Golden Circle Private Tour: Luxury SUV Journey Through Rauðhólar, Black Sands, and More

Embark on a luxurious 8-hour private tour of the Golden Circle in a spacious SUV. Avoid the crowds and discover hidden gems like Rauðhólar and Black Sands. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Thingvellir National Park -
    Thingvellir (Thingvellir) is a historic site and national park in Iceland, east of Reykjavík. It’s known for the Alþing (Althing), the site of Iceland’s parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries. On the site are the Þingvellir Church and the ruins of old stone shelters. The park sits in a rift valley caused by the…
What's Included
  • Local expert guide
  • Included National Park fees
  • Personal tour escort/host
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off at Reykjavik downtown (Bus stop 7 Traðarkot)
  • No additional fuel surcharges
  • Comfortable luxury transport for up to 7 passengers
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees (approx. maximum $2.00)
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on an 8-hour extensive guided private tour fashioned to sidestep the masses at the bustling Golden Circle landmarks. Travel in a high-end SUV with seating for up to 7 guests. Alongside your chauffeur and guide, visit Rauðhólar, Black Sands, Kerið crater, Faxi waterfall, Gullfoss Falls, Geyser Strokkur, and Thingvellir National Park, plus a few…

Location
Thingvellir National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gv319
Jul 23, 2024
Perfect private tour of Golden Circle - The three of us had a fantastic day with Tomas. Everything was perfect and amazing. We saw all of the spectacular sites as well as a few extra stops to enjoy oce cteam, see whete they make rye bread using geothermal boiling water at a lake. It was great to not be with a large group and make our own schedule at each site. Tomas is a super guide: friendly knowledgeable, funny and very courteous. Highly recommend Discover Iceland private tour.
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Davidlarza5
Jul 23, 2024
Super Host made for a pleasant day of touring - Outstanding experience for the entire family. A full day of activities and sights to enjoy with an incredible host. Tomas was super friendly, knowledgeable & flexible. We learned so much from him about the sights, culture & history. Highly recommend this tour and ask for the vehicle by its name... JOY. It was indeed a joyful day! Thanks for making our trip enjoyable! Larza family
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J5588jbgloriab
Jul 10, 2024
A must see tour!!!!!! - This was absolutely one of the best tours we have taken anywhere in the world! Our driver did everything he could to accommodate our schedule and wishes. We saw beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, geysers. Tomas was so knowledgeable about the country and even took us to get authentic Iceland food. It was truly a great day!
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Q6073ytrp
Jun 15, 2024
Amazing experience - Went on the Golden Circle South Coast Combo private tour with Tomas. Tomas is a fantastic guide, funny and informative and a safe driver. The tour was beautiful and perfectly organised and Tomas included many amazing secret stops. Thank you, Tomas and Discover Iceland, for an unforgettable day!
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J74qjtammys
Jun 9, 2024
Great way to spend the day exploring... - The tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide was very flexible in where we went and how long we were at each stop. We were all exhausted from our flight, but he made the day a lot of fun. The sights were majestic.
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Alexhl9073pz
Jun 8, 2024
Best possible way to experience the BEST of the Golden Circle. - Tomas was amazing adjusting the tour on the fly based on weather and best opportunities. We missed the crowds and we're able to enjoy amazing views, some cool hiking, and the breathtaking landscape.
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Happiness11452753089
Nov 19, 2023
Amazing private tour!! - Iceland can be expensive, so I shopped around with at least 6 different companies. While most tourists rent cars and drive, I'm the non-directionally challenged person in my group which means I would be the driver and I wanted to enjoy the scenery as much as the rest of my group so we decided on a private tour. I also did not like the idea of staying in Reykjavik and taking 8-10 hour tours every day in different directions in order to get to some of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. I wanted to drive to one area and stay there a couple of days to do most activities nearby and then move on to the next. We decided on a 9 day tour staying at 4 different locations with lots of activities in the month of late October. I reached out to many companies, and they either wanted an exorbitant amount of money for a private tour or gave us the cookie cutter tour with impersonal service. Online, I stumbled upon Discover Iceland, this is the company I chose. Reasonable prices for a private tour, excellent service with attention to detail, reliable car/van/superjeep fleet of company cars, and amazing guides. My experience started by emailing the company, and Magdalena was the main contact. She is amazing at helping you plan, giving opinions and options, listening to the customer, and responding to emails quickly (don't forget the time difference). I informed her of the activities that I wanted to do and had some ideas on the hotels I wanted to stay at. She listened, advised, and helped me come up with our final itinerary. Magdalena's customer service was impeccable and made a great first impression of the company. After the itinerary was set, I received the pricing. It was reasonable compared to other quotes from other companies for the same itinerary. I'm not saying cheap, I'm saying appropriate for the amazing level of service they provide. No price gouging. Payment was easy, done online. Sent deposit first, then rest of the payment a month or so before the trip. A couple weeks before the trip, Magdalena reached out, confirmed payment, and sent all the info ready for our trip. Once in Iceland, we were met by our amazing guide Tomas in the lobby. Made us feel welcomed and at ease instantly. Thank God because he was going to be with us for the entire trip 🤣🤣. Tomas was fun, informative, and flexible to adjust daily activities according to time and weather, always willing to make suggestions on places to eat/drink and be willing to take pictures. We had fun singing in the car, music was available, and had great driving skills. Of course, if you want a quiet trip, Tomas can do that also, he can read the customer and provide a tailored experience for each group. I mentioned the fleet of cars because every couple of days we were picked up in a different car depending on the activities that were to come. All that was set up by Magdalena so that we would be comfortable. We had an amazing trip, thanks to Tomas, Magdalena, and Discover Iceland. It was magic, and we will come back to explore the rest of the country in the near future. Thank you, Tomas and Magdalena. It was one of the best trips of my life, and I traveled a lot.
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Wendym568
Nov 7, 2023
Fantastic guide - What a fantastic trip. Do not hesitate to book. Excellent cars and organisation etc but what makes it special is the amazing local guide. Tomas was the highlight for us. His enthusiasm was infectious and his knowledge never ending. He looked after us so well and made sure we had a great time both days (also did South Coast). We were a family group with 3 teens/ early 20s. All had a fab time, learnt so much and are now massive fans of Iceland. What a stunning environment. Spectacular. Thanks again Tomas for your energy and kindness.
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Alexanderks8180bc
Sep 14, 2023
Excellent trip! - Excellent trip with a extremely knowledgeable and engaging guide in a vehicle appropriate for the terrain, which allowed us to go offroad on an actual glacier and ford rivers. We had a great time. I highly recommend the company.
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E7128vgpaulb
Aug 11, 2023
Great Company - Recommend - We used Discover Iceland for 2 trips while we were on vacation - Golden Circle and South Loop. Both were excellent. The guides were punctual, friendly, and very knowledgeable. They made sure we got to see all of the sights, including a few less busy areas. Definitely recommend using this company.
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