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

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About this activity

The Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon are the two most popular sights to visit in Iceland. Book this small group day tour and enjoy visiting both the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon in a relaxing fun filled day. Admission to all sights, also the Blue Lagoon, is included in the tour price so as soon as you have booked you can relax and start looking forward to your adventure.

Your first stop is at the Thingvellir National Park, the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. This is where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, which allows you the unique feeling of having one foot in each world. Next destination is the famous Geysir Hot Spring. Watch Strokkur erupt every few minutes up to 30 meters high. Here you can buy a lunch during the stop. Gullfoss the Golden Waterfall is next and will amaze you with its beauty and raw power. Adding even more, you will visit the Kerid Volcanic Crater before heading off the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing end to a great day.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 19 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Nicetravel ehf

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Admission fees: Kerid Crater
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Admission fees: Blue Lagoon (Comfort or Premium - depending on option selected)
Included: Pick up and drop off from hotel or designated meeting point within Reykjavik

Not included

Not included: No food or drinks are included (except for the complimentary drink at the Blue Lagoon) but there will be scheduled stops where guests can buy snacks and drinks including a full lunch

Itinerary

Golden Circle Route

one hour

The Golden Circle route is the most popular in Iceland and for very good reasons. It offers a wide varity of beautiful and famous sites and attraction, including the UNESCO listed Thingvellir National Park, the powerful Geysir geothermal area and the magical Gullfoss Waterfall with a visit to the Kerid Volcanic Crater added in for even more fun experiences
Thingvellir National Park

45 min

You will discover Thingvellir which is the old site of the Icelandic parliament, a UNESCO World Heritage Site listed for its amazing nature and rich history.
Laugarvatn

Passing by

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 4

1 h 20 min

Witness the amazing world famous Geysir hot spring and its active neighbour Strokkur, erupting up 30 meters high every few minutes.

During this stop here, you can buy food and drinks, including a full lunch if you wish.
Gullfoss Falls

40 min

Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, will greet you with it´s amazing beauty and power.
Kerid Crater

30 min Admission included

Visit the spectacular Kerid Volcanic Crater, a 3000 year old crater which is 55 meters deep.
Reykjanes Peninsula

Passing by

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.
Blue Lagoon

2 hours Admission included

Take a relaxing bath at the unique and famous Blue Lagoon, enjoy the hot water and fantastic facilities. Included in the tour is the Blue Lagoon Comfort Admission ticket, which in addition to the access offers free use of towel, 1 Silica Mud mask and 1 non-alcoholic drink of your choice.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Von
Storm Hotel by Keahotels
Midgardur By Center Hotels
Reykjavik Skarfabakki cruise port
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre

and 28 more pickup points

Please note that Nicetravel offers free pickup and drop off from hotels within Reykjavik. As 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 (if 9am departure is chosen) or around 9:00pm (if 10am departure is chosen) 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accommpanied by an adult. Minimum age is 5 years old. Children seats/cushions are available for free upon request
Blue Lagoon: Children aged 2-11 share a locker with parent. A drink and towel are included with a child pass

Options

Pick up 8:30-COMFORT Admission

Comfort Blue Lagoon Admission: Included are 1st mask & welcome drink.

Pickup included
Pick up 9:30-COMFORT Admission

Comfort Blue Lagoon Admission: Included are 1st mask & welcome drink.

Pickup included
Pick up 9:30-PREMIUM Admission

Premium Blue Lagoon Admission: Elevate your experience with 2 extra masks at the mask bar, 1 drink of choice & bathrobe rental

Pickup included
Pick up 8:30-PREMIUM Admission

Premium Blue Lagoon Admission: Elevate your experience with 2 extra masks at the mask bar, 1 drink of choice & bathrobe rental

Pickup included