Golden Circle & Kerid Crater Small-Group Day Tour from Reykjavik
Four Icelandic landmarks in one day, with time to stand at the tectonic plates and watch a geyser erupt
This 8-hour small-group tour from Reykjavik covers the Golden Circle (Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall) plus Kerid Volcanic Crater, a 55-meter-deep crater with a lake at its base. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik are included, along with a live English-speaking guide. You can add an optional visit to the Geothermal Park & Bakery to taste geothermal-baked rye bread and see the geyser Eilífur. Groups stay small, making the experience more intimate than larger coach tours on the same route.
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Golden Circle and Kerid Crater Tour
- Drive from Reykjavik to Þingvellir National Park
- Explore Þingvellir National Park historic site
- Pass by Laugarvatn geothermal area
- Visit Geysir hot springs and watch eruptions
- Buy lunch or snacks at Geysir area
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Pass through small town with greenhouses
- Visit Kerid Volcanic Crater
- Pass by geothermal area in Hveragerði and Hellisheiði Power Plant
- Return to Reykjavik
- Thingvellir National Park 45m
- Gullfoss 40m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik.
- 8-hour guided tour with a live English-speaking driver/guide.
- entry to Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, and Kerid Volcanic Crater.
- time to explore geothermal springs and walk marked paths at each stop.
- optional Geothermal Park & Bakery visit with geothermal bread tasting and a second geyser visit available at checkout.
Times
- Every day 09:00
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The experience
How do you fit Iceland's most famous sights into a single day without feeling rushed? This tour strings four major stops across the Golden Circle and beyond, starting with hotel pickup in Reykjavik and a drive to Þingvellir National Park. The site was Iceland's parliament seat from 930 until 1798 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but what makes it visceral is standing between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates, literally straddling two continents. The guide walks you through the geology and history while you're standing in it.
From there the route moves to the Geysir geothermal area, where Strokkur erupts every few minutes, shooting water up to 30 meters into the air. You have time to walk the steaming springs and grab lunch or snacks on-site before heading to Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, which drops 32 meters into a canyon with enough force that you feel the spray from the viewing platform. The tour then swings through a small greenhouse town and arrives at Kerid Volcanic Crater: a 3,000-year-old crater 270 meters wide and 55 meters deep, with a 14-meter lake at the bottom that reflects the crater walls. On the return to Reykjavik, you pass through the Hveragerði geothermal area, where greenhouses are heated by geothermal energy, and you'll see the Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant from the road.
The optional add-on takes you to the Geothermal Park & Bakery, where you can taste rye bread baked using geothermal heat and see Eilífur, Iceland's newest geyser. Groups are kept small, which means less time waiting for others to board and more space to move around at each stop. The tour operates in all weather. Bring layers and waterproof gear, as conditions change fast. Children from age 5 can join. Only small luggage like a backpack fits on the vehicle.
Is this one for you?Book this small-group tour if you want to cover all four main Golden Circle sights plus Kerid Crater in one structured day. Add the Geothermal Park & Bakery option if you'd rather taste geothermal bread than spend extra hours elsewhere.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What exactly happens at Geysir, and how often does Strokkur erupt?
Strokkur, a hot spring in the Geysir geothermal area, erupts every few minutes, shooting water up to 30 meters high. You walk among steaming springs and have time to watch multiple eruptions and explore the geothermal landscape on marked paths.
Can I add the Geothermal Park & Bakery visit to any tour, or is it only on certain departures?
The Geothermal Park & Bakery visit is an optional add-on you can choose at checkout. It includes a taste of geothermal-baked rye bread and a visit to see the geyser Eilífur, Iceland's newest geyser.
What is Kerid Volcanic Crater, and why is it included on this tour?
Kerid is a 3,000-year-old volcanic crater 270 meters wide and 55 meters deep, with a 14-meter lake at the bottom. It's included because it adds a unique geological feature beyond the classic Golden Circle stops and offers views of Icelandic volcanic landscape.
Does the tour include food, or do I need to bring my own lunch?
Food and drinks are not included, but the tour stops at the Geysir geothermal area where you can buy lunch and snacks. The optional Geothermal Park & Bakery visit includes geothermal bread tasting.
How does hotel pickup work, and what time does the tour start?
Hotel pickup in Reykjavik is included. The tour lasts 8 hours total, though the specific start time is confirmed at checkout based on your hotel location and the departure you select.
What should I wear, and can I bring luggage?
Dress in layers and bring waterproof gear: the tour operates in all weather and conditions change quickly in Iceland. Only small luggage like a backpack fits on the vehicle. Larger suitcases cannot be accommodated.
Golden Circle & Kerid Crater Small-Group Day Tour from Reykjavik
8h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 119 per person
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