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Golden Circle - Classic

Icelands most popular day tour, available all year round.
from/per person $52

  • All year round
  • 7 hour tour
  • Accessibiliy
  • Southwest Iceland
  • Scenic tour
  • Nature
  • Tour guide

Description

The essence of nature

This tour allows you to visit some of Iceland´s most stunning sights, including the historical and geological wonder that is Þingvellir National Park, where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart and is the site of the world´s oldest parliament. Þingvellir has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since.

The Geysir geothermal area where the Strokkur geyser shoots a column of water up to 30 meters (98 ft.) into the air every 4-8 minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s forces.

The visit continues with Gullfoss (Golden Falls) waterfall, created by the river Hvítá, which tumbles and plunges into a crevice some 32 m (105 ft.) deep. You will visit more spectacular places on this tour. This is a journey that you have to come with us when you are here visiting Iceland.

Highlights

Nesjavellir

The Geysir geothermal area where the Strokkur geyser shoots a column of water up to 30 meters (98 ft.) into the air every 4-8 minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s forces.

Þingvellir

The Geysir geothermal area where the Strokkur geyser shoots a column of water up to 30 meters (98 ft.) into the air every 4-8 minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s forces.

Geysir

The Geysir geothermal area where the Strokkur geyser shoots a column of water up to 30 meters (98 ft.) into the air every 4-8 minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s forces.

Gullfoss

The Geysir geothermal area where the Strokkur geyser shoots a column of water up to 30 meters (98 ft.) into the air every 4-8 minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s forces.

Faxi

The Geysir geothermal area where the Strokkur geyser shoots a column of water up to 30 meters (98 ft.) into the air every 4-8 minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s forces.

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Please note that this timeline is only an example. In private tours the passenger can choose the starting time and is free to choose if and when lunch and toilet breaks are taken.

  • Pickup at your accommodationDeparture

    We start this most popular tour in Iceland by driving through some stunning nature views on the way to the Geothermal area at Nesjavellir. On the way we will have a beautiful panoramic view over Þingvellir National Park. Then we drive along Þingvallavatn on our way to the National Park itself.

  • National park and viking parliamentÞingvellir

    As one of the most important places in Icelandic history. In the year 930 the Alþingi, one of the oldest parliamentary institutions of the world, was founded. The Alþingi met yearly, where the Law speaker recited the law to all of the gathered people and decided disputes as well.

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  • At Geysir bistroLunch and coffee break

    Parsnip lotus root celery yarrow seakale tomato collard greens tigernut epazote ricebean melon tomatillo soybean chicory broccoli beet greens peanut salad.

  • A walk in the parkGeysir hot springs

    We stop at the magnificent Geysir Geothermal Area where the Strokkur geyser shoots a column of water up to 30 meters (98 ft.) into the air every 4-8 minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s forces.

  • The magnificentGullfoss waterfall

    The tour continues with Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) created by the river Hvítá, which tumbles and plunges into a crevice some 32 m (105 ft.) deep. On our way back to Reykjavík will we stop at the waterfall Faxi and volcanic crater lake Kerið that is a 3000 years old.

  • Salmon stream waterfallFaxi

    The waterfall is popular with white water kayakers. The easy access and safe nature of Faxi makes it a perfect water for beginners to practice on. It is generally kayaked on the river left of the lip. All kinds of craft have been paddled down it including dual person kayaks, rafts, river boards and inflatable pool toys.

  • At your accommodationDropoff

    We drop you off at your accommodation or other chosen dropoff point.