German-speaking Private Golden Circle Tour

5.0 (27 reviews) 7–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Geyser Strokkur — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Gullfoss waterfall — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This approximately 8-hour private tour takes you along Iceland's most popular excursion route.

You'll experience waterfalls, hot springs and geysers, marvel at large fissures created by continental drift, see the effects of earthquakes and taste delicious Icelandic ice cream.

The tour is led by a German-speaking, experienced local guide who will provide you with expert information about the sights, but also a lot of information about the country and its people.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German
Operated by: SPS-Travel

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Hveragerdi

20 min

In the greenhouse town of Hveragerði there will be a stop at the local shopping center. There you can see a fissure that was created in 2008 during a magnitude 6.2 earthquake.

A video clearly shows the effects of the earthquake. You can experience what the earthquake felt like in an earthquake simulator (chargeable).
Kerid Crater

25 min Admission included

The Kerið crater is a 55m deep crater that was formed during a volcanic eruption around 6,500 years ago.
Gullfoss Falls

30 min

Gullfoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country, if not the most beautiful. The Hvitá River falls here in two stages into a narrow gorge.
Site de Geysir

45 min

The next stop is at the Haukadalur geothermal area, where the famous geyser is located. The namesake of the springs is rarely active anymore, but you can experience the up to 25 m high eruptions of the Strokkur geyser about every 5 to 10 minutes. The stay is long enough so that you can check out the numerous hot springs and several eruptions of the Strokkurs.
Bruarfoss Waterfall

15 min

Brúarfoss waterfall is famous for its exceptionally vibrant turquoise-blue water color, caused by mineral-rich springs in the river. The water of Brúarfoss falls in several stages over a varied landscape of lava rock, creating a breathtaking panorama.
Laugarvatn

10 min

There are numerous hot springs in and around Lake Laugarvatn.

We stop at the lakeshore and see several hot springs, which are also used to bake bread.
Thingvellir National Park

50 min

The last stop is in Þingvellir National Park. The Icelandic parliament Alþing was founded here in 930. The Almannagjá gorge, which was created by continental drift, is explored on foot. We also visit the photogenic Öxarárfoss waterfall.
Stop 8

20 min

Short stop at the Efsti-Dalur farm, where there is an ice cream factory where ice cream is made from the milk of the farm's own cows.

Icelanders love ice cream at any time of the day and you have the opportunity to find out why Icelandic ice cream is so popular.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
Local 101
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik
Hotel Von
Hotel Hilda
Hotel Reykjavik Saga
Thingholt By Center Hotels
Black Pearl Luxury Apartments
City Center Hotel
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre

and 34 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Our guide will either come to the hotel lobby or wait for you at the exit from the cruise terminal

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that a large portion of the time on the bus will be spent traveling time.