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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

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Reykjavik, Iceland
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11 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

The Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon are the two most popular sights to visit in Iceland. Book this small group day tour and enjoy visiting both the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon in a relaxing fun filled day. Admission to all sights, also the Blue Lagoon, is included in the tour price so as soon as you have booked you can relax and start looking forward to your adventure.

Your first stop is at the Thingvellir National Park, the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. This is where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, which allows you the unique feeling of having one foot in each world. Next destination is the famous Geysir Hot Spring. Watch Strokkur erupt every few minutes up to 30 meters high. Here you can buy a lunch during the stop. Gullfoss the Golden Waterfall is next and will amaze you with its beauty and raw power. Adding even more, you will visit the Kerid Volcanic Crater before heading off the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing end to a great day.

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Kerid Crater
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch No food or drinks are included (except for the complimentary drink at the Blue Lagoon) but there will be scheduled stops where guests can buy snacks and drinks including a full lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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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 centre, 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 Nicetravel directly if you intend to use this option and be there before 08:20 (if 9 AM departure is chosen) or 9:20 (if 10 AM departure is chosen).Pickup starts 30 minutes before departure so please be ready at your pickup location 30 minutes before the departure and look out for a bus with NICE travel logos.The estimated duration of the tour is 11 hours so guests can expect to be dropped off at their original pick up location around 8:00pm (if 9am departure is chosen) or around 9:00pm (if 10am departure is chosen) Please note when making plans after the tour ends that these drop off times can be impacted by weather, traffic and driving conditions on the travel date.

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Golden Circle Route

The Golden Circle route is the most popular in Iceland and for very good reasons. It offers a wide varity of beautiful and famous sites and attraction, including the UNESCO listed Thingvellir National Park, the powerful Geysir geothermal area and the magical Gullfoss Waterfall with a visit to the Kerid Volcanic Crater added in for even more fun experiences
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Thingvellir National Park

You will discover Thingvellir which is the old site of the Icelandic parliament, a UNESCO World Heritage Site listed for its amazing nature and rich history.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Laugarvatn (pass by)

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!
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Geysir

Witness the amazing world famous Geysir hot spring and its active neighbour Strokkur, erupting up 30 meters high every few minutes.During this stop here, you can buy food and drinks, including a full lunch if you wish.
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gullfoss Waterfall

Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, will greet you with it´s amazing beauty and power.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kerid Crater

Visit the spectacular Kerid Volcanic Crater, a 3000 year old crater which is 55 meters deep.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Reykjanes Peninsula (pass by)

A drive through Reykjanes Peninsula admiring vast lava fields, cone volcanoes and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean before we arrive in the Blue Lagoon.
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Blue Lagoon

Take a relaxing bath at the unique and famous Blue Lagoon, enjoy the hot water and fantastic facilities. Included in the tour is the Blue Lagoon Comfort Admission ticket, which in addition to the access offers free use of towel, 1 Silica Mud mask and 1 non-alcoholic drink of your choice.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

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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
  • Children must be accommpanied by an adult. Minimum age is 5 years old. Children seats/cushions are available for free upon request
  • Blue Lagoon: Children aged 2-11 share a locker with parent. A drink and towel are included with a child pass
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater?

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). 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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What's Included

Activity name

  • WiFi on board
  • Kerid Crater
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Blue Lagoon (Comfort or Premium - depending on option selected)
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel or designated meeting point within Reykjavik
  • LunchNo food or drinks are included (except for the complimentary drink at the Blue Lagoon) but there will be scheduled stops where guests can buy snacks and drinks including a full lunch

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
  • Children must be accommpanied by an adult. Minimum age is 5 years old. Children seats/cushions are available for free upon request
  • Blue Lagoon: Children aged 2-11 share a locker with parent. A drink and towel are included with a child pass
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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