-76,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour in the Golden Circle with breathtaking scenery (Lerid volcano, Gullfoss waterfall, Haukadalur geothermal zone, Pingwellir National Park...) Driver guide very pro We were the only French on a German bus and our driver adapted to speak to us also in English. The minicar is very comfortable. In short I recommend 100% this tour operator
Super trip
ingoo909,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There is not much to say . Very good tour with 1a guide. Sights were visited and explained in detail by the guide lots of interesting background information about the country and people The tour is highly recommended 👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing tour, very beautiful 💆♂️
seangU1820QF,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour, Sven knew very much about the places we went. Iceland is so beautiful, and this tour brought us to some great places. Very good, very majestic. Elegant, even. Incredible, if you will. 🦞
Very enjoyable tour
V2875HOdianeg,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently did the Golden Circle Shore excursion with Sven. He was such an informative guide. His local knowledge and friendly attitude made us feel like more like friends than just tourists. I would highly recommend booking a tour through SPS Travel
Amazing, small group experience , provides something for everyone
Amy H,Aug 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing excursion! Small group size added a special personalized touch. Our guide Sven was outstanding. He is very knowledgeable, put safety first and provided an excellent tour. I appreciate the kind service and alternative options he provided for my mother with mobility limitations to feel fully involved in the tour. Highly recommend this tour, Sven, and this tour provider!
Good Tour In Spite of Miserable Weather
Deanna R,Aug 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We were in a van with only eight of us. Our driver was also the guide and took us to the usual places of interest along the Golden Circle. It was a long tour, actually even longer than the eight hours listed in the online description. The weather was not very cooperative as it was very windy with clouds and even some rain at various times during the day. That was the only downside to the tour. No doubt it would have been much more enjoyable under better weather conditions.
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