

A scenic view of the Golden Circle and Kerid Crater from the Reykjavik Cruise Terminal.
Explore the full itinerary for Golden Circle and Kerid Crater from Reykjavik Cruise Terminal in Reykjavik, Iceland. This volcano/cave exploration experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Light.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.