Reykjavik

Small-Group Golden Circle Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik

Reykjavik, Iceland
Small Group Golden Circle Plus Tour
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Tick off more of Iceland’s natural wonders in less time on this small-group tour of Iceland’s Golden Circle. Departing from Reykjavik, you’ll marvel at Geysir Geyser, Gulfoss Waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates collide. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik are included.
  • Full-day tour of Iceland's Golden Circle with additional stops from Reykjavik
  • Tick off Golden Circle highlights including Geysir Hot Spring, Gullfoss Waterfall and Thingvellir National Park
  • Admire the stunning landscape at some of Iceland's most beautiful sites
  • Small group guarantees personalized service

What's Included

  • Transportation by minibus
  • Small-group tour for a more personal experience
  • Reykjavik pick-up and drop-off
  • Free wi-fi on board
  • Golden Circle Sightseeing with additional stops
  • Food & drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

Pickup details

Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list: 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Bus pick up/drop off nr.15 – Vesturbugt Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik

What To Expect

You’ll be collected from your Reykjavik hotel in the morning. From here, you’ll embark on a 185-mile (300-km) route around Iceland’s Golden Circle, home to three of the country’s most spectacular natural landmarks.

Your first stop is Thingvellir National Park, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates collide. Marvel at vast landscapes littered with rock formations and geysers before feasting your eyes on the Geysir Geyser, whose boiling mud pits and erupting geysers create an incredible sight.

See, too, the Gulfloss Waterfall, where inexorable torrents of water plunge 105 feet (32 meters) into deep crevasses. 

Your full-day tour concludes with hotel drop-off in Reykjavik.

Arctic Adventures

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Strokkur

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Gullfoss Waterfall

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Thingvellir National Park

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hallgrimskirkja (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Small group experience limited to 19 participants per guide
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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David_H
A great trip. Thor our guide was informative , fun and interesting . We would definitely recommend this trip.

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Cancelled for no reason.
Trevor_B, Sep 2023
How can they cancel at such short notice? Tomorrow's weather looks perfect - cannot comprehend unless a cruise ship gives a better profit?
Our driver, Anna, was...
Jeri_E, Jul 2023
Our driver, Anna, was wonderful! She made the trip personal with stories from a real Icelander. The tour was what we expected from reading, but we were so glad to be in the small group rather than on a big tour bus. Thanks.
Golden Circle
Nadine_C, Jun 2023
We had the best time on this tour! Our guide/driver Walter was the best! He was so informative, funny & professional. He made sure we were comfortable the whole time. The stops were incredible! 5 stars!!
nice trip in a small group
ofekshooky, Jun 2023
I loved very much the 2 watrr falls. And the geyser was also impressing. The icelandic parlament was O.K. I recomend to choose another tour with secret lagoon. But for my datecthere wasn't in a small group.
Not just the breath taking views..
Mariam_M, May 2023
A part from gullfoss, gesiyr and the e spectacular view at the No manns land, our guide Anna! She is 6 of 6 and made our tour to be fun and memorable. Thank you so much! Now we need to save more money to come back to Iceland :)
Wonderful tour
Lynn_F, Apr 2023
Great tour. Fillip eas a great and entertaining guide. Highly reccommend everything wonderful .thank you!
Sunny Sunday on the Golden Circle
David_H, Mar 2023
A great trip. Thor our guide was informative , fun and interesting . We would definitely recommend this trip.
great trip, very easy for young.old.
Jake_R, Feb 2023
Lovely trip, but mainly spent on coach would be nice to have more time at each destination. But still an excellent day
Plan an adventure
Lashell_D, Jan 2023
Beautiful scenery and great tour host. Good way to see the sights and not Worry about The weather. Plus they had plenty of bathroom and food stops
Wonderful.
Suki_F, Jan 2023
The guide is professional and funny. We have had beautiful day. Impressed by the stunning scenery in Golden Circle.
Excellent experience
RAVI_R, Dec 2022
A full 5 star rating. Visited during summer of 2022 and the old man who drove us across was so sweet and friendly.
Great experience
Waleska_C, Dec 2022
Our guide Devin was excellent. We had plenty of time to explore and view the sites. Being on a small group makes a big difference. We will come back in the summer to see the same scenery again but without the ice. Loved it!
The highlight of our trip!
Corry_K, Sep 2022
We loved our tour with Sara yesterday!! She is a fun and informative driver and tour guide! She gave clear instructions on where and when we would get picked up after seeing all the beautiful sights on this tour. That gave us freedom to take in the amazing waterfalls and geysers on this trip. Don't hesitate to sign up!
Nice tour
Kristi_S, Jul 2022
Overall, it was a very good tour. We didn’t enjoy the geysir stop due to too many people, and we had too much time there. The details of the tour stated to bring a lunch, however, they stop at the geysir which has a restaurant…be prepared, 2 sandwiches, 1 fries and no drinks were $45 USD. (Also: not that great) We stopped at a wool market which was nice but really just a stop to buy something. The tour guide, Anna, was informative but didn’t share that much history but could be due to also driving. She did walk over to a waterfall with us and have us extra time. I also enjoyed her sense of humor and would 100% tour with her again.
Golden circle tour: 2 Thumbs up
Lance_K, Mar 2022
Golden Circle Tour is absolutely must. Out of this world experience. Tour guide Bjorn was amazing & entertaining
Wow
Elea_Y, Jan 2022
Great tour with amazing sights! This tour included some extra stops compared to most others which were totally worth it. Bára was very knowledgable and gave us plenty of time at each stop. Recommend!
Excellent tour
DavidMackie, Dec 2021
Excellent tour with a first rate guide, tour delivers on everything it promises and the scenery is spectacular, recommended.
Best way to see Golden Circle without car
Nita_S, Mar 2020
Very enjoyable small group tour by minibus to the Golden Circle. Recommend for families with children.
Amazing trio and professional guide
Alina O, Dec 2019
Do yourself a favor and book this trip with extra stops on the way! It was amazing and very well organized trip. Thomas (our guide) was very professional, knowledgeable, funny and communicative. The Arctic Adventures is one of the two the best travel companies we used in Iceland. We will definitely use their services in the future when we will be back to the land of fire and ice! Thank you a lot!
There are many ways and companies...
Bruce_M, Aug 2018
There are many ways and companies offering a Golden Circle tour, but do yourself a favor and sign up for this minivan tourmuch more comfortable and complete than a huge bus tour, plus you'll get more attention from your guide, who doesn't have to herd a larger group. We were lucky enough to have Heimir as our guide. No matter what question we threw at him, he had the answer, and delivered it with knowledge, patience and a great sense of humor. Like their website says, we ticked off all the must-see attractions on the Golden Circle, plus we had time for stops such as the Kerid crater, a visit with Icelandic horses, and a farm visit to taste ice cream made on siteopportunities that are largely or totally missing on bus tours. Everyone we met in Iceland had the Golden Circle as a must-see tour for their visit. Based on our experience, you'll be delighted if you book it in a minivan with Viator.

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