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"Geysir" is one of the sights on the Golden Circle tour

Planning a trip to Iceland and fancy an excursion for some sightseeing? Bus excursions are a fun, convenient, comfortable, and affordable way to explore Iceland. And, there are many, many facets of Iceland to explore; it’s a sightseeing wonderland. 

This article is intended to point out some of the top, most popular Iceland excursions. Booking a bus excursion is easy and can be done before you leave for your trip or when you’re in Iceland.  Here is a list of some of the most popular Iceland excursions:

Golden Circle – The Golden Circle is one of the most popular and well-known tours in Iceland.  It almost always consists of three attractions:  the falls of Gullfoss, the Geysir, and Thingvellir National Park. This bus tour leaves from Reykjavik and the tour itself last approximately 4-5 hours with stops at each attraction for sightseeing and photos.  

Blue Lagoon – Another popular Iceland excursion destination is the Blue Lagoon, which is located on the Reykjanes peninsula. This famous geothermal spa and pool is must-see/experience, with its warm blue-green water surrounded by moon-like landscapes.  This tour also leaves from Reykjavik, or from the Keflavik airport as a way to pass time between layovers.  From Reykjavik, it’s about a 45 minute drive and about 20 minutes from the airport.

South Coast – Next on the list is the South Coast of Iceland. Tourists love visiting the glaciers, waterfalls, mountains, and black sand beaches of the southern shores of Iceland. The diversity of nature will have you awe struck. Bus tours are a very comfortable and cost effective way to see and experience this part of Iceland.  All-in-all, a great day tour idea.

Reykjavik – Reykjavik is actually a small city but, with much to see and do. Many tourists choose the bus tour of this interesting Northern capital city for the expert guides and local knowledge.

The best part of these excursions is that the tour operators make all the arrangements and you can sit back and just enjoy the ride. After every stop you will be able to hop back on the bus and share your thoughts with your family and friends. Most of the excursions pick you up at your hotel and offer multiple attractions in one tour.

Also, don’t worry about being trapped inside the bus. You will have more than enough time outside of the bus to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings of Iceland. The bus is merely an efficient and comfortable medium of transportation to maximize your Iceland travel experience.