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Authentic Golden Circle Private Tour with a Local Guide
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Explore South Iceland's Golden Circle with a local guide. Visit craters, waterfalls, geysers, and more. Discover hidden gems and local flavors.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kerid Crater - This Crater was formed thousands of years ago. It has red lava and moss on the sites and the deep blue crater lake at the bottom of it. This place is popular among photographers.
- Fridheimar - Your chance to see how the Friðheima family grows tomatoes in their greenhouses all year around. You will walk into one of their greenhouses with your guide to see their tomato plants. If you are interested you might feel like getting yourself a mug with one of the best tomato soups in Iceland, served with a freshly baked bread stick of your choice at the bar they have in there.
- Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall - Faxi, one of the easiest waterfall name in Iceland to say for many travellers who come here. Faxi is also known under the name Vatnsleysufoss by some locals. The stop here offers both to view it and take pictures from the easily accessible viewing platform right next to the parking lot and also to walk down a path leading right next to it if you feel like.
- Geysir - The Geysir geothermal area is one of the main attractions in South Iceland. A hot spring called Strokkur erupts every couple of minutes sending a water column up in the air. If ready with your phone or camera you might be able to capture the beautiful blue bubble which forms on the surface just before the water bursts up in the air. Standing close to it when it happens is a spectacular experience. During this stop you can also have a walk through the hot spring area to explore some of the other hot springs and steam vents to be found there.
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Gullfoss Waterfall - Simply a beautiful waterfall. Gullfoss is without a doubt one of the most photographed waterfall in Iceland. It is located in the Hvítá river which is a glacier river. Most of the water is meltwater from Langjökull glacier, the second largest glacier in Iceland.
There are good paved walking paths from the parking to the main viewing sights. - Bruarfoss Waterfall - This natural beauty has recently become more accessible for travellers. The ice blue and crystal clear water in the river and the rock formation in the riverbed make this waterfall amazing. A short walk with your guide from the parking lot to the bridge by the waterfall will give you perfect photo opportunities.
- Efstidalur II - The Ice cream stop on the Golden Circle many say. This dairy farm has been in the same family for a long time. They produce several different flavors of ice cream and serve it in a cup or a cone. If you like ice cream you should keep this optional stop in your itinerary for the day.
- Laugarvatn - Rye bread baking in the ground where there is enough warmth due to geothermal activity has been practiced for long periods of time in Iceland. This optional stop gives you the chance to see one of those places where the Rye bread is being baked and perhaps if freshly baked bread is available to try it yourself.
- Thingvellir National Park - Þingvellir is a place full of history and natural wonders. It is where the Icelandic parliament Alþingi was first established around the year 930. Major events in Icelandic history have taken place at Þingvellir. When it comes to nature this place is one of a kind. The National Park is mostly located on the Atlantic Ocean ridge that runs through Iceland. When you travel the Golden Circle route you are partly doing so on the North Amercan plate and partly on the EurAsian plate. The Atlantic Ocean ridge lies between those plates. At Þingvellir you will also see the Þingvalla lake. At the Northern side of the lake is a place called Silfra which has become popular to visit if you like scuba diving or snorkeling.
- Thorufoss - Þórufoss waterfall is less known than many other waterfalls in Iceland. It is a little bit out of the beaten track most travelers take when exploring Iceland. In recent years it has become more popular to visit, especially after being used as a location in the filming of Game of Thrones.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- All fees and/or taxes
- Comfortable and spacious VW T7 Multivan e-hybrid 2023
- Guided by a certified local guide from the Golden Circle area
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Explore South Iceland’s Golden Circle with a local guide who grew up in the Golden Circle area.
Starting at Kerið Crater—a marvel with red lava and a deep blue lake.
Discover the Friðheima greenhouse, famous for year-round tomato cultivation and the best tomato soup in Iceland.
Next is Faxi waterfall, also known as Vatnsleysufoss, offering picturesque views.
The beautiful Gullfoss waterfall is next. You can easily reach Gullfoss waterfall via paved paths for prime viewing spots.
Witness Strokkur’s eruptions at the Geysir geothermal area.
Stop at Brúarfoss for ice-blue waters and captivating rock formations.
Efsti Dalur, a renowned ice cream spot, satisfies sweet cravings with various flavors.
Visit Laugarvatn geothermal bakery to learn about Rye bread baking warmed by geothermal activity.
Þingvellir, birthplace of the Icelandic parliament in 930, showcases a unique landscape.
Venture off the beaten track to Þórufoss waterfall, popularized by Game of Thrones.
Location
Kerid Crater
Route 35
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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