10 Hours Private Luxury Tour of Golden Circle

About this experience

The Golden Circle Classic is our bestselling day tour! See the world famous erupting geyser & hot springs, experience the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall and follow in the footsteps of the Vikings, as you walk down the lava canyon where the American and Eurasian continents are literally pulling apart in Þingvellir.
You will also see one of Iceland's most iconic natural attraction - Geysir Hot Spring where ground trembles and steaming hot water spouts spectacularly skywarsd from the famous Strokkur Geyser.
Now for a leisurely walk down to Gullfoss Waterfall, which is an awesome sight to behold. Here a powerful glacial river cascades down 32 meters on two levels and into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar.
The last stop is the volcanic crater Kerið, formed when a large magma chamber collapsed. The piercing blue colour of the water surrounded by the red lava rocks is a breathtaking contrast of nature.
Simply put, if you only do one tour in Iceland, then this should be the one!

What's included

Itinerary

1. Tour stop

   The tour starts with a stop in Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site listing and the birthplace of the oldest existing parliament in the world. This is also where the gigantic tectonic plates of America and Eurasia have pulled apart and the resulting rift valley is right there before your eyes on the shores of Iceland’s biggest lake.

2. Tour stop

   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.

3. Tour stop

   The next stop is at Geysir Hot Springs, the home of the one-and-only original geyser and Iceland’s most iconic natural attraction. Here the ground trembles and steaming hot water spouts spectacularly skywards from the famous Strokkur Geyser every few minutes.

4. Tour stop

   Now for a leisurely walk down to Gullfoss Waterfall, which is an awesome sight to behold. Here a powerful glacial river cascades down 32 meters on two levels and into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar. The picture perfect waterfall of Gullfoss , is also known to have rainbows and some say at the end of the rainbow there is gold.

5. Tour stop

   Greenhouse that makes tomates for the domestic market, wonderful experience meeting locals and possible experiencing the Icelandic horse .

6. Tour stop

   Laugarvatn is a shallow lake, about 2 km2 in size. Under its floor, there are hot springs heating the lake so it is warm and suitable for bathing all year round. On its bank rests a village of over 300 inhabitants, also named Laugarvatn.

7. Tour stop

   The last stop on our Golden Circle tour is the volcanic crater Kerið, formed when a large magma chamber collapsed. The piercing blue colour of the water surrounded by the red lava rocks is a breathtaking contrast of nature.

8. Tour stop

   We visit the Hengill Volcano grounds ,

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9. Tour stop

   Our Tours are tailor made, which means we do not strictly stick to the plan. Some of the stops can be shortened or prelongated if this is your wish. Upper itinerary is just a few basic stops we take, and our driver guide will take you to some hidden gems during this route. Driving times vary between stops. The total duration of driving in the Golden Circle is around 5 hours.

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately