--- title: Golden Circle and Kerid Crater Afternoon Tour from Reykjavik lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 835 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 34 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-and-kerid-crater-afternoon-tour-from-reykjavik/ --- # Golden Circle and Kerid Crater Afternoon Tour from Reykjavik In our comparison: #34 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the unique volcanic and arctic nature of Iceland. This Golden Circle Afternoon tour is a later version of the Grand Golden Circle tour and a great way to get out of the city for an afternoon or if you just want to sleep in a bit. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 7 start times: between 10:30 and 16:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person for the Free pick up from Bus Stop 12 option; other options up to €86 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 835 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: BusTravel Iceland - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:30, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.85 from 835 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 811 of 835. - 5 stars: 751 (90%) - 4 stars: 60 (7%) - 3 stars: 12 (1%) - 2 stars: 7 (1%) - 1 star: 5 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Free pick up from Bus Stop 12 | €75 / person | English | Please wait at "Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg (on Þórunnartún)" Tours at 12:00 & later do not include Kerið Crater stop. | | Pickup at designated locations | €86 / person | English | Pickup at designated locations in Reykjavik. Tours at 12:00 & later do not include Kerið Crater stop. Pickup included | ## What's included - Professional guide - Kerid Crater ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Golden Circle Route** (1h) - The Golden Circle route is the most popular tour destination from Reykjavik. It includes three Iceland's iconic destinations: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park. 2. **Gullfoss Falls** (40m) - Gullfoss is a waterfall of the White River Hvítá. It has two steps of 11 and 21 meters and there are pulling more 100 m3 water through it at a second. 3. **Strokkur** (1h) - is the little brother or the famous Geysir which not active anymore. Strokkur though is still very active blowing water up into the air every 7 to 10 minutes. At this stop can you also purchase food. 4. **Thingvellir National Park** (40m; admission included) - The Thingvellir are both historically and geologically a important location. Here was the first icelandic parliament founded in the late 900s and this is also the a visible division between the eurasian and the north american continental plates. 5. **Kerid Crater** (20m; admission included) - Kerið is an iconic volcanic crater of 55 meters depth. Kerið is only included in the 10:30 am departures, not later departures. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 1 (64.144389,-21.910327) Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Cruise Port Pick up, please contact the local operator directly after booking in order to confirm your exact meeting point - Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship - Kerið crater is only included with the 10:30 tour. Later departures are only 7 hours in duration ## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #34 of 71** | €75 | 8h | 4.85 (835) | shared | | [Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/small-group-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-with-ticket-kerid-crater/?format=md) | €226 | 10h | 4.96 (719) | shared | | [Golden Circle Tales, Tomato Farm & Kerid – Small Group from RVK](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-tales-tomato-farm-kerid-small-group-from-rvk/?format=md) | €129 | 9h | 4.94 (1185) | shared | | [Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-and-fri-heimar-greenhouse-lunch/?format=md) | €2914 per group | 9h 30m | 4.97 (389) | private | Ranked #34 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €75 to €2520, median €171; typical length 8h 30m. 13 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/golden-circle-tours/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-and-kerid-crater-afternoon-tour-from-reykjavik/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md