Amazing tour made even better by our tour guide, Franklin! He was extremely knowledgeable, and kept us laughing with great jokes. Franklin created a fantastic atmosphere throughout the entire day. I especially loved the small group size and personal touch. This day tour is definitely worth every penny—highly recommended for everyone!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Guided Tour of the Iconic Golden Circle
- WiFi on board
- English Speaking Guide
- Entry to Laugarvatn Fontana Spa Geothermal Baths
- Pick Up & Drop Off from Reykjavík
Excludes
- Snacks are not included but customers will have the option of purchasing snacks at stops along the way
- Lunch is not included but customers will have the option of purchasing lunch at stops along the way
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Pickup Information Pick-up from your selected location in Reykjavík begins at 9:00am. Please be ready at your designated spot by that time. Depending on traffic and your location, it may take up to 30 minutes for your guide to arrive. We appreciate your patience. Please note that this tour may be operated by our sister company, Your Day Tours. Be sure to look out for vehicles branded with either Arctic Adventures or Your Day Tours Important: You are responsible for updating your pick-up location at least 48 hours prior to your tour. To make changes, please visit My Adventures and log in using your email address and booking number, which is listed at the top of this ticket.
Itinerary
We'll begin with a swift and easy pick up from one of our designated pick up locations throughout the Reykjavík area. From here, we'll head towards the south coast over volcanic landscapes and stunning mountain scenery.
Our first stop is head is Kerið volcanic crater, a striking crater filled with a vivid blue lake and framed by steep slopes. Take an easy walk around the rim, where every angle offers a new view of the surrounding landscape and the water below.
We'll continue on to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls. Watch as glacial waters from Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier, plummet into the depths below. Whether you visit in summer, winter, spring, or fall, Gullfoss never fails to be mesmerizing.
Next, visit the Geysir Geothermal Area, home to Iceland’s most famous geysers. Watch Strokkur erupt every few minutes, shooting boiling water high into the air. Stroll among bubbling water pools, clear geothermal springs, and steam vents.
We'll then relax in the warm waters of the newly renovated Laugarvatn Fontana baths, just on the edge of the lake Laugarvatn. Enjoy the healing powers of the natural steam baths and outdoor geothermally heated swimming baths.
Our final stop takes us to to Thingvellir National Park, where you’ll walk between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. Learn about the park’s history and take in the stunning landscapes.
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Reviews
Franklin was an absolutely fantastic guide for our Golden Circle adventure! 🇮🇸❄️ Funny, friendly, positive and incredibly knowledgeable — he made the whole trip even more enjoyable! 😄 He shared so many interesting Icelandic stories and facts, and definitely brought some true Viking spirit to the journey! ⚔️🧔♂️ Excellent guide, great energy and lots of laughs along the way! 🏔️❄️ Thank you, Franklin, for an unforgettable Icelandic adventure! 🍻🇮🇸
Went with friends, taken there by our lovely and really knowledgable guide - Franklin! Loved the place, had a bar inside the pool, where the polite barman poured a nice brew for me. The lake nearby was accessible and the dip in the cold water was quite refreshing! Clean water in the pools, different temps. People there came to ask me if I felt okay ( I was in great condition, the floor was slightly slippery - I looked ridiculous at moments ) out of concern, which I am grateful for. Nice experience, thank you Franklin for showing this gem to me!
We did the Golden Circle + Fontana Spa day trip today and it was honestly the highlight of our trip so far. Combining the sights with a soak in the thermal baths at Laugarvatn was the best decision ever. A huge shoutout to our guide, Franklin! He was absolute gold—so welcoming, funny, and full of cool stories about Iceland that you’d never get from a guidebook. He made the whole day feel super effortless and relaxed while keeping us all entertained the entire time. The pacing was spot on, the scenery was unbelievable, and Franklin made the whole experience 10 times better. 10/10, definitely book this if you get the chance!
Great tour made even greater by our tour guide Franklin. If you're going to Iceland and you're short on time, this day tour is definitely worth your money. Saying anything more would spoil the experience, so do yourselves a favour and just try it out
Amazing tour. We had amazing time and especially at the spa. Franklin kept us entertained and we all enjoyed the trip very much. Recommend 5/5
This tour north of Reykjavik provides a great overview of many natural gems of Iceland, from the geysers to the massive crater and wonderfully soothing secret lagoon. But the highlight was the beautiful gulffoss falls, complete with a rainbow. Bruno was a fun, patient and gracious host. Don’t miss this.
Our guide Monica was knowledgeable, kind and above all energetic. Our entire group finished the day exhausted but with smiles on their faces.
Our guide Iga was very informative, helpful and fun.
Even better than I expected. The only drawback was the guide’s incessant talking during the drive.
The entire trip was delightful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and extremely pleasant! He absolutely made the tour so much more enjoyable. We all had a great time and learned a lot about Iceland.
We did the Small Group Golden Circle tour. It was perfect in timing for us at each location. Our guide, Asdis Greta was very knowledgeable and personable! I highly recommend this tour if you need something to do for 6 hours!
Hjalti made the trip fabulous!!
Our driver and tour guide Bruno made us very welcome. He is knowledgeable and friendly. The trip was very well organized. The Icelandic nature is diverse and unique. Every stop on the tour made us gasp and wonder.
We had a great day trip with our guide, Alex. He was wonderful and made the day so fun and interesting. He was very knowledgeable about Iceland. We had beautiful weather. Would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for a day trip from Reykjavik!
Our driver Addi was very knowledgeable on f Iceland history and terrain - we had a wonderful time visiting Iceland and this was a fantastic tour to take.
Day tour was very packed. Good variety with a lot of different stops. Really enjoyed the spa. Wish we had a little more time for the volcano. Lili was very nice and did a great job
We had an amazing Golden Circle tour with our guide, Lili! She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience both fun and informative. From the stunning views at Þingvellir National Park to the powerful waterfalls and geysers, Lili shared interesting stories and facts that made each stop even more special. She was very organized, patient, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the tour. Her positive energy and passion for Iceland really stood out. Highly recommend this tour — and especially Lili — for anyone visiting Iceland!
Our guide was amazing and filled with lots of tidbits about Iceland. She narrated almost the entire day, telling us about the history, flora and fauna, sites we were seeing. She was cheerful and professional. There was plenty of time for each activity.
We really enjoyed this excursion. The Golden Circle tour visits the most beautiful places around Reykjavik for newcomers to Iceland. Great!
It was a very nice, varied, and humorous tour. Our guide Edgar provided us with many interesting pieces of information.
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