The Golden Circle includes the greatest tourist attractions in Iceland, covering about 300 km looping from Reykjavík into central Iceland and back.
Thingvellir landmark connects all the major events in the founding of the Icelandic commonwealth. It’s also considered the best place on earth to view the North Atlantic divergent ridge.
Friðheimar farm and greenhouse will welcome you and introduce you to the Icelandic horse and locally grown tomatoes. Lunch (at your own expense) will be held in the greenhouse where you will have the possibility to purchase local products on the menu after a visit of the stables.
Kerið is a striking crater-lake filled with milky blue-green water amid stark black and deep red slopes. Geologists now believe it to be a collapsed magma chamber at the end of a volcanic eruption that occurred more than 6,000 years ago.
Another amazing stop will be done at Gullfoss Waterfall. Its impressive shape will take your breath away!
Of course, we are always prepared for an extra stop or photo ops along the way. And if we’re lucky, we’ll get to pull over to feed any Icelandic horses at the side of the road.
Group size: max. 18 guests, providing a more intimate experience, more flexibility, more free time and more spontaneous encounters than travelling in big groups.
Bus toursSightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Age Range
8-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Reykjavik, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park
Reykjavik, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park
Join us on our all-time best-selling tour and discover Iceland’s most iconic and historical attractions. It’s a classic for a reason. The Golden Circle combines history, culture and extraordinary nature and makes for an unforgettable experience.
The tour begins with an exploration of Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia split and drift apart, which literally enables you to be in two continents at once. You will see Iceland’s largest natural lake and learn the incredible story of how Iceland’s first parliament was formed.
Next, we move on to the amazing Gullfoss waterfall where you can take a short walk down a pathway and get close enough to feel the mist of glacial water on your skin. Gullfoss is a powerful waterfall with a powerful history, which you will get to learn more about from an expert guide.
Last but not least is Geysir geothermal area, home to the geyser that all other geysers are named after. Strokkur is the most active one and erupts every few minutes so you are guaranteed to see an eruption up close.
Sightseeing ToursWaterfalls
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
chinese, english, french, german, japanese, norwegian, spanish, swedish
This tour takes you to South Iceland travelling through lush farmlands with views of powerful volcanoes, glaciers and thundering waterfalls.
First in a series of natural landmarks is Skógafoss waterfall, arguably the country‘s most iconic waterfall and one of South Iceland‘s star attractions. Viking legends tell of a treasure buried in a cave behind the waterfall.
From Skógafoss, you travel east to Sólheimajökull glacier for a 1-hour easy walk in a spellbinding glacier landscape. The combination of expansive views, jagged peaks, cool blue glaciers and wide-open sky provide a steady stream of amazing photographic opportunities.
Heading back to Reykjavik from Sólheimajökull is the iconic Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can literally walk behind a curtain of water — certainly a moment you’ll want to capture on camera.
Your South Iceland journey will take you through the country’s lush farmlands flanked by rugged mountains, glaciers (including the infamous Eyjafjallajökull) and volcanoes. Witness the stunning interior on one side and vast Atlantic ocean views on the other.
On this tour of South Iceland, you will experience the powerful beauty of Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Here, the Seljalandsá river, which originates under Eyjafjallajökull glacier, falls. Also see Skógafoss, one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland.
Just outside the town of Vík í Mýrdal (or just Vík to the locals) you will visit the soaring basalt rock formation known as Reynisdrangar and the black sand and pebble beach of Reynisfjara.
A written description is nothing compared to the lived experience. Let the guides at Gray Line bring South Iceland to life with stories, facts, science and history.
Iceland is magic,other-worldly. Don’t miss the Blue Lagoon!!! Tour is well-organized. Easy direct flight from Pittsburgh—forget about early check-in to hotel. Confusion both ways with airport transfers. Three hotels-all clean. Would have liked hotel in Reykjavik to be more central to the shopping district. Hotel Personnel helpful. Breakfasts elaborate and included. Food on our own was very expensive. Tour stops very interesting with opportunities to get off the bus and explore. Would have liked longer times to hike a bit. Driver careful. Tour director formal and informative.
It was a trip of a lifetime. Iceland was beautiful, the people in the group were fantastic travel companions. The extra excursions were memorable. Wish there had been northern lights.
Northern lights tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Reykjavik, Álftröð, Snaefellsjokull
Reykjavik, Álftröð, Snaefellsjokull
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Get to know the best of Reykjavík on an entertaining and educational city sightseeing tour!
In three hours, we will cover all the city’s top attractions, landmarks and historically significant spots. Our expert guides provide you with interesting trivia and information about Reykjavík while you sit back and relax. This provides an excellent opportunity to discover various things to put on your Reykjavík bucket list.
On this journey we will go out to the old Höfði house where the legendary summit between presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev took place in 1986, Harpa concert hall and Hallgrímskirkja church, to name a few. We will make a stop at Perlan, a glass dome in Öskjuhlíð that was built over hot water storage tanks. There we will go out on the viewing platform which provides a 360° view over Reykjavík through panoramic telescopes.
The airport transfer service went smoothly. They were super responsive to emails and even allowed me to change my booking time easily as I arrived earlier than expected and dropped off at a bus stop close to my apartment. Highly recommended 😊
Experience the “land of fire and ice” and chase the aurora borealis across an ethereal wonderland. In the dark of the night, search for the northern lights as you drift along on an evening starlit cruise. Travel the “Golden Circle,” home to renowned natural wonders, and spend time at Thingvellir National Park, gaze at Gullfoss waterfall, and see the explosive geothermal fields at Geysir. Explore Skógar Museum and see traditional turf-built homes. Walk on a black volcanic sand beach. See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the Blue Lagoon. Spend your days surrounded by natural wonders and your nights in search of the elusive dancing lights.
Travel with us on this awe-inspiring route to the southern-most tip of Iceland. On this scenic trip to Vík, we embark on a journey to some of Iceland's most iconic natural monuments.
Through vast grasslands, dividing the heavenly glacier-covered peaks of Eyjafjallajökull from the ill-tempered waters of the Atlantic, we arrive at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls. Here, you will have breathtaking panoramic views of the most remote, interior regions of the highlands. Long ribbons of ash coloured ice flow from the hillsides.
Then, have a remarkable and memorable experience seeing the utter beauty of Sólheimajökull glacier. Ponder the unearthly basalt columns in Reynisfjara and stroll along the spirited black sand beaches of Dýrholaey.
You will surely discover and experience one of the most geographically diverse routes in Iceland, before ending the tour in the quaint and quiet village of Vík. You return to Reykjavik in the evening relaxed, full of memories and impressions that will last a lifetime.
Enjoy Icelandic nature on the back of an Icelandic horse, followed by a tour of Iceland’s top attractions on the Golden Circle Express Tour.
Just like Iceland’s early settlers, you will begin your journey on the back of an Icelandic horse. There really is no better way to have an authentic experience in the countryside’s stunning nature. The Icelandic horse is known around the world for its unparalleled loyalty, stamina and gentle nature. We will ride through the idyllic landscape of Laxnes, just outside the city limits. You don’t need to be an
expert on horseback riding to give it a try – even if you’ve never ridden a horse before, this riding tour is suitable for you. The expert staff will teach you everything you need to know and lead you through the process step by step.
After, we will join the Golden Circle tour for an exploration of Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir geothermal area, all sites rich with fascinating history and stunning natural beauty.
Horseback ridingWaterfalls
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
8-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall
I thoroughly enjoyed everything about the Iceland tour. Karl was great, the weather was great and we were so pleased we got to see Iceland in the winter with snow. Beautiful!
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
WINTER TOUR: Join us on an unforgettable Northern Lights adventure, beginning with a Northern Lights Cruise in Reykjavik. Experience the wonders of the Golden Circle, including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, and the Geysir Geothermal Area. Discover Lake Myvatn and relax in the Myvatn Nature Baths. Explore Akureyri, Iceland's northern gem, set sail from Dalvik on a thrilling whale-watching cruise, and witness the colossal icebergs at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Discover the mythical world of Dimmuborgir's black lava formations and legends of dangerous trolls.
Museum and gallery visits
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers