ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Golden Circle Express. Private Tour from Reykjavik
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Thingvellir National Park · Þingvellir forecast
7°
Light rain
Today · Wind 6 m/s
Today
7° 5°
Rain
Tomorrow
8° 2°
Overcast
Sat
6° 3°
Light rain
Sun
6° 3°
Light rain
Mon
8° 5°
Rain
Tue
6° 2°
Rain
Wed
4° 0°
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Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
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Hringvegur: Steinar - MarkarfljótStorm conditions
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
The Golden Circle Express Tour is ideal for those on a business trip or other limited time but still want to visit some of Iceland’s most popular attractions. The express tour includes the main attractions of the famous Golden Circle route, such as Thingvellir National Park, the site where the Icelandic parliament was founded in 930, and the split between American and Eurasian tectonic plates. We shall visit the Gullfoss waterfall to enjoy the sound of falling water and the waterfall’s power. We then stop at the Valley of Geysers to see the eruption of Strokkur, follow a trail along a field of small hot springs, and experience the energy of Icelandic nature.
Itinerary
- Tour stop
Thingvellir National Park is known for both historical and geological matters. On the one hand, this is the place where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates split. On the other, it is a symbolically important place in the history of the formation of the Icelandic nation, the place of national assembly since the time of the first settlers of the Viking Age.
- Tour stop
During this stop, we will take a walk through the small geothermal valley of Haukadalur, famous for its Geysir and Strokkur hot springs. Although Geysir is inactive today, Strokkur, the largest active geyser in the country, erupts every 5-10 minutes at an altitude of 20-35 meters (60-100 feet).
- Tour stop
Gullfoss is one of the most famous and beloved waterfalls in Iceland; it consists of two steps. The first cascade is 11 meters (33 feet), and the second drop is 21 meters (65 feet). The walls of the canyon into which the waterfall flows reach heights of up to 70 meters (230 feet). Geologists believe that the canyon was formed by glacial outbursts at the end of the last ice age.
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.