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 & Kerid
- Minibus Transport with free Wi-Fi on board
- Guided Golden Circle Tour
- Kerid Crater Entrance Fee
- 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.
Start time.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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Awesome - must see if visiting Rejkavic! Our Golden Circle tour was extremely informative. Our guide was knowledgeable on the venues visited.
What an amazing trip from start to finish
Our driver/guide was very informative, relaxed atmosphere, humorous and engaging
Great weather only rained at our last stop
Fantastic photo opportunities- loved every minute of it
Highly recommend
We saw so much in the six hours and our driver/ guide was fantastic! He keep us informed, gave us suggestions , etc.
Definitely recommend this tour and this company.
Wonderful experience, especially if you only have a short time in Iceland. Plan to get wet, dress accordingly.
This was a great 5 1/2 hour tour of the Golden Circle! We only had 1 day in Reykjavik and this tour was a great way to experience the country in a short time. Lara was incredible. She picked us up from the City Hall, a 4 minute walk from our hotel. She took us to all the attractions advertised. Lara was a wonderful guide. She was a wealth of information on Iceland and its history. She was also very interactive and flexible with our group. Lara was one of the best guides we have ever had! Highly recommend this tour!
This was a great tour even in the pouring rain. Hit some Iceland Highlights. Definitely worth it! You will enjoy every minute!
We really enjoyed this tour as a first day of getting a “taste of Iceland”. Tomas was a fantastic guide, with lots of information and a lively, fun personality. The bus was comfortable and modern. Waterfalls, horses, a geyser, and tectonic plate divide—all fascinating. Thank you!
Saw good stuff but not enough time to explore and enjoy. It was see it and move on quickly. Get a photo if you can, but not a good one.
Lovely stops and interesting views along the way. After visiting Yellowstone several times, I thought the geyser was not impressive; what was *very* impressive was all the geothermal activity on the hillsides for miles along the road. Although I’d have liked to spend more time at each of the stops, and would encourage folks to take an all-day tour if possible, I couldn’t do so because of my cruise ship schedule. I would have liked to have had more narration from our driver/guide, learning more about both what I saw and Iceland in general.
This was a wonderful way to experience Iceland and learn about the culture from an Icelander. Great tour.
The tour was fantastic! The waterfall is the largest in Europe and impressive. The tectonic plate shift was amazing. Our driver even stopped for us to be able to pet some Icelandic horses. The main geyser went off on a regular basis in around six minutes so it was good to be able to get pictures of the eruption. Iceland has some impressive geologic wonders. The tour was worth it and our driver was the best!
Great way to get a feel for Iceland. It will make you want to book that return trip right away. Our driver, Monica, was so knowledgeable and fun.
We were one of 8 buses picked up from the cruise ship doing the same tour, Guna our lovely guide went the opposite way to the others so that it wouldn’t be as busy at the attractions. We still saw everything but in a different order. Guna was very knowledgeable and told us about the areas, her country and more. The only slight criticism is that we could have spent more time at the waterfall and less at the geyser as most want to walk to the top of the falls which can take a bit longer. Saying that we managed it and got back just in time.
Company Arctic Adventures was a good experience. Tour guide was very informative and nice to listen to. She made a great plan to alleviate some crowds since we had come in on a cruise ship. I wish the company used the communication feature on Viator. I was personally having email troubles on my trip and was concerned about any potential hiccups. Overall experience was very good.
Very nice tour. Probably one of the best waterfalls in the world. Nicely run park with miles of trails to walk. The ride seems long but moves along well.
A 'must do' tour when in Reykjavik.
The Thingvellir National Park where you can walk on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is awesome, the power and volume of water over Gullfoss waterfall is thunderous, Geysir is unpredictable but worth the wait and the Kerid Crater reminds you of the forces that are still shaping the landscape in Iceland.
Our tour guide and driver, Dominica of Arctic Tours, was informative, engaging and ever helpful.
A wonderful sample of Iceland which will encourage you to return.
The afternoon tour only gives you 20-40 minutes at each stop and if someone is late (we had two late people for a combined 30 min) it made for too little time at the sights. Do the full day for a more relaxing view of the amazing locations. Our guide was super informative and funny. We learned a ton about Iceland.
Tour driver, Orn, arrived 40 minutes late and it was an hour before we started. He cut the allotted time at each stop to make up for his delay and did not offer much tour information, only drove us to locations. Strongly encouraged Viator to stop using Orn from providing any future tours. I use Viator many times. Have complained to Viator and they have not addressed my disappointment in this tour!!
Tour guide was great, all the stops were very unique. conveniently got picked us up right at our hotel. Landscape is amazing.
Our tour guide Arny was fantastic. She clearly explained everything and told us about Icelandic folklore too. The whole country is so picturesque! We are loving our time here. I wish we had more time here to see more.
A small group/sprinter bus - perfect size. Rebecca was a great guide. For me, this was the right amount of time at each stop…not too much but more than a photo stop.
This is a wonderful way to see a lot of what Iceland has to offer. We were amazed at how much we were able to see in this amount of time.
It was cold and rainy but Totally Worth it!! The national park, huge waterfall, geyser, and crater lake were all one of a kind. Sergio kept us informed and entertained with icelandic history, lore, and culture. Bring waterproof rain gear, and be prepared for mother nature at her finest!
Have lots of battery life on your phone or camera as you will take loads of photos. You will see many extraordinary sights.
The passenger bus was comfortable and plenty of room. The driver, Oin, was great. He explained all sites in detail and was very courteous.
The tour and guide were phenomenal. Unfortunately, the company, Artic Adventurers had trouble with at least 2 vehicles. Therefore, we waited over an hour for the trip to begin. We only learned the issue when I called them. No one contacted us. The tour, thankfully was worth the wait with so much incredible beauty to behold!
Nice tour of the Golden Circle. Guide was knowledgeable and we liked that the tour was small which seemed easier to keep on track.
It is a trip with long on the vehicle in between places (sometimes 45 min or 60 min). It will take the whole afternoon until evening to finish it. You get to see marvelous places very unique and worth while. Guide was very knowledgeable, a true local born and raised in Iceland.
Great itinerary and our driver was excellent and very knowledgeable. Highlights of the tour was the Thingvellir National Park where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are separating as well as the Geysir site.
Great way to see the sights on the Southern half of Iceland—an impressive geyser, crater, waterfall, and lakes. Edgar, are driver and host, was knowledgeable and funny. He shared a lot of information with us.
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