Day trips
They are the same idea in different halves of the country. The Golden Circle runs from Reykjavík; the Diamond Circle runs from Akureyri or Mývatn and takes in Goðafoss, Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi and Húsavík. Do the one near where you are staying — neither is worth a flight to reach.
| Diamond Circle | Golden Circle | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest per person | €125 | €81 |
| Typical (median) per person | €244 | €144 |
| Usual length | 8 h | 9 h |
| Tours we sell | 27 | 48 |
| Operators | 11 | 23 |
| Days with a departure (next 360) | 355 | 359 |
Per-person prices from our operators’ live listings. Private tours, per-vehicle prices, gear hire and multi-day packages are left out. For context, the typical sightseeing day tours tour across the whole catalogue is €144 (range €12–€1835).
The Traveling Viking
104% above the €144 typical for sightseeing day tours
Moderate · pickup included
8 h · from Reykjavík
The Diamond circle
BusTravel Iceland
meet at the start point
5 h 30 · from Húsavík
Visit Waterfalls, Volcano Craters, Lava Formations & Hot Springs in this tour from Húsavík
BusTravel Iceland
20% above the €153 typical for boat tours
meet at the start point
8 h · from Akureyri
Visit Waterfalls, Volcano Craters, Lava Formations & Hot Springs in this tour from Akureyri
Arctic Adventures
from age 6 · meet at the start point
6 h · from Akureyri
Discover North Iceland’s highlights on a half-day tour to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Hverir geothermal area, Dimmuborgir lava fields, Grjótagjá cave, and Skútustaðir craters.
BusTravel Iceland
39% below the €144 typical for sightseeing day tours
First-timers with one day near Reykjavík who want the three…
8 h 30 · from Reykjavík
Experience Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerið Volcano in one tour
EastWest
pickup included
9 h · from Reykjavík
Discover the wonders of Iceland's Golden Circle on this unforgettable tour. Experience the beauty of Thingvellir National Park, the erupting Geysir, and the impressive Gullfoss waterfall, along with visits to Fridheimar, Efstidalur, and the Kerið volcano
BusTravel Iceland
43% below the €205 typical for lagoon & spa visits
pickup at extra cost · works in rain
10 h · from Reykjavík
Geysir and Hot-springs on this award winning tour, voted one of Northern Europe´s Top 20 by Viator
SPS Travel
German-speaking cruise passengers who want the Golden…
8 h · from Reykjavík
This shore excursion with a German-speaking tour guide in a small group with a maximum of 19 participants takes you from Reykjavík on the so-called Golden Circle
They are the same idea in different halves of the country. The Golden Circle runs from Reykjavík; the Diamond Circle runs from Akureyri or Mývatn and takes in Goðafoss, Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi and Húsavík. Do the one near where you are staying — neither is worth a flight to reach.
Across the tours we sell, the typical per-person fare is €244 for Diamond Circle and €144 for Golden Circle; the cheapest seats are €125 and €81. Private and per-vehicle tours are left out, because a car price is not comparable with a seat.
No. We sell at the operator’s own price and are paid a commission by them, so the price is the same. Booking here puts both kinds of tour in one basket with one checkout.
One checkout, any number of operators
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prices and departures checked 21 Oct 2026
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