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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

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Reykjavik, Iceland
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8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

This grand Golden Circle tour takes you to the most popular sights where you can experience the three highlights of the South West of Iceland: Geysir, Gulfoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park. Plus you will visit the volcanic crater lake Kerið.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Included with the options “Pickup at designated locations” and “German Tour: Pickup included”.

Pickup details

Our pickup can take up to 30 minutes so please wait at your pickup location from the time written on your ticket.More locations we do offer pickup service from: - Subway at the former Oddsson Ho(s)tel, Hringbraut 119 - BSI Bus Terminal, Vatnsmyrarvegur 10 (front / taxi side)Many accommodations in central Reykjavik are redirected to official "Tour Bus Stops" from which we also offer pickup: - Tour Bus Stop 1, Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Vonarstraeti (64.146316,-21.941491) - Tour Bus Stop 2, Tjörnin - The Pond, Maedragardur on Laekjargata (64.145763,-21.938547) - Tour Bus Stop 3, Lækjargata, Laekjargata 4 (64.14678,-21.937296) - Tour Bus Stop 5, Harpa, Austurbakki 2 (64.14678,-21.937296) - Tour Bus Stop 6, Safnahúsið - The Culture House, Hverfisgata 15 by Arnarholl (64.147454,-21.932894) - Tour Bus Stop 8, Hallgrímskirkja, by Eiriksgata (64.141548,-21.927973) - Tour Bus Stop 9, Snorrabraut, Snorrabraut 24 (64.143497,-21.916289) - Tour Bus Stop 11, Austurbær, Snorrabraut 37 (64.142364,-21.917228) - Tour Bus Stop 13, Rauðarárstígur, Laugavegur 120 (64.142658,-21.913866) - Tour Bus Stop 15, MýrargataFree pickup location: - Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 1 (64.144389,-21.910327)

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For the options “German tour: Meet at Harbor” and “Free pick up from Bus Stop 12”.

Þórunnartún 1
105 Reykjavík, Iceland

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Reykjavik

Pick-up in Reykjavík and guided transfer to first sightseeing stop
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Golden Circle Route

Golden Circle is the most popular day tour route from Reykjavik. It traverses spectacular landscapes and includes three Iceland's iconic destinations: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Strokkur

Strokkur is the little brother or the famous Geysir which not active anymore. Strokkur though is still very active blowing water up into the air every 7 to 10 minutes.We'll usually stop for lunch at Geysir for about 40 minAt this stop can you also purchase food.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Gullfoss Waterfall

Gullfoss is a waterfall of the White River Hvítá. It has two steps of 11 and 21 meters and there are pulling more 100 m3 water through it at a second.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Thingvellir National Park

The Thingvellir are both historically and geologically a important location. Here was the first icelandic parliament founded in the late 900s and this is also the a visible division between the eurasian and the north american continental plates.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Kerid Crater

Kerið is an iconic volcanic crater of 55 meters depth.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Reykjavik

Drive back to Reykjavík and drop-off
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1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
  • Travel time is already included in the total duration
  • Kerið is not included in tours at 12:00 or later. Those departures are only 7 hours in duration

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik?

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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Activity code: C-16698P2

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What's Included

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  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
  • Travel time is already included in the total duration
  • Kerið is not included in tours at 12:00 or later. Those departures are only 7 hours in duration
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers

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