Day Trips

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Guided Tour

Golden Circle tour with geyser eruption and greenhouse visit near Reykjavik, Iceland.

A female guide giving information to tourists in Iceland

Reykjavik Golden Circle tour featuring Friðheimar Greenhouse with geothermal tomato cultivation.

View of the Gullfoss waterfall in Iceland

See Iceland's fiery heart on a Golden Circle day trip with round-trip transfers from Reykjavik. Explore geysers, waterfalls, and geothermal wonders.

Highlights

Experience the best of Iceland on this full-day tour with an expert guide and round-trip transfers from Reykjavik, making your journey seamless.
Explore Thingvellir National Park, home to Þingvallavatn, Iceland's largest natural lake, reflecting the rift valley and hosting diverse bird species.
See Strokkur geyser’s spectacular eruptions and the stunning Gullfoss Waterfall, where a rainbow might grace the misty cascade on a sunny day.
Enhance your experience with an audio guide available in 10 languages, and optional hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected locations.
Fun fact: Strokkur geyser shoots around 2.6 quarts of water per second at 37 mph. It’s the speed, not the volume, that makes its jet look so powerful.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of the Icelandic Golden Circle
English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers from select pickup locations (as per option selected)
Transport via AC bus
Entry to Thingvellir National Park
Entry to Gullfoss Waterfall
Entry to Geysir Geothermal Area
Audio guide in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Finnish (as per option selected)
Free Wi-Fi aboard bus

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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The guide very good,Maria from Spain, the bus very good.The buying experience also good. The price was very expensive,comparing to the 10 am departure ,mine was 8 am.

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Your experience

Discover the Wonders of Thingvellir National Park and Strokkur Geyser

Your full-day tour begins at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its striking geological features. Here, witness the dramatic rift valley where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are visibly drifting apart, creating deep fissures and rugged terrain. Explore the Almannagjá gorge, a prominent rift formed by tectonic activity, and view the clear waters of Lake Þingvallavatn, which lie within this geological wonderland. Learn about the park’s historical significance as the site of Iceland’s first parliament, where the Alþingi was established in 930 AD.

Next, experience the Geysir Geothermal Area, where Strokkur geyser erupts every 6 to 10 minutes, sending boiling water high into the air. The surrounding geothermal landscape features bubbling mud pools and steaming vents, offering a vivid display of Iceland’s geothermal energy.

Experience the Majesty of Gullfoss Waterfall with comfort and convenience

Finally, visit Gullfoss Waterfall, where glacial waters from Langjökull glacier cascade dramatically into a deep canyon. Beyond the breathtaking views and potential rainbows on sunny days, explore various vantage points to fully appreciate the scale and majesty of this natural wonder, providing unique photo opportunities and a deeper connection to Iceland’s natural beauty.

Enhance your experience with the convenience of round-trip transfers from select locations in Reykjavik, aboard an air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi. Also, choose from a selection of languages for your audio guide to make the most of this immersive journey.

Itinerary

Departure from Reykjavik
Thingvellir National Park
Geysir Geothermal Area
Gullfoss Waterfall

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along your spare clothes, hiking shoes, waterproof shoes, and waterproof outdoor clothing for comfortable exploration.
Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.
Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

Additional Information

This experience is not recommended for guests under the age of 6 years.
Dress snugly in warm layers; Iceland is known to have a chilly twist in the weather.
The order of visits to attractions and their opening times might change depending on the weather or limited daylight in winter.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.