Golden Circle. Private Day Tour
Overview
The Golden Circle tour is a must-see for anyone visiting Iceland for the first time.
The Golden Circle is the most popular day tour from Reykjavik. This tour combines historical and geological sites and is recommended for an initial introduction to the country. During the trip, we visit Thingvellir National Park, the geothermally active Haukadalur Valley with the Geysir and Strokkur geysers, and one of Iceland’s symbols – the Gullfoss waterfall. Other attractions along the way include Fridheimar tomato greenhouse and Kerid Crater. The tour can be tailored according to your wishes. Please let us know if you would like to visit other places or add activities to your trip.
Highlights:
- A perfect introduction for first-time visitors
- Explore Iceland on a privately guided tour
- Visit some of Iceland’s most popular destinations in one day
To know before booking:
- Most travelers can participate
- Infant seats are available
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the tour starts
- If the operator cancels the tour due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Pickup details
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Reykjavik or the cruise ship terminal. Pickup and drop-off outside the capital are possible for an additional fee.
Tour Pricing
Tour availability and price for a group of up to five people, as indicated in the booking form below. If your group has six or more people, please contact us to request a quote for a custom tour.
Included | Exclude
- Pickup and drop off in Reykjavik
- Driver/guide service during the trip
- Private transportation for your group
- Food and drinks
- Pickup or drop-off outside of Reykjavik is possible at a surcharge
Tour Plan
Our tour starts from Reykjavik, where we head to Thingvellir National Park. Thingvellir served as a legislative base for centuries, from the first Viking settlers until the late 18th century. We will walk along the Almannagja fissure in the park, where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates diverge.
We then head to Haukadalur, the Valley of Geysers, where Strokkur, the largest active geyser in the country, spews a mixture of hot water and steam to a height of 20–30 meters (65–100 ft) every 5–10 minutes, while other hot springs in the area are calm but colorful.
One of the main attractions of the route is the Gullfoss waterfall, consisting of two cascades 11 and 22 meters (36 and 72 ft) high, cascading into a long canyon. From Gullfoss, we drive to Fridheimar, a tomato greenhouse and an excellent example of Icelandic farming. Here, we can enjoy unique dishes in the restaurant inside the greenhouse.
Another stop we will make along the way is the Kerid Crater. The steep slopes of the crater, about 55 meters (180 ft) deep, resemble an ancient theater, and the crater floor is filled with water, forming a small lake. On the way to Reykjavik, we will drive through the Hellisheidi mountain pass and take you back to Reykjavik to your hotel or guesthouse.
Please note: the route is subject to change depending on weather and road conditions.
