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Golden Circle Cruise Arrival: Exclusive Small Group Tour

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Gullfoss Waterfall
Þingvellir, Thingvellir, where you can walk between the two tectonic plates!
Geyser
Friðheimar, a tomato farm where you will have a delicious lunch (lunch not included)
Horses from a farm near our stop, sometimes they'll come up close where you are able to pet them! (Please refrain from giving the horses anything to eat)

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Overview

Explore Iceland's breathtaking nature on a Golden Circle tour departing from Skarfabakki port.

Unlike traditional tours, we don't have a set departure time. We wait for your cruise to dock before beginning, allowing up to 2 hours after arrival.

Our small group approach ensures a more personal experience, allowing our knowledgeable guides to provide exceptional service and share Iceland's fascinating history, culture, and geology.

The Golden Circle is Iceland's most famous sightseeing route, combining stunning landscapes with stories that span from the settlement era to the present day.

Highlights include the powerful Gullfoss Waterfall, the erupting hot springs of Geysir, Thingvellir National Park and the beautiful Öxarárfoss waterfall. We also visit the striking Kerið volcanic crater, where colorful red slopes surround a tranquil blue lake, creating one of Iceland's most picturesque natural landmarks.

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Lunch Customers will have to pay for their own lunch, either by bringing it with them on the tour or purchasing at one of the locations.
  • Snacks Customers are welcomed to bring their own snacks on board, but we do not offer any food nor drink amenities in this tour.
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544P+F35
104 Reykjavík, Iceland

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Gullfoss Waterfall

We head towards the thundering Gullfoss waterfall, which tops many lists as a powerful and hypnotizing natural phenomenon.There is a spot at Gullfoss where you are able to buy yourself a lunch.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Geysir

Geysir geothermal area is quite stunning where we can witness the geyser Strokkur erupt every five minutes.There is a spot in Geysir where you are able to buy yourself a lunch.
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55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thingvellir National Park

Thingvellir National Park, a jewel with both historical and geological value.This is the place where Iceland’s parliament was founded in 930 A.D; every year, and until the Danish colonialism, around 30 ruling chiefs met to discuss the law on the island.It also holds the meeting of the North-American and Eurasian tectonic plates, and that’s the reason why we say that we can walk between continents at this specific location.To top it off we take an easy hike to the beautiful Öxararfoss waterfall, one of the very few human-made waterfalls in Iceland. The channel of the river Öxará was moved in the 10th century in order to provide water for all the parliament assistants.
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55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kerid Crater

We continue to the striking Kerið volcanic crater, where vivid red volcanic slopes surround a tranquil turquoise lake, creating one of Iceland’s most colorful and captivating natural landmarks.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to the duration of this tour and the fixed schedule, we believe that infants (0-3 years old) should not attend this tour.
  • Please note that not all cruises are included. Always check with us to confirm if we have a departure available for your cruise.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Golden Circle Cruise Arrival: Exclusive Small Group Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Golden Circle Cruise Arrival: Exclusive Small Group Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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.
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The following is included:
  • WiFi on board.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. Customers will have to pay for their own lunch, either by bringing it with them on the tour or purchasing at one of the locations.
  • Snacks. Customers are welcomed to bring their own snacks on board, but we do not offer any food nor drink amenities in this tour.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Accessibility information for the Golden Circle Cruise Arrival: Exclusive Small Group Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • WiFi on board
  • LunchCustomers will have to pay for their own lunch, either by bringing it with them on the tour or purchasing at one of the locations.
  • SnacksCustomers are welcomed to bring their own snacks on board, but we do not offer any food nor drink amenities in this tour.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour will take approximately 6 to 7 hours in total. It will take around 1 hour and 47 minutes to reach our first stop, "Gullfoss," from Reykjavik, where we start. The travel time in total should be approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, and we will also spend additional time at each location, which adds up to a total of about 6 to 7 hours.
  • Please be aware that we do not offer luggage storage.
  • Due to the duration of this tour and the fixed schedule, we believe that infants (0-3 years old) should not attend this tour.
  • Please note that not all cruises are included. Always check with us to confirm if we have a departure available for your cruise.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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