Description
Summary
Description
Explore Iceland's iconic sights on a small group Golden Circle Day Tour by minibus, covering Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area, and more. This tour appeals to travelers looking for a well-paced, family-friendly way to experience Iceland's geology, history, and landscapes.
Your day begins with a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Reykjavik, Iceland's capital city. A professional English-speaking guide will lead the tour, sharing insights about the landscape and stops throughout the day.
Traveling in a comfortable minibus, you'll set out on the Golden Circle Route, a scenic loop known for showcasing Iceland's dramatic geology in a single day. Along the way, you'll see volcanic plains, rift valleys, geysers, and waterfalls, which reveal the raw power shaping Iceland's landscape.
The first stop is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this national park, you'll get the chance to see where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are visibly drifting apart. This rift valley offers a unique opportunity to walk between two continents.
Within Thingvellir National Park, you'll visit Oxararfoss Waterfall. This small but powerful waterfall is man-made and flows into a rocky canyon called Almannagja Gorge.
The cliffs surrounding the gorge are part of the North American tectonic plate, showing how the land has slowly pulled apart over time. The short trail to the falls is easy to walk and gives you a clear view of this unique landscape.
Together with your group, you'll explore the Geysir Geothermal Area. This place is home to hot springs and steam vents. The main highlight here is the Strokkur Geyser, one of Iceland's most active geysers. Strokkur erupts about every five minutes, sending boiling water up to 66 feet (20 meters) into the air.
The tour continues to Gullfoss Waterfall, where the Hvita River crashes over two levels into a deep canyon. The upper drop is about 36 feet (11 meters), followed by a second drop of 69 feet (21 meters). On clear days, sunlight hitting the mist often creates a rainbow across the falls.
The last leg of this day tour is a stop at Kerid Crater, a volcanic crater formed around 6,500 years ago. It's about 558 feet (170 meters) wide and 180 feet (55 meters) deep, with a blue lake at the bottom. The red slopes around the crater make its natural colors stand out, especially when the light hits just right.
After a day of exploration, you'll return to Reykjavik. At the end of your Golden Circle day tour, reflect on the incredible waterfalls, geysers, and volcanic landscapes you've experienced.
Don't miss the chance to see Iceland's most famous sights on a small group Golden Circle day tour by minibus. Check availability now by choosing a date.
