Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

About this experience

This grand Golden Circle tour takes you to the most popular sights where you can experience the three highlights of the South West of Iceland: Geysir, Gulfoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park. Plus you will visit the volcanic crater lake Kerið.

Schedule

Start times: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00

1. Stop 1 · 30 min

   Pick-up in Reykjavík and guided transfer to first sightseeing stop

2. Stop 2 · 1 h

   Golden Circle is the most popular day tour route from Reykjavik. It traverses spectacular landscapes and includes three Iceland's iconic destinations: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park.

3. Stop 3 · 1 h 30 min

   Strokkur is the little brother or the famous Geysir which not active anymore. Strokkur though is still very active blowing water up into the air every 7 to 10 minutes. We'll usually stop for lunch at Geysir for about 40 min At this stop can you also purchase food.

4. Stop 4 · 40 min

   Gullfoss is a waterfall of the White River Hvítá. It has two steps of 11 and 21 meters and there are pulling more 100 m3 water through it at a second.

5. Stop 5 · 40 min

   The Thingvellir are both historically and geologically a important location.

6. Stop 6 · 20 min

   Kerið is an iconic volcanic crater of 55 meters depth.

7. Stop 7 · 1 h 10 min

   Drive back to Reykjavík and drop-off

Requirements & restrictions

• Ages: Children 2–11, Youth 12–15, Adults 16–99 years
• Please be ready at your designated pickup location according to your chosen departure time. Pickup can take up to 30 minutes.
• For cruise ship passengers, please get in touch with the local operator directly after booking to confirm your exact meeting point.
• Please note that tours starting at 12:00 or later are 7 hours long and do not include the Kerið crater stop.
• Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
• Travel time is already included in the total duration
• Kerið is not included in tours at 12:00 or later. Those departures are only 7 hours in duration

Meeting point

Hotel pickup or an exact meeting point in Reykjavik, confirmed after booking.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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