Discover Iceland’s Golden Circle: geysers, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Þingvellir’s lava canyon. A must-do luxury tour for nature lovers.
- Thingvellir National Park - 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.
- Efstidalur II - 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.
- Geysir - 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.
- Gullfoss Falls - 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.
- Fridheimar - Greenhouse that makes tomates for the domestic market, wonderful experience meeting locals and possible experiencing the Icelandic horse .
- Laugarvatn - 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.
- Kerid Crater - 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.
- Nesjavallavirkjun - We visit the Hengill Volcano grounds ,
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Iceland - 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.
- Professional guide in English and other languages upon request
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Please note Lunch is not covered in a price for the vehicle
The Golden Circle Classic is our most popular day tour! Witness the world-renowned erupting geyser and hot springs, marvel at the stunning Gullfoss Waterfall, and walk in the footsteps of Vikings as you traverse the lava canyon where the American and Eurasian continents are slowly drifting apart in Þingvellir.
You’ll also visit one of Iceland’s most famous natural attractions - Geysir Hot Spring, where the ground shakes and steaming hot water spectacularly shoots skyward from the renowned Strokkur Geyser.
Next, enjoy a leisurely stroll to Gullfoss Waterfall, an awe-inspiring sight. Here, a powerful glacial river plunges 32 meters over two levels into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar.
The final stop is the volcanic crater Kerið, created when a large magma chamber collapsed. The striking blue water surrounded by red lava rocks offers a breathtaking natural contrast.
In short, if you only take one tour in Iceland, make it this one!
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
