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

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10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Come with us to discover the world-famous Golden Circle, see the colorful crater at Kerid and finish your day with a relaxing soak at the stunning Sky Lagoon!

The Golden Circle is a fabulous showcase of Iceland’s natural beauty. You’ll enjoy geysers, rift valleys, waterfalls, volcanic craters and a dreamy geothermal spa – all in one day!

What's Included

  • Entry to the Kerid Volcanic Crater
  • Free Wi-Fi on bus and USB chargers next to every seat
  • Pick up and drop off within Reykjavik
  • Lunch – we make scheduled stops so that guests can buy lunch or snacks
  • Bathing suit
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up takes place between 8:30 and 9. Please be ready at your designated meeting point from 8:30. Please note that Nicetravel offers free pickup and drop off from hotels within Reykjavik. 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. 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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Thingvellir National Park

We’ll take you first to Thingvellir National Park, where you will see the astonishing spectacle of continental plates tearing apart. Here you can stand with one foot in America and the other in Europe, on either side of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Thingvellir is a place of great historical and cultural significance for Icelanders. It’s where its first parliament met for a thousand years, as chieftains would gather to make laws, dispense justice and settle disputes. Some were even executed in the “drowning pool”!
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Geysir

The next stop on your Golden Circle tour is Geysir, the highlight of the Haukadalur geothermal area. Bubbling with “hot spring” activity, this is the place that gave geysers all over the world their name. The “Great Geysir” has fallen silent now, but another spouting spring called Strokkur is just a few meters away. Strokkur is an “old faithful”, erupting every few minutes, sending fountains of superheated water high into the air. You’ll smell the sulfur in the air, and you’ll sense the phenomenal power of nature boiling under the surface of the Earth!
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gullfoss Waterfall

After Geysir, there is a short drive to another fantastic sight, Gullfoss. The “Gold Falls” are a two-step waterfall fed by the nearby glacier at Langjokull with freezing meltwater, thundering down 30 meters into a deep ravine. The power of these cascades creates a lot of mist and spray, so you might get a little wet if you get too close! On sunlit days, that means there will be constant displays of brilliant rainbows too.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kerid Crater

Next, we take you to the South Coast to visit Kerid, a brightly colored volcanic crater. Kerid is only a few thousand years old, and the crater’s colorful appearance comes from iron deposits in the rocks. The caldera is also covered with lush banks of velvet-green moss. Inside the crater lies a shallow turquoise-colored lake, making Kerid one of the most striking sights seen anywhere in Iceland.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sky Lagoon

Then you will return to the city, but not before the last stop on your Golden Circle tour, which might be the highlight of your whole day! The Sky Lagoon is Iceland’s newest spa experience. We’ll bring you here for two luxurious hours, and you’ll enjoy yourself wallowing in an enormous infinity pool with unobstructed ocean views. You’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in a unique seven-step hotpot ritual based on Icelandic traditions, combining warm and cold waters and fresh air. As well as that, there’s a swim-up bar hidden in a cave, a café and saunas to enjoy! There’s no better way to end your Golden Circle adventure than two hours here at the Sky Lagoon!
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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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky 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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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Entry to the Kerid Volcanic Crater.
  • Free Wi-Fi on bus and USB chargers next to every seat.
  • Pick up and drop off within Reykjavik.
  • Admission fee to Sky Lagoon.
  • Towel rental.
  • Professional tour guided in English in a minibus.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch – we make scheduled stops so that guests can buy lunch or snacks.
  • Bathing suit.
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?
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The minimum age to participate is 12..

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?
A:

Accessibility information for the Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Entry to the Kerid Volcanic Crater
  • Free Wi-Fi on bus and USB chargers next to every seat
  • Pick up and drop off within Reykjavik
  • Admission fee to Sky Lagoon
  • Towel rental
  • Professional tour guided in English in a minibus
  • Lunch – we make scheduled stops so that guests can buy lunch or snacks
  • Bathing suit

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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