Golden Circle Classic Day Tour with Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur & Gullfoss from Reykjavik
by Gray Line Iceland
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€144Overview
This bus tour runs about six and a half hours from Reykjavik, visiting key sites of Iceland's Golden Circle. The route includes Thingvellir National Park, where visitors spend around 30 minutes walking areas central to Icelandic history and geology, including the Drowning Pool, Gallows Rock, and the largest natural lake, Thingvallavatn. The tour continues to the Geysir Geothermal Area for about an hour, where steam vents, mud pits, and hot springs are visible. Nearby, the Strokkur geyser erupts every few minutes, shooting hot water high into the air, and is observed for another hour. Finally, the group visits Gullfoss Falls for approximately 40 minutes to see the Hvita River drop 32 meters in two stages, with trails allowing views from multiple angles including the base of the waterfall. The tour includes a professional guide, on-board WiFi, air conditioning, and pickup and drop-off from selected locations if requested. In summer, pickup is available from Skarfabakki Cruise Port. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Participants should be prepared for some walking on uneven surfaces and dress for all weather conditions. Stops for restroom use and food purchases are included along the route.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Golden Circle Route
Visit Thingvellir National Park to explore Icelandic history and geology, see Gullfoss waterfall, and walk among geothermal pools at Geysir Geothermal Area.
Thingvellir National Park
Spend about 30 minutes walking the grounds where Icelandic democracy began and Viking-era justice was carried out, including the Drowning Pool and Gallows Rock. See the landscape shaped by separating tectonic plates and view Thingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest natural lake.
30 min
Site de Geysir
Spend 60 minutes observing the geothermal activity at Geysir Geothermal Area, including steam vents, boiling mud pits, and hot springs. This area is the namesake for all other geysers worldwide.
60 min
Strokkur
Watch the Strokkur geyser erupt regularly every few minutes, shooting hot water high into the air during a 60-minute stop.
60 min
Gullfoss Falls
Spend about 40 minutes at Gullfoss, Iceland’s most popular waterfall, where the Hvita River drops 32 meters in two tiers. Several trails lead around the falls, including one down to the bottom, with frequent rainbows visible in the mist on sunny days.
40 min
Meeting point
Please be at BSÍ Bus Terminal at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
End point
BSÍ Bus Terminal is our centrally located hub in Reykjavík, just a short walk from the city center. It's the main departure point for airport transfers and day tours —making it easy and convenient to start your journey with us.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Golden Circle Classic Day Tour with Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur & Gullfoss from Reykjavik
by Gray Line Iceland
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€144Overview
This bus tour runs about six and a half hours from Reykjavik, visiting key sites of Iceland's Golden Circle. The route includes Thingvellir National Park, where visitors spend around 30 minutes walking areas central to Icelandic history and geology, including the Drowning Pool, Gallows Rock, and the largest natural lake, Thingvallavatn. The tour continues to the Geysir Geothermal Area for about an hour, where steam vents, mud pits, and hot springs are visible. Nearby, the Strokkur geyser erupts every few minutes, shooting hot water high into the air, and is observed for another hour. Finally, the group visits Gullfoss Falls for approximately 40 minutes to see the Hvita River drop 32 meters in two stages, with trails allowing views from multiple angles including the base of the waterfall. The tour includes a professional guide, on-board WiFi, air conditioning, and pickup and drop-off from selected locations if requested. In summer, pickup is available from Skarfabakki Cruise Port. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Participants should be prepared for some walking on uneven surfaces and dress for all weather conditions. Stops for restroom use and food purchases are included along the route.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Golden Circle Route
Visit Thingvellir National Park to explore Icelandic history and geology, see Gullfoss waterfall, and walk among geothermal pools at Geysir Geothermal Area.
Thingvellir National Park
Spend about 30 minutes walking the grounds where Icelandic democracy began and Viking-era justice was carried out, including the Drowning Pool and Gallows Rock. See the landscape shaped by separating tectonic plates and view Thingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest natural lake.
30 min
Site de Geysir
Spend 60 minutes observing the geothermal activity at Geysir Geothermal Area, including steam vents, boiling mud pits, and hot springs. This area is the namesake for all other geysers worldwide.
60 min
Strokkur
Watch the Strokkur geyser erupt regularly every few minutes, shooting hot water high into the air during a 60-minute stop.
60 min
Gullfoss Falls
Spend about 40 minutes at Gullfoss, Iceland’s most popular waterfall, where the Hvita River drops 32 meters in two tiers. Several trails lead around the falls, including one down to the bottom, with frequent rainbows visible in the mist on sunny days.
40 min
Meeting point
Please be at BSÍ Bus Terminal at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
End point
BSÍ Bus Terminal is our centrally located hub in Reykjavík, just a short walk from the city center. It's the main departure point for airport transfers and day tours —making it easy and convenient to start your journey with us.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.