Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour
Description
Embark on a unique one-day adventure to explore the beloved attractions of the Golden Circle in Iceland, including Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall, and the volcanic crater Kerid (entrance fee included). After immersing yourself in the wonders of Icelandic nature, conclude your journey by indulging in a relaxing soak in your choice of hot springs, whether it be the iconic Blue Lagoon (with or without Blue Lagoon admission tickets included) or the enchanting Hvammsvík Hot Spring. The choice is yours to make, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable experience.
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Itinerary
Head to Thingvellir National Park, where you learn about how it lies within a volcanically active area. It's also home to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Straddle two continents while you walk between the plates.
Laugarvatn sits next to a beautiful lake of the same name in a geothermally active area. The plumes of super-heated vapor billowing into the air in this area are used by the locals to bake rye bread in the ground!
Next, visit the surreal Geysir geothermal area on foot, stopping at bubbling ponds, steam vents, and Geysir and Strokkur geysers. Stick around long enough to watch the Strokkur geyser erupt (around every 10 minutes), spurting a column of water up to 98 foot (30 meters) in the air
The next destination is Gullfoss – the Golden Waterfall, where the waters of the mighty Hvíta (white) river are swept into a 70 meters deep canyon.
Small town with lots of Greenhouses
After enjoyable hike around falls hop back on the bus for the journey to the lake-filled, 3,000-year-old Kerid crater. Stop to marvel at its magical-looking lake and colorful slopes.
A drive through Reykjanes Peninsula admiring vast lava fields, cone volcanoes and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean before we arrive in the Blue Lagoon.
(OPTIONAL) If you select to end your day at Hvammsvík Baths, the bus will head towards stunning Whale Fjord where the SPA is located. There, you can immerse yourself in the perfect combination of geothermal water from 1400 meters below the surface and seawater from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. This extraordinary blend of water forms a continuous flow that cascades between pools, spills over their edges, and returns to the ocean, guaranteeing exceptional water quality and purity.
(OPTIONAL) Up to visit an iconic Blue Lagoon Lava Fields & SPA? You can choose to head inside the SPA (select a proper option during booking process) to enjoy a soak in the steamy waters while admiring surrounding lava fields, or (if you do not wish to swim there) take a walk around lava fields and visit the skin care products store or restaurant.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that Nicetravel offers free pickup and drop off from hotels within Reykjavik. As buses are not allowed to drive in certain areas of Reykjavik centre, your pick up may be from the nearest bus stop. After receiving your pickup information, we will notify you of your exact pick up location. If you do not require hotel pickup, you can meet the tour at Nicetravel office in Fiskislóð 45M, 101 Reykjavik. Please notify Nicetravel directly if you intend to use this option and be there before 08:30. Pickup takes place between 08:30 - 09:00, so please be ready from 8:30 at your pickup location and look out for a bus with NICE travel logos.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimun age is 5 years old for Blue Lagoon, 10 years old for Hvammsvik Spa & 12 years old for Sky Lagoon
- Please note that, if you select an option with Blue Lagoon Visit only, entrance tickets are not included and must be pre-booked seperately. After booking the tour, you will receive a message with further information on how to book the Blue Lagoon tickets.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(1,573)
The wording in regards to blue lagoon is tricky and unclear. The title of the tour is blue lagoon and that attracts people who want to experience entering the warm water and one assumes that the ticket for it is provided. Specially when in the itinerary says blue lagoon is free admission. But later you find out that free admission is for you to visit it. I have been there and there is nothing to visit. Specially for 2 hrs. Everyone goes there, is in the water. I gone all the way there and I end up paying a whole day price $265 for a whole day but since I was with the tour bus, I was in the water a little more than an hr.
Hits all the highlights around the golden circle. Our guide Gulli was incredibly knowledgeable, a great driver with a sense of humour and a great playlist.
we did the ice and fire 3 day. so happy we’re adding a 4th tomorrow. nicetravel was flexible and accommodating of my mobility needs which i was so grateful for, drivers david and anastasia were just brilliant, david always showing us extra little places, anastasia telling us great stories both capable, kind and knowledgeable. thank you!
We have had amazing three day tour of south coast and golden coast guides, on both days guides were brilliant David and Anastasia are really great . We saw the wonderful waterfalls especially the gulfo, the amazing black beach and fantastic glaciers , going on the glacier boat was great to see the glasiers so close . The national park was the one of the highlights. Our guides were very knowledgeable and they both told great stories We will be recommending Nice-travel to all our friends and family
Very nice trip!!!! Great guidance and great view!
This was a great tour of many highlights. A nice full day. But the best part was our guide and driver, Sammi. He gave us lots of information, both verbally and his web info. Knowledgeable and personable.
We’re glad you enjoyed the guide’s knowledge!
Good service. Interesting conversation and information.
Thank you for your review, Thomas :) All the best Vesna / NICETRAVEL
Booked the Golden Circle tour with Nice Travel and it was the highlight of our Iceland trip. From pickup to drop-off the whole day ran smoothly, and our guide made it. Knowledgeable without being dry, funny, and clearly someone who loves this country.
Thank you for your kind review:) We're happy to hear the Golden Circle tour with us/NICETRAVEL was a highlight of your Iceland trip. We hope to welcome you back to Iceland again soon! All the best Vesna / NICETRAVEL
Great guide, very informative, and bus was clean. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your recommendation and review, Leslie :) All the best Vesna / NICETRAVEL
Christina was amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable , entertaining throughout the time, spoke clearly well with her angelic voice. Lots of education from her. She gave us education and instructions regarding the places we went to that our expectations about the place are met. Most of all, with fun, she kept us SAFE. Excellent driver. All in all- it was an amazing whole day experience . I just booked another tour and I hope to get Christina as our guide again.
Thank you! I hope you will choose us on your next visit as well :) All the best, Nicetravel Team
