Golden Circle Small-Group Day Trip with Kerid Crater and Sky Lagoon Ticket
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This small-group day trip in Iceland lasts about 10 hours and covers the main stops of the Golden Circle, including Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, and Kerid volcanic crater. The tour starts with a visit to Thingvellir, where visitors can see the continental plates pulling apart and learn about the site’s historical significance as the location of Iceland's first parliament. Next is the geothermal area of Geysir, where the Strokkur geyser erupts regularly, sending hot water into the air amidst sulfur fumes. After Geysir, the group drives to Gullfoss, a two-tiered waterfall fed by the Langjokull glacier, dropping 30 meters into a ravine with mist and occasional rainbows. The tour then continues to Kerid crater, a volcanic caldera a few thousand years old with iron-rich colorful rocks, moss-covered banks, and a shallow turquoise lake at its base. The final stop is the Sky Lagoon near Reykjavik, where guests spend two hours in a large infinity pool with ocean views, enjoying a seven-step hotpot ritual involving warm and cold water and fresh air. Facilities include a swim-up bar, café, and saunas. The tour includes admission to Kerid and Sky Lagoon, towel rental, English guide, Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and hotel pickup and drop-off within Reykjavik. Lunch is not included but there are scheduled stops to buy food. Guests must bring their own bathing suits.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Thingvellir National Park
The tour begins at Thingvellir National Park, where visitors see the Mid-Atlantic Ridge continental plates pulling apart. It is possible to stand with one foot in North America and the other in Europe. The site holds historical importance as the location of Iceland’s first parliament, which met for around a thousand years. The park includes a site known as the “drowning pool” where some disputes were historically settled by executions.
40 min
Geysir
Next is the Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur, known for its hot springs. The original Great Geysir is inactive, but Strokkur erupts every few minutes, sending heated water high into the air. Visitors can smell sulfur and observe the geothermal activity in the area.
90 min
Gullfoss Falls
The tour then moves to Gullfoss Falls, a two-step waterfall fed by meltwater from the Langjokull glacier. The water drops 30 meters into a deep ravine, creating mist and spray that can reach visitors. On sunny days, rainbows often appear in the spray.
40 min
Kerid Crater
Kerid is a volcanic crater a few thousand years old, located on the South Coast. The crater’s colorful red and orange rocks come from iron deposits, and the caldera is lined with green moss. Inside the crater is a shallow lake with turquoise water, making it a striking natural feature.
30 min
Sky Lagoon
The final stop is Sky Lagoon near Reykjavik, where guests spend two hours. This geothermal spa features a large infinity pool with ocean views and a seven-step hotpot ritual involving alternating warm and cold water and fresh air. Facilities include a swim-up bar inside a cave, a café, and saunas.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Golden Circle Small-Group Day Trip with Kerid Crater and Sky Lagoon Ticket
by Nicetravel ehf
Choose from 2 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.$498Overview
This small-group day trip in Iceland lasts about 10 hours and covers the main stops of the Golden Circle, including Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, and Kerid volcanic crater. The tour starts with a visit to Thingvellir, where visitors can see the continental plates pulling apart and learn about the site’s historical significance as the location of Iceland's first parliament. Next is the geothermal area of Geysir, where the Strokkur geyser erupts regularly, sending hot water into the air amidst sulfur fumes. After Geysir, the group drives to Gullfoss, a two-tiered waterfall fed by the Langjokull glacier, dropping 30 meters into a ravine with mist and occasional rainbows. The tour then continues to Kerid crater, a volcanic caldera a few thousand years old with iron-rich colorful rocks, moss-covered banks, and a shallow turquoise lake at its base. The final stop is the Sky Lagoon near Reykjavik, where guests spend two hours in a large infinity pool with ocean views, enjoying a seven-step hotpot ritual involving warm and cold water and fresh air. Facilities include a swim-up bar, café, and saunas. The tour includes admission to Kerid and Sky Lagoon, towel rental, English guide, Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and hotel pickup and drop-off within Reykjavik. Lunch is not included but there are scheduled stops to buy food. Guests must bring their own bathing suits.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Thingvellir National Park
The tour begins at Thingvellir National Park, where visitors see the Mid-Atlantic Ridge continental plates pulling apart. It is possible to stand with one foot in North America and the other in Europe. The site holds historical importance as the location of Iceland’s first parliament, which met for around a thousand years. The park includes a site known as the “drowning pool” where some disputes were historically settled by executions.
40 min
Geysir
Next is the Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur, known for its hot springs. The original Great Geysir is inactive, but Strokkur erupts every few minutes, sending heated water high into the air. Visitors can smell sulfur and observe the geothermal activity in the area.
90 min
Gullfoss Falls
The tour then moves to Gullfoss Falls, a two-step waterfall fed by meltwater from the Langjokull glacier. The water drops 30 meters into a deep ravine, creating mist and spray that can reach visitors. On sunny days, rainbows often appear in the spray.
40 min
Kerid Crater
Kerid is a volcanic crater a few thousand years old, located on the South Coast. The crater’s colorful red and orange rocks come from iron deposits, and the caldera is lined with green moss. Inside the crater is a shallow lake with turquoise water, making it a striking natural feature.
30 min
Sky Lagoon
The final stop is Sky Lagoon near Reykjavik, where guests spend two hours. This geothermal spa features a large infinity pool with ocean views and a seven-step hotpot ritual involving alternating warm and cold water and fresh air. Facilities include a swim-up bar inside a cave, a café, and saunas.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.