Midnight Sun Golden Circle Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

4.9 (16 reviews) 6 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Colorful Kerid Crater — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Geyser Strokkur in Midnight Sun Light — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience Iceland's Golden Circle in the midnight sun on this 6.5-hour tour. Leave Reykjavik behind for a late night visit to Haukadalur Valley, Gullfoss Waterfall, Thingvellir National Park and Kerid Crater. Operated on a minibus with a maximum of 17 travelers, enjoy personal service. Pickup and drop-off from Reykjavik and entrance fees are included.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 17 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Gateway to Iceland

Ages: Children (0–5 years) · Youth (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Small-group tour (tour operated exclusively on minibuses with a maximum of 19 passengers)
Included: Professional and local guide/driver
Included: Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops & hotels
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks (available for purchase during stops)

Itinerary

Golden Circle Route

30 min

Golden Circle tour is the tour to take if you only take one tour in Iceland! The duration of the stops vary, but it is (very roughly) at least 30 min at each of the main sights.
Thingvellir National Park

45 min Admission included

You will take a short walk through Thingvellir, a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, located directly between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The history here is also fascinating; Thingvellir was the original site of what is now the longest-running parliament in the world, formed in 930 AD.
Strokkur

30 min Admission included

Another stop will be in the geothermal are near Haukadalur valley. This hilly area has a lot of hot springs, but what it is most renowned for is its geysers. The largest, Geysir gave the world the word geyser, while Strokkur is the most active in the area, shooting water up to 30 meters high every five to ten minutes.
Gullfoss Falls

30 min Admission included

Admire the majestic waterfall Gullfoss. The sheer power of the falls is mesmerizing, and its history is inspiring.
Kerid Crater

30 min

Visit the stunning Kerid Crater, a vibrant volcanic crater lake. The vivid colors of the lake and surrounding landscape offer a perfect photo opportunity and a unique glimpse into Iceland's volcanic history.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hotel Muli
Stay Apartments Bolholt
B14 Hostel
Brim Hotel
Alba Guesthouse

and 96 more pickup points

Some of the center hotels are located in the restricted area where we aren't allowed to drive. Please find your hotel below and meet us at it's designated bus stop. Thank you for understanding.

Using your ticket

Local supplier telephone number: 534 4446

IMPORTANT: Please be ready outside your pickup location by 7 p.m. You will be picked up between 7-7:30p.m., depending on the pickup list order and traffic. Please have your phone on and ready to receive a phone call during the pickup time if needed.
Please make sure you board on a minibus with Gateway to Iceland and not with any other company.
Pick up from some hotels in Reykjavik and otherwise designated bus stops. If you have put in a location where you cannot be picked up from, you will be contacted by email.
Duration of the tour is approximately 6 hours.
Warm, windproof and waterproof clothes and outdoor shoes are highly recommended.
Food and drinks are not included in the price of the tour, however, there are refreshment stops on the tour, therefore you do not need to bring your own food, you can purchase it at the restaurant/café.
Gateway to Iceland reserves the right to delay, alter or cancel any tour due to weather or any other unsafe conditions for the safety of our clients or if a minimum number of participants are not reached.

Child Seats / Boosters

It is required by the Icelandic law to have Child Seats / Boosters. As some families already travel with their own, it is kindly asked of you to notify the tour by email/phone in case you would like the tour to provide you one for the tour.

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 too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: due to the driving restrictions in Reykjavík, we cannot guarantee a hotel pickup from all hotels. In case your hotel is located in the restricted area, we will ask you to meet us at a designated bus stop, which is never more than few minutes walking distance.
Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
Not wheelchair accessible.
A small amount of walking is involved.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Food and drinks are not included, but there are stops for refreshments along the way; You can bring your own food on the bus.
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.