Golden Circle, Bruarfoss Waterfall and Kerid Volcanic Crater
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Description
Discover Golden Circle, Bruarfoss Waterfall and Kerid Volcanic Crater, a richly varied Icelandic experience where the Golden Circle’s tectonic history, geothermal energy and glacial power come vividly to life.
Few journeys deliver this much variety so naturally: Iceland’s early parliament, an erupting geothermal valley and a thunderous glacial waterfall unfold within one beautifully paced route.
Þingvellir National Park, Brúarfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, Kerið volcanic crater create a day of bold contrasts, engaging stories and beautifully chosen moments that reveal why this part of Iceland remains unforgettable.
Itinerary
Reykjavík departure
Leave the city for Iceland’s most celebrated scenic route
Set out from Reykjavík as colourful neighbourhoods give way to broad skies, lava-covered ground and the low mountains of the southwest. The easy escape from the capital makes the Golden Circle wonderfully accessible while still delivering a day that feels rich in scale and variety.
Þingvellir National Park
Walk between continents at Iceland’s historic assembly site
Stand inside the great rift valley where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates slowly pull apart. Þingvellir is also the birthplace of Alþingi, founded here in 930, so dramatic cliffs, clear water and Iceland’s national story share the same UNESCO-listed landscape.
Brúarfoss waterfall
Brilliant blue water threading through dark lava
Discover a waterfall celebrated for colour rather than sheer height. Turquoise water fans across black rock before converging in a narrow central chute, creating fine white patterns and one of the most graceful close-up water scenes on the Golden Circle.
Geysir geothermal area
Feel the anticipation as Strokkur erupts
Steam drifts across mineral-coloured ground before Strokkur suddenly sends a gleaming column of water high into the air. The famous Great Geysir gave the world its word for this phenomenon, but Strokkur supplies the excitement today with eruptions that transform the geothermal valley every few minutes.
Gullfoss waterfall
A two-tiered cascade of immense beauty and power
See glacial water turn from a wide, serene river into one of Iceland’s most powerful waterfalls. Gullfoss crashes down two angled drops and disappears into a narrow canyon, creating a magnificent combination of movement, sound and fine silver spray.
Kerið volcanic crater
A vivid lake inside a beautifully preserved caldera
Walk to the rim of a striking red-and-black volcanic crater filled with deep blue-green water. Kerið’s compact scale lets you appreciate its shape from above before descending towards the lake, where colourful slopes and changing light create one of the Golden Circle’s most photogenic contrasts.
Return to Reykjavík
A scenic finish after an unforgettable day
The journey home gives the landscapes room to linger: Þingvellir’s rifts, Strokkur’s plume and Gullfoss’s spray remain vivid as the route crosses South Iceland towards Reykjavík. Drop-off follows the arrangements confirmed for the booking.
Choose your date and let Iceland’s most celebrated route surprise you with far more than three famous landmarks.
What is included
- Tour operated by Troll Expeditions
- Professional local guide or driver guide
- Transport according to the itinerary
- Online booking and instant confirmation
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof outer layer
- Sturdy shoes
- Camera or phone
Good to know
- Exact timing, pickup and route details are confirmed on your voucher.
- Weather and road conditions in Iceland can affect the route, timing or availability.
- Dress warmly and be ready for changing conditions, even in summer.
Meeting point: Pick-up
Check your voucher for the exact pickup point, meeting point and departure time.
Highlights
- Þingvellir National Park
- Brúarfoss waterfall
- Geysir geothermal area
- Gullfoss waterfall
- Kerið volcanic crater
Golden Circle, Bruarfoss Waterfall and Kerid Volcanic Crater – Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. The route introduces Icelandic history, geology, geothermal energy and glacial water in a compact journey, making later travels around the country even more meaningful.