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Golden Circle Route

Reykjavik, Iceland (Háaleiti)
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Ranked #2 of 68 attractions in Reykjavik
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving, Group tours/bus tour, City walk sightseeing
Traveler Description: Ideal for short-stay visitors, this scenic driving route through southwestern Iceland features excellent scenery and major sights. The Geysirs... more »
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Ontario Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

So happy we decided on the afternoon trip with Grayline Iceland Excursions..tour guide Dee Dee was perfect and she and the bus driver worked as a combo tour act.....fantastic and very informative. Learned much more about Iceland and the areas visited than in any book we ,purchased. Tour visited the most important areas and even extras since we were ahead... More

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Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Great to plan any activity at Reykjavik Excursions! Third time I was in Reykjavik, third time I planned all my activities with them. Easy, friendly, good price and pick up and drop off anywhere you want! Wifi on all coaches.

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Although I enjoyed the half day Golden Circle trip I expected much more for a 5 hours famous tour. I thought the waterfall would be higher and the park more interesting. Although the geysir was ok (was just one), after 5 minutes watching the water explosion, I could leave. Anyway, if you have never seen a waterfall or a geysir,... More

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Droitwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Iceland is very different to most places you can go to. The Golden Circle takes in volcanic landscapes, magnificant waterfalls, snow capped mountains and amazing geysers. A wonderful trip.

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Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This trip is an all weather "do". Changing and dramatic scenery that is almost prehistoric in places.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We had high expectations for the go,den circle route since its the primary attraction in southeast Iceland. There are indeed some beautiful views, and it's pretty cool to see where the American and European Teutonic plates are splitting apart. Maybe I'm jaded, but it wasnt spectacular,just cool.and it takes a lot of time and driving to see it all. You... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

A must do when travelling to Iceland. Don't miss out on these sights they remind you of how amazing our earth is.

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Boulder, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

We booked through Iceland Horizons and loved this tour. Our guide, Brian, took us through the circuit, explaining in great detail all sorts of things we'd never have known otherwise. I especially enjoyed Thingvellir and Gullfoss.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

We rented a car for two days to explore and the Golden Circle was a wonderful way to spend the day. Iceland is a really great place to drive - everything is well marked and it is easy to get around. My favourite spot was the national park Þingvellir. We hiked around for a couple of hours before we went... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Went on this trip with Reyjavik Excursions and it was a great day out with an entertaining tour guide!

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