Last updated October 2026
Golden Circle & Meet the Icelandic Horses
Experience Iceland's most famous sightseeing route in a single day: Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and the colorful Kerið volcanic crater. Along the way, stop at Brú Horsefarm to meet friendly Icelandic horses up close, pet them, take photos and feed them Icelandic Horse Candy, included in your tour. This eight-hour coach tour departs Reykjavík daily at 9:00 and returns around 17:00, with an English-speaking guide sharing the geology, history and culture behind the landscape.
Highlights
Itinerary
Pickup in Reykjavík
30 minThe day begins with pick-up from your chosen location or from Bus Stop #12 – Höfðatorg. Pick-up starts at the departure time shown on your voucher and can take up to 30 minutes, followed by a short introduction to Iceland's most famous sightseeing route.
Þingvellir National Park
1.5 hoursExplore the UNESCO World Heritage Site where Iceland's parliament was founded and the continental plates drift apart.
Learn more about Þingvellir National Park →Geysir Geothermal Area
1.5 hoursSee Strokkur erupt and walk among steaming vents, hot springs, and bubbling geothermal features.
Learn more about Geysir Geothermal Area →Gullfoss Waterfall
1 hourTake in the dramatic two-tiered waterfall and learn how this natural landmark was preserved from development.
Learn more about Gullfoss Waterfall →Brú Horsefarm
30 minAlong the way we stop at Brú Horsefarm, where you can meet friendly Icelandic horses up close, pet them, take photos and feed them special Icelandic Horse Candy, included in your tour. There is no horseback riding involved, so no riding experience is needed.
Kerið Crater
45 minWalk the rim of a striking volcanic crater, its red and ochre slopes encircling a vivid blue-green lake.
Learn more about Kerið Crater →Return to Reykjavík
1.5 hoursDrive back to the capital, arriving around 17:00 after a full day of geology, history, and classic Icelandic scenery.
What's Included
Tour details
- Free cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before departure. Cancellations within 1 day are non-refundable.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup — Hotel pick-up: be ready at your hotel or nearest designated…
- Group size
- Coach or minibus tour
- Difficulty
- easy
- Guide & language
- English, German (selected cruise departures)
- Minimum age
- 6+ years
- Departure
- 09:00
- Operator
- Sold by Golden Circle Day Tours (Birkimelur ehf.), operated by a licensed local partner
Last verified October 12, 2026
Pickup & meeting point
Hotel pickup — Hotel pick-up: be ready at your hotel or nearest designated bus stop from the departure time on your voucher. Pick-up can take up to 30 minutes. If you did not select pick-up, meet at Bus Stop #12 – Höfðatorg (Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík).
Frequently Asked Questions
Free evening in Reykjavík? Add a Northern Lights tour
Aurora season runs late August to mid-April. Sightings depend on solar activity and clear skies.
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