Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik
Overview
Discover some of the best sites in Iceland on the the Golden Circle Tour, in the company of a professional guide who will tell you all you need to know about the area's history, culture and nature. Leave the city behind and get into the history of Iceland at Thingvellir National Park, witness the powerful beauty of a multi-tiered waterfall at Gullfoss and walk among bubbling geothermal pools at Geysir Geothermal Area.
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Pickup and drop off from selected locations (if requested)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- During summer: Pick up available from Skarfabakki Cruise Port
- App-based audio guide in multiple languages
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Headphones for the audio guide
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “08:00 Tour (pick-up 7:30)”, “10:00 Tour (pick-up 09:30)”, “12:30 Tour (pick-up 12:00)” and “Tour with Friðheimar”.
Please be at your designated pickup point at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Our pickup vehicles are well marked with the Gray Line and Reykjavik Excursions logo.In Reykjavik City Center, pick up directly from hotels is not permitted, therefore there are special bus stops within walking distance that are specifically for pickup/drop off for airport transfers and tours. For further information and to find which bus stop you should select for pick up, please enter your accommodation address in the search box of www.busstop.is. Please note, city center hotels aren’t included in the pick up list, you will need to select your closest bus stop number.
For the option “Tour with No pick up”.
Vatnsmýrarvegur 10
101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Golden Circle Route
Admission Ticket Free
Thingvellir National Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Geysir
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Strokkur
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Gullfoss Waterfall
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Stops will be made during the tour at locations where facilities can be used
- Stops will be made during the tour at locations where lunch and snacks can be purchased
- A small amount of walking is required to reach the sites
- Foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. However be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik?
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Activity code: C-2970AH12
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- WiFi on board.
- Pickup and drop off from selected locations (if requested).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- During summer: Pick up available from Skarfabakki Cruise Port.
- App-based audio guide in multiple languages.
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Headphones for the audio guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Pickup and drop off from selected locations (if requested)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- During summer: Pick up available from Skarfabakki Cruise Port
- App-based audio guide in multiple languages
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Headphones for the audio guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Stops will be made during the tour at locations where facilities can be used
- Stops will be made during the tour at locations where lunch and snacks can be purchased
- A small amount of walking is required to reach the sites
- Foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. However be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
