Golden Circle and Kerid Crater Afternoon Tour from Reykjavik
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Reykjavik, Iceland
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
For first-time visitors to Iceland, there's no better way to discover the Land of Fire and Ice than the country's most popular tourist route: the Golden Circle. This tour has the added bonus of a visit to the the enormous Kerid Crater, as well as the standard Golden Circle sites of Gullfoss waterfall, the Geysir geothermal area, and UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park.
- Go beyond the standard Golden Circle route
- See Gullfoss waterfall, Strokkur, Thingvellir, and Kerid Crater
- Learn about Iceland’s fiery volcanic history and get exquisite photo ops
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik included
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Admission Fee - Kerid Crater
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Golden Circle Route
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Gullfoss Falls
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Strokkur
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Thingvellir National Park
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Kerid Crater
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Cruise Port Pick up, please contact the local operator directly after booking in order to confirm your exact meeting point
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Kerið crater is only included with the 10:30 tour. Later departures are only 7 hours in duration
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 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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Featured review
Alison_J
This was a wonderful experience in the capable hands of our tour leader Odie and driver Albert. The sights were magnificent on a stunning day. The commentary was informative and entertaining. We had a good length of time at each site to explore. The bus was comfortable and tour well designed for a good balance of travelling and sightseeing off the bus
Reviews
4.8
based on 585 reviews
Jorge_R, Mar 2026
We had excellent weather which allowed us to enjoy flawless Views. Good for Samy, our guide, her talk was very engaging.
Bridget_K, Mar 2026
I’ve taking a lot of tours and Anna was absolutely at the top for the experience she provided. Friendly, funny, amazing story telling, patient and easy to connect with immediately which is impressive for such a big group. Our driver Gregor drove us around safely and kept the bus comfortable and clean. Highly recommend this Golden Circle experience. I wish I could have Anna guide us around the entire country!
Robert_Y, Mar 2026
WOW!!! Beautiful Iceland at it's best, the Crater, the Geysers, waterfalls, and volcanic formations. The weather was very cold and windy!! The would stop one to a standstill . It is winter but a wonder excursion.
JannSiew_C, Mar 2026
Loved every bit of it. Darren was great guide. Good storytelling and Albert safe driver. Organised and well explained. Sufficient time given per location.
Denae_D, Mar 2026
Kerid Crater is not apart of the tour. Pick up was on time and we got back in a timely manner. No issues here
Cristina_P, Jan 2026
Great your and guides, excellent communication beforehand . Elvar had many informative and fun stories !
Shaan_M, Jan 2026
Amazing, sunny was our guide and she was amazing, sites are so cool to, bus rides aren’t bad at all.
Emily_M, Dec 2025
Such a food experience and great value. The guide was lovely and helpful with plenty of interesting facts
Marie_S, Oct 2025
Tour was very good
Bus a bit late but they took the trouble to drop us near hotel. The guide and driver were great
Rchard_K, Sep 2025
The tour was very well run and covered all the sights as were described in the description of the tour online. Sunny, our tour guide, was exceptional in her description of each site and also giving recommendations on which way to get the best views. Szymon our
driver was a true professional.
Camille_L, Sep 2025
Tour guide was very informative and had a lot of travel suggestions. The tour bus was very clean and tidy.
Amirun_R, Aug 2025
Well organized. The tour guide Youray was very knowledgeable and informative. Youray shared with us his life experiences and family histor. Each experience was not too rushed. This tour is not one to miss. Out drive Lucas was good with he's time keeping to each of the activitie locations and he also had a good sense of humour.
Laura_K, Aug 2025
A must see tour…waterfall, crater, geysers, national park. A beautiful drive through Iceland countryside with great stops. Driver and tour guide excellent. Second time with Captain Thor, he’s great!
Conan_H, Aug 2025
Our tour guide was super energetic! I loved her energy with us. Super interactive. Every stop was worth the money.
Yasmin_C, Aug 2025
The sites visited were very interesting. Strukkur geyser was thrilling! The journey back in the coach though is tiring and long...
Donna_M, Aug 2025
Loved it! The bus was very comfortable, the tour guide personable and informative, and the sites a wonderful to behold. We are so glad we chose this!
Jennifer_M, Aug 2025
Great day and awesome itinery. Although the weather wasnt optimal, we still made the best of the day and saw some great features of Iceland.
Janet_M, Aug 2025
Takes you to some amazing places. A long tour and quite a bit of walking but breaks in between. Very knowledgeable guide too and comfortable coach
SUZANNE_P, Aug 2025
Be prepared to walk to get the most out of your experience. And it was fabulous-a must do for anyone visiting Iceland for the first time!
Dallas_C, Aug 2025
I recently did the Golden Circle tour in Iceland, and it was incredible. The route covers Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders - Kerid Crater, Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir National Park. It is a great way to starr your trip to Iceland.
Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and shared fascinating insights about Icelandic history, geology, and culture throughout the day.
Shelli_B, Aug 2025
Not the best tour however the rain was not the best either. The places we would have preferred longer stays were short; waterfalls and platonic plates, and too much time for the geysers. The geyser only blasts about 5-10 minutes and is over quickly. Not much else to see.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Shelli_B,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We are sorry to hear the tour didn’t meet your all your expectations.
The Icelandic weather can be unpredictable and sometimes challenging, but for many, it also becomes part of the adventure and adds a unique character to the day and experience in Iceland itself.
Regarding the timing at each stop, our itinerary is thoughtfully designed to help spread out visitor flow at the most popular sites.
Geysir, being the midpoint of the journey and the designated lunch stop, naturally allows for a longer break.
We do understand, however, that preferences can vary.
We hope that you were still able to enjoy the remarkable landscapes along the way.
Kind regards,
Andreea
Robert_B, Aug 2025
A big group of people. Had to sit at the back of a large bus making it difficult to hear what the guide was describing. Sites visited were great.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Robert_B,
Thank you for your feedback!
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the sites visited during the tour.
We are sorry to hear, however, that the experience of traveling on a larger bus may have felt less personal. Our classic tours are operated with big groups, and this information is available at the time of booking.
We understand that some guests may prefer a more intimate setting, which is why we also offer a similar tour in a smaller group format, designed specifically to foster a closer connection with both the guide and fellow travelers.
Rest assured, our buses are equipped with speaker systems designed to provide commentary throughout the vehicle, though perceptions of sound quality can naturally vary.
Kind regards,
Andreea
Marissa_D, Jul 2025
Amazing tour with a wonderful tour guide and driver. Perfect for a solo traveller looking to see more of the countryside.
Andrea_H, Jul 2025
The bus was great, the guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. The connections from one bus to another were effortless.
Eddy_V, Jul 2025
It's a good 8hr tour and very interesting and informative. We had a great guide (Dennis) who was very courteous, and very knowledgeable. He made the tour into a fun adventure.
Anthony_B, Jul 2025
We had a great time, could have done with a bit longer at each stop but still enjoyed it. Our driver and Thor, the guide, were both great.
Katie_M, Jul 2025
Stopped at Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid crater, and we even got a bonus 5 minute stop to feed some horses (so cool!). Our driver was great, smooth and safe ride. Our tour guide was down to earth and very informative and accommodating. We got picked up at BSI because we were concerned we wouldn’t get seats together at later pick up locations. We needn’t have worried. Plenty of seats for all. Had no trouble hearing our guide on the bus. Temperature on the bus was fine. Stopped at Geysir for lunch and had lamb stew. Didn’t do much shopping at the stops. Wanted to save souvenir shopping for our last day in Reykjavik so we could get some items made in Iceland. I recommend BusTravel Iceland. We booked through Viator and got plenty of confirmation and instructions for pick up. We arrived at 1:40pm for a 2:00pm departure. The people working inside the bus terminal only had information for the fly bus to and from the airport in Keflavik or for Reykjavík Expeditions so they didn’t know much about where to pick up the Bustravel Iceland bus. So I called Bustravel Iceland and they gave me clear instructions on where to meet the bus (out front) and the number of the bus. Sure enough, the bus arrived around 1:50pm and the tour guide checked that we were on the list. At the end of the tour, we decided to get off a little closer to our hotel near Harpa concert hall instead of back at BSI. Driver and guide were very accommodating.
Ian_B, Jul 2025
Wonderful trip, fantastic guide, comfortable journey. Lots of good opportunities to see features of the south and east of Iceland. Really well-organised and good timing - enough time at each stop so that you could enjoy what you were seeing.
Kristiina_A, Jul 2025
This is the most traditional what we know about Iceland: geysers, waterfall, Kerid crater, and we also saw a lot of lupine on our way. Our guide Jennifer was very friendly and told a lot of about Iceland. We had also plenty of time four lunch. It is a very nice tour.
SUSAN_C, Jul 2025
1) Trip wonderful. Lots of beautiful sites and excellent commentary by Dennis.
2) There are two areas of uphill walking, but the rewards at the top were worth it!
Dennis excellent guide.
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