The Golden Circle is widely known to be the most popular sightseeing route in Iceland, in large part due to the capital city’s proximity to three of the country’s most inspiring natural attractions; Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal valley and the mighty waterfall, Gullfoss (“The Golden Falls”).

Other attractions en-route, though not part of the Golden Circle itself, include Kerið volcanic crater, Efstidalur farm and ice cream store and the fascinating Sólheimar Ecovillage. If you hope to see these extra attractions, please make sure that the tour you are interested in includes them as part of the scheduled itinerary.

What is less known, however, is the sheer variety of methods in which visitors choose to undertake this route, the most popular of which is taking a guided tour on a coach or minibus; this is a cost-effective means of experiencing the Golden Circle while also providing your party with a learned and experienced tour guide.

Guides on the Golden Circle are able to focus in on each attraction, teaching you about their history and importance to Icelandic culture, as well as pointing out lesser-known sites of interest, such as shooting locations for the HBO fantasy series, ‘Game of Thrones’, of which there are a number to be found in Þingvellir National Park.

Another means of experiencing the Golden Circle could include a helicopter tour, making this one of the more VIP undertakings of your holiday. While no doubt pricier that sightseeing at ground-level, flying from attraction to attraction allows you to cut down your tour time from 8 hours to a solitary one, making this the most time-effective, unique and exhilarating method on the market.

Another option is to drive the Golden Circle route yourself. This option provides you with the most freedom over your day, allowing you to spend just as much time at each attraction as you would like. And while this option lacks the knowledge and know-how of a professional tour guide, it is more than made up for with the company you choose.

Finally, the Golden Circle allows for many bonus activities that can but heighten your experience. These activities range from horse-riding to snowmobiling on Langjökull glacier to snorkelling in Silfra Fissure.

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161 Golden Circle Tours

10 Hour Super Jeep Tour of the Golden Circle with Snowmobiling and Transfer from Reykjavik

Combination 10 Hour Tour with Golden Circle, Whale Watching & Transfer from Reykjavik

8 Day Budget Self Drive Tour of the Complete Ring Road of Iceland & the Golden Circle

Family-Friendly Bundled Discount Tours of the Golden Circle & South Coast with Whale Watching

3 Day Summer Self Drive Tour of Iceland's Blue Lagoon, the Golden Circle & the South Coast

Scenic 5 Hour Golden Circle Live Tour with a 10 Language Audio Guide & Transfer from Reykjavik

Slow-Paced 10 Day Summer Self Drive Tour of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Golden Circle & South Coast

Epic 7 Day Northern Lights Winter Self Drive Tour of the Golden Circle & North Iceland

Combination 10 Hour Golden Circle & ATV Sightseeing Tour with Transfer from Reykjavik

Guided 9 Hour Tour of the Golden Circle with Fontana Spa Bathing and Transfer from Reykjavik

Small Group 7 Hour Tour of the Golden Circle & Volcano Crater Lake with Transfer from Reykjavik

3 Day Summer Self Drive Tour | Golden Circle & South Coast to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Fun-Filled 6 Hour Tour of the Golden Circle & Red Hills of Raudholar with Transfer from Reykjavik

6 Day Budget Self Drive Tour of Iceland with the Golden Circle & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

3 in 1 Bundled Discount Tours of the Golden Circle, Snaefellsnes & the Inside the Volcano Experience

Incredible 5 Day Guided Tour of Iceland’s South Coast, the Golden Circle & Snaefellsnes

Beautiful 5 Day Self Drive Tour of the Wonders of West Iceland

5 Day Budget Summer Self Drive Tour of the Golden Circle, South Coast & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

3 in 1 Bundle Discount Tours | Ice & Fire with Golden Circle, Ice Tunnel & Inside a Volcano

Guided 2 Day Northern Lights Tour of the Golden Circle & South Coast with Transfer from Reykjavik

Exciting 6 Day Northern Lights Winter Self Drive Tour of Iceland's Golden Circle & Snaefellsnes

Private 3 Day Tour of Iceland with the Golden Circle, South Coast & Glacial Lagoon

4 Day Summer Self Drive Tour of Iceland’s Golden Circle & South Coast with Reykjavik Accommodation

3 in 1 Bundled Discount Activity Tours with Volcano Exploration, Snorkeling & Glacier Hiking

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