Golden Circle Express. Private Day Tour
Overview
Visit some of Iceland’s most famous natural attractions on the Express Golden Circle Tour.
The Golden Circle Express Tour is ideal for those on a business trip or with other limited time, but still want to visit some of Iceland’s most popular attractions. The express tour includes the main attractions of the famous Golden Circle, such as Thingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament was founded in 930, and the split between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates. We shall visit the Gullfoss waterfall to enjoy the sound of falling water and the waterfall’s power. We then visit the Geyser Valley to see the eruption of Strokkur and the small hot springs in the area, experiencing the energy of Icelandic nature. The tour can be tailored according to your wishes. Please let us know if you would like to visit other places or change activities on your trip.
Highlights
- A perfect introduction for first-time visitors
- Explore the highlights of Iceland with your private guide
- Visit some of Iceland’s most popular destinations in one day
Additional 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. Upon request, we can change the pickup time to a convenient time.
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.
Tour Pricing
Tour availability and price for the 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
- Personal expenses
Tour Plan
The tour will start from Reykjavik, where we will head to Thingvellir National Park for breathtaking views. Thingvellir served as the parliament´s base for centuries, from the early settlers of the Viking Age until the late 18th century. We shall walk along the Almanagja fissure in the Thingvellir Valley, where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates diverge.
We will then travel to Haukadalur, the Valley of Geysers, where Strokkur spews a mixture of hot water and steam into the air up to 20-30 m / 65-100 feet every 5-10 minutes, while other hot springs in the area, led by the Great Geysir remain quiet but colorful.
One of the main attractions of the day will be the Gullfoss waterfall, formed by two cascades of 11 and 22 m / 36 and 72 feet) of a powerful stream of water falling into a deep and long canyon. On the way to Reykjavik, we will cross the Hellisheidi mountain pass and return to Reykjavik.
