Tour of the Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater
Do this because
- Visit Geysir hot spring and Gullfoss the Golden waterfall, the most iconic sights in Iceland in a single day
- See the big Volcanic Crater Kerid, and the magical lake hidden at the bottom
- Explore the national shire of all Icelanders, Thingvellir National park, and experience standing on two continents at the same time
- Discover the natural wonders of the geysers and watch as a column of water is launched in the air to incredible heights
What to expect
If you travel to Iceland, Geysers, Gullfoss the Golden Waterfall and Thingvellir are an absolute must-see. In the course of only eight hours, you'll be picked up from your hotel and you'll get to explore all three major Icelandic sites. As a bonus, you'll also get to see something extremely unique, the big Volcanic Crater Kerid.
Thingvellir National park is the national shire of all Icelanders: it lies in the belt of volcanic activity and fissures which pass across Iceland, a part of the mid-Atlantic ridge that divides Europe from America. You can stand with your right foot on one side and the left on the other, and experience being on two continents at once.
Next, you'll see the biggest geysers of the valley of Haukadalur, Strokkur and Geysir itself, which gives all the others in the world their name. Strokkur erupts every 5 to 10 minutes, launching a column of water into the air to a height of 20 to 30 meters. At Geysir, you'll have the opportunity to buy your lunch before heading to the beautiful waterfall of Gullfoss; you'll be amazed by its raw power. This completes the standard Golden Circle route but before heading back to Reykjavik, you will also visit the Kerid Volcanic Crater. The crater is 270 m wide and more than 55 m deep and at the bottom of the crater you'll find a lake, which gives it a little bit of magic.
Important to know
- The maximum number of passengers is 19
- To confirm your pick-up location for the tour, please contact the tour operator directly by email as soon as possible and not later than 24 hours before departure. If you book less than 24 hours before the tour starts, then please contact the tour operator immediately. You'll find the contact details on the voucher you'll receive after booking
- Please note that Nicetravel offers free pickup and drop-off from hotels within Reykjavik. As buses are not allowed to drive in certain areas of Reykjavik center, your pick-up may be from the nearest bus stop. After receiving your pickup information, we will notify you of your exact pick-up location
- If you do not require hotel pickup, you can meet the tour at Nicetravel office in Fiskislóð 45M, 101 Reykjavik. Please notify the tour operator directly if you intend to use this option and be there before 8.20am
- This experience is open only to customers 5 years of age or older. Children from 5 years old can take part in the tour by paying the adult price
- Pick-up takes place between 8.30am - 9.00am, so please be ready from 8.30am at your pick-up location and look out for a bus with the Nicetravel logo
- Please remember to wear warm, wind and waterproof clothes
- Good hiking shoes are recommended
What’s included
Entry to the Kerid Volcanic Crater
Pick-up and drop-off within Reykjavik
Guided tour
Free wifi onboard
What’s not included
Meals
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Fiskislóð 45, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Meeting point:
Pick-up service is included in the tour. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. If you do not require hotel pick-up, you can meet the tour at Nicetravel office in Fiskislóð 45M, 101 Reykjavik. Please notify the tour operator directly if you intend to use this option and be there before 8.20am.
Provider
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Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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