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Small-Group Golden Circle Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik

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Reykjavik, Iceland
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10+ bookings last month.
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Tick off more of Iceland’s natural wonders in less time on this full-day guided tour of Iceland’s Golden Circle that includes convenient pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik. Take in the highlights of Thingvellir National Park, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates collide, plus marvel at the Geyser geothermal area, Gulfoss waterfall, and Kerid Crater with stress-free transportation between the sights.
  • Time-saving transportation from Reykjavik to Iceland's Golden Circle
  • Learn about Icelandic culture and history from your guide
  • Admire the stunning landscape at some of Iceland's most beautiful sites
  • Immediately share images with the on-board Wi-Fi

What's Included

  • Transportation by minibus
  • Small-group tour for a more personal experience
  • Reykjavik pick-up and drop-off
  • Free wi-fi on board
  • Golden Circle Sightseeing with additional stops
  • Food & drinks
  • Gratuities

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. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list: 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Bus pick up/drop off nr.15 – Vesturbugt Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik

Itinerary

You’ll be collected from your Reykjavik hotel in the morning. From here, you’ll embark on a 185-mile (300-km) route around Iceland’s Golden Circle, home to three of the country’s most spectacular natural landmarks.

Your first stop is Thingvellir National Park, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates collide. Marvel at vast landscapes littered with rock formations and geysers before feasting your eyes on the Geysir Geyser, whose boiling mud pits and erupting geysers create an incredible sight.

See, too, the Gulfloss Waterfall, where inexorable torrents of water plunge 105 feet (32 meters) into deep crevasses. 

Your full-day tour concludes with hotel drop-off in Reykjavik.
1

Reykjavik

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Kerid Crater

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Gullfoss

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Pingvellir National Park

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

5

Geysir

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Reykjavik (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Small group experience limited to 19 participants per guide
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age: 5 years old.
  • Remember to bring: Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, packed lunch, head-wear, gloves and sturdy shoes.
  • Rated: Easy - Family tour.
  • Waterproof clothing & hiking shoes can be rented directly from the operator (own expense) please contact the local operator before travelling
  • Please note that the order of the itinerary can vary; we might swap the order of the attractions due to weather conditions and other related factors.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Silvana_T
We recently took the Golden Circle tour and had an absolutely wonderful time! Even though it was snowing heavily—which made for a magical, winter wonderland atmosphere—the visibility for some of the natural wonders was a bit tricky. However, our guide Al made sure we still had a fantastic experience. Al was incredibly funny, entertaining, and great with everyone in the group. He kept us laughing and shared so many interesting stories throughout the day. To top it all off, he even gave us some delicious chocolate at the end of the tour, which was such a sweet and thoughtful touch! If you're looking for a guide who is professional yet super fun, I highly recommend booking a tour with Al. Thank you for making my trip to Iceland so memorable!

Reviews

4.6
based on 152 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent tour operator experience

Glen_W, Mar 2026
As a result of bad weather for another tour we had to move this tour Arctic Adventures were very helpful and accommodating. Booking through Viator rather than direct meant some changes had to be made via Viator but this proved to be easier than I imagined. In addition, I accidentally left a bag on the bus and Erick (the driver/guide) insisted on bringing it to my hotel rather than me collect it the next day - way above what I expected. The pickup from the bus stop was timely and efficient and each stop was well organised. We had sufficient time at each stop to see what we needed and Erick was very helpful and informative.

Magical Snowy Adventure

Silvana_T, Mar 2026
We recently took the Golden Circle tour and had an absolutely wonderful time! Even though it was snowing heavily—which made for a magical, winter wonderland atmosphere—the visibility for some of the natural wonders was a bit tricky. However, our guide Al made sure we still had a fantastic experience. Al was incredibly funny, entertaining, and great with everyone in the group. He kept us laughing and shared so many interesting stories throughout the day. To top it all off, he even gave us some delicious chocolate at the end of the tour, which was such a sweet and thoughtful touch! If you're looking for a guide who is professional yet super fun, I highly recommend booking a tour with Al. Thank you for making my trip to Iceland so memorable!

This was such a great day...

Sarah_W, Feb 2026
This was such a great day with our guide, Eric. We were 3 adults and 3 children aged 10. He genuinely loved having them on board and the whole tour was fab. Thanks Eric

Small bus is good but...

kathykathy66, Jul 2025
Small bus is good but seats very tight, narrow aisle, deep step when exiting. The sights are beautiful!!! Hard to hear our guide

The sights were...

Rob_R, Jul 2025
The sights were incredible, the guide knowledgeable and friendly and the pickup and drop off were super easy.

Nature raw and magnificent

pareshpradhan, Jul 2025
The crater and the waterfall were spectacular and we didn’t get wet at all! The guide was so precise and clear!!

Words can’t describe how...

Anissa_B, Mar 2025
Words can’t describe how much fun I had on this tour. Our tour guild was amazing. What a dream come true. Seeing Iceland is a bucket list item checked off.

Had a fantastic time on...

Anonymous, Dec 2024
Had a fantastic time on the tour, small group of like minded travellers who were looked after and kept well entertained by Franklin (tour guide), who helped make the trip a memorable one.

Excellent tour. Well worth the money.

Joy_S, Oct 2024
Excellent tour and tour guide. Great stops and explanations. Loved the small group atmosphere. Well worth the cost.

Absolutely fantastic

Jason, Oct 2024
Our driver was absolutely brilliant! He made the trip so enjoyable with his iceladic dairies and knowledge. He made everyone laugh and was proud to be from his country

Great small group tour

Jennifer_B, Sep 2024
We were so lucky with the weather to make this tour even more enjoyable. Great driver/guide who engaged with us throughout the day. The itinerary was well paced with sufficient time to go off wandering at each stop.

Superb

Ben_T, Aug 2024
Excellent trip, Lara was a superb guide. Spent just the right amount of time in each place, and learnt a lot along the way.

Fabulous day out

Sally_E, Aug 2024
We enjoyed yhe tour very much. Walking between the North American and European continents was special. Gullfoss waterfall was spectacular. Saw Stokkur erupt a few times and the volcano crater was great. Andres was a skillful driver, informative guide, funny and engaging.

Great day!

Steve_B, Jun 2024
What a wonderful day! Gunn was great! She made the day extra special with her commentary about all things Iceland.

Stunning natural beauty and nice storytelling guided tour

John_N, Jun 2024
We enjoyed the stunning natural beauties this tour took us to. No dull view from the bus or on the many sites we went too. Our guide , Siggi J. made it even more interesting as was able to narrate the natural and biology history relating to the gorgeous land and its flora and fauna forming. Brought to us in a knowledgeable and warm way the wildlife evolution and changes of Iceland through it’s centuries. He told us about the ways the natural resources have brought changes in the Icelands traditional life and the way how nature is used and respected. Recommended highly!

Cancelled for no reason.

Trevor_B, Sep 2023
How can they cancel at such short notice? Tomorrow's weather looks perfect - cannot comprehend unless a cruise ship gives a better profit?

Our driver, Anna, was...

Jeri_E, Jul 2023
Our driver, Anna, was wonderful! She made the trip personal with stories from a real Icelander. The tour was what we expected from reading, but we were so glad to be in the small group rather than on a big tour bus. Thanks.

Golden Circle

Nadine_C, Jun 2023
We had the best time on this tour! Our guide/driver Walter was the best! He was so informative, funny & professional. He made sure we were comfortable the whole time. The stops were incredible! 5 stars!!

nice trip in a small group

ofekshooky, Jun 2023
I loved very much the 2 watrr falls. And the geyser was also impressing. The icelandic parlament was O.K. I recomend to choose another tour with secret lagoon. But for my datecthere wasn't in a small group.

Not just the breath taking views..

Mariam_M, May 2023
A part from gullfoss, gesiyr and the e spectacular view at the No manns land, our guide Anna! She is 6 of 6 and made our tour to be fun and memorable. Thank you so much! Now we need to save more money to come back to Iceland :)

Wonderful tour

Lynn_F, Apr 2023
Great tour. Fillip eas a great and entertaining guide. Highly reccommend everything wonderful .thank you!

Sunny Sunday on the Golden Circle

David_H, Mar 2023
A great trip. Thor our guide was informative , fun and interesting . We would definitely recommend this trip.

great trip, very easy for young.old.

Jake_R, Feb 2023
Lovely trip, but mainly spent on coach would be nice to have more time at each destination. But still an excellent day

Plan an adventure

Lashell_D, Jan 2023
Beautiful scenery and great tour host. Good way to see the sights and not Worry about The weather. Plus they had plenty of bathroom and food stops

Wonderful.

Suki_F, Jan 2023
The guide is professional and funny. We have had beautiful day. Impressed by the stunning scenery in Golden Circle.

Excellent experience

RAVI_R, Dec 2022
A full 5 star rating. Visited during summer of 2022 and the old man who drove us across was so sweet and friendly.

Great experience

Waleska_C, Dec 2022
Our guide Devin was excellent. We had plenty of time to explore and view the sites. Being on a small group makes a big difference. We will come back in the summer to see the same scenery again but without the ice. Loved it!

The highlight of our trip!

Corry_K, Sep 2022
We loved our tour with Sara yesterday!! She is a fun and informative driver and tour guide! She gave clear instructions on where and when we would get picked up after seeing all the beautiful sights on this tour. That gave us freedom to take in the amazing waterfalls and geysers on this trip. Don't hesitate to sign up!

Nice tour

Kristi_S, Jul 2022
Overall, it was a very good tour. We didn’t enjoy the geysir stop due to too many people, and we had too much time there. The details of the tour stated to bring a lunch, however, they stop at the geysir which has a restaurant…be prepared, 2 sandwiches, 1 fries and no drinks were $45 USD. (Also: not that great) We stopped at a wool market which was nice but really just a stop to buy something. The tour guide, Anna, was informative but didn’t share that much history but could be due to also driving. She did walk over to a waterfall with us and have us extra time. I also enjoyed her sense of humor and would 100% tour with her again.

Golden circle tour: 2 Thumbs up

Lance_K, Mar 2022
Golden Circle Tour is absolutely must. Out of this world experience. Tour guide Bjorn was amazing & entertaining

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