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September is the cheapest month, from US$153 per person, and March is the busiest month.
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See some of the best-known sights in Iceland, meet the Icelandic horse, and soak in a geothermal spa on this Golden Circle bus tour. It suits travelers who want the convenience of a bus tour and the chance to see some of the most famous sights in Iceland.
Your day starts with free pickup from one of many locations around Reykjavik, so the tour gets on the road quickly.
You travel in a minibus with air conditioning to your first stop, Kerid Crater. This volcanic crater is 557 feet (170 meters) across and has a bright blue lake at the bottom.
The next stop is an addition to the usual Golden Circle tour. At Fridheimar Farm, you learn about two things that matter in Iceland: the Icelandic horse and greenhouse farming with geothermal heat.
You watch the Icelandic horses show their gaits, including the tolt the breed is known for, and you can meet these small, gentle horses up close.
After meeting the horses, you go to the greenhouse to learn how Icelanders use geothermal energy to grow food. You can taste some of the fresh produce before lunch at the on-site restaurant.
After lunch, you visit Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the most famous waterfalls in the country, which you can see from several viewing platforms.
Next, you visit the Geysir Geothermal Area, with its bubbling mud pools and steaming fumaroles. The main attraction is Strokkur Geyser, which erupts every 4 to 16 minutes and usually shoots water 49 to 66 feet (15 to 20 meters) into the air, sometimes up to 131 feet (40 meters).
The last stop on the Golden Circle is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can walk between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
At the end of the day, you soak in Sky Lagoon, a geothermal spa on the coast.
The spa has an infinity pool overlooking the ocean and a sauna with sea views.
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