Small-Group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik with Stops at Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir
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The tour’s highlight is the reliable eruption of the Strokkur geyser, which shoots water every few minutes in the geothermal area of Geysir. This small-group day tour from Reykjavik lasts about eight hours and travels by minibus through the Icelandic countryside. The journey includes stops at several key sites on the Golden Circle route. The first stop is in Hveragerði for a brief restroom break at a town 45 minutes from Reykjavik. Next, the tour visits Gullfoss waterfall, where visitors have about 40 minutes to see this powerful, two-tiered cascade fed by the Hvítá glacier river. The largest stop is at the Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur, allowing roughly 75 minutes to watch Strokkur erupt, walk around other hot springs, and have lunch (not included) at the on-site restaurant. Facilities such as restrooms and gift shops are available here. Afterward, the tour heads to Þingvellir National Park, spending about 45 minutes walking through the rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates and learning about the site of Iceland’s first parliament established in 930 AD. The park includes restrooms and coffee shops. The final stop is Kerid crater, where the group spends 30 minutes viewing the 6,500-year-old volcanic crater lake with its colorful red rock and moss surroundings. Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik are included, along with free WiFi on board and an English-speaking guide. Lunch is not provided. This tour is suitable for children over six years old when accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hveragerdi
The tour’s first stop is in Hveragerði for about 20 minutes to allow a restroom break. This town is roughly a 45-minute drive from Reykjavik. Facilities include restrooms, a bakery, and an exhibition about earthquakes. Visitors use this stop as a brief pause en route to the Golden Circle.
20 min
Gullfoss Falls
At Gullfoss waterfall, visitors spend about 40 minutes viewing the two-step cascade formed by the Hvítá glacier river flowing from Langjökull. There are several viewing platforms to see the falls from different angles. Above the waterfall is the Gullfoss center with restrooms, a cafeteria, and gift shops. Note that the path leading to the waterfall’s base is closed during winter.
40 min
Site de Geysir
The Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur is the largest stop, lasting approximately 75 minutes. Visitors can watch Strokkur geyser erupt every five minutes. The area has many hot springs to walk around. This stop also includes a lunch break (not included) at the Glíma restaurant, which caters to various diets. Facilities include restrooms and gift shops.
75 min
Thingvellir National Park
Þingvellir National Park is visited for about 45 minutes. The park lies between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, which are moving apart around 2 cm per year. Visitors walk through the rift valley, seeing where the plates separate. Þingvellir is also the site of Iceland’s first parliament founded in 930 AD. The park offers restrooms and coffee shops.
45 min
Kerid Crater
The group stops at Kerid crater, a volcanic formation that is 6500 years old and contains a small lake. The crater is marked by the contrasting colors of moss, red volcanic rock, and light blue water. Visitors should walk down to the lake shore to see the crater closely.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Small-Group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik with Stops at Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir
by Your Day Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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.€204.50Overview
The tour’s highlight is the reliable eruption of the Strokkur geyser, which shoots water every few minutes in the geothermal area of Geysir. This small-group day tour from Reykjavik lasts about eight hours and travels by minibus through the Icelandic countryside. The journey includes stops at several key sites on the Golden Circle route. The first stop is in Hveragerði for a brief restroom break at a town 45 minutes from Reykjavik. Next, the tour visits Gullfoss waterfall, where visitors have about 40 minutes to see this powerful, two-tiered cascade fed by the Hvítá glacier river. The largest stop is at the Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur, allowing roughly 75 minutes to watch Strokkur erupt, walk around other hot springs, and have lunch (not included) at the on-site restaurant. Facilities such as restrooms and gift shops are available here. Afterward, the tour heads to Þingvellir National Park, spending about 45 minutes walking through the rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates and learning about the site of Iceland’s first parliament established in 930 AD. The park includes restrooms and coffee shops. The final stop is Kerid crater, where the group spends 30 minutes viewing the 6,500-year-old volcanic crater lake with its colorful red rock and moss surroundings. Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik are included, along with free WiFi on board and an English-speaking guide. Lunch is not provided. This tour is suitable for children over six years old when accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hveragerdi
The tour’s first stop is in Hveragerði for about 20 minutes to allow a restroom break. This town is roughly a 45-minute drive from Reykjavik. Facilities include restrooms, a bakery, and an exhibition about earthquakes. Visitors use this stop as a brief pause en route to the Golden Circle.
20 min
Gullfoss Falls
At Gullfoss waterfall, visitors spend about 40 minutes viewing the two-step cascade formed by the Hvítá glacier river flowing from Langjökull. There are several viewing platforms to see the falls from different angles. Above the waterfall is the Gullfoss center with restrooms, a cafeteria, and gift shops. Note that the path leading to the waterfall’s base is closed during winter.
40 min
Site de Geysir
The Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur is the largest stop, lasting approximately 75 minutes. Visitors can watch Strokkur geyser erupt every five minutes. The area has many hot springs to walk around. This stop also includes a lunch break (not included) at the Glíma restaurant, which caters to various diets. Facilities include restrooms and gift shops.
75 min
Thingvellir National Park
Þingvellir National Park is visited for about 45 minutes. The park lies between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, which are moving apart around 2 cm per year. Visitors walk through the rift valley, seeing where the plates separate. Þingvellir is also the site of Iceland’s first parliament founded in 930 AD. The park offers restrooms and coffee shops.
45 min
Kerid Crater
The group stops at Kerid crater, a volcanic formation that is 6500 years old and contains a small lake. The crater is marked by the contrasting colors of moss, red volcanic rock, and light blue water. Visitors should walk down to the lake shore to see the crater closely.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.