Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik Cruise Terminal

by Nordur Travel Services ehf · Boat tours · private · cruise-excursion · Reykjavík

4.80(134) · operator on Google
Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik Cruise Terminal — Nordur Travel Services ehf

Would this be cheaper direct? No — we sell at Nordur Travel Services ehf's own price and take our commission from them, not from you. What you get here is one checkout across operators, one confirmation, and one place to change or cancel it. If you ever find it cheaper on their own site, tell us and we will match it or explain why we cannot.

More photos of Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik Cruise Terminal

Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik Cruise Terminal, photo 6Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik Cruise Terminal, photo 7Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik Cruise Terminal, photo 8

8 photos from Nordur Travel Services ehf. Tap any one for the full-size original.

  • Duration

    6 hours and 30 minutes

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN, DE, FI, SV, EN, ES

  • Departs

    07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 09:30 …

  • Cancellation

    Free until 365 days before

About this experience

Step off your ship and into Iceland's stunning landscapes. We'll whisk you away on a private tour to see thundering waterfalls, erupting geysers, and ancient national parks. Experience the Golden Circle's magic, tailored just for your cruise group.


Your adventure begins the moment you disembark at Reykjavik's Skarfabakki port, where your private guide and comfortable vehicle await. We'll set off on the famed Golden Circle route, a journey that blends natural wonders with Iceland's rich history.


 First, we'll arrive at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. You'll walk between continents, witness the stunning landscapes, and learn about the park's pivotal role in Iceland's parliament history. 


We'll also visit Öxarárfoss, a beautiful waterfall cascading down the cliffs, offering perfect photo opportunities.


Next, we journey to the geothermal area of Geysir, where Strokkur erupts every few minutes, sending a powerful jet of boiling water skyward. You'll witness this incredible natural phenomenon firsthand, feeling the earth's raw energy.


Just a short drive away, the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall awaits, where the Hvítá river plunges down two dramatic tiers, creating a breathtaking spectacle. We'll get close enough to feel the spray and hear the thunderous roar.


This private tour, designed specifically for cruise passengers, offers a comfortable and personalized experience. Your guide will share captivating stories and historical insights throughout the journey, ensuring you gain a deeper understanding of Iceland's unique landscape and culture. We'll bring you back to your cruise ship at Skarfabakki port, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Iceland's Golden Circle.

Description from the operator, Nordur Travel Services ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. 1. Reykjavik Cruise Terminal
  2. 2. Thingvellir National Park
  3. 3 Öxarárfoss
  4. 4. Geysir
  5. 5 Gullfoss Waterfall
  6. 6. Back to Terminal

Included

  • Private, comfortable transportation for your group.
  • Dedicated, experienced local guide.
  • Pickup and drop-off directly at the Reykjavik cruise terminal (Skarfabakki port).
  • Guided tour of Thingvellir National Park.
  • Visit to Öxarárfoss waterfall.
  • Experience at the Geysir geothermal area (Strokkur geyser).
  • Visit to Gullfoss waterfall.
  • Flexible itinerary to accommodate your group's pace and interests.
  • Live commentary and insights from your guide.

Not included

  • Meals

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 365 days before departure, then 30% of the price within 7 days, rising to 50% within 4 days. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is sea state — the skipper decides an hour or two before departure. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Nordur Travel Services ehf decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 365 days before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Not for late risers on your first morning — the earliest departure is 07:00, and Reykjavík pickups start before that.
  • Not for last-minute planners — free cancellation ends 365 days before, longer than most tours here.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Nordur Travel Services ehf is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Nordur Travel Services ehf

Read all 134 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Reme Amat Sánchez

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    Great tour, i enjoy a lot, the guide speaks spanish very good. Wonderfull places.

  • Lee Prescott

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    My sister and I booked a Golden Circle tour with Nordur Travel. They communicated well with us prior to the trip providing pick up details and any changes to the programme. Lara the guide was very good - friendly and informative and considered the needs of the group. I would happily recommend the company.

  • Winnifred Eames

    ★★★★★ · 7 months ago

    Unfortunately we didn’t get to see the Northern Lights, even though we had 2 goes at it! Each trip took us to different places, and although the forecast was apparently very good on the second attempt, we still didn’t see any, despite the enthusiasm and knowledge of both guides. Laura was the perfect guide, with her knowledge and enthusiasm. The hot chocolate drink and pastries were very welcome, and the dark skies on the second night were quite spectacular on their own!

  • Tobias S.

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    The tour with Magda was super, she told us a lot of information about Landmannalaugar and the hike was really beautiful! Relaxing in the hot spring at the end was also very nice. All in all a great adventure 👍

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

Read before you book

Reviews from our travellers

Only people who booked this tour through us can write here. We publish every review in full — good or bad.

No reviews yet from our travellers on this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

Boat tours — questions people ask

Where do boat tours leave from in Reykjavík?

The Old Harbour, on Ægisgarður pier, about five minutes' walk from most downtown hotels and ten from Hallgrímskirkja. Elding and Reykjavik Sailors both have ticket offices there. Whale, puffin, sea-angling and northern-lights boats all use the same area. Arrive thirty minutes before departure to check in. The Viðey ferry (/experience/1539/) leaves from the same harbour in summer and from Skarfabakki the rest of the year.

Is the Jökulsárlón boat tour worth it?

Yes, if you are already at the lagoon. A Zodiac gets you among the icebergs and close to the glacier edge in a way the shore cannot, and the combined glacier hike and Zodiac day (/experience/716547/) is the best full day in the southeast. Boats run in the warmer months only; check the tour page for dates. It is not worth a fourteen-hour day trip from Reykjavík just for the boat.

What is the difference between a Zodiac and an amphibian boat at Jökulsárlón?

A Zodiac is a fast rigid inflatable seating around ten, with a guide who can nose it near the glacier face and into iceberg fields; you wear a flotation suit and get a bit wet. The amphibian is a slow duck boat carrying larger groups on a fixed loop. The Zodiac is the better trip and the one we list. It has a minimum age and is bumpier; the tour page has details.

Will a boat tour be cancelled if it is windy?

Quite possibly. Operators cancel whale, puffin and lagoon boats when the wind or swell makes them unsafe or pointless, and Iceland is windy. The decision usually comes the evening before or early on the day, by email or text. You get a full refund or a new date. Book boat trips early in your stay rather than on your last day so a cancellation can be rebooked.

  • One checkout, any number of operators

  • Rankings are not for sale

  • 153 operators vetted, and not all of them accepted

  • If it falls short, we fix it

Pairs well with

Everything here goes into the same basket and the same single payment, however many operators it comes from.

from

€950 per person

Check dates & book