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Come with us to discover the world-famous Golden Circle, see the colorful crater at Kerid and finish your day with a relaxing soak at the stunning Sky Lagoon! The Golden Circle is a fabulous showcase of Iceland’s natural beauty. You’ll enjoy geysers, rift valleys, waterfalls, volcanic craters and a dreamy geothermal spa – all in one day!
We’ll take you first to Thingvellir National Park, where you will see the astonishing spectacle of continental plates tearing apart. Here you can stand with one foot in America and the other in Europe, on either side of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Thingvellir is a place of great historical and cultural significance for Icelanders. It’s where its first parliament met for a thousand years, as chieftains would gather to make laws, dispense justice and settle disputes. Some were even executed in the “drowning pool”!
The next stop on your Golden Circle tour is Geysir, the highlight of the Haukadalur geothermal area. Bubbling with “hot spring” activity, this is the place that gave geysers all over the world their name. The “Great Geysir” has fallen silent now, but another spouting spring called Strokkur is just a few meters away. Strokkur is an “old faithful”, erupting every few minutes, sending fountains of superheated water high into the air. You’ll smell the sulfur in the air, and you’ll sense the phenomenal power of nature boiling under the surface of the Earth!
After Geysir, there is a short drive to another fantastic sight, Gullfoss. The “Gold Falls” are a two-step waterfall fed by the nearby glacier at Langjokull with freezing meltwater, thundering down 30 meters into a deep ravine. The power of these cascades creates a lot of mist and spray, so you might get a little wet if you get too close! On sunlit days, that means there will be constant displays of brilliant rainbows too.
Next, we take you to the South Coast to visit Kerid, a brightly colored volcanic crater. Kerid is only a few thousand years old, and the crater’s colorful appearance comes from iron deposits in the rocks. The caldera is also covered with lush banks of velvet-green moss. Inside the crater lies a shallow turquoise-colored lake, making Kerid one of the most striking sights seen anywhere in Iceland.
Then you will return to the city, but not before the last stop on your Golden Circle tour, which might be the highlight of your whole day! The Sky Lagoon is Iceland’s newest spa experience. We’ll bring you here for two luxurious hours, and you’ll enjoy yourself wallowing in an enormous infinity pool with unobstructed ocean views. You’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in a unique seven-step hotpot ritual based on Icelandic traditions, combining warm and cold waters and fresh air. As well as that, there’s a swim-up bar hidden in a cave, a café and saunas to enjoy! There’s no better way to end your Golden Circle adventure than two hours here at the Sky Lagoon!
Pick up takes place between 8:30 and 9. Please be ready at your designated meeting point from 8:30. Please note that Nicetravel offers free pickup and drop off from hotels within Reykjavik. 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. 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.
Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $249 per person for this Reykjavik experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up takes place between 8:30 and 9. Please be ready at your designated meeting point from 8:30. Please note that Nicetravel offers free pickup and drop off from hotels within Reykjavik. 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. 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. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyI21vNp5BqVb0he4gPeK1Uk=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyMiLQvvVNSbvFP2eZ04ELDM=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 19 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 705 verified reviews; it is run by Nicetravel ehf. Most-mentioned highlights: Entry to the Kerid Volcanic Crater; Free Wi-Fi on bus and USB chargers next to every seat; Pick up and drop off within Reykjavik.
I took the small group golden circle plus sky Lagoon tour with nice travel company. Pick up was excellent. Our guide and driver was courteous, informative, and helpful and it was an amazing trip. I would recommend it highly
This tour formed part of peoples multiple single or multi day itinerary and worked splendidly, naturally because of the outstanding weather (we got extra lucky) and Bartosz’ expert driving and commentary, but also because it was well paced, rich enough but not overpacked. I loved concluding the day at Sky Lagoon (in my opinion much better than Blue Lagoon) and I still had time for lovely dinner.
Sunny day with an excellent guide, he was also a geologist.
Vjeran was the perfect guide. He provided excellent information about Icelandic history, geography, and culture in a humorous way. He was a delight and we enjoyed every moment.
Great driver and story teller. Wonderful stories and history of Iceland with a great sense of humor. We had a great experience and everyone was on time when boarding the bus which allowed us a couple of bonus stops to see the Icelandic Horses and the Tomato Farm. The Sky Lagoon was a perfect way to end the day! Would recommend to anyone coming to Iceland as there were many stops along the way and great history.
What a great day, from all the interesting stops, with an extra one added for all being on time, to the wicked Sky Lagoon at the end. Our guide Bear was great, as a geologist had a wealth of information on every stop
(Monday, August 10) I don't mean to make this a review of Monika instead of the tour itself, but since she was such an integral part of the tour it's hard not to! The tour itself was great. Yeah, everyone does the Golden Circle. But this was the first time my wife and kids have been to Iceland, so we had to do it. I was in Iceland 24 years ago and did the tour on one of the big buses. So what a thrill it was to have the small bus experience - and have Monika as our guide! Monika is funny, engaging, plays great music, and truly looks out for what is best for her passengers. Monika paid attention to the crowds and the time of day and kind of tailored things based on where we were with the itinerary. She even added in some surprises. For example, we got to stop and pet some horses that belonged to a friend of hers. Monika went out of her way at one point to help a passenger who got separated from the group and went to the wrong pickup location. She accommodated another passenger who wanted to grab a t-shirt. And she did it all without affecting the rest of our day. We had adequate time at each stop and she told us what to expect and how best to navigate things. At our final stop at the Sky Lagoon, Monika escorted us all inside to make sure we were taken care of. My youngest son had some concerns about the changing room and shower situation. I wasn’t fully understanding what the attendant was saying about the showers (her English was perfect, I’m just slow understanding *laugh*) and Monika stepped in like a hero to help “translate” and explain things and put us at ease. She absolutely wanted to make sure we were okay. Whatever Monika is being paid - it's not enough!
Our guide, Gulli, was outstanding. He combined deep historical knowledge and local insights with a great sense of humor and highly professional, safe driving. Notably, he came to the rescue during an emergency at Gullfoss and helped secure medical assistance for an injured tourist from another group. The itinerary is fast-paced and involves a significant amount of walking and climbing stairs. There are several lookouts and most can find their comfort level. The time management at Gullfoss was excellent, allowing us to fully experience both the upper and lower viewpoints (the lower viewpoint is highly recommended if time is short). However, the 35 minute allocation at Kerið Crater only allowed enough time to walk either the top or bottom perimeter, not both. While the 20-passenger minibus offered a desirable small-group atmosphere, the final row was filled and uncomfortably cramped. Tour operators should reconsider maximum capacity bookings for back-row seating. Overall, this was an excellent experience that our multi-generational family group thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you Gulli!
Excellent tour under the expert guidance of our driver Gulli. Took us everywhere and explained a lot about the history, geology and even an extra to a historic church
Our guide was Gulli and we had a wonderful time. He made sure we were at the correct bus before getting on, and he shared history with us over a microphone as he drove. The sights were beautiful. A great way to see some of Iceland if you don’t want to drive yourself.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater | 10 hours | 5.0 (705) | $249 | |
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