The Golden Circle is the most famous day trip in Iceland. This popular tour features a collection of natural wonders and historical sites located in the south-western part of the country. It is considered an absolute must-do for first-time visitors to Iceland.

The route includes Þingvellir National Park, the historic site of Iceland’s former parliament; the spouting geysers in Haukadalur – Geysir and its smaller neighbour, Strokkur, with its blue water, erupts every few minutes; the majestic waterfall Gullfoss (Golden Falls); and the volcanic crater lake, Kerið.