Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater, and Blue Lagoon Day Trip from Reykjavik
Overview
The Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon are two of the most famous attractions in Iceland. Join this tour to discover both in a unique one day adventure. During the tour you will visit Thingvellir National Park, Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall as well as the volcanic crater Kerid (entrance fee included).
After exploring the amazing Icelandic nature, you end the journey by soaking in the extraordinary Blue Lagoon. You arrive before 17:00 (5:00pm) and enjoy a relaxing time there for about 2 hours before heading back to Reykjavik
(entrance fee to the Blue Lagoon is not included and must be booked in advance at own expense).
After exploring the amazing Icelandic nature, you end the journey by soaking in the extraordinary Blue Lagoon. You arrive before 17:00 (5:00pm) and enjoy a relaxing time there for about 2 hours before heading back to Reykjavik
(entrance fee to the Blue Lagoon is not included and must be booked in advance at own expense).
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Reykjavik capital area
- Free Wi-Fi on bus
- Entry/Admission - Kerid Crater
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
Head to Thingvellir National Park, where you learn about how it lies within a volcanically active area. It's also home to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Straddle two continents while you walk between the plates.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Laugarvatn, Laugarvatn, South Region
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!
Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
Next, visit the surreal Geysir geothermal area on foot, stopping at bubbling ponds, steam vents, and Geysir and Strokkur geysers. Stick around long enough to watch the Strokkur geyser erupt (around every 10 minutes), spurting a column of water up to 98 foot (30 meters) in the air
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Gullfoss Waterfall, Blaskogabyggd Iceland
The next destination is Gullfoss – the Golden Waterfall, where the waters of the mighty Hvíta (white) river are swept into a 70 meters deep canyon.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Reykholt, Reykholt, South Region
Small town with lots of Greenhouses
Stop At: Kerid Crater, Route 35, Selfoss Iceland
After enjoyable hike around falls hop back on the bus for the journey to the lake-filled, 3, 000-year-old Kerid crater. Stop to marvel at its magical-looking lake and colorful slopes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Reykjanes Peninsula, Reykjanes Peninsula
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.
Stop At: Blue Lagoon, Nordurljosavegur 9, Grindavik 240 Iceland
Last but not least is visit at iconic Blue Lagoon. Choose to head inside the lagoon spa (own expense) if you’ve pre-booked admission. Enjoy a soak in the steamy waters while admiring surrounding lava fields.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
Head to Thingvellir National Park, where you learn about how it lies within a volcanically active area. It's also home to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Straddle two continents while you walk between the plates.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Laugarvatn, Laugarvatn, South Region
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!
Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
Next, visit the surreal Geysir geothermal area on foot, stopping at bubbling ponds, steam vents, and Geysir and Strokkur geysers. Stick around long enough to watch the Strokkur geyser erupt (around every 10 minutes), spurting a column of water up to 98 foot (30 meters) in the air
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Gullfoss Waterfall, Blaskogabyggd Iceland
The next destination is Gullfoss – the Golden Waterfall, where the waters of the mighty Hvíta (white) river are swept into a 70 meters deep canyon.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Reykholt, Reykholt, South Region
Small town with lots of Greenhouses
Stop At: Kerid Crater, Route 35, Selfoss Iceland
After enjoyable hike around falls hop back on the bus for the journey to the lake-filled, 3, 000-year-old Kerid crater. Stop to marvel at its magical-looking lake and colorful slopes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Reykjanes Peninsula, Reykjanes Peninsula
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.
Stop At: Blue Lagoon, Nordurljosavegur 9, Grindavik 240 Iceland
Last but not least is visit at iconic Blue Lagoon. Choose to head inside the lagoon spa (own expense) if you’ve pre-booked admission. Enjoy a soak in the steamy waters while admiring surrounding lava fields.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note that admission tickets to the Blue Lagoon are not included and must be pre-booked seperately. After booking the tour, you will receive a message with further information on how to book the Blue Lagoon tickets. If you have any problem with this then please let us know as soon as possible and not later than 48 before your tour departure. The tour arrives at the Blue Lagoon at 5pm / 17:00 so Blue Lagoon tickets should be booked for that time.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Rachael_P
May 2023
Blue lagoon was amazing! The tour was action packed and a a great day. The only thing I would say is the bus was a bit bigger for a little more space.
Blue lagoon was amazing! The tour was action packed and a a great day. The only thing I would say is the bus was a bit bigger for a little more space.sasenka82
May 2023
Probably the most popular tour in Iceland. There’s a lot to see on this tour so I would recommend it. The Blue Lagoon is worth the extra cost. Maria, our tour guide, was very nice, funny and accommodating. We enjoyed this trip a lot.
Probably the most popular tour in Iceland. There’s a lot to see on this tour so I would recommend it. The Blue Lagoon is worth the extra cost. Maria, our tour guide, was very nice, funny and accommodating. We enjoyed this trip a lot.Jerson_M
April 2023
Its cold and snowy but the nature is so wonderful and amazing, Our tour guide is nice and approaching, Questions are answered and entertained, he did a good job
Its cold and snowy but the nature is so wonderful and amazing, Our tour guide is nice and approaching, Questions are answered and entertained, he did a good jobKurtJoseph_E
April 2023
Tour guide was very informative and helpful. Very knowledgeable. Locations were beautiful and therapeutic!
Tour guide was very informative and helpful. Very knowledgeable. Locations were beautiful and therapeutic!Rhea_S
April 2023
The tour was very well organised and our tour guide Vlad made it lots of fun! The geysir was amazing and the waterfalls beautiful. The blue lagoon lived up to high expectations. Highly reccommend!
The tour was very well organised and our tour guide Vlad made it lots of fun! The geysir was amazing and the waterfalls beautiful. The blue lagoon lived up to high expectations. Highly reccommend!Rebecca_T
April 2023
The waterfall was amazing! Natural beauty is incredible! The whole trip from start to finish was great. Would highly recommend.
The waterfall was amazing! Natural beauty is incredible! The whole trip from start to finish was great. Would highly recommend.