Iceland to Introduce Visitor Fee for Golden Circle Attractions in 2027

Proposed Fee for Geysir, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir

Iceland is planning a new visitor fee for three of the country’s most famous attractions: Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir. The goal of the proposed system is to better manage visitor traffic at these heavily frequented attractions and to contribute to their sustainable management.

A current draft bill calls for a single access pass for all three attractions. This pass would cost 4,500 ISK during the peak season and 3,000 ISK during the off-season, and would be valid for one year. Tour operators will also be given the opportunity to purchase the passes for their guests.

If the bill is passed, the new system is currently scheduled to launch on May 1, 2027. Comments on the draft can be submitted until October 7, 2026.

What does this mean for tour operators?

For tour operators, the proposed fee could have a direct impact on the pricing of traditional Iceland round-trip tours.

If the regulation comes into effect as currently proposed, the additional costs would need to be factored into pricing for 2027. At the same time, the question arises as to how the access passes will be handled logistically in the future—particularly for group tours and package tours.

In this regard, it is advisable to clarify with the respective Icelandic incoming partners at an early stage how the purchase and processing of the passes are to be handled.

Important: This is still a draft bill. The visitor fee has therefore not yet been finalized and may still change during the legislative process.

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