






Golden Circle, Bruarfoss & Kerid Volcanic Crater - Small Group Day Tour
Tour Description
This 8-hour day tour provides a complete experience of the classic Golden Circle attractions, enhanced by two additional, unique natural sites. Highlights include the geological and historical wonders of Þingvellir National Park (tectonic rift), the erupting Strokkur geyser at the Geysir Geothermal Area, and the powerful Gullfoss waterfall. The tour also visits the secluded, sapphire-blue Brúarfoss Waterfall and the strikingly colored volcanic lake inside the Kerid Crater.
Join this best-selling, full-day minibus tour departing from Reykjavík, designed for an easy difficulty level suitable for all travelers. The tour begins with pickup and heads directly to the celebrated Golden Circle route.
Your first major stop is Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are visibly pulling apart. This area is also historically vital as the site of Iceland's first parliament, established in 930 AD. Next, you will visit the Geysir Geothermal Area to witness the reliable eruption of the Strokkur geyser, which shoots water up to 35 meters every 5–10 minutes.
Beyond the classic stops, this tour includes a visit to the Brúarfoss Waterfall, often called "Iceland's Bluest Waterfall," where silky, sapphire-blue water contrasts sharply with dark lava rocks. You will then see the magnificent Gullfoss ("Golden Waterfall"), where the glacial river plunges into a deep canyon. The final highlight is the Kerid Volcanic Crater, known for its unique red walls surrounding an aquamarine-blue lake. The entire journey is guided in English, and you will return to Reykjavík in the early evening.
From Reykjavík
All Year
8 hours
Minibus tour: Pick up & Drop off included
Easy
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- Warm clothes (first layer)
- Waterproof outdoor clothing (second layer)
- Hiking boots/ waterproof shoes good for walking (available for rent when booking)
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Location: We offer pick-up only from the designated locations within the greater Reykjavík city area, which must be selected from the drop-down menu when booking.
Timeframe: The pickup window is typically from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. Please be ready at your chosen location at the start of your scheduled pick-up time, as the process can take up to 30-45 minutes.
Exclusions: Pick-up service is not available from Keflavík Airport or areas outside the greater Reykjavík capital region.
You must provide your chosen pick-up location at least 24 hours prior to the tour's departure. Failure to provide this information or missing the bus means we cannot be responsible for missed tours.
There is no minimum age for this tour, however it is not recommended to bring children under 6 years.
- Order or availability of attractions may change due to road or weather conditions and we may have to adjust timings to the short daylight of winter days.
- Pick-up is from designated locations in Reykjavík on a drop-down menu at the time of booking. Pick-up is unavailable from Keflavik airport or outside the greater capital area.
- Estimated duration of the tour is about 8 hours. If due to unforeseen circumstances the tour would last slightly longer than usual, we are not responsible for any consequences the above mentioned situation might have on your travel plans.
• All-day tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours from the departure time by sending a written email to info@troll.is. You will receive a full refund except the 3% card fee. All cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable. • In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions, or other factors, we will assist you with rebooking to another date or booking other activities when possible or provide a full refund.
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