The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik
Description
Embark on a captivating 6,5-hour tour from Reykjavik to experience Iceland's Golden Circle. This adventure includes visits to three iconic natural wonders: the Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, and Þingvellir National Park. Your journey features the Geysir geothermal area, where you'll witness Strokkur geyser erupting with boiling water every few minutes. Next, marvel at the majestic Gullfoss waterfall as it cascades into a rugged canyon, creating mist and rainbows that capture the raw beauty of Icelandic nature. The tour also includes Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site of great historical and geological significance. Here, the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. Walk through this unique landscape and explore the birthplace of the Icelandic parliament, Alþingi, established in 930 AD. Travel in comfort on a modern bus, accompanied by a professional guide who provides insightful commentary.
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Itinerary
Meeting point for the tour.
The Geysir geothermal area boasts spouting springs, including Strokkur, the most active geyser in Iceland
At Gullfoss you are given the opportunity to stand next to the amazing waterfall, watching enormous quantities of water tumble violently into a deep, meandering gorge.
In one afternoon you spend your time encountering a cross-section of Iceland's natural wonders and geological phenomena at Thingvellir National Park, an area of historical and geological significance
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
• Please be at your designated pickup point at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Our pickup vehicles are well marked with the Reykjavik Excursions. • Each driver has a few stops, so it can take up to 30 minutes to finish picking everyone up, so there is no need to worry if the bus is not there right away.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend to dress according to the weather.
Reviews(2,614)
Nice bus driver, perfect guide Biarni.
Our guide, Flosi provided us with great details about the area, was very clear and patient with the large group. He shared insights to optimize our time and experience at all of the stops on the tour. Pawel, our driver was very courteous and professional. He expertly handled the traffic in Reykjavík and got us safely through the trip. This was a pleasant, last minute add on to our trip because Hertz messed up our reservation. The Golden Circle turned out better with this tour. Thanks to Flosi and Pawel!!!
Great tour and guide. Beautiful views , but the time restrictions were a little close, but manageable.
Leifur was a very knowledgeable and interesting driver and guide. He even told us a couple of jokes and sang us an Icelandic song! Excellent tour! Comfortable amount of time to view each site. We were picked up on time and everything went very smoothly.
Hello Nadia, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an excellent Golden Circle experience with Leifur. It's lovely to know that his knowledge, stories, jokes, and even an Icelandic song made the journey especially enjoyable! We're also glad that everything ran smoothly and that you had a comfortable amount of time at each stop. We'll be very happy to pass your kind words along to Leifur. Kind regards, Inga
Fantastic Golden Circle Tour – Highly Recommended! We had a wonderful experience on the Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik. Our tour guide, Unnur, was fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and very engaging. She shared lots of interesting information about Iceland’s history, culture, and incredible landscapes, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. A big thank you also to our driver, Laso, who was professional, friendly, and drove safely throughout the journey. We felt very comfortable and well taken care of from start to finish. The Golden Circle itself was absolutely breathtaking, with amazing stops at Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. Everything was well organized, and we had plenty of time to enjoy each location and take photos. Thank you, Unnur and Laso, for making our day so enjoyable and memorable! We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland and would happily do it again.
Hello, Thank you for the wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted that Unnur and Laso made your Golden Circle experience such a memorable one. We’ll be happy to pass your compliments on to them, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour in Iceland. Best Regards, Wendy
It was amazing, me and my family really loved it. It's worth it. The bus driver and the guide were great.
Hello, Thank you for the great review! We’re happy you and your family had such a good time with us. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to the guide and driver, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future. Best Regards, Wendy
Great experience and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot! We love the history and the language trivia shared.
Hello, Thank you for the great review! We’re happy you had such an enjoyable experience with us. It’s always a pleasure to hear when a guide adds something special to the journey, and we’ll be sure to pass your compliments on. Best Regards, Wendy
Nice trip for highlights. Knowledgeable friendly funny guide and good driver!
Hello, Thank you for the great review! We’re happy you enjoyed your time with us and had a good experience with our team. We hope you took home some wonderful memories from your visit to Iceland. Best Regards, Wendy
Great experience! Our guide Leifur and driver Oskar were funny and polite.
Hello, Thank you for the great review! We’re happy you had such a good experience with us. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to Leifur and Oskar. Best Regards, Wendy
Leifer and Oscar were a wonderful guide and driver. Very entertaining and professional!
Hello, Thank you for the great review! We’re happy Leifur and Oskar made such a good impression and helped make your time with us so enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to them. Best Regards, Wendy
