Golden Circle Small-Group Afternoon Tour from Reykjavik
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Reykjavik, Iceland
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Leave the crowded tour busses behind, and discover Iceland’s most iconic natural attractions on a small group tour of the famous Golden Circle. Visit Thingvellir National Park, the golden Gullfoss waterfall; and the stunning geothermal activity at Geysir. This afternoon excursion leaves you free to relax in the morning and take in Reykjavik’s nightlife in the evening.
- Explore Iceland’s popular natural landmarks on a Golden Circle tour
- Get great photo opportunities of unique natural phenomena
- Enjoy the personalized experience of a small-group tour
- Round trip transportation in a minibus from central Reykjavik
What's Included
- Reykjavik pick-up & drop-off
- Small Group Guarantee
- Stops at Thingvellir, Geysir & Gullfoss
- Minibus Transport with free Wi-Fi on board
- Guided Golden Circle Tour
- Food & drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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. IMPORTANT: Pick up begins at 12:00pm sharp. Please be ready at your pick up location at this time. Please note, it may take up to 30 minutes for your guide to reach you depending on your location and traffic conditions. DROP-OFF: You will be dropped of at your original pick-up point at approximately 18:00 (6:00pm). Times may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions.
Operating hours.12:00 pm
Itinerary
Arctic Adventures (Pass By)
1
Thingvellir National Park
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Site de Geysir
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Gullfoss Falls
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Kerid Crater
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- What to bring: Warm layers, weatherproof top layer, headwear, gloves, scarves and hiking or sturdy shoes.
- Small group experience tour limited to 19 participants per guide
- Minimum age: 6 years old
- Pick up is offered from selected Reykjavik pick up points. Your confirmation will include information on available pick up points.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 605 reviews
Marc_E, Jun 2026
The driver showed up right on time meeting us at the cruise terminal as agreed. Although the minibus was a Mercedes, there was virtually no leg room between seats and the a/c and heat did not work, which made it very uncomfortable. The driver really tried to help with the temperature control but she got no support from the front office. She was knowledgeable and her accented English was understandable. The waterfall is can't miss, the geyser takes time to spout but is nice, the crater is nice to look at for 5-10 minutes and there is a dangerous walk down it. The national park with the tectonic plates was underwhelming. It's a very long day in cramped quarters.
Terrie_Q, Jun 2026
Very good trip hitting all the highlights and our driver/guide Elaina was great. Pickup and drop off at cruise ship very convenient and on time
Gazala_K, Jun 2026
First the guide was from Italy and he was not as passionate about Iceland like a native Icelander. Second the mike was glitching and we sitting in the back missed out on what the guide was saying on top of it he was not that knowledgeable I figured out stuff googling as we we were driving. So it felt more like a taxi driver driving us from one point to another the rest we had to figure out ourselves
Richard_E, Jun 2026
Paul was a top notch driver and guide!!
So much great information and history for each stop we made! He even added a few unique inplanned stops. Always pleasant and you knew he enjoyed his job!!
JaswinderSingh_P, Jun 2026
Amazing, this Golden Circle adventure was an absolute dream! Walking directly between the tectonic plates at Thingvellir was surreal. Watching the Strokkur geyser erupt into the sky and feeling the raw, thundering power of Gullfoss waterfall was breathtaking. The landscapes felt otherworldly.
spaeth71, Jun 2026
Great tour. Excellent guide. Well trained would definitely book this tour again. Small group was fantastic.
Fayyaz_K, Jun 2026
Yakub was friendly, kind, and very knowledgeable throughout the tour. He made everyone feel welcome and ensured we had a great experience from start to finish. The trip was well organized, enjoyable, and exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland.
Deuward_B, Jun 2026
This tour was fantastic! Bruno, our guide, was so friendly and knowledgable. Besides the scheduled stops, which included the spectacular sights of Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Falls, Geysir Hot Springs and a volcanic crater, he took us to a farm where we had delicious ice cream and a stop to see some iconic Icelandic horses. Arctic Adventures is a wonderful tour group. When my partner left his prescription glasses on the bus, we went by their offices which were a ten minute walk from the cruise port. Not only did they find them. Viggo, the operations manager, also volunteered to give us a ride to our hotel. We can't say enough good things about Arctic Adventures.
Keith_B, Jun 2026
Tour operator doesn’t put customers first. Bus breaks down an hour out of Reykjavik. Initially guide told they’d dispatch another truck immediately. Fleet manager instead waits to it replacement vehicle on back off tow truck to come out. Two hour delay vs one hour. The guide, Isabella was fantastic. Tour operator however chose to save his money vs putting customer first
Elissa_W, Jun 2026
The sights were all wonderful. Kerid should be skipped. It's not worth the time. Much more time should be allowed at Gullfoss and Thengvillar. Too much time at Geyser. This could have been a 20 minute stop, but it was an hour.
Tour guide was very good, but more knowledge about the landscape/geology would have been helpful
Shirley_R, Jun 2026
The driver Rebecca ruined my trip. I had booked a single ticket but met some other people on the cruise so we were total 4. It so happened that 3 of us were on one bus and the fourth ended up on another bus. Rebecca said we could only get on the bus together if we all 4 sat at the very back. Well we tried but it was terribly uncomfortable for the four of us back there. So I moved to a single seat and Rebecca proceded to yell at me in front of all the other customers. Why can't you move to the back seat? (she should try sitting there for 6 hours). She said "I want to keep the single seats so that other people are not separated". That did not make sense since only singles (us) would normally sit in a single seat. As it happened, the final people to board were a couple who wanted to sit together (and not in the single seats that Rebecca didn't want us to have). So they wanted to sit together in the back seats. I feel that drivers should not tell passengers where to sit. We have paid a lot of money for this tour and deserve a comfortable seat. Horrible driver who should learn about customer service and not yell at guests.
Donna_K, Jun 2026
Bruno was an awesome guide. He went above and beyond to make sure we felt safe. He was well informed and helped us appreciate Iceland’s beauty.
Anne_P, Jun 2026
Very professional attitude. Very friendly. Very interesting présentation. So beautiful country. Many thanks.
Aaron_E, Jun 2026
Very good tour with an excellent guide; however, pickup at the port was very disorganized. Nine unnumbered buses from the operator parked all around the lot, and you had to go to each one to find the one you were assigned.
Paul_J, Jun 2026
A good way to see some of the wonders of Iceland. Visited the site of the first parliament, which is also where the tectonic plates are visible, a geyser which spouts every few minutes, a spectacular set of waterfalls, and the site of an extinct volcano. A big shout out to Casper the guide, who was very knowledgeable on all of the above, as well as on Iceland and Icelandic life generally.
Ken_C, Jun 2026
Saw 4 sights on this tour...each very different: gullfoss waterfall, the geysir, kerid crater, and thingvellir national park. Stops are short (25-40 minutes)...so you do feel a bit rushed...just enough time for a few pictures, few minutes in the visitor center, and bathroom break. And, each stop was pretty crowded (no fault of the tour operator) given peak season (early june). The mini-bus was warm with very little air flowing and it was hard to hear the driver speaking towards the back of the bus. Bathroom facilities are available at each stop. It is a great way to see the major attractions of the Golden circle...
Tom_W, Jun 2026
A great way to see unique features of Iceland. In particular, seeing the tectonic plates in action was amazing.
Steven_G, Jun 2026
This is an awesome experience and the sites on this tour are breathtaking! There’s plenty of time to see them. Frederica, our tour driver, was amazing
Kimberly_K, Jun 2026
Great way to see golden circle. I would have liked more time at the waterfall and maybe less at the geyser but that not the worst thing
Donna_O, Jun 2026
The sites where amazing, but the guide did not explain anything except the basics, just pointed and sent us on our way. On any other tour I have done the guide will at least walk with you to the viewing area and explain things to look at or the history. Guide was not engaged in the tour.
LAURA_P, Jun 2026
The tour company, Arctic Adventures, were very kind when we overslept and almost missed the tour! They arranged for us a 15 min grace and I’m so glad, we had such a great time with Ouree—sp? Our guide who told good stories, played beautiful Icelandic music and diligently kept us on schedule! The van was very comfortable, it was a great way to see many of the big sites in a relatively short time!
Cindy_S, May 2026
This tour hits all the highlights of the area. They were spectacular! The bus trip was comfortable. There were enough bathroom breaks. The time allowed isn’t long enough. The tour should start at 10:00 or 11:00 instead of 12:00. Because of time constraints, we weren’t able to walk in most areas of each attraction. The guide shared information along the route and pointed out different things, but was vague when directing us as to where to look.
I still would recommend this tour.
Melissa_S, May 2026
The waterfall was the best part of the tour. Spend more time at the waterfall and less at the other sites would enhance the tour.
Chris_A, May 2026
Great tour - our guide Justin was awesome. Great knowledge, funny and very accommodating. The tour was well planned out and being able to name a pickup point was great.
Dwight_C, May 2026
The Golden Circle tour is a must do - each person in our 3 person had a different highlight - my son was wowed by viewing the tectonic plates, me by watching the geyser billow massive amounts of steam, and my husband by the gorgeous waterfall. We prefer small tours, and our guide was very upbeat, accommodating, and informative. Some guests were late, which delayed the start of the tour, but none of the spots were rushed.
Suzanne_L, May 2026
It’s a shorter tour so moves quickly from stop to stop but our guide did a great job maximizing time.
Monica_D, May 2026
Franklin was great. Very knowledgeable and honest. Gave us history and opinions and we enjoyed that.
ROBIN_B, May 2026
This is an exceptional way to see the natural wonders of Iceland in a half day tour. The guide (Rebecca) balanced the whole tour with great information, wonderful driving and excellent good humor. The tour stops were just the right length and varied.
Lawrence_H, May 2026
Our guide Tomoss was wonderful. The dights were as advertised, spectacular. And there were a few human interest additional stops.
Kierra_E, May 2026
Super friendly and super knowledgeable!! I had the best time. Definitely one of the best tours I’ve been on.
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