Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik
Overview
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8 hours
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Visit the popular sights of the Golden Circle on this 8-hour tour from Reykjavik. Ride through the Icelandic countryside in a minibus to Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss Waterfall, Geysir and Kerið crater. On-board WiFi is included.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 6 years
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Unfortunately we are unable to transport or store travel luggage or suitcases
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hveragerdi
The first stop of the day is the town Hveragerði, where we have a short restroom stop. Hveragerði is about 45 min drive from Reykjavik. There are restrooms, a bakery and an exhibition about earth quakes. Consider this a short pit-stop on our way to the Golden Circle.
Gullfoss Falls
Gullfoss, is one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland. It is powerful and tall. Through it the river Hvítá, which is a glacier river originating from Langjökull, plunges down this two step waterfall. There are a handful of viewing platforms to observe the waterfall and above Gullfoss there is Gullfoss center where there are restrooms, a cafeteria and gift shops. NOTE: The path leading all the way up to the waterfall is closed during the winter season.
What‘s Included
Visit the famous sites of the Golden Circle
Free WiFi on board your bus
Minibus transport
Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík
English speaking tour guide
We break for lunch but customers have to pay for the food themselves.
Pickup points
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Golden Circle Small-Group Full-Day Tour by Minibus
Pickup included
Reviews
2,078 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome
bcQ9093VD,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Thor was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. It decided to snow heavily but it did not detract from the stunning scenery
Diversity
Alan V,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Amazing landscapes and unusual topography so desolate it is amazing that anything survives. Wonderful tour.
Not all stops are great...
Verlin C,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Not all stops are great but driver was really good. Overall very worth it. 26………………………………………………………..
Great driver, great sights - great trip!
G7622BEpault,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was excellent - Slavi was a great guide, really interactive and fun. The trip itself didn't seem too expensive for a full day, and it was a relatively small bus. The sites that we stopped at were really interesting and got some amazing photos. Myself and my wife went on this trip, and it was mainly couples due to the time of year, but it would also be good for families. I would definitely recommend this trip for anyone visiting Reykjavik for just a few days!
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Melissa R,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Plenty of time to walk around different stops. Decent food selection for both breakfast and lunch. It was winter, so having a driver highly recommend - rented a car and live where I drive in snow regularly but it was nice getting to not worry about road conditions during this time.
Stunning scenery, safe driver - wear good walking boots!
Katalin69Canada,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a full day but it's a MUST DO tour! Especially for a first-time visitor! Be aware that there is a lot of walking and it can get cold ... we did 12,000 steps on the tour. First thing to mention is that the scenery was absolutely unbelievable and breathtaking. Lots of walking and driving through gorgeous countryside, including lava fields. The description says what to expect tour wise so I won't review each place as I'd be writing all day. However, I cannot stress how in awe I was of what we saw. This is one of my most favourite tours ever taken. Siggi was a safe driver. He was on time, professional, amusing and informative. He provided details of every place during the tour and some interesting facts about Iceland, too. Once at the destination, I appreciated that he allowed us to venture about on our own. We met back at the tour bus at an agreed upon time. The small group seemed to keep everyone on track timewise so there were no stragglers to look for. There was enough time allotted at each stop to explore. The bus was comfortable. There were several bathroom breaks throughout the day. We did bring our own lunch & snacks, bought drinks at the stops, but you can purchase food at two spots during the tour also. Would absolutely recommend this tour, without hesitation! Thank you for a memorable day!
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wrcrally1234,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the classic Golden Circle tour and it was wonderful.Siggi are driver and tour guide was amazing.He was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny.When the conditions turned nasty he was reassuring and a excellent driver, keeping us safe even in extreme weather issues.He gave us plenty of time to see the major sites on the tour.He is a credit to the company and if anyone is wanting to do this tour we highly recommend it and the company. Richard and Lesley Dyson
Absolutely first class,...
tim l,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely first class, totally different things to see, waterfall, geyser, crater and a National Park covered in snow, Awesome is the word
Golden circle adventure
David H,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant trip our guide stoves was knowledgeable and very entertaining
Great way to see the Sites
Paula M C,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00How good this trip is depends on your guide/driver. We were lucky to have Ziggy eho was very knowledgeable & informative. We had the added bonus of the snow do the views are particuraly stunning. Pricey but I would highly recommend this trip. Book directly with Iclandic excursions, I would avoid booking with Viator. Ensure pickup is at your hotel & check pick up time as they wont wait & wont refund if you are late.
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