Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater, & Blue Lagoon Day Trip from Reykjavik

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Overview

Embark on an 11-hour tour from Reykjavik to explore the best of Iceland in a day. This comprehensive tour includes the Golden Circle, Kerid crater, and Blue Lagoon. Marvel at the meeting point of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates in UNESCO-listed Thingvellir, witness the geysers and pools at Geysir, and admire the stunning Gulfoss Waterfall. Visit the picturesque Kerid volcanic crater with its lake-filled basin. Finally, relax and rejuvenate with a dip in the warm waters of the Blue Lagoon (own expense). Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience. 

• 11-hour Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, and Blue Lagoon tour from Reykjavik
• Walk between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates in Thingvellir National Park
• Visit Gulfoss Waterfall, the Geysir geothermal area, and the lake-filled Kerid crater
• Bathe in the warm turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon (own expense)
• Learn about Iceland’s volcanic landscapes and natural wonders from a guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off, and Kerid admission fee included
• Small group of 19 travelers or fewer

Itinerary

Stop At:  Thingvellir National Park

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

Admission Ticket Free

Pass By:  Laugarvatn

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:  GeysirNext, 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

Admission Ticket Free

Stop At:  Gullfoss Waterfall

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

Admission Ticket Free

Pass By:  Reykholt

Small town with lots of Greenhouses

Stop At:  Kerid Crater

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

Admission Ticket Included

Pass By:  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

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 

Admission Ticket Not Included 

Inclusions

• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Reykjavik capital area
• Free Wi-Fi on bus

Exclusions

• Entrance fees to the Blue Lagoon
• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities