Great day out with plenty to see and do! We were so lucky to have a sunny day to enjoy all the sights. Our driver Lucas and our guide Sunny were both amazing and very helpful. Would highly...
Great day out with plenty to see and do! We were so lucky to have a sunny day to enjoy all the sights. Our driver Lucas and our guide Sunny were both amazing and very helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone coming to Iceland.
Grand Golden Circle and Kerið Volcanic Crater tour
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Kevin,
United Kingdom
06 Dec 2025
Good
A long day’s tour but one that’s worth it if you want to go beyond Reykjavík itself but don’t want to rent a car etc. The Golden Circle tour covers the Parliamentary Plains (in winter you’ll get...
A long day’s tour but one that’s worth it if you want to go beyond Reykjavík itself but don’t want to rent a car etc. The Golden Circle tour covers the Parliamentary Plains (in winter you’ll get there just as sunrise hits the landscape), the Gullfoss waterfalls, hot spring geysers and Kerio meteor crater - and if you have time, maybe a stop for some Icelandic ponies!). There’s no food or snacks provided but you will stop for an hour or so at the geyser visitors centre where you can replenish. This trip though does offer access to just a taste of the stunning scenery and landscapes of Iceland, but over two of the stops are quite quick to keep the journey on time. In winter, wear good outdoor clothing as it can get very cold and windy.
Grand Golden Circle and Kerið Volcanic Crater tour
About: Kerid Crater
Walk around the edge and view the water-filled crater. Enjoy a hike along the trails surrounding the area.
Coming to Reykjavik and Vik, the red-hot Lava Show will quench your burning desire to get up close to a volcano. Kind of! This stunning facility accommodates just over 100 people, for an experience in volcanic emissions that stimulates all the senses. Both locations feature different storylines, focusing on the most catastrophic eruptions in Icelandic history. Feel for yourself the intense heat that radiates off molten lava as a real volcanic eruption is recreated right in front of you!
The Perlan Museum is located in Reykjavik, easily accessible by car and a free shuttle bus.
It's home to a great glacier exhibition and an ice cave!
The 360° Observation Deck offers the best views of the city, its mountain and beyond.
The Lava Tunnel Raufarhólshellir is one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. Visitors can step inside with a guide to learn about the inner workings of a volcano.
It's just 30 minutes from Reykjavík accessible year-round.
