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Golden Circle - shore excursion from Reykjavík in English

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Overview

This day tour with English-speaking local guide in a small group of a maximum of 19 participants (usually a maximum of 8 participants) is the ideal shore excursion for passengers of the cruise ships and leads from Reykjavik on the so-called Golden Circle to well-known sights.
You will experience the earthquake crevasse in a shopping center in Hveragerði, the Kerið volcanic crater, the impressive Gullfoss waterfall. Hot springs and Strokkur Geyser await you in Haukadalur.
Tasty Icelandic ice cream can be experienced at Efsti Salur Farm
On the shores of the warm lake Laugarvatn there are hot springs used by the locals for baking bread.
You can experience plate tectonics in Þingvellir National Park. On the way back, we will make a short detour through downtown Reykjavik.

The departure time and tour duration is suitable for the cruise ships in the port of Reykjavik. For example, if the ship arrives an hour late, the bus will wait.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking local tour guide
  • Lunch Food, snacks, ice cream and drinks are not included. There is the option to purchase these at several stops along the way
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Skarfagarðar
104 Reykjavík, Iceland

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What To Expect

Hveragerdi

After driving across the Hellisheiðir plateau, we reach the small town of Hveragerði, where there are numerous geothermally heated greenhouses. There we make a short stop at a shopping center where we visit an earthquake fissure.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kerid Crater

The next stop on the tour is at the 6,500 year old Kerið crater, the northernmost of the Tjarnarhólar crater series. The crater has a depth of 55 meters and a diameter of 270x170 meters. The water depth varies between 7-14 meters.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gullfoss Waterfall

Next stop is at the impressive Gullfoss waterfall. The Hvitá River falls here in two stages into a narrow gorge. Gullfoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country, if not the most beautiful.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Geysir

The next stop is at the Haukadalur geothermal area, where the famous geyser is located. The namesake of the springs is rarely active anymore, but you can experience the up to 25 m high eruptions of the Strokkur geyser about every 5 to 10 minutes. The stay is long enough so that you can check out the numerous hot springs and several eruptions of the Strokkurs.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Efstidalur II

Short stop at the Efsti-Dalur farm, where there is an ice cream factory where ice cream is made from the milk of the farm's own cows. Icelanders love ice cream at any time of the day and you have the opportunity to find out why Icelandic ice cream is so popular. (Ice cream is not included in the fare)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Laugarvatn

Laugarvatn is a lake in and on whose shores there are numerous hot springs. The hot springs on the shore are used to bake bread using geothermal energy. From Laugarvatn we head west across the Lyngdalsheiði plateau to Þingvellir. On the way you have a beautiful view of Lake Þingvallavatn and pass numerous tectonic fissures.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thingvellir National Park

The last stop is Þingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament Alþing was founded in 930. The Öxarárfoss waterfall is visited on foot and the Almannagjá gorge is explored, which was created by continental drift and where the Icelandic parliament Alþing was founded in 930.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reykjavik (Pass By)

Short city tour of Reykjavík and return to the port.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • If you need a wheelchair but can walk a few meters and get on the bus, please let us know in advance. If you would like to take a trolley with you for a child, please inform us in advance.
  • Please note that a large portion of the time on the bus will be spent traveling time.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Golden Circle – shore excursion from Reykjavík in English?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Golden Circle – shore excursion from Reykjavík in English?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • English speaking local tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. Food, snacks, ice cream and drinks are not included. There is the option to purchase these at several stops along the way.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Golden Circle - shore excursion from Reykjavík in English is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Golden Circle - shore excursion from Reykjavík in English will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking local tour guide
  • LunchFood, snacks, ice cream and drinks are not included. There is the option to purchase these at several stops along the way

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • If you need a wheelchair but can walk a few meters and get on the bus, please let us know in advance. If you would like to take a trolley with you for a child, please inform us in advance.
  • Please note that a large portion of the time on the bus will be spent traveling time.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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