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Most Golden Circle tours show you 3 stops - we show you 5. Alongside pingvellir National Park, Geysir, and Gullfoss waterfall, we add the Hellisheioi Geothermal Power Station and the Kerið volcanic crater. Small minibus groups (max 19), professional Icelandic guides who grew up here, and authentic local storytelling at every stop.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick you up at your hotel in the Reykjavik area. Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Look for the Scenic Iceland Mercedes Sprinter minibus; the driver will be waiting with a sign showing the lead traveler's name. If you can't spot the minibus within 10 minutes of your scheduled time, please call the driver directly at +354 893 0049. Drop-off is at the same hotel.
Itinerary
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1Kerid Crater
Next, we visit the striking Kerio Crater, a turquoise lake nestled inside red volcanic rock. Located in the Grimsnes area, this lesser-known highlight is a true Scenic Iceland experience.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Geysir
No Golden Circle tour is complete without a visit to Geysir, the original geyser. In this geothermal valley, you’ll see Strokkur erupt every few minutes - sometimes over 30 meters high. This is one of Iceland’s most iconic photo stops.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Gullfoss
Just a short drive away is Gullfoss, a breathtaking two-tiered waterfall fed by glacial waters. View it from above and feel the spray - a powerful and unforgettable experience.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Pingvellir National Park
Your final stop is Þingvellir, one of Iceland’s most treasured sites - both historically and geologically. It’s where the Althing, the world’s oldest parliament, was founded in the year 930. You’ll walk between two tectonic plates at the Almannagja Rift and see Iceland’s largest natural lake, pingvallavatn.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5The Geothermal Exhibition
Stop at the Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Station, one of the largest geothermal plants in the world. Learn how Iceland harnesses its volcanic energy for heat and electricity through the visitor centre exhibit.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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