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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Day Tour with optional Blue Lagoon

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Day Tour with optional Blue Lagoon
4.6  / 5768 reviews

See erupting geysers, hot springs, and the majesty of the Gullfoss Waterfall on a full-day tour. Follow in the footsteps of Vikings and descend the lava canyon in Þingvellir National Park.

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Duration 7.5 - 13 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
Pickup optional
Pickup starts 30 minutes prior to departure time. Please be ready and on the lookout for a green Smartbus. As each driver usually has a few stops, it can take up to 30 minutes to finish the pickup, so there is no need to worry if the bus is not there exactly on time. Pickup is available from most hotels, hostels, and guesthouses. Please note that in the city center, some areas are restricted for buses and the bus can only stop at certain bus stops. If you need directions to the nearest bus stop, please visit the city's web guide (www.busstop.is). Pickup is not available from Airbnbs or private residences. In these cases, it is recommended that you select the nearest hotel address or bus stop and request pickup from there.

Experience

Highlights

  • See the hot springs erupt from the famous Strokkur Geyser
  • View the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall, cascading down 32 meters
  • Learn about the history of the Vikings and visit UNESCO-listed Þingvellir National Park

Full description

Explore the natural treasures of Iceland on a full-day bus tour of the Golden circle. See the Gullfoss Waterfall and explore Þingvellir National Park. Travel in comfort and enjoy audio commentary on the bus. Arrive at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and birthplace of the oldest existing parliament in the world. This is also the site where the tectonic plates of America and Eurasia have pulled apart, creating a rift valley on the shores of Iceland’s largest lake. Visit the Geysir Hot Springs, home to the original geyser and Iceland’s most iconic natural attraction. Here, the ground trembles and steaming hot water spouts spectacularly skyward from the famous Strokkur Geyser every few minutes. Take a leisurely walk down to Gullfoss Waterfall, an awesome sight to behold. A powerful glacial river cascades down 2 levels for 32 meters with a thunderous roar into a narrow canyon. Board a new bus equipped with WiFi and connected computer tablets at each seat. On the tablet, you’ll be able to use the GPS-sensitive audio guide (available in several languages) to get to know about Iceland and the places you visit on the tour. There will be a host on board, happy to answer any questions you might have about the country. Each seat is equipped with a USB charger.

Includes

  • Admission to listed sights
  • Round-trip transportation by bus
  • WiFi
  • USB charger at each seat
  • Audio guide on the bus with choice of languages
  • Blue Lagoon admission (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup (if option selected)
  • Lunch
  • Headphones for the audio guide

Not suitable for

  • People over 200 lbs (91 kg)

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Meeting point

Meet your driver/guide at Reykjavík Terminal. Look for the activity provider's, Reykjavik Sightseeing, logo.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Outdoor clothing

Know before you go

  • Available year round, depending on the weather
  • Teens 12-15 years old receive a 50 per cent discount
  • Children up to 11 years of age join for free
  • There is no minimum number of participants
  • There are no age limits
  • Dress according to the weather. In Iceland, it is always wise to dress in warm, waterproof clothing. Weather changes can be sudden so expect the unexpected. Bring a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good outdoor shoes are recommended
  • Bring your own headphones for the audio guide available on the bus, simply because they will fit you best. If you don’t have your headphones with you or forget to bring them, earphones will be sold on board
  • The duration of the tour is approximately 8 hours, including a minimum 30-minute stop at Geysir Hot Springs, Gullfoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park. At Geysir and Gullfoss, there will be shops where you can buy food and drinks
  • The distance covered on the tour is 290 kilometers

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 768 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – Austria11 March 2024  – Verified booking
Ich hab die Reise für 09.03.2024 gebucht. Der Bus kam pünktlich. Der Busfahrer und Reiseführerin Christina waren nett aber Vergleich zu den kleineren Bussen waren sie nicht unterhaltsam. Die Reiseführerin hat versucht uns Informationen über‘s Land zu vermitteln. Bei den Orten hatten wir tatsächlich genug Zeit, dass man es wirklich genießen konnten. Das hat mir wirklich gefallen.! Grundsätzlich werde ich Mini Bus empfehlen… eher persönlicher als mit den überfüllten Riesenbussen.
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Lassi – Finland28 August 2023  – Verified booking
I got confirmation to my mobile that I should wait on hotel Plaza to get smart bus. Luckily I asked confirmation from reception and they said that I need to go to bus stop 1. Better to give more accurate information next time. Guide speak a lot, but she didn't explained clear enough that where to go and how long way to see interest points. She did not went to actual interest points by herself either. I think that it was the reason why one passanger did not come in time and was left to first sightseeing stop.
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Maike – Germany19 July 2023  – Verified booking
Das war einer meiner schönsten Ausflüge, die ich je gemacht habe. Die junge Dame, die uns begleitet hat, hatte jede Menge Infos (englisch) zudem gab es auch einen Audioguide auf Deutsch. Man hat viel gesehen, viele Infos bekommen und das war eine klasse Tour.
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Product ID: 72103

Activity provider:Rvk Sightseeing

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