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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
Traveller 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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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Although I could hardly pronounce the tour-guide's name (we just called him Husky), he was by far the BEST host I have ever had. I am normally no fan of tours, but we saw so many amazing things that we would otherwise have never known about had it not been for him. It was just two of my friends, myself,... More

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British Columbia Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Stunning, magical, beautiful....everything that Iceland is! An absolute must see when coming to this great country.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The golden circle is Iceland's #1 tourist attraction, yet it is actually not that amazing compared to beauty found elsewhere in the country. We enjoyed Kerid and Geysir, but other than that I would say there are much better ways to spend time in Iceland.

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Anyway who doesn't appreciate the Golden Circle Route doesn't know how to appreciate nature and it's beauty. Every stop was fun and interesting. The Gullfoss Geysir was very cool. Although the biggest one is just a few states away from me, it was still fun to watch and wait for the geysir to spout hot, steamy water into the air.... More

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Ontario Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 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 20 May 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 20 May 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 19 May 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

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

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See 5 more reviews by Sheila S for Reykjavik
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 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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