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Golden Circle Day Trip
Iceland's greatest hits in a single day — tectonic rifts, erupting geysers, and a thundering golden waterfall, all within easy reach of Reykjavík.
Duration
1 Day
Difficulty
Easy
Best season
Year-round
Est. budget
$120 – $200 per person
Day by day
Day 1
The Classic Golden Circle Loop
Leave Reykjavík in the morning and loop through the three icons, with an optional geothermal soak to finish.
- Morning: Þingvellir National Park — Almannagjá gorge & visitor center
- Midday: Geysir geothermal area & Strokkur eruptions
- Afternoon: Gullfoss waterfall viewpoints
- Optional: Secret Lagoon or Kerið crater on the way back