Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater
Description
The Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon are the two most popular sights to visit in Iceland. Book this small group day tour and enjoy visiting both the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon in a relaxing fun filled day. Admission to all sights, also the Blue Lagoon, is included in the tour price so as soon as you have booked you can relax and start looking forward to your adventure. Your first stop is at the Thingvellir National Park, the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. This is where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, which allows you the unique feeling of having one foot in each world. Next destination is the famous Geysir Hot Spring. Watch Strokkur erupt every few minutes up to 30 meters high. Here you can buy a lunch during the stop. Gullfoss the Golden Waterfall is next and will amaze you with its beauty and raw power. Adding even more, you will visit the Kerid Volcanic Crater before heading off the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing end to a great day.
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Itinerary
The Golden Circle route is the most popular in Iceland and for very good reasons. It offers a wide varity of beautiful and famous sites and attraction, including the UNESCO listed Thingvellir National Park, the powerful Geysir geothermal area and the magical Gullfoss Waterfall with a visit to the Kerid Volcanic Crater added in for even more fun experiences
You will discover Thingvellir which is the old site of the Icelandic parliament, a UNESCO World Heritage Site listed for its amazing nature and rich history.
Laugarvatn sits next to a beautiful lake of the same name in a geothermally active area. The plumes of super-heated vapor billowing into the air in this area are used by the locals to bake rye bread in the ground!
Witness the amazing world famous Geysir hot spring and its active neighbour Strokkur, erupting up 30 meters high every few minutes. During this stop here, you can buy food and drinks, including a full lunch if you wish.
Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, will greet you with it´s amazing beauty and power.
Visit the spectacular Kerid Volcanic Crater, a 3000 year old crater which is 55 meters deep.
A drive through Reykjanes Peninsula admiring vast lava fields, cone volcanoes and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean before we arrive in the Blue Lagoon.
Take a relaxing bath at the unique and famous Blue Lagoon, enjoy the hot water and fantastic facilities. Included in the tour is the Blue Lagoon Comfort Admission ticket, which in addition to the access offers free use of towel, 1 Silica Mud mask and 1 non-alcoholic drink of your choice.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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 (if 9 AM departure is chosen) or 9:20 (if 10 AM departure is chosen). Pickup starts 30 minutes before departure so please be ready at your pickup location 30 minutes before the departure and look out for a bus with NICE travel logos. The estimated duration of the tour is 11 hours so guests can expect to be dropped off at their original pick up location around 8:00pm (if 9am departure is chosen) or around 9:00pm (if 10am departure is chosen) Please note when making plans after the tour ends that these drop off times can be impacted by weather, traffic and driving conditions on the travel date.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accommpanied by an adult. Minimum age is 5 years old. Children seats/cushions are available for free upon request
- Blue Lagoon: Children aged 2-11 share a locker with parent. A drink and towel are included with a child pass
Reviews(6,153)
We were in Reykjavik on a cruise and it was the first day of our overnight (2 days) there. That said, we had to go through immigration to get off the ship which took an ETERNITY. Our tour was scheduled for 9 and we didn't end up getting off the ship and on the bus until nearly 11. The tour operator (Nice travel) was INCREDIBLE to work with. I called and let them know we were running late and they were extremely understanding and kind and waited for our party of 4 (last people to arrive to the bus). The bus was comfortable and had Wifi and charging ports. Our tour guide, Mika, was amazing. He was patient, kind, and very knowledgable. All of the stops on the golden circle tour were amazing. He even gave us an extra quick stop to meet some icelandic horses. We ended at the blue lagoon which was cool to see but if you're going just for that, it was definitely not the best lagoon we went to on our trip. They provide a towel and one drink included in your admission. Bring change of clothes, toiletries, and a comb. Overall an incredible overview of the golden circle. Be aware that there is quite a bit of driving involved but it was a comfortable ride with soothing music so nice to rest. Would definitely recommend this tour!
This tour was great, we saw many amazing sites in northern Iceland. Each site we were given the right amount of time to enjoy. Our tour guide, Brahim (sorry if not spelled correctly, “not Bryan”) narrated the tour well and shared so much information, history and pride for Iceland.
LOVED the whole experience. Arrived at 7 AM and stayed for over two hours. The premium package is the way to go. Got masks and loved it. The whole lagoon is warm and amazing at the same time. It was the first thing we did and perfect after an overnight flight. It was NOT busy when we got there. Busy when we left.
Tour was very organized giving enough time to see stuff but didn’t feel rushed. Blue Lagoon was the highlight.
The minibus has all the modern ports for recharging devices. Our driver arrived promptly and was very clear about what we’d be doing that day and the importance of punctuality. The guide was fun and knowledgeable and very interactive. My only criticism is of the Geysir site. The attraction area is currently a building site and as such not conducive to the visiting experience. I’ll admit the weather being poor didn’t help but the lack of shelter,seating, information boards and the reduced viewing capacity made the visit underwhelming. Godfoss on the other hand was a fabulous experience. Ki-Ki (the guide) was also very organised and concise when we arrived at the Blue Lagoon which was most welcome. All in all a long but memorable day.
It’s a long tour, but with the enthusiasm and interesting facts that Johans, the guide and driver gave us, it went very quickly. He also took us round some other small, interesting areas to explain the geology of the region.
Fantastic tour! Restrooms at all stops. Lots of walking available. Our guide was fantastic! Even got to stop and feed Icelandic horses
An excellent day trip with a very knowledgeable guide. I’d thoroughly recommend it to anyone.
Excellent tour with breathtaking views from start to finish. Cristina was a fantastic guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and well organized. The Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, and Blue Lagoon made for an unforgettable day. Highly recommended!
Monica was our driver/guide. She was very patient and knowledgeable about the tour. She even gave us some bonus sightseeing and quick shopping break. Very friendly to everyone. And she gave us try Iceland treat ! Thank you Monica ! Nice travel easy to communicate with.
