incredible experience - full day out with lots of information and beautiful views . wasn’t rushed and was worth the money - definitely go if you’re in reykjavík.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík
- Driver/guide
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- (OPTIONAL) Visit to the Geothermal Park with bread tasting and second geyser visit
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Your day starts by driving from Reykjavik to the historic site of Þingvellir National Park. This was the venue for the Icelandic parliament from 930 till 1798 and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, both for it´s rich history and amazing nature. This is also where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet which creates an amazing feeling having one foot in each world.
Laugarvatn sits next to a beautiful lake of the same name in a geothermally active area. The plumes of super-heated vapor billowing into the air in this area are used by the locals to bake rye bread in the ground!
Known throughout the world for it´s power and beauty, Geysir has become a synonym for this amazing show of nature. Strokkur, another hot spring, sits nearby and is very active, erupting to heights up to 30 meters every few minutes. Follow one of many paths and enjoy steaming springs bubbling all around you. In the Geysir Area you will also have time to buy lunch or some snacks.
Next on the agenda is the waterfall Gullfoss - the Golden Waterfall. One of the most popular attractions is Iceland, Gullfoss will amaze you with it´s raw power and beauty, plummeting down 32 meters into a rugged canyon.
Small town with lots of Greenhouses
These three attractions complete the classic Golden Circle - but to add even more to your experience - we also stop at the spectacular Kerid Volcanic Crater. This 3000 year old crater is 55 meters deep and offers a unique view of the beauty of the Icelandic nature.
On the way back to Reykjavík tour goes via Geothermal Area in Hveragerði, packed with famous greenhouses powered by green energy and horse farms. After a short drive through mountain pass you will also see Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant.
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Very good tour round the best parts of Iceland and fillip gave lots of info and was very helpful.
The Golden Circle and Kerid volcanic crater small group tour was fantastic experience! Scenery was breathtaking, and the crater was a beautiful highlight of the day. Exploring Iceland’s incredible landscapes with a smaller group made the experience fell more personal and enjoyable.
Having read the reviews I question that I was on the same tour as rave reviews. The bus picked us up from BSI stop. Hated we had to be there half an hour early and then wait some. The bus was driven by the guide who was somewhat vague about where we went once he had turfed us out the bus. No information from him on Iceland, the people, and even the places we visited were given a rather rambling and succinct introduction. I felt we were on a bus which dropped us off at certain locations and NOT on a small group tour. Guide rarely commented outside of a location. Bus was quiet and no efford made to get to know the passengers or foster a pleasant atmosphere. We went on another tour with Artic travel and it was much the same. Wondered why I had paid for a small group tour as the people on the larger buses seemed far happier and noticed the guide greeting people and having a chat. Not impressed.
We had Filip as our Tourguide for the day with a group of 19 People. We had the Honor of being picked up First and it was already a very good start, since Filip brought alot of good Energy, Humor and perfect Music for every Occasion. For the Price we saw alot and learned alot about Iceland and the Nature here. I would do this Trip again every time and it was a Highlight of our Vacation here.
We did the Golden Circle tour with Nice travel and I couldn’t recommend them enough. A truly wonderful tour of a gorgeous country, stopping off at the geysers, a volcano crater and the famous Gullfoss waterfall. We also got the opportunity to try the unique geothermal bread which was surprisingly tasty. A special shoutout to our wonderful guide, Monica, the trip wouldn’t have been the same without her - she was excellent! Thank you so much for showing us your amazing country!
Slower travelers need not worry! I was in between chemo treatments and had a fabulous time. We saw all the highlights up close. My husband walked all the way down the crater and I didn’t, but I didn’t feel like I missed out at all. I never felt rushed. Our guide, Axel, made the drive fun.
Great guide and driver who was knowledgeable and personable
Walter our tour guide from Nice travel Iceland was absolutely amazing! He made our experience special! Give the man a raise
Gulli and Bart are both humorous in their own way. Great traveling with them to all the sights. Very recommended
Wonderful tour guide with a unique perspective of iceland. Very accommodating. Our hotel was not a pickup location and he made arrangements for us to be able to join.
BART was our driver tour guide he was the best. Personable and did an amazing job with mixing fun and information into one experience. Highly recommend.
Bart was a life saver! We had hiccups getting to the tour pickup point on time. The NICE office was able to reach Bart, he circled back to get us and we were off! Day one of four was excellent! With thanks NICE and Bart🙏🏼
Filipis was our awesome tour guide! He is very informative, personable and an entertaining storyteller! He was very knowledgeable and explained the sites along the way. I think my favorite was the Kerid Crater! Filipis was very organized and even took us to another stop a fellow guest wanted to see. That's very nice of him to accommodate. That shows he wanted to ensure we had a great experience! He also has a great music playlist to set the prefect vibe!
We took the Blue lagoon tour/Golden Circle Tour- it was amazing. It was a small group tour which was perfect. The driver Allen was terrific. As was Nate. There were some issues with our booking and pick up location.(My fault) Nate responded quickly each time and was very patient. I highly recommend.
Amazing trip! Beautiful country! Walter was the best guide ever, made the tour so fun and imparted so much of his knowledge of the country. Thank you!!
A fabulous tour. Well worth the price. Walter was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and a very proud Icelander.
Had a great day with Walter. He was very professional as well as entertaining . Would definitely recommend this tour!
Walter was a great guide and the itinerary was perfect. We lucked out with a sunny day. Such a beautiful country and a great tour!
Wonderful way to see Iceland whilst here for a weekend. Walter was an excellent guide. Highly recommend.
I did a Golden circle day trip, my guide was Cristina from Nice travels, she was very knowledgeable, kind and attentive to our group, she explained to us everything in details, also suggested for other trips which we can do after. She went beyond perfection. Best experience. Best wishes, Nilmadhavi
Fun, informative, amazing sights. Cannot believe we can’t remember our guide’s name. We loved him. He was from Czechia but has been in Iceland for about 20 years. He was funny and interesting. I’d skip the geyser (although the full restaurant at that stop was really great) but the rest of the sights were incredible. Worth the cost to be sure.
Valtyr (Walter) made the day educational, fun, humorous, and memorable. Thanks for a great day touring your beautiful island, Valtyr!
Golden circle is a wonderful tour option if u have a day in Reykjavík Package includes multiple easy tours and experiences, our guide Cristina made it even more enjoyable
Unorganized pickup. Bus and vans everywhere . After we finally found our bus the trip was wonderful. So many incredible things to see. The small group was a big plus. Our driver CD was very helpful in keeping us on time.
Fabulous day, perfect timings and group size.
Hello. The pick up was chaotic. We were there 45 minutes and the bus came fully loaded without our knowing it was there.
Look forward to it a get ready to have a great experience! We were very fortunate to have perfect weather.
This tour is highly recommended no matter the weather, but we were especially lucky to go on an incredibly clear day. Our guide Maria was the best, taking advantage of all things that the day’s magnificent weather offered.
We only had one full day in Iceland and this tour did not disappoint! So much was packed into this day! Philip was amazing (request him!). He was knowledgable and personable. We enjoyed spending our day with him. I would recommend this tour to any one especially if you are short on time spent here.
Filip with an F gets an A+ he was so kind, funny, and very informative. You can tell he has a true passion for what he does and is a huge asset for your company. I would highly recommend this tour but after going on it would make sure you get Filip to escort you from place to place.
Filip was an excellent tour guide! He was humerus and informative. And his playlist add to the amazing experience. This was my favorite tour I did while in Iceland. Definitely worth the money!
Nice travel is a fantastic tour company! We thoroughly enjoyed the Golden Circle tour and the Blue Lagoon was spectacular. We all highly recommend this tour with Nice travel!
We did the Geothermal Wonderland tour with the Geothermal Bakery option and very much enjoyed it. Gulli was an excellent tour guide, the hard boiled eggs cooked in a geothermal pool that we ate at the bakery were great fun. All other stops along the way were equally enjoyable and we had plenty of time to see everything that we wanted to see without stretching the length of the tour too long.
Itinerary was very good, the tour guide Christine was excellent, maybe the best I have ever had on almost a hundred tours. The weather did not cooperate, but Christine made the best of what she could. I especially liked that at two stops she dropped us off at the top, and picked us up at the bottom.
If waterfalls, geysers, and epic views weren’t enough, our guide Filip made the journey even better with great stories, fun facts, and plenty of laughs. Highly recommend!
This was an excellent tour that. Combined the top sights in the vicinity ( but outside of) Reykjavik in a single day tour.
Filipe was amazing. Great job. We love having enough time to see the sites and this tour really did that well
Philip the tour guide was funny, informative and most of all a good tour guide. He was just what was needed and more than we expected!
We had a great time with Philip! So funny and knowledgeable. We saw a lot and he was very accommodating. Bus was comfy and well air conditioned. We were given lots of tips and great stops for snacks and lunch! Thank you for making our trip very memorable.
Everything was great! Philip was amazing! Very funny. Keep the tour energy up for the long day! Every visit was just the right amount of time! Overall great value for money and well worth the trip!
I enjoyed my trip the guide was kind and amazing and very informative and helpful I don’t remember his name but he his polish, definitely recommending this trip,
Great experience with Sammi. He was knowledgeable, interesting, and shared his own experiences as an Icelander. Also, his chat system was useful and informative. I wish all of the tours I went on were as good as this!
My wife and I had an amazing time on our Golden Circle tour! The sights themselves were breathtaking and Monika was an outstanding guide. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about the area, sharing all sorts of facts and stories about Iceland as we traveled, but she was also incredibly friendly and funny. Monika also shared a selection of Icelandic music with us as we traveled, which was a real treat! We would highly recommend this tour (especially with Monika!) to anyone who wants a beautiful and fun day of sightseeing in Iceland!
The tour was great. Our guide, Joanas was wonderful, and the buses were nice. We had 3 generations on this tour and they accommodated each level of activity well.
So many interesting and unique places to see on this tour. Plenty of time at each stop to enjoy beautiful sights. The tour was well organized.
Full day tour. Very organized. Addi, our guide was very good. Amazing scenery and sites. Would recommend this small group tour.
Disembarked a two week cruise and booked this all day excursion. It was the best excursion of the trip. The sites visited were excellent and the guide/driver, Addi, was exceptionally good. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining.
Very knowledgable and entertaining guide w wry sense of humor. I am a very deliberate person so the time constraints of group tour are not well-suited to my personality. Landscape was beautiful at all scales. Wildflowers and grasses were really special. I would have liked longer at most stops.
Great tour! We enjoyed all the stops and Philip was fun, informative, and made the tour enjoyable. Love his sound track too!
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