Golden Circle Holidays

Head west out of Reykjavik and you’ll soon trade city lights for spectacular landscapes – something the Golden Circle’s got in spades. With more than its fair share of natural wonders, this is a place that’s got a penchant for drama – think thundering waterfalls and erupting geysers. And it’s all within a couple of hours’ drive of Reykjavik. 

Extraordinary excursions

The Golden Circle itself is a 300-kilometre-long route that ticks off three of Iceland’s most iconic natural landmarks: Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and the Geysir Geothermal Area. But there’s plenty more to see and do here if you venture a little (or a lot) off the beaten path. From caving and kayaking to snowmobiling and hiking, holidays here are as varied as they are memorable.

Wow-worthy wilderness

If you’re all about getting back to nature and retreating to the wilderness, then a stay in the Golden Circle could be right up your street. Petite towns and villages have sprung up along the route, so you needn’t worry about being too remote, but after dark you’ll see the night sky as you’ve never seen it before. Thanks to the low light pollution, on a clear night you’ll be treated to a blanket of stars overhead – and maybe even a chance to spot the Northern Lights.