Iceland from Reykjavik: Golden Circle Tour with Local Surprise
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Reykjavik, Iceland
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
There are many day tours from Reykjavik that can take you around Iceland's Golden Circle, but this one includes an additional stop that most tours miss. Head for the three main attractions—Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall—then add on a visit to Kerid Crater and walk along the rim for panoramic.
- Go beyond the Golden Circle with a visit to the striking Kerid Crater
- Check off several of Iceland's top highlights in just one day
- Go beyond the guidebooks with insights from your guide
- Relax with hassle-free Reykjavik hotel pickup
What's Included
- Visit to Þingvellir National Park
- Visit to Geysir geothermal area
- Visit to Gullfoss waterfall
- Visit to Kerið crater
- Brand-new modern coach with WC and Wi-Fi on board
- Small local Icelandic surprise
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Thingvellir National Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Gullfoss Falls
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Geysir
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Kerid Crater
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 57 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
4.8
based on 97 reviews
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Jinping_Y, Aug 2026
It’s a wonderful trip with awe-inspiring attractions nobody should miss if they come to Iceland, the mesmerizing crater lake, the spectacular waterfall, the stunning geyser eruption, and the magnificent national park. Also, the tour guide is passionate and proud of the wonders of Iceland.
Mary_H, Aug 2026
WOW!!! This tour was absolutely fantastic and we really enjoyed the marvels that Iceland has to offer. The tour guide was very informative and we felt that there was plenty of time at each stop. If Viator could control the weather that would be great but even in the pouring rain this was an exceptional tour. We could have spent days just watching the geysers. My experience is that Viator is always a great value, fantastic service and on-time.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed discovering the Golden Circle with us, and it’s fantastic to hear that your guide made the experience informative while allowing plenty of time to take in each location.
And while we unfortunately haven’t figured out how to order Icelandic sunshine just yet, we’re glad the rain didn’t dampen your adventure! The geysers certainly have a way of stealing the show in any weather.
Just a small clarification: Magic Iceland Travel was the tour operator hosting your experience, while Viator is the booking platform. We truly appreciate your kind words about the tour and our team, and we hope to have the pleasure of showing you more of Iceland in the future!
Lise_J, Aug 2026
If you've been to Yellowstone in the US, the Geyser Valley isn't all that impressive, but the view of the Ling Glacier, if you get a clear sunny day, is. We also enjoyed the small lical surprise & the waterfall. However, our guide Viktoria was a blast- her stories were funny & informative- and the bus was comfortable. While they didn't hold any of the seats for easy access for handicapped ridrs, we did manage to find a pair by the middle doors after getting in from the front if the bus at the start , so getting in & out at stops from the mud-doors made it eadier on my husband.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your Golden Circle experience. We’re especially happy to hear that Viktoria brought plenty of personality to the day and that her stories made the journey both entertaining and informative.
It’s great that you enjoyed the waterfall, the local surprise, and the views when the weather cooperated. Icelandic weather certainly has a way of deciding which landscapes it wants to reveal!
We also appreciate your note regarding accessibility and seating. Feedback like this is valuable, and we’ll keep it in mind as we look for ways to make our tours more comfortable and accessible for all our guests.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Viktoria. We hope to welcome you back to Iceland for another adventure with Magic Iceland Travel!
Deborah_S, Aug 2026
Very informative guide Viktoria but was almost a whistle stop tour, felt rushed at times
Golden circle is a must do, visited all the popular sites
However bus didn’t turn up at collection point until 45 minutes after allotted time of 9am although the company eventually did message to say bus was on its way
Not enough time at the stops to completely appreciate the sights
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that Viktoria made the tour informative and that you enjoyed discovering the highlights of the Golden Circle.
We’d also like to clarify the pick-up timing. Our pick-up window begins at 9:00 AM and lasts approximately 30–40 minutes, rather than having a fixed arrival time of 9:00. On the day of your tour, we had an unusually high number of pick-ups and unfortunately arrived around 5 minutes beyond the end of the scheduled pick-up window. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We’re also glad that our message helped keep you updated while the bus was on its way.
Regarding the pace of the tour, we understand that you would have preferred more time at some of the stops. With a full Golden Circle itinerary, balancing all the main attractions within the available time can be challenging, but your feedback is very helpful and will be shared with our team.
Thank you again for choosing Magic Iceland Travel.
John_D, Aug 2026
This trip was a great introduction to the beauty, extravagance, and variety of Icelandic nature.
Also, your trip will be made all the better if Viktoría is your guide. Thank you Viktoría for taking a picture with this old chunk of coal.
Takk kærlega.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
What a lovely way to remember your time in Iceland! We’re delighted that the tour gave you a taste of the incredible variety of landscapes our country has to offer.
And we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Viktoría — we have a feeling she’ll get a good laugh out of the “old chunk of coal” comment! 😄
Thank you for spending the day with Magic Iceland Travel and for sharing such a warm review. We hope your Icelandic memories continue to bring a smile long after your trip!
Dave_E, Aug 2026
Great tours, super guide Vic. Stops were good, her narrative was excellent..........this rating app sucks. It was a great experience, but don't want to write a book about it. NO MINIMUMS
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderfully concise review! 😄 We’re delighted that you had a great day and that Vic made the experience even better with her storytelling and knowledge.
We’re also glad the itinerary and stops worked well for you. No essay required here, we’re simply happy to know you enjoyed your time exploring the Golden Circle with Magic Iceland Travel!
We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Iceland.
Yoda, Aug 2026
Great experience and a lot of fun. Iceland is amazing and the tour guide Vic is hilarious. We had a great time
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate that you enjoyed both the sights of the Golden Circle and your guide. :) Thanks again and have a great day!
Martin_H, Aug 2026
Roman our guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip even more enjoyable
The booking system is first class even after we had to amend our booking, it was seem less . Great value and a fantastic trip
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your review. We’re delighted to hear how much Roman added to your experience with his knowledge and warm guiding style. It’s also great to know the booking process felt smooth for you, even with the amendment. We’re happy the day delivered such great value and a fantastic adventure. We’d love to welcome you again on another tour.
Joshua_T, Aug 2026
Viktoria was awesome! I almost missed this day due to lengthy customs; NCL said anything after 11:00 would be fine, but I barely made it to the bus by 11:15, I had to explain my case to two agents to get through. After a stressful start, the day was AMAZING! Viktoria was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Truly a great tour! Thanks, Viktoria!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled to hear that after such a stressful start, the day turned into something amazing for you. Viktoria will be over the moon to know how much her knowledge, energy and storytelling meant to you. It’s wonderful that the tour ended up being such a highlight. We’d love to welcome you again on another tour.
Benjamin_C, Aug 2026
Nice, but long day and tired, rain and cold ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,??,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks for your 5 star review, despite the unfavourable weather! Icelandic weather has a mood of its own and can sometimes be uncooperative, but we’re glad you still enjoyed the experience despite the rain and cold. We hope the sights and scenery made the long day worthwhile!
Hong_X, Aug 2026
Fran and Lee are very warm and accommodating. Our flight was delayed and then canceled, we were not able to make the planed excursion, they switched us to a later date, so we don’t miss the opportunity. Their effort made us feel much better in the frustration circumstance due to the cancellation of the flight.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Lee here! This truly means so much to us!! We’re so sorry your travel plans were disrupted, but I’m very glad we could help make an already frustrating situation a little easier for you. Thank you for taking the time to share this and for your incredibly kind words about Fran and me. We really appreciate it!
Kendra_C, Aug 2026
Excellent guide. Great driver. Loved the stops we made. Good with a kid too. No food provided, but places to eat along the route.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed the stops and felt well looked after by both the guide and driver. It’s especially nice to hear that the tour worked well with your little one too. We hope you had a wonderful time exploring the Golden Circle with us!
Colin_H, Aug 2026
I wanted a value trip around typical locations like waterfalls, craters etc and this was fantastic. The guides were great (as all the guides are, I have discovered) and friendly. I did think we stayed a little too long at certain points. But that may just be me. Got great photos of gysers and all sorts.
The best value activity I did on my trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are glad to hear the Golden Circle gave you the chance to experience some of Iceland’s most iconic sights and that you found it to be a great value during your trip. We appreciate your feedback about the timing at the stops and are happy you captured so many great memories along the way. Thank you for joining us and sharing your experience.
Wendy_A, Aug 2026
Our tour guide was great, very informative on our drive to the locations. The overall trip was awesome got to see different sites in one day. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation! We are glad to hear you enjoyed seeing so many of Iceland’s highlights in one day and that the information shared along the way added to your experience. We appreciate you joining us and taking the time to share!
Ray_W, Aug 2026
Great trip at a fraction of the cost if booked thru the cruise ship. The tour visits three of the must see attractions from Reykjavik.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed discovering some of Iceland’s most famous sights and found the tour to be a great value. We appreciate you choosing to explore with us and taking the time to share your experience. :)
Karen_M, Aug 2026
Absolutely amazing experience! Could not recommend this this tour enough. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, bus was very comfortable including ports to charge phones. The drive was gorgeous. Beautiful scenery everywhere you looked. Crater was a quick stop (about 30 minutes). If you go down to the bottom, be aware there are a lot of steps and a steep climb back up. The waterfall is beyond stunning (also a lot of steps). It was very crowded but not so bad that you couldn’t get a ton of pictures. Quick surprise stop but completely worth it! The National park was amazing. We were given the option to get off at two different stops. One to see the waterfall and then a 25 minute walk back to the bus or the second stop at parking lot 1 where you can get out and see views for miles. If you get out to see the waterfall, be advised you will have about 1/4 mile of a steep uphill walk. Lunch stop at the Geyser. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review! We are happy to hear you had an amazing experience exploring Iceland and that the scenery, comfort of the bus, and stops along the way made your day memorable. Your helpful notes about the walking routes and viewpoints will be useful for future guests. Thank you for joining us and for your recommendation.
Vanessa_S, Aug 2026
The tour was fantastic. Our tour guide Daniel knew everything there is to know about iceland. At some point I thought he was a NASA scientist or something like that. Very friendly driver too. Would absolutely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for this fantastic review. We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and that Daniel’s knowledge made such a strong impression. It’s wonderful to know the driver’s friendliness added to the experience as well. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are very glad the tour was such a highlight for you.
Ned_W, Jul 2026
Excellent tour. Worth every penny. Daniel was an excellent tour guide who provided much information and entertaining commentary. We went with Magic Icelandic Travel and were glad we did. They were on time and on target at a fraction of the cost as the same tour provided by the cruise ship. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your excellent review. We’re delighted to hear that the tour was worth every penny and that the guiding and commentary made the experience both informative and entertaining. It’s great to know the timing, organization and value compared so well to the cruise ship’s offering. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are very glad you chose to travel with us.
Chris_G, Jul 2026
Daniel and Paulo were top notch guides in this incredibly beautiful and eventful tour. Daniel’s storytelling was captivating and educational. We truly loved every moment and would highly recommend to any traveler.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Stories have a way of bringing this wild landscape to life, and Daniel is a master at telling them. Our team will be so happy when they read this! Knowing that every single moment of the day clicked for you is the highest praise our crew could ask for. Thank you so much for spreading the word to fellow travelers!
Stacey_R, Jul 2026
It is a great way to see the beauty of Iceland. Jessica and Michal were great hosts and really seemed to know the history and culture of the area. They made sure we were safe and comfortable during the entire trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had a great experience on the Golden Circle tour. It’s wonderful to know our team made you feel safe, comfortable, and well‑informed throughout the day. We truly appreciate you sharing your feedback.
Alicia_T, Jul 2026
It was wonderful to see all the sights. And even though it was a nine hour excursion, I wish we had more time! We saw all four advertised sights and two “surprise visits” as well, but we only had a little bit of time at each place so it felt rushed. Recommend either making it a longer day (and it’s already pretty long!) or splicing it into two separate excursions to allow more time at each.
Gary_G, Jul 2026
The tour guide was wonderful. But I didn't like the fact that she gave the informative in both Chinese and English. She was obviously very talented. But it was quite boring listening to the Chinese part.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and the guide. Regarding the commentary in both Chinese and English, we tried our best to cater to both groups on board so everyone could enjoy the experience and receive the information in their own language. We appreciate your understanding and hope the rest of the tour was enjoyable for you.
Anaidy_R, Jul 2026
We did the Guided Tour for Golden Circle with Local Surprise company. Our guide Paulina was the best!!! Wonderful guide, she is super professional, very good sense of humour!! The driver was amazing too, Pawel. Thanks so much!!! Best tour in Iceland!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your amazing review! It means so much to hear that you considered this the best tour in Iceland. That's fantastic! We'll be sure to share your kind words with Paulina and Paweł, who will be delighted to know they made your experience so memorable. Thank you for joining us!
Mohammed_A, Jul 2026
The tour was cancelled by the organisers magic bus- they advised to get the refund from Viator. Please refund
biloxisis, Jul 2026
Excellent day spent on the sights of the Golden Circle. We were not rushed anywhere and had sufficient time to enjoy each place. Our guide, Paulina, did a great job explaining everything. The “secret” stop was a fun bonus.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed a relaxed Golden Circle experience and had plenty of time to take in each stop. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Paulina. We’re also happy to hear you enjoyed the special surprise along the way!
Shelley_Z, Jul 2026
Beautiful country. The Golden Circle has so many amazing things to see. Martina and Pavlov were fantastic.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your review. I’m really glad to hear that you enjoyed your Golden Circle tour and that the beauty of Iceland made such an impression. It’s wonderful that Martyna and Pawel helped make the day special with their guiding and driving. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience.
Gladys_T, Jul 2026
Easy to find the bus at the cruise port. The itinerary went smoothly and the guide was very pleasant and helpful.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your review. I’m really glad to hear that finding the bus at the cruise port was straightforward and that the itinerary flowed smoothly throughout the day. It’s wonderful that your guide was pleasant, helpful and made the experience enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your kind feedback.
Paula_P, Jul 2026
The guide, Daniel, was very knowledgeable, funny, and friendly. We wanted to experience the Iceland landscape and we certainly did. Overall it was a great experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your review. I’m really glad to hear that Daniel made your Golden Circle experience so enjoyable with his knowledge, humor and friendly approach. It’s wonderful that the landscapes you hoped to see lived up to your expectations and that the whole day felt rewarding. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
Emily_J, Jul 2026
He couldn't control the rain but everything else about the tour was so fascinating and fun to do with the kids.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review. I’m really happy to hear that you and the kids had such a fun and fascinating day on the Golden Circle tour. Even though the rain was out of our control, it’s great to know that everything else made the experience enjoyable and memorable for your family. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
Lindsay_K, Jul 2026
Had a wonderful time, even though it POURED the whole time! Definitely an authentic Iceland weather moment. Was a great length day trip, and had a great driver/guide Thales. I thought the time spent at each location was perfect, though I will say I am an active/fit individual in my 30s - people with mobility issues may have challenges. Loved the local surprise bit.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review. I am really glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on the Golden Circle tour, even with the heavy rain all day — definitely a true Icelandic weather experience. It is great to know that the length of the trip felt just right and that the timing at each location worked perfectly for you. I am also happy that your driver guide made the day enjoyable and memorable. The local surprise is always a fun touch, and we are delighted you loved it. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
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