ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon & Friðheimar (lunch included) - PRIVATE TOUR
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Thingvellir National Park · Þingvellir forecast
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
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
A small group tour with a local and personal touch. Probably Iceland's most famous tour, the Golden Circle is the perfect mix of human and natural history. We will visit Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Friðheimar greenhouse and the Secret Lagoon. The Golden Circle is a must see for anyone that wants to truly experience Iceland, and the Scret Lagoon is the perfect way to unwind and enjoy Iceland. A very unique lunch experience at Friðheimar greenhouse, lunch is included.
Itinerary
- Tour stop
Thingvellir is characterized by tectonic rift valley and marks the rifting of the Eurasian and North American plates from each other. In 930 the Icelandic Parliament, the first democracy in the world, was established at Thingvellir. Thingvellir became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. We walk to Öxarárfoss waterfall.
- Tour stop
Did you know that the english name “geyser”, derives from the one and only in the Haukadalur area in Iceland? The geyser Geysir itself erupts boiling water up to 70 meters, but is almost inactive. Strokkur, only few meters apart from Geyser, erupts on average every 4 minutes. Faxi is a nearby waterfall and we stop there.
- Tour stop
Near Geysir is the beautiful Gullfoss Waterfall. Enjoy the view from above and walk down the path to get close to the powerful waterfall.
- Tour stop
At Friðheimar greenhouse, tomatoes are cultivated, using geothermal heat and geothermallly generated electricity. With a tropical climate inside, they have opened a restaurant, right there in the tomato field. The main ingredients in their menu is of course, tomatoes grown there. This is a very rare and unique lunch experience.
- Tour stop
Unwind and relax in the Old local swimming pool in Flúðir, also called the Secret Lagoon.
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear weather appropriate clothing
- Please bring swimsuit and towel for the Lagoon (can be rented on locatioon)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.