Small Group: Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik Cruise Terminals

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Reykjavik, Iceland

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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Golden Circle & Kerið Small-Group Day Tour from Reykjavik

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Overview

Make the most of your time in port with this cruise excursion that takes you on a trip around Iceland's famed Golden Circle directly from the cruise terminal—no need to organize taxis or tackle the roads yourself. Soak up Iceland's raw beauty at Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall, and get back to the terminal in time for your ship's departure.

Enjoy the relaxed feel of a small-group excursion
Benefit from your guide's local insights into each destination
Hassle-free cruise terminal pickup and drop-off, timed to your ship
Stay connected with in-vehicle Wi-Fi

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Pick-up and drop-off at Reykjavik port
Small-group vehicle
Certified guide (in Spanish and English)
Planned itinerary to return to the port on time

Meals and drinks
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pickup is available directly from the cruise terminal in Reykjavik. Please be ready at the designated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure. • Miðbakki Cruise Terminal: Please wait near the main exit area of the terminal where tour vehicles can access. • Skarfabakki 312 Cruise Terminal: This location includes Skarfabakki, Vör, and Korngarður Cruise Terminals. Please wait outside the cruise ship exit gate in the designated pickup area in front of the terminal building. Look for your driver or a vehicle with company signage. • Faxagarður Cruise Terminal: Please stay near the main cruise terminal exit area where vehicles can safely stop for pickup.

Itinerary

Thingvellir National Park

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Öxarárfoss

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Geysir

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gullfoss Falls

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
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

4.5

based on 46 reviews

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Pros/Cons - but overall a nice tour

21kidsanddogs, Oct 2025

Pro: cruise ship was going to be late into port - the tour company did scramble to get tour times changed - we had to see geysier in the near dark - (that is not the fault of the tour) - the tour guide - a young lady (cant remember her name) instructed us on how to prounce the locations we were visiting. Cons: finding the bus was difficult - and it was also late - my parents are older and it was really cold outside so another tour bus let them sit inside the their bus - the small tour bus is not as comfy- they also did not adjust the price even though we were not going to be able to full orginial itinerary (missed Öxarárfoss) overall it was a nice tour- but def. rushed - had we know that NCL was going to overnight we would have rebooked for the next day but we saw it together and I guess that what counts

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We’re so happy to know you had a memorable time with us. Our team always aims to make every tour special, and your feedback truly makes our day. #NordurTravel

Too late too dark to enjoy

denisetarafa, Oct 2025

Unfortunately our cruise ship did not arrive on time so the tour company scrambled to do the tour at a later time. We were given the option of cancelling or doing the later time.. I regret not cancelling because the tour was rushed at every locatiin we stopped at and by the time we got to the gyser it was pitch black and too dangerous for us to walk to see anything. The company really should not have even suggested the alternative .

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback — we truly appreciate it. We’re very sorry to hear that your experience wasn’t as expected. Please know that we take your comments seriously and would love the opportunity to understand what happened and find the best possible solution together. You can reach us directly at info@nordurtravel.is or via WhatsApp at +354 762 7214. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we’ll do our best to assist you further.

Great tour & fabulous tour company in a pinch when cruise ship altered course! =:)

Donna_B, Sept 2025

We found out about 11am that our ship was going to make port 5 hours late! I immediately contacted the tour thru the app & they replied within a couple minutes & immediately went to work on a solution! 45 min later they told us they'd be able to accommodate us with 3 stops instead of 4. So much better than none!! Everyone in the same situation got right off when we docked & George, our driver/guide got everyone sorted into the several small tour busses & we were able to get a 30 min headscarf of the revised tour start time. George assured us we would still get all the stops in! It was light rain & heavy clouds, but we did make it to see everything & George wisely reversed the larger waterfall & the Geyser so we'd see the waterfall in the last of the daylight. It was fine to see the geyser after. George did a great job of organizing, calming with humor, driving, narrating information, herding cats, & making the experience as great as could be! Thank you for redeeming the day & excursion! Great work!!🤩

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for choosing us ,we hope to see you again on another adventure soon! <3 #NordurTravel

Thank you, Nordur!

Stacy_F, Sept 2025

Incredible customer service - they saved our port stop in Reykjavik! Our arrival was moved from 8am to noon a few months before our cruise, and Nordur was able to adjust our departure time. The morning we sailed to Reykjavik, the captain notified us at 10am that we'd arrive 4 hours late - at 4pm instead of noon. While we feared they'd have to cancel the tour entirely, Nordur got us on the road by 5pm. Olga, our guide/driver, was very informative, and we managed to see the national park, the Stokker geyser, and the Gullfoss waterfall. It was getting a bit dark for the last stop, but we were all thrilled to see it at all. So many ship passengers had their tours cancelled with no alternatives offered. Nordur contacted us quickly and found a solution that allowed us to see most of the golden circle highlights. Again, thank you!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We’re thrilled to know you had a fantastic time with us. Your kind words motivate us to keep delivering the best experiences for all our guests. #NordurTravel

Golden Circle Tour with Nordur Travel

Elizabeth_p, Sept 2025

Scenery in Iceland is amazing but tour organization was lacking. After debarking from our cruise ship, we were directed to the non-ship tour bus parking area. There were no reps with Nordur Travel signs in the parking lot so we had to ask about 10 tour guides before we found the correct bus/16-seat van. We then waited for a missing passenger for about 30 minutes somewhat delaying the start of our tour. Tour guide narration was fine, transport was comfortable, and, again, scenery was amazing. Would have given this tour 5 stars if directions to get to transport were clear.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your lovely words! We’re so happy that you enjoyed the tour at the end, despite the little inconvenience. #NordurTravel

Amazing scenery

Connie_S, Aug 2025

The places we visited were awesome!! This itinerary suited us better because we didn’t want an 8 or 10 hour excursion.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hearing that you had an amazing time makes us so happy! 😊 If you share any photos, tag us so we can relive the journey with you! 📸 #NordurTravel

Golden circle from Reykjavík

Nancy_C, Aug 2025

Finding our tour bus was confusing. We waited for a long time. When our small group vehicle arrived- it was a highland van- not for people with mobility issues. Despite this, a party of six including two elderly people on a scooter were put with out group. The scooter had to be dismantled at every stop and a large part of it was shoved into the area where we were seated. This group of six was late in getting back to the van at every stop- causing us to be more and more delayed. The result was that when we finally returned to the city- it was too late to shop or see any city sights. This group should have been put in a vehicle that could accommodate their needs. Our guide was nice enough but should have spoken to them about their constant lateness.

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback — we truly appreciate it. If possible, we kindly invite you to contact us directly so that we can better understand your experience and work together to find the best possible solution. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we’d be happy to assist you further.

Good tour let down by bad air con in the bus.

Geoffrey_S, Aug 2025

Would have given this 5 Star Review except for the broken air conditioning in the bus. It was a warm day but really hot and uncomfortable in the bus. The stops were sufficient to show the highlights of Iceland.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and the highlights of Iceland, but we sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused by the broken air conditioning. We completely understand how this affected your overall experience and will address the issue to prevent it from happening again. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back for a more comfortable journey in the future.

Great guide, great...

Larry_B, Jul 2025

Great guide, great driver, comfortable, safe ride, great info, what’s not to love? Fellow travelers were nice too!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Your kind words mean the world to us! If you post your Iceland photos, tag us so we can enjoy them too! 🌍❄️ #NordurTravel

Golden Circle Delight

Sheila_R, Jul 2025

Enjoyable day, particularly Gullfoss. Skip the horse feeding stop. Kel was great - very pleasant, professional and attentive to our wishes, timing and enjoyment.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

It was a pleasure having you on board! Your kind words about our guide mean so much. Share your favorite photos and tag us! 📸❄️ #NordurTravel

Bus driver that never used his microphone to tell a story.

Anonymous, Jul 2025

The Golden Circle Tour was good, but, our Nordur small group bus driver never narrated anything about our trip nor a little history of the 4 stops that we did.dBus

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Good tour for limited time

Cynthia_S, Jun 2025

The supplier of this tour worked with us when our ship docked at a different location. This all occurred before a 8:30 am pick up. This tour hit all the high points as promised and added an extra stop. We also arrived back at port in plenty of time to meet our BOB time. No stop for lunch, so bring your own. The only issue was that the multilingual driver/guide spoke extensively with the Spanish speaking couple in spanish and offered only the basic information in english even though everyone on the tour spoke english, including the spanish speakers. However, this was a great way to make the Golden Circle tour in limited time. I recommend it.

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Great introduction to Icelands diversity and beauty.

Rita, Jun 2025

The driver and guide (Nacho) were very informative and did a great job giving us necessary information and plenty of time at each stop. We thoroughly the tour and would recommend the overall itinerary to anyone visiting Iceland.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

We love hearing that our guides helped make your trip unforgettable! Thank you for your kind words—share your best moments and tag us! 😊 #NordurTravel

Disatisfied

ChristopherandSusa_R, Jun 2025

We were very disappointed in this Viator excursion. The bus (19 people) was unmarked, the driver just stepped out and called the name of the bus company to get our attention. Most notable, the young driver was kind, helpful, knowlegable to an extent. He failed to let those senior citizens that there would be difficulty in walking certain distances. Again, very kind but all he would say is "it is easy, you can do it". Little did we know that we had a mile walk from one parking place to the other. He seemed a bit uncertain about where he was to take us, asked if we wanted to stop in a few stops (horse farm, etc.) that were not on the itinerary. There was not time to see the city of Rekyvik (sp?). Our biggest problem was that our tour bus broke down. We were notified at The Geyser that this had happened, radiator I believe, and that we needed to wait an additional 45 minutes for a new bus to arrive. He assured us that we had only 45 minutes to get back to the ship. Despite other passengers telling him it was nearly 2 hours away, he kept saying it was only 45 minutes. The replacement bus and driver did arrive 45 minutes later as he said. The new driver and our original driver engaged in active conversation with each other, while the driver ate a huge sandwich while driving. From our viewpoint we felt the driver drove eraticly, speeding at times, extremely slow other times all the while eating and engaging in conversation with our former driver, often taking his eyes off the road. When we arrived at the ship, our driver said "I was wrong, I am sorry, we were 1 hour 45 minutes away from the ship." We arrived an hour and a half late and 30 minutes before all aboard. We have used Viator many times, and been very happy. However, this experience caused great concern in many ways.

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Great and beautiful...

Chris_C, Jun 2025

Great and beautiful sights. A little more background information from our driver would have made experience better.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful sights along the way. Your suggestion about sharing more background information is truly appreciated, and we’ll take it to heart as we work to improve the experience for all our guests. We hope to have the chance to welcome you again in the future.

Cramped and hot

Mark_B, May 2025

No markings on vehicle. Many vehicles. Vehicle was late. Wander about asking each driver if we were with them. Nice vehicle. No step to aid making it up to the first step. 16 passenger group, in bus that was designed for 8. Very cramped and uncomfortable. Driver was from South America, did not know everything that was asked. Pleasant person, Had a headset. Hoped to be informed as we were being driven. That did not happen. Wasted 5 minutes at each stop, explaining to us after we had stopped. With 3000 people traveling in the same direction, stopping at each stop together, makes for long lines. Sights unmatched. Tour was advertised as small group, but wish we would have been on a big bus, as would have been more comfortable.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your honest feedback. While we're sorry to hear that certain parts of the experience didn’t quite meet your expectations, we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Your input helps us improve and ensure better experiences for all our guests. Please don’t hesitate to reach out directly—we’re always here to assist and would love the opportunity to welcome you again for a smoother and more enjoyable journey.