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Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater Small-Group Day Tour
Badge of ExcellenceReykjavik, Iceland
- 8 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you only have time for one day tour while in Reykjavik, make it a journey around the Golden Circle, Iceland’s most popular sightseeing route. This full-day small-group tour checks off all the famous highlights such as Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geyser, and Gullfoss Waterfall, as well as visiting the spectacular Kerid Crater Lake.
- Full-day Golden Circle and Kerid Crater Lake tour from Reykjavik
- See the meeting point of the American and Eurasian tectonic plates in Thingvellir National Park
- Visit the highlights of the Golden Circle including the Geysir geyser and Gullfoss Waterfall
- Admire the little-visited natural wonder of Kerid Crater Lake
- Great-value tour includes pick-up service and round-trip transport
- Small-group tour limited to 19 people ensures a personalized experience
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
09:00 AM
Pickup details
Please note that Nicetravel offers free pickup and drop off from hotels within Reykjavik. As buses are not allowed to drive in certain areas of Reykjavik centre, your pick up may be from the nearest bus stop. After receiving your pickup information, we will notify you of your exact pick up location. If you do not require hotel pickup, you can meet the tour at Nicetravel office in Fiskislóð 45M, 101 Reykjavik. Please notify Nicetravel directly if you intend to use this option and be there before 08:20. Pickup takes place between 08:30 - 09:00, so please be ready from 8:30 at your pickup location and look out for a bus with red NICE Travel logos.
What To Expect
After being picked up from your Reykjavik hotel, meet your guide and small group of no more than 19 people, and head east to explore the popular Golden Circle sightseeing route.
Your tour begins at Thingvellir National park, where you’ll get the rare opportunity to walk right on the meeting point of the American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Learn about the shifting of the plates and their influence on Iceland’s volatile volcanic landscapes from your guide as you admire the views, and hear more about Iceland’s history as you visit the site of the world’s first parliament.
The photo-worthy landscapes continue, as you stop by the Geysir geothermal area to see geysers including Strokkur and Geysir, the geyser after which all others are named. Stick around long enough to watch the Strokkur geyser erupt (around every 10 minutes), spurting a column of water up to 98 foot (30 meters) in the air.
Stop for a lunch break near the hot springs (own expense) and then continue to the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s most visited sights.
Your final stop of the day is the magnificent Kerid Crater Lake. Gaze out over the dramatic volcanic crater, which measures an impressive 886-foot (270-meters) wide and 180-foot (55-meters) deep, and marvel at the glittering crater lake at its heart.
Relax on the ride back to Reykjavik, where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or nearest meeting point.
Your tour begins at Thingvellir National park, where you’ll get the rare opportunity to walk right on the meeting point of the American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Learn about the shifting of the plates and their influence on Iceland’s volatile volcanic landscapes from your guide as you admire the views, and hear more about Iceland’s history as you visit the site of the world’s first parliament.
The photo-worthy landscapes continue, as you stop by the Geysir geothermal area to see geysers including Strokkur and Geysir, the geyser after which all others are named. Stick around long enough to watch the Strokkur geyser erupt (around every 10 minutes), spurting a column of water up to 98 foot (30 meters) in the air.
Stop for a lunch break near the hot springs (own expense) and then continue to the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s most visited sights.
Your final stop of the day is the magnificent Kerid Crater Lake. Gaze out over the dramatic volcanic crater, which measures an impressive 886-foot (270-meters) wide and 180-foot (55-meters) deep, and marvel at the glittering crater lake at its heart.
Relax on the ride back to Reykjavik, where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or nearest meeting point.
Thingvellir National Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Laugarvatn (Pass By)
Geysir
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gullfoss Waterfall
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Reykholt (Pass By)
Kerid Crater
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Hveragerdi (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age is 5 years old.
- Only small luggage like a small backpack can be taken on this tour
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
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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Susan_C
Fantastic trip ,we really liked being in the small group the mini bus was great very comfortable.
We saw some breathtaking views and all the stops were amazing .We also made some other stops for Icelandic ice cream ,sunrise,feeding horses as well as others which was really good.
We came away with lots of knowledge about the area as well as amazing memories.
Our guide Ingor really knew his stuff and made the trip very special.
Reviews
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603 reviews
Birgit_A, Apr 2024
Great experience all around! Our guide, Filip, made sure everyone had a wonderful time. Highly recommendable!
Gina_C, Apr 2024
The iternary itself is great! Nice Travel was, okay...our guide was nice but droned on and on and on. I think he felt he had to speak the entire time we were on the bus! Also, at each stop, he told us to wait outside the bus for him rather that go off and explore. It was very cold out. Anything he needed to say to us could have been said on the bus. We ended up just going on our way after the second stop. At the waterfall stop, he brought us inside to look at a map and slowly explained things that really weren't necessary. I felt like we were on a class trip. The other tour we had taken was with Hidden Iceland. That tour guide was amazing!
But, again, the sights were amazing!
jbowen, Apr 2024
20 people crammed into a tiny van. Probably more comfort riding on the full size bus.
Beware of this small group description.
Gemma_S, Apr 2024
Beautiful waterfalls, great scenery all through the tour. Great to gey some Icelandic insights from our tour guide. Would highly recommend the Golden Circle tour.
Regina_R, Apr 2024
This was an excellent tour with a small group of people. The mini-bus was clean and warm. We really enjoyed the entire trip. It was well paced with plenty of time at each stop to enjoy all of the amazing sites. If you are going in March/April be sure to dress in very warm layers because it’s cold and very windy.
Wei_D, Apr 2024
A very interesting itinerary, thanks to the tour guide who, being a local, narrated many stories about Iceland and shared his own experiences along the way!
Angie_C, Mar 2024
Guide was very informative and was helpful and friendly. Whole trip was amazing from start to finish.
Clive_F, Mar 2024
Can't go wrong with any trip package. Highlight was the golden waterfall. Both tour guides were very informative and with different agents so you'll be fine. Small bus trips very bumpy and cramped would be my only warning if you aren't nimble but extra photo stops thrown in as bonus if you don't delay the bus departure. Wear strong shoes and plan for a long day.
Anita_A, Mar 2024
This was a wonderful tour of the Golden Circle. Plenty of time at each stop. Walter our driver / tour guide was so informative and so very pleasant. I recommend this your 10/10!
emma_l, Mar 2024
Fantastic tour, really informative guide Colin. Provided with crampons for the icy conditions. Would recommend Nice Tours.
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