Golden Circle Classic Private Tour

About this experience

The Golden Circle Tour takes you on a journey through Iceland's breathtaking landscapes and its most iconic sites.

Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, and Kerið Crater Lake.

You will start at Þingvellir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world's oldest parliament, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.

The tour will also include a stop at Geysir, where you can witness the powerful geysers and hot springs.

Gullfoss waterfall, one of Iceland's most beautiful, will be another highlight of the tour. On the way back, you'll visit Kerið Crater Lake, formed by a volcanic eruption and characterized by its bright blue waters and surrounding red volcanic rocks.

The tour includes information about the natural and historical aspects of Iceland. Available all year long.

What's included

Itinerary

1. Tour stop

   Your guide will come to pick you up at the Meeting Point - Bus Stop 1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall. You can find all the informations about pick-up on your ticket. If you desire to have pick up at your accommodation, please select “Custom pick-up” during the online reservation.

2. Tour stop

   Your first stop on the Golden Circle will be Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to the world's oldest parliament and is also where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Here, you'll have the chance to explore the park's many hiking trails and take in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Time dedicated to visit this location is two hours; the remaining time is to reach it from meeting point.

3. Tour stop

   Lunch option 1: In Efstidalur you will get a unique and different experience. Right in the middle of the Golden Circle, you get a glance of the farm life in Iceland. This family farm has opened up for tourists and offers a variety of products straight from the farm, such as the famous ice cream, skyr and feta cheese. The restaurant also offers beef from the farm and other local food. Time dedicated for lunch is one hour; the remaining time is to reach the restaurant from the previous location.

4. Tour stop

   Lunch option 2: Tomatoes are the theme of Friðheimar cuisine – and that’s not surprising, since three different varieties of tomato are cultivated in the greenhouses, where food is served among the tomato plants. A unique food experience. Time dedicated for lunch is one hour; the remaining time is to reach the restaurant from the previous location.

5. Tour stop

   At Geysir, you'll have the opportunity to witness the powerful geysers and hot springs that give the area its name. The most famous geyser, Strokkur, erupts every few minutes, shooting a column of steam and boiling water high into the air. Time dedicated to visit this location is one hour; the remaining time is to reach it from the restaurant.

6. Tour stop

   Gullfoss: one of Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls. As the water plunges into a deep canyon, it creates a dazzling display of mist and spray that is truly awe-inspiring. Time dedicated to visit this location is one hour; the remaining time is to reach it from the previous location.

7. Tour stop

   Kerið Crater Lake. It was formed approximately 3,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption that created a circular depression in the earth where you can enjoy its stunning bright blue waters and the surrounding red volcanic rocks. Time dedicated to visit this location is 45 minutes; the remaining time is to reach it from the previous location.

8. Tour stop

   After the amazing experience visiting the Golden Circle, it’s time to drive back to Reykjavík.

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels