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Golden Circle Private Tour from Keflavik Airport

About this experience

Turn your arrival day into a private Golden Circle tour. Your driver-guide meets you at KEF Airport and takes you straight to the highlights: walk between two tectonic plates at Thingvellir National Park, watch Strokkur erupt at the Geysir geothermal area and feel the spray at Gullfoss waterfall. On the way you also stop at the colourful Kerid crater, then finish at your accommodation in Reykjavik.

The day runs at your pace, and your luggage rides with you in the vehicle. Choose a sedan for 1-3 travellers or a van for up to 8.

Your guide meets you with a VAREN name tablet, tracks your flight, helps with your luggage and has water on request.

At a glance

  • Duration: 9 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

Private Van - 1-8 travellers
Van: Private van for 1-8 travellers with room for 10-12 suitcases.
Pickup included
Private Sedan - 1-3 travellers
Sedan: Private sedan for 1-3 travellers with room for up to 4 suitcases.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour9 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private sedan (1-3 travellers) or van (up to 8), only for your group
  • Parking fees and local taxes
  • Drop off at your accommodation in Reykjavik
  • Luggage assistance and water on request
  • Flexible itinerary at your own pace
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Meet and greet at KEF with flight tracking

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Your private driver will meet you at Keflavik Airport upon arrival. Sit back and relax in a comfortable private vehicle with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and bottled water. This is a smooth and easy way to start your Iceland journey.

Þingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Iceland’s most important places. You will walk between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Enjoy stunning views, open landscapes, and rich Icelandic history.

Öxarárfoss is a beautiful waterfall located inside Þingvellir National Park. The water flows over dark volcanic rocks into a clear pool below. This stop is perfect for photos and a short, easy walk.

Visit the famous geothermal area filled with hot springs and steam vents. Watch Strokkur geyser erupt every few minutes, shooting hot water high into the air. This is one of the most exciting natural sights in Iceland.

Gullfoss is one of Iceland’s most powerful and impressive waterfalls. Water rushes down in two dramatic stages into a deep canyon. Feel the mist and enjoy one of the Golden Circle’s top highlights.

Kerið is a colorful volcanic crater with a blue lake at the bottom. You can walk around the rim or go down closer to the water. The red volcanic rock and blue lake make this a unique stop.

After completing the Golden Circle, you will drive comfortably to Reykjavik. Drop-off is available at your hotel or chosen location in the city. This tour ends with a relaxed arrival into Iceland’s capital.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Your guide meets you in the KEF arrivals hall with a VAREN name tablet after baggage claim and tracks your flight, so delays are not a problem. At the end of the day you are dropped off at your accommodation in Reykjavik. Enter the address at checkout.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Varen

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Enter your flight number at checkout. Your guide tracks your flight and meets you in the arrivals hall with a name tablet.
  • Dress for changing weather: a waterproof jacket, warm layers, comfortable walking shoes, gloves and a hat.
  • Sedan: 1-3 travellers with up to 4 suitcases. Van: up to 8 travellers with up to 10-12 suitcases. Your luggage stays in the vehicle all day.
  • Child seats are available on request, please tell us the age of each child at booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 9 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Your guide meets you in the KEF arrivals hall with a VAREN name tablet after baggage claim and tracks your flight, so delays are not a problem.

At the end of the day you are dropped off at your accommodation in Reykjavik. Enter the address at checkout.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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